‘Wonton What Up!’: Ne-Yo, Akon Rename LI Town At Jones Beach Show ‘Wonton What Up!’: Ne-Yo, Akon Rename LI Town At Jones Beach Show
‘Wonton What Up!’: Ne-Yo, Akon Rename LI Town At Jones Beach Show When Ne-Yo and Akon brought their “Nights Like This” tour to the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Wednesday, July 22, they brought more than good times — they brought a new name. The two singers repeatedly referred to the venue’s host town, Wantagh, as “Wonton” throughout the show, according to video and concert-goers. “Wonton what up yo!” one shouts in a video shared on Instagram by Long Island Wise Guy. @whoisshee112 Seeing Ne-Yo and Akon @northwell theatre was such a nostalgic experience but them calling wantagh Long Island “WONTON” has me deceased!!! #fyp#concert#neyoakon#long…
New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now
New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now A new mystery has joined an already crowded slate of foodborne illness investigations, but consumers still do not know what food to avoid. The US Food and Drug Administration disclosed on Wednesday, July 22, that it is investigating a new Cyclospora outbreak involving 72 cases. The agency lists the cluster as outbreak reference No. 1392. The product linked to the illnesses has not been identified, and the FDA has begun tracing its path through the supply chain. The FDA has not released a state-by-state breakdown, illness-onset dates, or hospitalization and death figures. No recall has been…
Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — Long Island Show In Limbo Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — Long Island Show In Limbo
Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — Long Island Show In Limbo A “Beach Boys” tour fronted by Mike Love has called off several shows across the northeast this summer. Love, 85, has been leading the Beach Boys tour since March, though he is the only original member of the band involved in the performances, according to Rolling Stone. But on Wednesday, July 22, Love announced that all concerts until Sept. 24 had been temporarily postponed. The affected shows include: Friday, July 24 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY Saturday, July 25 at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA Sunday, July 26 at Univest Performance Center in Quakertown, …
Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports
Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports You could soon lease an Apple device through a new subscription-style program as the tech giant looks to offer more payment options amid rising prices, according to a report. The company plans to launch a device leasing service called Apple Upgrade on Tuesday, July 28, Bloomberg reported. The program will initially be available in the US through Apple stores and online. Apple is partnering with buy-now-pay-later service Klarna to finance the leases, sources told Bloomberg. The company plans to promote Apple Upgrade as a way to get lower monthly payments than its current financing …
Defendant To Superintendent: LI District Brings Back Leader It Sued Months Earlier Defendant To Superintendent: LI District Brings Back Leader It Sued Months Earlier
Defendant To Superintendent: LI District Brings Back Leader It Sued Months Earlier One of Long Island’s biggest school districts voted to bring back its superintendent on Wednesday night, July 22. The Freeport school board voted 4-1 to reinstate Fia Davis — just months after suing her and more than a year after placing her on suspension, Newsday reported. Davis will resume her duties on Monday, Aug. 3, according to News 12 Long Island. She had been getting paid since her suspension in April 2025. Freeport Schools — a giant district with more than 6,000 students, including 2,200 at the high school — has been going back-and-forth on Davis’s fate since hiring her in August …
Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In NY Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In NY Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know
Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In NY Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-fil-A customers in several states are being warned that hackers may have accessed personal information stored in their loyalty accounts. The fast-food chain sent notification letters to affected Chick-fil-A One members on Monday, July 20, after identifying suspicious login activity involving its website and mobile app. The company determined on Monday, July 13, that the attackers may have accessed information in certain accounts. Unauthorized parties launched an automated cyberattack between Wednesday, June 17, and Friday, June 19, using email addresses and passwords obtained fro…
Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas
Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas More than 318,000 BMW and Toyota vehicles are being recalled because an engine starter can overheat and catch fire. BMW of North America issued the recall for 318,495 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Wednesday, July 8. The recall includes certain 2021-2025 BMW vehicles and 2023-2024 Toyota Supras. The engine starter may overheat because of unexpected wear on an internal component. In some cases, the starter may fail to work properly, preventing the engine from starting. Owners are advised not to park the affected vehicles inside gar…
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds A simple change of scenery may offer a surprisingly fast reset when the day starts feeling overwhelming. Ten quiet minutes in a restored forest while listening to recorded birdsong produced the lowest stress ratings and the most positive feelings in a study of 106 North Carolina State University students. The research was published in the journal Environmental Conservation and summarized by StudyFinds. Researchers tested four combinations of surroundings and sound. Participants visited a restored forest along a creek and a gray, built-up location outside the university’s student union. At…
Possible Criminal Inquiry Looms Over Vice Presidential Security Detail Possible Criminal Inquiry Looms Over Vice Presidential Security Detail
Possible Criminal Inquiry Looms Over Vice Presidential Security Detail A suspected breach inside one of Washington’s most sensitive protective operations has triggered an investigation with possible criminal consequences. A member of Vice President JD Vance’s Secret Service detail has been removed from the assignment and placed on administrative leave amid allegations involving leaked information, NBC News reported on Thursday, July 23. Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the investigation to the network. “A member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of an administrative investigation, and potential crimi…
Ghost Gun Builder Busted With Six Illegal Weapons In Mastic Beach: Police Ghost Gun Builder Busted With Six Illegal Weapons In Mastic Beach: Police
Ghost Gun Builder Busted With Six Illegal Weapons In Mastic Beach: Police A Long Island man building ghost guns in his home was caught red-headed with six of the illegal weapons, police said. Ronald Benini, 49, of Mastic Beach, was indicted Thursday, July 23 on two dozen weapons counts, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. From April to July, Benini manufactured 3D-printed weapons with no serial numbers inside his home, until cops raided it on Thursday, July 2, according to prosecutors. Investigators found six ghost pistols, 3D printed lower receivers, 3D printers, printer filament, manuals on how to construct ghost guns, two high-capacity ammunit…
New York Native Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner New York Native Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner
New York Native Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner A New York native living in the Lehigh Valley has been identified as the woman killed in a crash that police say was caused by a driver who sped through a stop sign before fleeing the scene in Allentown. Kandi Jo Heller, 44, of Slatington, died from blunt force injuries after the Chevrolet Suburban driven by Kevin Abdiel Santiago allegedly ran a stop sign and struck the Mercedes-Benz she was driving at the intersection of North Sixth and Cedar streets at approximately 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The impact s…
NBC Tightens 'Today' Show Access After Frightening Security Breach: Report NBC Tightens 'Today' Show Access After Frightening Security Breach: Report
NBC Tightens 'Today' Show Access After Frightening Security Breach: Report A frightening backstage breach is now changing who can enter one of television’s most familiar studios. NBC’s “Today” show has imposed stricter access rules for on-air guests and their entourages, according to an exclusive report published by Variety on Thursday, July 23. The changes follow an alarming encounter exactly one week earlier. Andrew Truelove allegedly entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A at NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios in midtown Manhattan at about 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, as Daily Voice previously reported. NBC News identified Truelove, 41, after…
Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says
Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says An allergy medication found in cabinets across the country may contain something that was never supposed to be in the bottle. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four lots of cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg tablets because of potential cross-contamination with ranitidine, an acid-reducing medication used to treat heartburn and other conditions. The company announced the nationwide recall in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration this week. The FDA posts company recall announcements as a public service and does not endorse the product or company. The recal…
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles is the latest food brand to shout "Let's Go Sports Bar!" Buffalo Wild Wings and Pringles are teaming up to release three new limited-edition crisp flavors, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Thursday, July 23. The new lineup is inspired by the Parmesan Garlic, Medium Buffalo, and Asian Zing sauces from the popular restaurant chain. The crisps will arrive at select retailers in July before expanding nationwide in September. Each can has a suggested retail price of $2.69. The Parmesan Garlic flavor features aged parmesan, roasted garlic, Italian herbs, …
Two-Car Wreck On Montauk Highway Involved DWI Driver: Police Two-Car Wreck On Montauk Highway Involved DWI Driver: Police
Two-Car Wreck On Montauk Highway Involved DWI Driver: Police A drunk driver was involved in a two-car crash on Long Island on Thursday morning, July 23, police said. Jeffery Dunkley, 31, of Sag Harbor, was arrested at the scene in Bridgehampton and charged with DWI, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Cops responded to the wreck on Montauk Highway just before 5 a.m. Thursday, authorities said. During the investigation, they determined Dunkley was drunk and cuffed him, police said. His arraignment was set for later Thursday morning. Police did not provide additional details on the crash and did not mention any injuries to Dunkley or any othe…
Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats
Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats Nearly 60,000 Evenflo child car seats are being recalled because the headrest can shift during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 59,661 Reo by Revolve360 child seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Wednesday, July 22. The recall affects the Danvers, Chelsea, Brookline, Lenox, Holden, and Nantucket models. The headrest may shift in certain rear-facing or forward-facing positions during a crash. The problem means the child seats don't comply with federal safety standards for child restraint systems,…
Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching: Police Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching: Police
Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching: Police A nationally known Virginia megachurch pastor who has preached across the United States is accused of sending explicit images to a Pennsylvania teenager he met while preaching at the boy's church, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Kenneth Kevin Baldwin, 46, of Alexandria, Virginia, was charged with two felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, one felony count of corruption of minors, three misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure, and six misdemeanor counts of open lewdness, state police announced Thursday, July 23.  The investigation began May 2, 2026, after the York…
Teen Driver With Fake License Busted After High-Speed Suffolk Ride: Police Teen Driver With Fake License Busted After High-Speed Suffolk Ride: Police
Teen Driver With Fake License Busted After High-Speed Suffolk Ride: Police A teen driver with a fake license was arrested on Long Island on Wednesday, July 22 after nearly crashing several times, police said. Wilmer Reyes Martinez, 19, of Sag Harbor, was driving a 2015 Nissan SUV eastbound on Montauk Highway in Water Mill around 7:15 p.m., weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Reyes Martinez nearly collided with several other vehicles, but Southampton cops spotted him and pulled him over, authorities said. During the investigation, officers learned Reyes Martinez’s license was fake, according to police. He was …
Woman Punched, Choked, Robbed In Long Island Domestic Assault: Police Woman Punched, Choked, Robbed In Long Island Domestic Assault: Police
Woman Punched, Choked, Robbed In Long Island Domestic Assault: Police A New York man punched and choked a woman on Long Island on Wednesday night, July 22, police said. Wikash Sant, 38, of Queens, was in an argument with a 43-year-old woman at a home in north Lawrence, the Nassau County Police Department said. Sant punched the woman in the face, then wrapped his arm around her neck, choked her, and threatened her life, investigators said. He also snatched the woman’s phone to stop her from calling 911, according to police. But the woman escaped and fled the scene on foot, and police arrived around 11:45 p.m., authorities said. Sant was charged with second-de…
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note A message at the center of one of the nation’s most closely watched missing-person cases is now being heard in its chilling entirety. Crime journalist Briana Whitney revealed the contents of the first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case during a special “Crime Junkie” podcast episode released Wednesday, July 22. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. The note began: “Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, s…
New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports
New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports A new dad is believed to have killed his wife in their New York City apartment before taking his own life, years after his brother killed their father in Pennsylvania, according to published reports and documents obtained by Daily Voice. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at a home on 41st Street in Astoria at approximately 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, where officers found 34-year-old Mary Kate Golding with a stab wound to her back inside the home. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene, the NYPD said. About six hours later, at approximately 6:39 a.m., officers responded…
UN, Olympic-Famous Chef Now Serving Up Signatures At Suffolk Senior Living Community UN, Olympic-Famous Chef Now Serving Up Signatures At Suffolk Senior Living Community
UN, Olympic-Famous Chef Now Serving Up Signatures At Suffolk Senior Living Community A renowned chef with experience serving presidents, Olympians, and almost everyone in between has brought his talents to a senior living community on Long Island. Dan Lopez is now culinary director for The Sinclair at Port Washington, following a career that included the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 14 years in the United Nations Delegates Dining Room. “I’ve been very fortunate in my career path, and having traveled the world and worked in different places, I thought it’d be a great idea for me to settle down for a little bit,” Lopez told Daily Voice. “I found The Sinclair looking for the same…
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny A staple of salads, sandwiches, and tacos is leaving consumers with an uncomfortable question: Is it safe to eat? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21, that a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak had been brought under control after officials identified a source and companies began recalls. “We do have the outbreak under control,” Kennedy said. “We have an extensive forensics, epidemiological forensics, and we’ve identified the source of the outbreak. We and the companies that are involved have implemented a recall.” However, the Centers for Dise…
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map. Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences. The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure. Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
Popular Soup Sold Across NY Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns Popular Soup Sold Across NY Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns
Popular Soup Sold Across NY Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns More than 184,000 cans of a popular type of soup are being recalled because they may spoil. Amy's Kitchen voluntarily recalled 15,350 cases of Organic Lentil Soup - Light in Sodium, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report dated Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects 14.5-ounce cans sold in more than two dozen states and Canada. The affected cans have lot number 60D0924 and a best-before date of April 2027. Each case contains 12 cans, bringing the recall total to about 184,200 cans. According to the company, a manufacturing defect involving the can's easy-open pull tab …
Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall
Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall A grab-and-go snack is being pulled from shelves over something consumers should not find inside the package. PT Organics Limited announced on Tuesday, July 21, that it was voluntarily recalling select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches. The 4 oz. pouches were sold nationwide exclusively at Target, Meijer, and Kroger stores from Friday, March 6, through Monday, July 13, according to the company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves an internal packaging defect that could leave a strand of soft, food-grade pl…
New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18
New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New official findings are shedding light on the sudden death of a rising actress whose work broke barriers on the big screen. People reported on Wednesday, July 22, that Kaylee Hottle died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Her manner of death was ruled an accident. Hottle died on Tuesday, July 21, after being injured in a car crash in Frederick, Maryland. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced her death in an American Sign Language video posted to Facebook. Original report - Kaylee Hottle Dies Suddenly: Teen Act…
Targeted Police Blitz On Long Island Nets Two Drug Arrests: Authorities Targeted Police Blitz On Long Island Nets Two Drug Arrests: Authorities
Targeted Police Blitz On Long Island Nets Two Drug Arrests: Authorities Two people were busted for drug possession during a targeted operation on Long Island on Tuesday night, July 21, police said. Antony Perry, 58, and Lashana Wright, 46, were arrested near Stewart Avenue and Merchants Concourse in East Garden City around 11 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department said. County police were on “intensified patrol” in the area near Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for vehicle and traffic enforcement, according to authorities. Perry was also charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Perry, of Brooklyn, was released on his own recognizance following his a…
Killer Whale Spotted Just 10 Miles Off East End Coast Killer Whale Spotted Just 10 Miles Off East End Coast
Killer Whale Spotted Just 10 Miles Off East End Coast An orca was spotted not far off the coast of Long Island on Monday, July 20. The solitary male orca was seen by O’Seas Conservation Foundation shark camp members, according to the organization’s Instagram account. It was about 10 nautical miles off the coast of Montauk. “A quick spout followed by the [seven-foot] dorsal made this animal unmistakable,” the camp wrote in the post. “There is a lone alpha male orca known as 'Old Thom' and if we had to guess, this was likely him.” “Old Thom” is famous enough to have his own Wikipedia page and has reportedly been spotted up and down the northeas…
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life A passenger who was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window became detached says his seat belt may have saved his life. The incident happened to a Serbian entrepreneur named Ljubisa Karović on Friday, July 10. The 61-year-old spoke to The Guardian in an interview published on Wednesday, July 22. Karović was sleeping in a window seat on the Malta Air-operated flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when the window shattered. "The explosion is what I remember," he said. "It's the noise before the chaos, the noise that is always there when I close my ey…
Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Massachusetts Middle School Student: DA Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Massachusetts Middle School Student: DA
Former 'Amazon Teacher Of Year' Accused Of Raping Massachusetts Middle School Student: DA A former Massachusetts teacher once named one of Amazon's teachers of the year has been charged with raping a child, authorities announced.  Tymond Tran was charged with aggravated rape of a child with a 5-year age difference, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, posing or exhibiting a child in the nude, and providing obscene matter to a minor, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  The allegations stem from incidents that prosecutors said happened in Lynn in 2022, while he taught computer science at Thurgood Marshall Middle School.  Tran pleaded …