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Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American' Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American'
Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American' Hundreds of Hudson Valley residents gathered to protest a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility planned for a vacant warehouse in Orange County.  The rally took place on Thursday, Jan. 29, and followed federal officials' confirmation of plans to purchase, occupy, and rehabilitate a former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive for ICE operations, as Daily Voice previously reported.  The site would be used as part of a broader federal plan to expand immigration detention capacity nationwide, with ICE proposing to house tens of thousands of migrants in wa…

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Long Beach Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy Long Beach Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy
Long Beach Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy Long Island's Charlie McAvoy is gearing up to compete on hockey’s biggest stage. McAvoy, a Long Beach native and NHL standout with the Boston Bruins, was officially named one of 57 Northeast athletes joining Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. It marks a major milestone for the defenseman who has become one of the NHL’s top players. McAvoy, 28, began skating locally as a child before leaving home as a teenager to join USA Hockey’s development program. He later starred at Boston University before being selected in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft. McAvoy now serves as an alternate…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Storybook LI ‘Witch’s Cottage’ For $1.5M Has Internet Swooning (Peek Inside!) Storybook LI ‘Witch’s Cottage’ For $1.5M Has Internet Swooning (Peek Inside!)
Storybook LI ‘Witch’s Cottage’ For $1.5M Has Internet Swooning (Peek Inside!) A sprawling Long Island property affectionately dubbed a “witch’s cottage” by online fans has hit the market for $1.5 million — and its storybook charm is casting a spell. The estate at 59 Burnett Lane in Brookhaven quietly entered the market in February, but it didn’t stay under the radar for long. The 1928 property, set on nearly three acres of preserved natural land, has drawn widespread attention for its whimsical look and secluded setting. The home boasts three separate homes across roughly 4,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms in total, according to the listing by R…

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New Year, New Millionaire: NY Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize New Year, New Millionaire: NY Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize
New Year, New Millionaire: NY Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize The new year is already off to a life-changing start for a Warren County resident after a Lake George man claimed a $1 million scratch-off lottery prize. Christian Simmons of Lake George won a $1 million top prize playing the New York Lottery’s More Money scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Simmons chose to take his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $441,999 after required withholdings, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart Supercenter located at 891 Route 9 in Queensbury. Lottery officials said all top prizes for the More M…

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by Michael Mashburn
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From Houseboat To Waterfront Estate: Inside Nassau County’s Cheapest, Priciest Listings From Houseboat To Waterfront Estate: Inside Nassau County’s Cheapest, Priciest Listings
From Houseboat To Waterfront Estate: Inside Nassau County’s Cheapest, Priciest Listings From a floating two-bedroom with million-dollar views to a sprawling North Shore estate priced at $35 million, Nassau County’s current real estate market spans a jaw-dropping range of lifestyles — and price tags. As of January 2026, the county’s least and most expensive active listings couldn’t be more different, offering a snapshot of just how wildly varied homeownership can look on Long Island. Whether you’re dreaming of marina sunsets or private docks and tennis courts, these two listings sit at opposite ends of Nassau’s housing spectrum. The Most Affordable Listing: $165,000 In Seaford…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life
NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life A beloved Capital Region paramedic who has spent more than four decades answering emergency calls is now fighting for his own life — and the community he served is answering back. Ed O’Brien, 61, a longtime paramedic and current supervisor with Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, is awaiting a life-saving liver transplant at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Mike McEvoy of Queensbury. Within 24 hours of the fundraiser launching, donations poured in from across the EMS community and beyond, surpassing its initial $18,000 goal and prompting organizers to raise th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Best Brunch On Long Island? This Classic Spot Reigns Supreme, Foodies Say Best Brunch On Long Island? This Classic Spot Reigns Supreme, Foodies Say
Best Brunch On Long Island? This Classic Spot Reigns Supreme, Foodies Say Brunch isn’t just a meal on Long Island — it’s a lifestyle, a weekend sport, and, for some, a near-religious experience involving mimosas before noon. That much was clear after Fierra Roseleigh posed a simple question in the Long Island Restaurant Group Facebook page on Thursday, Jan. 15: “Please recommend the best brunch place in Long Island.” More than 100 comments later, the verdict was loud, opinionated, and deliciously divided. But one name kept rising to the top. Rothmann’s Takes The Crown With the most mentions by far — and multiple commenters calling it “hands down” the best — Ro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15.  In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…

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'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old Franklin Square Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life 'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old Franklin Square Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life
'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old Franklin Square Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life A Long Island teenager who has battled kidney disease since birth is now urgently searching for a living kidney donor as his condition worsens. Elias Manolis, 13, is in stage 4 kidney failure and needs a transplant to survive, according to his family and the organizations advocating on his behalf. Elias was born with hydronephrosis caused by a ureterovesical junction (UVJ) obstruction, a condition that prevented his kidneys from draining properly and caused permanent damage early in life, his family said. Despite multiple surgeries and years of treatment, doctors say his kidneys can no lo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By LI Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By LI Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!'
Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By LI Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' A Long Island sports bar is scoring laughs — and new fans — after a simple Uber Eats order turned into a moment every parent instantly recognized. The relatable exchange played out after Holbrook mom Tracy Reilly McCarthy praised Rudi’s Bar and Grill in Patchogue for taking her special request seriously — and having fun with it. In a post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group, McCarthy said she ordered lunch for her children through Uber Eats and left a message pleading for plain fries so she could “watch football in peace.” “Please NO seasoning on the fries please please :) my kids ar…

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Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State
Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2026 State of the State agenda, pitching more than 200 proposals aimed at lowering everyday costs, expanding housing, strengthening public safety, and protecting New Yorkers amid rising economic and political pressures. Standing before lawmakers Tuesday, Jan. 13, Hochul framed her address around affordability and stability, laying out what her office called a “clear, actionable plan” to support families while preparing the state for the future. “I’ve said from the beginning: your family is my fight,” Hochul said. “And in this moment, when the future feels full…

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Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During Long Island HS Basketball Brawl: Police Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During Long Island HS Basketball Brawl: Police
Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During Long Island HS Basketball Brawl: Police A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly punching a teenage player during a chaotic fight that erupted at a high school basketball game. The altercation unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, during the closing moments of a game between Half Hollow Hills West and Comsewogue High School, Suffolk County Police told Daily Voice. With less than a minute remaining and Half Hollow Hills West leading 63–52, a fight broke out between players on the court. That’s when 36-year-old Jeffrey Vernot, a spectator, ran toward the melee and struck a 15-year-old Comsewogue player, police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn