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McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community
For months, Coach Kevin Curley’s community followed every update. The Johns Hopkins stays. The feeding tube. The chemotherapy. The hopeful return home. The prayers, donations, letters, and messages from the people he spent more than 30 years coaching, mentoring, and shaping. On Wednesday, May 27, that fight came to an end. Curley, the winningest men’s basketball coach in McDaniel College history, died at 54 after a battle with metastatic esophageal cancer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign created for his family. He was surrounded in his final hours by his wife, Alliso…
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Closed Overnight: LI Greek Restaurant Pulls Plug After 30 Years — Hours After Promo Post
A popular Long Island Greek restaurant announced a shocking closure on Friday morning, May 1. Athenian Greek Taverna in Commack had operated for more than 30 years before shutting its doors. “After 30+ wonderful years in business, we have made the decision to close this chapter as we move on to new future endeavors," the owners wrote in an Instagram post. "We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, trust, and support throughout the years. It has truly been an honor to serve you.” The decision came on almost no notice. Just one day earlier, the restaurant had shared its lunch specials on Inst…
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22-Year-Old Killed In LI Motorcycle Crash, Family Launches Fundraiser
After a young man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Long Island, his family is hoping to raise money to bury him in his home nation of Ecuador. Ismael Basantez Ramon, 22, was killed Tuesday, April 28 in the crash in Riverhead, when he was trying to turn left onto Cross River Drive from Union Avenue and collided with a pickup truck, News 12 Long Island reported. “His family is devastated and wishes to fulfill his final wish: to bring him back home to Ecuador so he can rest in peace surrounded by his loved ones,” his relatives wrote in a GoFundMe launched Wednesday, April 29. Riverhead …
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Devastating Car Crash Hospitalizes Recent LI HS Grad, Online Fundraiser Set
A recent Long Island high school graduate suffered devastating injuries in a car crash, and now the local community is rallying to help him and his family. Sebastian Berlingieri, who graduated from Sayville High in 2021, was hospitalized following the serious wreck in Vermont, according to a GoFundMe launched Sunday, March 29. “His injuries are significant, including internal organ trauma and multiple fractures,” the Sayville Alumni Association wrote in an online post. “While he continues to fight through a long and difficult recovery, those who know Sebastian understand his strength, resil…
Police & Fire
MTA Cop, Wife Lose Long Island Apartment In Devastating Fire
An MTA police officer and his wife lost their apartment in a devastating fire last week on Long Island, according to an online fundraiser launched for the couple. Omar and Alana Johnson escaped the flames unharmed but lost all their possessions to the blaze, according to a GoFundMe launched Friday, March 13. “The road to rebuilding will be long, and right now they are starting over from scratch,” organizer Ryan McHale wrote in the fundraiser. Omar Johnson is an MTA police sergeant who “has dedicated his career to serving and protecting the public,” McHale wrote. “Day in and day out, he sh…
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Officer Who Died While Deployed In Kuwait Left With 'Deep Void': Support Growing
The family of a Rockland County native and NYPD officer who died while deployed overseas in Kuwait for Operation Epic Fury is receiving an outpouring of support from community members as they mourn the loss of a husband, father, and lifelong public servant. Major Sorffly Davius, 46, of Clarkstown, died Monday, March 9, after suffering a medical episode while assigned to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, part of the joint US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, as Daily Voice previously reported. Davius served as a Major in the US Army Natio…
Business
After 35 Years Fixing Cars In LIC, Injured Mechanic Faces Eviction As Shop Closes
A Queens mechanic who has spent more than three decades keeping neighbors on the road is now asking for help after an injury and eviction threaten to shut down the shop he has run for most of his life. Rickford Dhoman has operated KNR AutoRepairs in Long Island City since the late 1980s, building a loyal customer base over 35 years of fixing cars and helping residents get where they need to go. “My small auto repair shop in Long Island City has been more than just a business , it’s been my life’s work,” Dhoman wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Now, the longtime mechanic says his future — and …
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NY Falls In Rankings For Immigrant Support, New Study Shows: Here's Why
One Mid-Atlantic state offers the best conditions for immigrants, while others across the Northeast lag behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2026 list of Best States for Immigrants on Tuesday, March 4. The report evaluated all 50 states using 16 measures tied to social support, economic opportunity, and legal stability for immigrants. The study was released as outrage grows toward President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that have stoked fears among immigrants of all legal statuses. "Over 53 mi…
Obituaries
Brazilian Church Rallies After Long Island Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
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LI Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide; Community Rallies
A botched murder-suicide inside a New York home has left a mother dead, a teenager wounded, and a grieving community rallying around two daughters. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed during a violent domestic incident at a residence on Granny Road in Farmingville on Thursday, Feb. 12, around 8:15 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. Her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, allegedly stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, then turned the knife on himself in what police described as an attempted suicide. Officers responding to a 911 call found Barbosa …
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Dad Of 4 Seized By ICE While Working On Long Island: 'Our World Turned Upside Down'
A Long Island cab driver’s sudden detention by federal immigration agents has left his wife and four children reeling — and scrambling to cover legal bills and basic living expenses. Xavier Piedra Cueva was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tuesday, Feb. 10, while working in Suffolk County, according to his cousin, Jacqueline Sandoval of Vermont. Cueva, a dual citizen of Ecuador and Spain, entered the United States legally over a decade ago but overstayed his visa, Sandoval told Daily Voice. She said her cousin does not have authorized work status but has no…
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Brothers Fixing Flat On LI Parkway Struck, 1 Killed; Accused Hit-Run Driver Faces Judge
An accused hit-and-run driver faced a judge after allegedly striking two brothers on a Long Island parkway, killing one, and fleeing the scene. Jonathan Shaver, 51, of Rocky Point, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Friday, Feb. 13, in connection with a Shirley collision on William Floyd Parkway that took the life of Edgar Mejia. Shaver was driving a Honda Accord northbound when he struck the 31-year-old Mejia and his brother around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, as the pair changed a tire on the shoulder, prosecutors said. He allegedly then fled without offering aid or calling 911. Mejia…
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Community Steps Up After Fishing Boat Sinks, Search Halted With 6 Missing: 'Just Devastating'
A fishing trip out of Gloucester turned tragic Friday when the vessel Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off the coast of Massachusetts with seven people on board. Now the community is coming together to help the families who lost their loved ones. The fishing boat went down silently on Saturday, Jan. 31. The Coast Guard located a debris field in the water, and one crewmember was later found dead. Officials suspended their search with six still missing at sea. The Coast Guard identified all seven people on board on Monday. Among them was Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo, the boat’s captain. …
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Sergeant Put On Desk Duty After Doorman Dies In Wrong-Way Taconic Crash: Report
The family of a Westchester County man killed in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway is receiving an outpouring of community support as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision involving an off-duty New York City police sergeant. Peekskill's Manuel Boitel, 61, was killed late Thursday night, Jan. 22, when his vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on the Taconic in the Town of Mount Pleasant, as Daily Voice previously reported. Boitel was taken to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. &…
Obituaries
Nassau Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father'
Support is swelling for the widow and four children of a Long Island police officer who spent his life serving others. Sean Ledwith, 45, of Malverne – a member of the Nassau County Police Department Bureau of Special Operations – died unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, Jan. 11, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. A Life Of Service Ledwith joined the Nassau County Police Department in 2014, leaving behind a successful career in software sales to pursue what his family described as a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, according to his obituary. Over a 12-y…
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Flu Complications Claim Life of 18-Month-Old NY Boy, Prompting Wave Of Support
A Putnam County family is receiving an outpouring of support after the sudden death of their 18-month-old son, who died from flu complications, according to relatives. Angelo Nicholas Valentino, an 18-month-old Mahopac boy, died earlier this month, according to his aunt, Allison Pugliese. Pugliese wrote that his death “has left our family heartbroken” and described him as “the most beautiful baby—always smiling, always happy.” She said his four-year-old brother “misses him terribly,” and his parents are devastated while also preparing for the arrival of a new baby. …
Lifestyle
Siena Coach Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury At NY Home; Support Floods In For Wife, 3 Kids
A massive wave of support is pouring in for Long Island native and Siena men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason after he suffered a serious head injury in an accident at his Saratoga County home. Gleason, 40, was injured at his Halfmoon residence on Sunday, Nov. 30, as Daily Voice reported. He was hurt after falling down a flight of stairs, the Albany Times Union further reported. New York State Police and paramedics responded to the home, and CPR was administered before he was transported to a nearby hospital. The accident left Gleason with a traumatic brain injury, according to a GoFundM…
Police & Fire
LI Firefighter Who Lost Wife To Cancer Now Battling Brain Tumors; Community Rallies In Support
A Long Island firefighter who recently lost his wife to cancer is now facing his own battle with brain tumors, sparking a wave of support from colleagues, friends, and neighbors. First Lieutenant Warren Collins, a longtime member of the Washington Engine Co. #2 of the Riverhead Fire Department, recently underwent major surgery and is now facing intensive treatments and a long road to recovery, according to a GoFundMe launched by fellow firefighter Jordan Palmer, the company’s second lieutenant. In the fundraiser, Palmer said Collins has been “the steady, uplifting heart” of the company for …
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Teen Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Boy At 100-Person Long Island Party: Cops
A 17-year-old has been charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy at a party attended by 100 teenagers on Long Island, authorities said. Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was stabbed at the Carlton Road and Avenue C party in West Babylon around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, when a fight broke out outside the residence, Suffolk County Police said. Liam was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, police said. On Monday, Nov. 10, authorities said a 17-year-old had been charged with second-degree murder. His name was withheld due to his ag…
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'She Deserves Justice': Family Seeks Answers Week After Woman Found Dead In Baldwin Pond
More than a week after Hannah Blanc’s body was pulled from a Long Island pond, her family is still seeking answers. The 28-year-old was found in Baldwin’s Milburn Pond just before 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Nassau County Police. Blanc’s cause of death had not been revealed as of Tuesday, Oct. 7, and no suspects have been arrested. With so few answers, the young woman’s family is left clinging to precious memories while holding out hope for closure. “I’m very devastated and shocked and angry,” Blanc’s cousin, Tyan Davis, told Daily Voice.&…
Schools
Classmates Escort Autistic Teen To School After Bullying Attack As Massapequa Mom Urges Reform
When bullies tried to break Tyler RocheTilden, his Long Island classmates had his back. Days after a vicious attack left the 15-year-old terrified to leave home, student athletes from Massapequa High School showed up at his door Tuesday, Sept. 30 – walking him to his homeroom class and proving he wasn’t alone. The heartwarming display came after an incident in Massapequa Park days earlier that left Tyler — who is on the autism spectrum and lives with severe anxiety — shaken and afraid to go outside, his mom Gina Moscato recounted on Facebook. In a series of posts that she shared with neigh…
Business
Rita's Celebrates 'Abbott Elementary' With New Treat, Special Deal
Two Philadelphia icons are celebrating teachers with a new frozen treat and a special deal for everyone. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has launched a new limited-time flavor called Faculty Favorite Mango Ice. The treat is available now at participating Rita's locations nationwide and can be ordered in signature creations like a Mango Gelati layered with vanilla frozen custard or a Mango Ice Blender. The new flavor celebrates the fifth season of the Emmy Award-winning show "Abbott Elementary," which premieres at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The hit ABC sitcom follows a group of …
Obituaries
'Best Boss Ever': Buffalo Wild Wings Manager's Death Sparks Outpouring Of Grief On Long Island
Mike Doherty was the kind of boss employees remember long after the shifts end. The longtime general manager of the Centereach Buffalo Wild Wings, died Friday, Aug. 22, at the age of 52, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Now, Doherty is being remembered for his tireless work ethic, generosity, and the way he made both coworkers and customers alike feel like family. “We’re saddened to share the unexpected passing of Mike Doherty, a respected friend, father, and member of the community,” Samantha Cianciolo, of Selden, wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Facebook/Michae…
Lifestyle
Hit-And-Run Leaves LI Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser
A Long Island man known for his kindness and passion for cycling is fighting to recover after a hit-and-run crash left him critically injured. Kyle Briand, of Montauk, was riding his bike on the night of Sunday, Aug. 10, when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene, his sister Amanda Corwin wrote on a GoFundMe page. The cyclist was rushed by ambulance to Amagansett, where he was met by a medevac and flown to Stony Brook Hospital’s Trauma Center. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit. Briand sustained a severe head injury, a broken arm, fractured orbital bone, concussion, stitches abov…
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NY Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident Was 'Friend To All'
A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month. Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign. “Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds. Salo jo…
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NY Ranked Among 20 Happiest States In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support. "In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
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14-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Struck On Sunrise Highway In Massapequa: 'Long Road Ahead'
A Long Island teenager is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle on Sunrise Highway. The incident happened in Massapequa Park, near Block Boulevard, around 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 6, as Daily Voice reported. A preliminary investigation revealed that the 14-year-old was hit by a Kia Forte driven by a 23-year-old, Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and remains in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. In the hours after the collision, loved ones and strangers have contribut…
Obituaries
LI Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27
A 27-year-old firefighter from Long Island is being remembered for his generosity, service, and larger-than-life spirit after he was killed in an ATV crash upstate over Labor Day weekend. Mason Kraese, of Huntington Station, died Saturday night, Aug. 30, when the ATV he was riding crashed into a tree in the town of Summit in Schoharie County, according to the sheriff’s office. Kraese, a proud member of the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Steamfitters Local Union #638, came from a family with a long tradition of fire service. His father, Phil, shared on Facebook that Mason ha…
Obituaries
Heartbreaking Joint Obituary Remembers Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Long Island Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
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Inside Sex Trafficking Empire Lead By NY Women: Cash, Luxury Apartment, Fugitive On The Run
They built a criminal empire out of fake spas, cash, and exploited women. One vanished before trial. The other just got sentenced to decades in prison. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office issued an update on Monday, Aug. 25, confirming the fate of Zigui “Lisa” Zheng—and the disappearance of her co-defendant, Yan Qiu, after both were convicted of running a sex trafficking ring across Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. Spa Boss Sentenced After Shocking Trial Zheng, 48, was sentenced to 10.5 to 21 years in state prison on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, after a jury found her guilty of…
Police & Fire
Water Caused Fire That Gutted Popular Oceanfront Restaurant In Seaford, Owner Says
For years, Crabby Amy’s was a summer staple in Seaford — now, after a devastating fire, its future hangs in the balance. By sunrise Friday, Aug. 22, only charred remains of the beloved seafood restaurant lay where loyal patrons long gathered for lobster rolls, crab cakes, and cocktails along the marina. Firefighters responded to the Treasure Island Marina on Ocean Avenue at around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, as Daily Voice reported. The Wantagh Fire Department and neighboring companies found the building fully engulfed in flames. Six unoccupied boats docked nearby sustained damage, and th…
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