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Ex-Suffolk Tutor Who 'Catfished' Minor Into Sex, Abused Second Teen Gets 65 Years In Prison
A former tutor from Long Island will spend decades behind bars for blackmailing an underage teen into having sex with him, and abusing a second victim. Steven Cipkin, 38, of Suffolk County, was sentenced to 65 years in prison in Louisiana federal court on Wednesday, May 21, after admitting to online enticement of minors. Cipkin admitted that from January to April 2022, he used online platforms to pose as an adolescent girl and contacted a minor in Louisiana, gaining her trust. After revealing his true identity, Cipkin continued the communication, asking her to send sexually explicit photos …
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Minister Repeatedly Had Sex With Underage Girl On Long Island, Police Say
A man who works as both a minister and hospital chaplain is accused of sexually abusing a minor on Long Island. Reginald Chery, age 46, was arrested at his Brooklyn residence Wednesday, May 21, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad. Detectives determined that Chery repeatedly has sexual relations with an underage girl in Nassau County between Janaury 2014 and August 2016, police said. At the time of his arrest, Chery was employed as a minister at the South Bronx Seventh-day Adventist Church on Crotona Avenue, and served as a chaplain at S…
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FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know
Scammers are using fraudulent text messages and AI-generated voice messages, according to a new warning from the FBI. Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts. Details The fraudsters are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages, known as smishing and vishing, to establish a false sense of rapport before attempting to access personal accounts. One common tactic involves sending a malicious link disguised as a request to tran…
Business
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know
A global cybercrime tool used to steal passwords and drain bank accounts was shut down in a major takedown led by Microsoft and federal authorities. The tool called Lumma Stealer had infected more than 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March and May, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday, May 21. Hackers used the malware to target schools, hospitals, banks, and gaming communities, often holding victims for ransom or committing financial fraud. A federal court order allowed Microsoft's digital crimes unit to seize more than 2,300 web domains that powered the malware's ope…
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: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast
Call it breaking news, literally. Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just moments before her morning broadcast on WRGB Wednesday, May 21, but–like a true professional–never missed a beat. Her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, kicked off the show with the perfect opening line: “We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia’s water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.” Jaquith, poised and smiling, gently corrected: “Early labor, early labor, Let’s not get carried away.” Instead of rushing to the hospital, Jaquith proceeded to co-anchor the entire…
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Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights
A viral TikTok by a New York-based airline pilot is putting a spotlight on the chaos unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where runway construction has triggered major delays and forced the FAA to cut flights. Peter Cappio, also known as Pilot Pete from Charity's season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," shared a video on Wednesday, May 21, showing his plane stuck behind 26 others on the taxiway at Newark. It took 57 minutes from pushback to takeoff. "I just departed Newark Airport today I know it's been in the news a lot but holy cow, is that a disaster getting out of Newark L…
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Covid-
19: FDA Says It Will Limit Who Can Get Future Booster Shots
In a significant shift in vaccination policy, the Trump administration has revealed that approval for seasonal COVID-19 shots will be restricted to certain groups. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it will continue to approve boosters for those 65 and older as well as others at higher risk of severe disease. But it will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials on their effectiveness before approving them for wider use on the broader population. The FDA’s revised framework, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, May 20, stat…
Sports
'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Jets Reportedly Wanted
Push, Eagles push. NFL owners officially voted down a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak play known as the "tush push," according to NFL.com. The vote was taken during the NFL's spring league meeting on Wednesday, May 21. The Philadelphia Eagles helped popularize the play over the past few seasons, culminating in the franchise's second Super Bowl victory in February. "Tush push" critics have said the scrum isn't a true football play and may be dangerous for players, especially linemen. The Green Bay Packers proposed the ban, which fell two votes shy of the 24 needed to pas…
Lifestyle
‘An Unimaginable Void’: Death Of LI Middle Schooler Triggers Flood Of Support For Family
Nathan Ha had his whole life ahead of him. Now, the 12-year-old middle schooler’s family and friends are leaning on each other as they try to make sense of his unexpected loss following a collision on a Nassau County road. Nathan, a seventh grader at Roslyn Middle School, was crossing outside of a crosswalk on Middle Neck Road near Northern Boulevard, when he was struck by a pickup truck at around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 19, according to Nassau County Police. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but died shortly after arriving, as Daily Voice reported. The 18-year-old driv…
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Ex-Trooper Admits Shooting Himself on Southern State, Blaming Bogus Gunman Triggering Manhunt
A now-former New York State Police trooper admitted he shot himself and then fabricated a story about being ambushed on a Long Island highway, triggering a massive, multi-state manhunt. Thomas Mascia, 27, of West Hempstead, pleaded guilty to making a false report and tampering with evidence in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, May 21, stemming from an incident on the Southern State Parkway. Mascia admitted he staged the scene on Oct. 30, 2024, by shooting himself in the leg with a .22 caliber rifle, scattering shell casings on the roadway, and then calling in a false emergency claiming he …
Business
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices
Target's sales have fallen through the start of 2025 amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, falling consumer confidence, and boycotts over the retailer's diversity program rollback. Target reported that net sales dropped 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. Despite digital sales rising 4.7%, in-store sales plummeted 5.7%, causing total transactions to fall 2.4%. Chief financial officer Jim Lee said Target is expecting similar sales drops throughout 2025. "For the full year, we believe it's prudent to plan for a low single-digit decline in our sales, i…
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Car Prowler Who Stabbed Officer During Chaotic Arrest On Long Island Formally Charged: DA
A suspected car prowler was formally charged with stabbing a Long Island police officer during a chaotic arrest that left the officer hospitalized. Steven Vazquez, 22, of Bay Shore, was indicted for aggravated assault on a police officer in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, May 20, for allegedly stabbing a Suffolk County cop. Officers initially responded to Gibbs Road in Amityville for reports of a masked individual breaking into cars at around 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, as Daily Voice reported. That’s where they reportedly found Vazquez hiding beneath a pickup truck. As one officer approached …
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Islip Cop Tied To Brothel Ring Sexually Assaulted Women He Lured On Dating Apps, DA Says
A suspended Suffolk County police officer already facing charges in a sex trafficking case is now accused of sexually assaulting two women he lured through dating apps, prosecutors said. George Trimigliozzi, 56, of Islip, was indicted for sexual abuse, rape, and unlawful imprisonment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 21, in connection with two alleged assaults in 2021 and 2022. The first assault happened in May 2021, after Trimigliozzi went on a date in Patchogue with a woman he met online, according to prosecutors. After asking her to sit in his car to talk, he allegedly moved into…
Events
We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap
Summer just got louder and cheaper. Live Nation launched its annual Concert Week on Monday, May 20, offering $30 all-in tickets to dozens of shows. While many venues sold out of the cheap seats fast, Daily Voice spotted discounted seats still available to major artists across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Here’s what’s still on the table as of press time: Breaking Benjamin & Staind — Awaken The Fallen Tour 🗓️ Friday, May 23 at 5:45 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY Avril Lavigne — The Greatest Hits 🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at …
Business
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures
Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers. The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…
Weather
Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect From Potent Storm System On Track For Northeast
A chilly rainstorm fueled by a broad low-pressure system will bring prolonged precipitation before a change in the weather pattern leading into Memorial Day. The storm will move through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22, causing temperatures to plummet to 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below seasonal averages, the National Weather Service says. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of precipitation is expected both days, and some spots could see 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) Mainly light to moderate rainfall is …
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This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
An urgent warning has been issued for users of a popular iPhone feature that could leave you vulnerable to hackers. AirPlay is a wireless tool created by Apple that allows users to easily stream music, videos, or photos, or mirror their screen from iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices to compatible receivers like TVs, speakers, and more. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Oligo have uncovered serious flaws in the AirPlay system. These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to quietly take control of devices, including Apple products like iPhones and Macs, as well as third-party gad…
Politics
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions
This story has been updated. President Trump has announced the formation of a massive, so-called "Golden Dome" antimissile shield defense system. It would integrate ground-based interceptors and satellites to defend against sophisticated threats. "Once fully constructed the 'Golden Dome' will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space," Trump said in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon, May 20. Space Force General Michael Guetlein is expected to lead the project that aims to protect the US against thre…
Politics
'I Think I've Done Enough': Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From Political Spending
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he plans to cut back on future political spending just weeks after taking a step back from his role in President Donald Trump’s administration. "I think I've done enough,” the 53-year-old Musk said at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, May 20. “If I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don’t currently see a reason.” Musk contributed approximately $290 million of his own money to support Trump in the 2024 presidential election. But since then, his efforts have been far less successful. He contributed f…
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Friend Charged With Giving Alcohol To Fan Who Fell 21 Feet At PNC Park: Court Docs (
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A 21-year-old McKeesport man is facing charges after investigators say he bought beer for the underage Pirates fan who plunged 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during a game last month. Ethan Harrison Kirkwood is charged with two Misdemeanor Selling or Furnishing Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverage offenses after allegedly buying alcohol for 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, who fell from the right-field bleachers near the Clemente Wall on Tuesday, April 30, court records show. 📹 Surveillance Footage, Timeline Detailed In Complaint According to a criminal complaint filed by the Pennsylvania Stat…
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Measles At Sold-Out Shakira Concert: Exposure Linked To MetLife Show, NJ Health Department Says
If you danced the night away at Shakira’s MetLife concert last week, health officials say you may have brought home more than just memories. According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), a non-New Jersey resident with a confirmed case of measles attended the MetLife Stadium concert while infectious. The DOH sent out an alert for concertgoers who were at the venue on Thursday, May 15, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, May 16. People who were at the concert could develop symptoms as late as June 6, NJDOH said in a statement on Tuesday, May 20. According to MetLife Stadium, bo…
Politics
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect
Expecting a baby? New York’s latest state budget will soon deliver a financial boost for some growing families. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible for an $1,800 birth allowance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, May 20. Known as the BABY Benefit (Birth Allowance for Beginning Year), the one-time cash payment was among a slate of measures in the newly passed FY 2026 state budget meant to ease the burden of birth-related expenses, Hochul’s office said. “By putting more money in the pockets of working families, the BABY Benefit will contribute …
Politics
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch
Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, and landing a Times Square gaming license just might be one. It’s not every day the New York State Capitol gets a visit from Hov. But the music mogul and business powerhouse made an unannounced stop in Albany on Monday, May 19. Jay-Z, legal name Shawn Carter, met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to discuss something a little glitzier than legislation: a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, Albany station WRGB reports. The Brooklyn-born rapper’s company, Roc Nation, is part of a bid to secure one of the state’s coveted new downstate gami…
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Fresh Out Of Jail, Influencer Flexes Arrest On Instagram: See Videos That Got Him Cuffed
“Tonight I got arrested. For exactly what you’d think I did.” That’s what Giovanni Petruzziello wrote on Instagram just hours after police say he was caught on video speeding in Ferraris, Porsches, and McLarens at speeds up to 137 mph, once in a 25 mph zone. The 27-year-old Durham, CT luxury car shop owner and influencer was charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Fresh out on $150,000 bond, Petruzziello hit Instagram to recap his Monday, May 19 traffic stop — and flex through the fallout for his …
Sports
NFL Owners Will Permit Players To Compete In 2028 LA Olympics
In a groundbreaking move for the sport, NFL players will have the opportunity to pursue Olympic glory for the first time. With the debut of flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the league's owners voted unanimously to allow players to try out for the Olympic flag football team. Under the new resolution, each NFL team may designate one player to participate in the Olympic trials, with the provision that each club’s designated international player may also compete for his respective country. “I think this news represents a great opportunity for the sport, for …
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George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies
Actor and comedian George Wendt who played the beer-loving character Norm Peterson on NBC's iconic Cheers sitcom has died. He was 76. A cause of death has not been released. Wendt was nominated six times for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series during Cheers' 11-year run from 1982 to 1993. He also appeared in a slew of movies, including The Little Rascals (1994), Sandy Wexler (2017), No Small Affair (1984), Fletch (1985), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), and Outside Providence (1999). He was an alumnus of The Second City improv comed…
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NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound
With summer around the corner, swimmers across Long Island Sound have reason to celebrate — mostly. According to the 2025 Long Island Sound Beach Report released Tuesday, May 20, by Save the Sound, 72% of beaches on both the New York and Connecticut sides earned an A or B for water quality during the 2024 swimming season. Save the Sound But not all beaches passed the test. The report graded 204 beaches based on water samples collected from 2022 through 2024. Some top Connecticut performers included: Westbrook Town Beach (A+) — 10 years straight with a perfect score Waterford Town Beach…
Politics
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…
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Dozens Sickened By Cucumbers Sold In NY During Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
More than two dozen people, including some in the mid-Atlantic, have gotten sick from a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said at least 26 people in 15 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo. Nine people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported. Investigators traced the source to whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. between Tuesday, April 29, and Monday, May 19. Testing by the Food and Drug Admi…
Schools
Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From NY School District
A frightening incident at a New York school has prompted a stern warning from educators about the dangers of black-market marijuana products. In a letter sent to parents on Monday, May 19, the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District detailed a recent case in central New York where a student collapsed on campus after taking a single puff from a marijuana vape. The vape, which was later tested, came back positive for fentanyl—a powerful synthetic opioid, Superintendent Randy Squie said. The student was administered multiple doses of Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid ove…
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Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says
UPDATE: Christina "Chris" Miller has been found safe, her family and police said. The 31-year-old woman who had been missing since Sunday, May 18 was located unharmed on Tuesday, May 20, according to her mother Jennifer.
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