Daily Voice Readers’ Choice

Nominations concluded. Finalists are being selected. Sign up for alerts to stay updated.
64° Fair
Breaking News
LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators
LI Driver High On Fentanyl Hit 89 MPH Before Wrong-Way Crash: Investigators A Long Island delivery driver was high on fentanyl and hit 89 mph seconds before a fiery car crash in March, authorities said. Cheninson Lafontaine, 27, of Hempstead, was arraigned Thursday, Oct. 15 in connection with the wreck in Garden City that seriously injured a woman in the other car, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Lafontaine had just finished his shift as an Uber Eats driver when he drove his 2020 Mercedes-Benz sedan the wrong way on Cathedral Avenue on March 7, 2026, prosecutors said. He was traveling 89 mph in the 30 mph zone seconds before crashing head-on int…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson

Get Daily Voice
In
Your Inbox

Get important news about your town as it happens.

Your Daily Voice Site

Breaking News
LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time'
LI Father Of Three Dies Suddenly, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time' A Long Island father of three died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 10, and his family has launched a fundraiser following the shocking loss. Howard J. Woltmann III, of East Meadow, worked as a customs broker at JFK Airport and was remembered fondly across his personal and professional life. “He was the kind of person who could always make you laugh and had the biggest heart,” Woltmann’s niece Jennifer Bishun wrote on Facebook. “The love he had for my Aunt Tina, and the happiness they shared together, was truly something special and so admirable.” Tina Woltmann’s sister, Rosemary Duffy, launche…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities
Uninvited Teen Admits Killing 15-Year-Old At Suffolk House Party: Authorities A Long Island teen who showed up uninvited to a house party admitted to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy after being asked to leave, prosecutors said. Aiden Zachary, 18, of Syosset, pleaded guilty Thursday, Oct. 15 to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Liam Delemo, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Though he was not invited, Zachary showed up at a large house party in West Babylon around 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2025, prosecutors said. He was 17 at the time. After being asked to leave, Zachary got into an altercation with Delemo, investigators said. As the dispute escal…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Cops Track Fleeing Drunk Driver After He Ditches Suffolk Crash Scene: Police Cops Track Fleeing Drunk Driver After He Ditches Suffolk Crash Scene: Police Cops Track Fleeing Drunk Driver After He Ditches Suffolk Crash Scene: Police
Cops Track Fleeing Drunk Driver After He Ditches Suffolk Crash Scene: Police A drunk Long Island driver collided with another car then fled the scene Wednesday night, Oct. 14, police said. Miroslaw Jastrzebski, 62, of Riverhead, was involved in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 104 near the intersection with County Road 105 in Flanders shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Jastrzebski was behind the wheel of a 2002 Ford sedan and left the scene before cops arrived, but investigators were able to locate him and his vehicle shortly afterward, police said. During that interaction, officers determined Jastrzebski was drunk, a…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Occupied Long Island Home Hit By Car, Ruled Unsafe: Police Occupied Long Island Home Hit By Car, Ruled Unsafe: Police Occupied Long Island Home Hit By Car, Ruled Unsafe: Police
Occupied Long Island Home Hit By Car, Ruled Unsafe: Police A Mercedes crashed into a Long Island home with two people inside, leaving the house structurally unsafe early Thursday, Oct. 15, police said. The 24-year-old driver was heading south on Manetto Hill Road when his 2015 Mercedes-Benz left the road and struck a home on Rita Lane in Plainview around 1:05 a.m., the Nassau County Police Department said. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment, police said. Both people inside the home escaped injury, authorities said. The Town of Oyster Bay Building Department responded and deemed the ho…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson

Your Community

Your Community
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New NJ Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received a dozen five-star ratings, none of those reviewers included written f…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Your Community
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore
World's Largest Fish Stuns NJ Fishing Crew 97 Miles Offshore Passengers aboard a Jersey Shore fishing boat got a rare surprise when a massive shark estimated at nearly 30 feet long appeared alongside their vessel nearly 100 miles offshore. The encounter happened Saturday morning, Oct. 10, aboard the Jamaica, a party fishing boat based in Brielle, Capt. Erik Bogan told Daily Voice. The boat had departed Brielle at 6 p.m. Friday for a 22-hour offshore tuna fishing trip, traveling 97 miles to Hudson Canyon before anchoring around 12:30 a.m. The crew spent the night tossing fish into the water to attract tuna, swordfish and other marine life. Just after…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Content Partner
Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events! Introducing Daily Voice Events!
Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Your Community
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health has launched a new initiative connecting services across its 28 hospitals to help older adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life as they age. The Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging brings together hospital services, physician practices, outpatient programs, research facilities, and community resources to better coordinate care for aging adults and their families. According to Northwell Health, the initiative focuses on preventing illness, addressing changing healthcare needs and supporting caregivers who help older adults manage their health. The i…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Your Community
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

Breaking News

Breaking News
Serial Grass Killer Leaves Long Island Homeowner With $5K Lawn Nightmare: Cops Serial Grass Killer Leaves Long Island Homeowner With $5K Lawn Nightmare: Cops Serial Grass Killer Leaves Long Island Homeowner With $5K Lawn Nightmare: Cops
Serial Grass Killer Leaves Long Island Homeowner With $5K Lawn Nightmare: Cops Long Island police are looking for a grass killer who targeted a specific house three times, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 15. The suspect, who is wanted for criminal mischief, caused around $5,000 in damage to a front lawn on Linden Street in North Massapequa, the Nassau County Police Department said. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect pouring an unknown substance on the yard and “causing significant damage,” police said. The man’s first grass attack occurred around 3 a.m. Friday, July 24, followed by two more on Sunday, July 26 and Saturday, Sept. 19, according to investigators…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Teen On E-Bike Hospitalized With Head Injury Following Crash On Long Island: Police Teen On E-Bike Hospitalized With Head Injury Following Crash On Long Island: Police Teen On E-Bike Hospitalized With Head Injury Following Crash On Long Island: Police
Teen On E-Bike Hospitalized With Head Injury Following Crash On Long Island: Police A Long Island teenager was hospitalized following an e-bike crash with a Cadillac on Wednesday, Oct. 14, police said. The 14-year-old boy was riding in a parking lot on Front Street when he struck a 2017 Cadillac traveling southbound on 1st Avenue in Massapequa Park around 5:10 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department said. First responders rushed the teen to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation of head pain he suffered in the wreck, police said. The Cadillac driver was uninjured and remained at the scene, cops said. Several teens have been injured in e-bike crashes throughout N…

SHARE

by Joe Wilkinson
Breaking News
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights: What To Know A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Suffolk County Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Suffolk County Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Suffolk County Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep
Mortgage Company Owner, 55, Killed In Suffolk County Motorcycle Crash Into Parked Jeep A 55-year-old Long Island businessman was killed when his motorcycle struck a parked Jeep, throwing him from his bike on Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, police said. The crash happened around 1:20 p.m. on William Floyd Parkway near Ridgewood Drive in Shirley, according to Suffolk County Police. Robert Haufler, of Holbrook, was riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle southbound when he lost control and struck the driver's side of a parked 2016 Jeep, police said. Haufler was ejected from the motorcycle and rushed to NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead. Long Island Bus…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
Breaking News
Long Island Woman, 75, Seriously Injured After Strike By SUV: Suffolk Police Long Island Woman, 75, Seriously Injured After Strike By SUV: Suffolk Police Long Island Woman, 75, Seriously Injured After Strike By SUV: Suffolk Police
Long Island Woman, 75, Seriously Injured After Strike By SUV: Suffolk Police A 75-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV on Long Island Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, police said. The crash happened in front of 5 Church Avenue in Middle Island at approximately 6:49 p.m., according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Jocelyn Negron Harris, 21, of Shirley, was driving a 2021 Mitsubishi southbound on Church Lane when she struck a pedestrian in the roadway, police said. The pedestrian was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Negron Harris was not injured. Police impounded the Mitsubishi for a safety inspection a…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora

Jobs

On Your Side

On Your Side
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods is growing across the Northeast as the home decor retailer continues opening new stores nationwide. The chain has announced fall opening dates for 10 new stores on its website. Four of the new locations will be in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The new stores are part of an ongoing expansion by parent company TJX Companies, which also operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra. TJX announced plans in 2024 to add about 141 net new stores nationwide and internationally that year, including 40 HomeGoods locations in the US, according to Retail Dive. The first Northea…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets with new designs showcasing some of Disney's most famous villains. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Disney to release the limited-edition Boo Buckets starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The collectible pails will be available with Happy Meals at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last. The new collection features Disney villains instead of the traditional Halloween characters offered in recent years. The 2025 lineup included returning favorites Ghost, Pumpkin, and Gob…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Federal regulators are issuing an urgent warning about nearly 400,000 pressure cookers after dozens of incidents involving hot food and liquids being sprayed unexpectedly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers on Thursday, Oct. 15. The appliances' lids can open while they're still pressurized, causing hot contents to shoot out and potentially injure people nearby. The warning involves 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with model number Y6D-36. The stainless-steel appliances have black lids, button…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

On Your Side

On Your Side
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New Long Island Store: See Where HomeGoods is growing across the Northeast as the home decor retailer continues opening new stores nationwide. The chain has announced fall opening dates for 10 new stores on its website. Four of the new locations will be in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The new stores are part of an ongoing expansion by parent company TJX Companies, which also operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra. TJX announced plans in 2024 to add about 141 net new stores nationwide and internationally that year, including 40 HomeGoods locations in the US, according to Retail Dive. The first Northea…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets with new designs showcasing some of Disney's most famous villains. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Disney to release the limited-edition Boo Buckets starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The collectible pails will be available with Happy Meals at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last. The new collection features Disney villains instead of the traditional Halloween characters offered in recent years. The 2025 lineup included returning favorites Ghost, Pumpkin, and Gob…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Federal regulators are issuing an urgent warning about nearly 400,000 pressure cookers after dozens of incidents involving hot food and liquids being sprayed unexpectedly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers on Thursday, Oct. 15. The appliances' lids can open while they're still pressurized, causing hot contents to shoot out and potentially injure people nearby. The warning involves 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with model number Y6D-36. The stainless-steel appliances have black lids, button…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
On Your Side
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Urgent Fire Risk Warning Issued For 94K+ Hyundai Cars: What To Know Nearly 95,000 Hyundai and Genesis cars are being recalled because their power seat motors can overheat and catch fire, even when the vehicles are parked. Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Oct. 9. Owners are being urged to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or other cars until repairs are completed. The problem involves switches that control the front power seats. The switches can become damaged or dislodged if struck hard enough, causing them…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker

National Interest

National Interest
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Cornell, Columbia, Colgate Top NY Picks Northeast colleges are making a strong showing in a ranking focused on what happens after students leave campus. Seven of the top 10 schools in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges ranking are in the Northeast, with Princeton University taking the top spot. The second annual list identifies 50 US colleges whose graduates achieve strong career outcomes, based on LinkedIn’s alumni data. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give Massachusetts two places among the top four. Other Northeast schools in the top 10 include Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Corn…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where
New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where A brand-new nationwide No Kings mobilization is coming, with a different focus from the mass protests that brought the movement national attention. Organizers have scheduled No Kings: Vote Early for Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the official No Kings website. The day centers on voter participation ahead of the midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The coalition describes the events as nonpartisan gatherings intended to help eligible voters check their registration, understand their options, and make a voting plan. Readers can visit NoKings.org, select Find an Event, and search by ZIP code f…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself
Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself A Maryland congressman who berated a reporter over the state's two-party recording law and threatened to have her arrested appeared to have the law wrong himself. The confrontation involving Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland's only Republican congressman, happened Tuesday night, Oct. 13, during a press briefing following a debate. "You do not have my permission to record," Harris, a physician, told the reporter, in footage shared by the Baltimore Banner. "If you record, we will refer you to the prosecutor." Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as t…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine