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Montclair Techie's App Is Changing The Game For NJ Transit Commuters Montclair Techie's App Is Changing The Game For NJ Transit Commuters
Montclair Techie's App Is Changing The Game For NJ Transit Commuters What started as a frustrating train ride home from New York City to New Jersey for one Montclair commuter in 2006 has turned into a commuting revolution. Joshua Crandall, a tech-savvy Montclair resident, had an epiphany standing on the Watchung Avenue station platform: commuters weren’t helping each other, even though they all shared the same frustrations.  That moment inspired Clever Commute, a community-driven email alert system for train riders. "The zen of Clever Commute was to only report something when there was a problem," Crandall explained. "No questions, nothing if things we…
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election
Yorktown HS Grad AOC Issues Warning After Presidential Election US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media following Tuesday's presidential election to reflect on the Democratic Party's poor showing.  In a live stream on Instagram on Wednesday, Nov. 6, Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat who represents New York's 14th congressional district consisting of parts of the Bronx and Queens, addressed followers to discuss the election results including the re-election of former President Donald Trump. "We are about to enter a political period that will have consequences for the rest of our lives,” Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, said during the li…
Woman Who Provided Fentanyl To Gaithersburg Teen OD Victim Learns Fate: State's Attorney Woman Who Provided Fentanyl To Gaithersburg Teen OD Victim Learns Fate: State's Attorney
Woman Who Provided Fentanyl To Gaithersburg Teen OD Victim Learns Fate: State's Attorney The woman who sold the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose of a 19-year-old in Montgomery County will spend years behind bars, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Evelin Cabrera, 20, who has no known address, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for her role in the death of Daniel Pineda-Romero in December 2022, when he was found unresponsive in his family's home in Gaithersburg. According to prosecutors, on Dec. 10, 2022, a family member found Pineda-Romero unresponsive, and first responders declared him dead at the scene. "(His brother) saw him sleeping at 3 p…
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Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her hometown on Long Island following a fire that damaged several businesses. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star, who grew up in Sayville, took to Instagram to share a relief fund created to help the half dozen businesses that were damaged in the blaze along the beloved Main Street on Friday, Oct. 25. “The town I grew up in, Sayville, New York, had a devastating fire yesterday and many small businesses suffered big losses,” the 48-year-old Hart wrote. “I'm donating to the chamber of commerce to help them get back on their feet hopefully i…
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale
Market Reopens In Bedford After Fire At Mount Kisco Locale A market that was forced to close after a devastating fire has reopened in a new location in Northern Westchester.  Mast Market, a cafe and organic food store originally located in Mount Kisco, held a soft reopening in Bedford at 1 Court Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The reopening comes more than a year after a blaze at its Mount Kisco locale on South Moger Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, that forced the market to relocate to Bedford.  Earlier Report - 3-Alarm Blaze Breaks Out At Business In Mount Kisco Although the market is now open to customers, it will not launc…
Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (EXCLUSIVE) Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (EXCLUSIVE)
Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (Exclusive) A Pennsylvania granddaughter has found baby Taylor Swift photos and a newspaper clipping of the popstar's birth announcement sent to her grandma from Swift's parents — before she sells it to a super fan she's offering Swift an opportunity to reclaim this adorable memento.  Meg DiPiano posted in a Taylor Swift Facebook group on Monday, Oct. 28: "My grandmother worked for Taylor Swifts father in Wyomissing PA, when my grandmother passed we found Taylor’s birth announcement in her desk in the original envelope. Is anyone interested in this?" The Daily Voice team wanted to know more s…
Here's How Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest Here's How Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest
Here's How Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Broke Social Media Silence After Sex Trafficking Arrest Almost a month after his arrest for federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs has broken his silence on his social media pages.  On Tuesday, Oct. 15, a post appeared an on Instagram page belonging to Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County's Mount Vernon and will stand trial in May for federal charges.  Although the post is the first to be made following Combs's arrest, it does not address the allegations against him; instead, it celebrates the birthday of the embattled star's young 2-yea…
High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police
High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police For a man who "can't lose," John Callis is really racking up the losses after going viral for viciously assaulting a pair of Washington Commanders fans following a Baltimore Ravens game. More than a week after becoming infamous for an attack that left two with injuries, Callis, 24, surrendered to police and was taken into custody for multiple assault charges, investigators say in connection to the unprovoked attack of two 23-year-olds. The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game, but it was the fireworks after the game that went viral after Callis, sporting a Lamar Jack…
Harrington Park GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence Harrington Park GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence
Harrington Park GF Of Liam Payne Breaks Her Silence Kate Cassidy has broken her silence. Cassidy, 25, who was raised in Harrington Park, shared the following message to Instagram on Friday, Oct. 18: Kate Cassidy is speaking out following the death of her boyfriend Liam Payne. katecassidy Instagram Cassidy left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States fro…
Unlicensed Orange Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient: Prosecutor Unlicensed Orange Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient: Prosecutor
Unlicensed Orange Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Orange man was arrested and charged with practicing dentistry without a license on Tuesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 14, Fairfield police began investigating a sexual assault alleged to have occurred at 363 Route 46, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  The victim said she was seeing Jonathan Colombo, who advertised on Instagram, that he provided dental veneers at a discounted rate, authorities said. The woman said she was sexually assaulted after the dental procedure, authorities said. Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the sexu…
Liam Payne Leaves Behind Harrington Park Influencer Girlfriend Liam Payne Leaves Behind Harrington Park Influencer Girlfriend
Liam Payne Leaves Behind Harrington Park Influencer Girlfriend Liam Payne's New Jersey girlfriend left Argentina just two days before the former One Direction member fell to his death from a hotel. The former "What Makes You Beautiful" singer, 31, fell from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel, as reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The day before Payne's death, his girlfriend of almost years, Kate Cassidy, who graduated high school in Bergen County, shared a TikTok video about her journey back to the United States from South America. In the video, Cassidy says she was "so ready to leave" as she doesn't like staying in th…
Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride
Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride Gillian's Wonderland Pier shut down the rides one last time on Sunday, Oct. 13. Hundreds of people showed up this weekend to say goodbye to the Ocean City. amusement park as it closed after 94 years in business. In August, Mayor Jay Gillian, the park's owner, announced he'd be terminating the multi-year lease in the weeks to come. This was it. "We weren’t going to miss the final day at Wonderland," one longtime pier-goer said. "So sad that this place won’t be around for future generations. Lots of great memories. Ocean City won’t be the same without it." View this post…
Man Admits To Vandalizing Rutgers Islamic Center On Muslim Holiday, Feds Say Man Admits To Vandalizing Rutgers Islamic Center On Muslim Holiday, Feds Say
Man Admits To Vandalizing Rutgers Islamic Center On Muslim Holiday, Feds Say A North Plainfield man admitted to trashing an Islamic center at Rutgers University-New Brunswick during an important Muslim holiday, authorities said. Jacob Beacher, 24, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to damage to religious property, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. According to court documents and statements, Beacher broke into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) at around 2:41 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 10. That day was Eid-al-Fitr, a holy celebration for Muslims at the end of Ramadan. Prosecutors said Beacher caused m…
Northern Lights Dazzle East Coast Residents Northern Lights Dazzle East Coast Residents
Northern Lights Dazzle East Coast Residents Residents across the Northeast were dazzled by the Northern Lights, visible Thursday evening, Oct. 10. The purple and pink lights were visible due to a Solar Storm, or a Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun on Tuesday, Oct. 8 which arrived in the area Thursday. "I got a text from a friend about 30 minutes ago," said Joe Jenkins, of Poughkeepsie, NY, "so I ran out and looked due north. You couldn’t miss it." The lights were clearly visible from 7:24 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. People from all over the world shared photos to X. Here are some photos from the Daily Voice coverage area: Northern Light…
Fans Slam Justin Timberlake For Last-Minute Cancellation Of Newark Show Fans Slam Justin Timberlake For Last-Minute Cancellation Of Newark Show
Fans Slam Justin Timberlake For Last-Minute Cancellation Of Newark Show Now this is going to ruin the tour. Justin Timberlake left fans furious after he canceled his show at the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, Oct. 8, less than an hour before doors were set to open. "I'm so sorry to postpone tonight's show. I have an injury that is preventing me from performing," Timberlake wrote on Instagram. "I'm so disappointed to not see you all - but I'm working to reschedule ASAP. I promise to make it up to you and give you the show y'all deserve ❤ Thank you guys for understanding. Appreciate your support always." Timberlak…
Mount Vernon's Sean Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report Mount Vernon's Sean Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report
Mount Vernon's Sean Combs' Mom Calls Allegations Against Him 'Lies': Report As New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, his mother is coming to his defense while also admitting he has made mistakes, according to reports.  Combs's mother, Janice Small Combs, released a statement defending her son, who was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise that involved sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, BBC reported on Monday, Oct. 7.  Earlier Report - Mount Vernon's Sean 'D…
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle
Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle The family of a Mount Holly mother was mourning her death after a battle with breast cancer. Danielle Weaver-Fowler, 29, died on Sunday, Sept. 29, according to an obituary from Lee Funeral Home. She was the mother of an eight-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. Weaver-Fowler was remembered for how much she cared for her family. "Truly, to know Danielle was to love her," her obituary read. "Her sparkling green eyes were captivating, her beautiful smile made you feel like you’ve known her forever, and her gentle, genuine, and giving soul made you fall in love. As gentle as she wa…
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Basking Ridge Man Who Tried To Donating To Hamas Headed To Federal Prison Basking Ridge Man Who Tried To Donating To Hamas Headed To Federal Prison
Basking Ridge Man Who Tried To Donating To Hamas Headed To Federal Prison A 25-year-old Somerset County man was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 30, to 64 months in prison, time served, after he pleaded guilty to concealing his attempts to provide support to Hamas, authorities said. Jonathan Xie, a Basking Ridge resident, admitted to sending money to Hamas to fund violent acts against Israeli civilians while brandishing a gun and holding a Hamas flag on an Instagram Live stream, US Attorney Phillip Sellinger said. He had pleaded guilty in 2020 and was being held without bail. In December 2018, Xie sent $100 via Moneygram to an individual in Gaza he believed was a membe…
Irvington Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Irvington Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Irvington Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…
Lancaster Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune Lancaster Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune
Lancaster Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune A second-grade teacher fulfilled a literal dream in the final minutes of "Wheel of Fortune" on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Scott Aukamp of Shillington teaches at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School. He competed on a "Teacher's Week" episode winning $19,250 during the game that aired locally at 7 or 7:30 p.m. (depending on your affiliate station) on CBS21 and 6ABC.  He went on to win the bonus round, scoring an extra $40,000! You can watch the final minutes in the video player below.  You can't spell teachers without C-A-S-H! 💸 🤑 Wheel Of Fortune Aukamp had actually dreamed of …
Threat To Fallsburg School Leads To Arrest Threat To Fallsburg School Leads To Arrest
Threat To Fallsburg School Leads To Arrest One person has been charged in connection with an alleged threat of a shooting at a school in the region after an online post was brought to the attention of police by the public.  The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Fallsburg. According to the Fallsburg Police Department, an arrest was made concerning the threat on Snapchat. Dr. Ivan Katz, the superintendent of schools for the Fallsburg Central School District, said students, parents, and the public also alerted district officials to the threat. "These threats, which mention shooting, are circulating t…
Watchung Woman, 24, Threatens To Kill Prosecutors Office Staffer's Spouse, Authorities Say Watchung Woman, 24, Threatens To Kill Prosecutors Office Staffer's Spouse, Authorities Say
Watchung Woman, 24, Threatens To Kill Prosecutors Office Staffer's Spouse, Authorities Say A 24-year-old New Jersey woman has been arrested and charged with stalking, retaliation, and more, after authorities say she used social media to harass law enforcement and their family members, threatening to kill one's spouse. Malina Jaffrey was enrolled in the pretrial intervention program by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office in January 2024, after she was charged with bias intimidation for crimes against a Plainsboro man, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Last July, Jaffrey began using different Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts to harass an MCPO emp…
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day, a Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll found. Most parents, 72-percent, said they still want their child to have their phone on them in case of an emergency, the poll found. Earlier Report: Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children The poll was conducted by 600 parents with at least one child under the age of 18 in New York Cit…
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert 'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert Worlds collided at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island earlier this month when Pitbull brought out Jon Bon Jovi to Wantagh. Footage of the New Jersey rocker's performance of "It's My Life" alongside Mr. 305 on Thursday, Sept. 12 has been going viral on TikTok, where fans went nuts for the collaboration no one saw coming at the Party After Dark Tour. "Can they drop this remix on Spotify please?" one fan commented on a clip with 1.1M views. "Insane crossover episode," another said. A comment on a different clip with more than 1.9M views said, "Most unexpected collab I didn't know I…
Girl Listed Targets Of School Shooting 'To See How People Would React,' Bridgeton Police Say Girl Listed Targets Of School Shooting 'To See How People Would React,' Bridgeton Police Say
Girl Listed Targets Of School Shooting 'To See How People Would React,' Bridgeton Police Say A girl was taken into custody after police in New Jersey said she made a school shooting threat on social media "to see how people would react." Bridgeton police were made aware of the threat of a shooting at the Broad Street School on Thursday, Sept. 19, they said. "This threat was posted to Instagram and other social media applications," police said. "On the post there were many names listed as potential targets of the shooting." Following an investigation, police tracked down the girl who posted the threat and arrested her, they said. "It was learned during this investigation that the …
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Fabio Antonio Arbelaez didn't get a Tesla Cybertruck for the attention. But when it comes to his business, it certainly doesn't hurt. "It's like a billboard on the highways," said Arbelaez, 43, who is a partner at The Columbia Inn in Montville, known for its super-thin-crust pizza, with Ryan McDermott. Arbelaez will slap a company magnet on the side of the truck and head to a party, where he'll cook The Columbia Inn's signature pie in a conveyor-like oven that he plugs into the bed of the truck. The pizza is ready in about two minutes and can feed 25 people in an hour. …
Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents' Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents'
Sweeping Change: Instagram Moves Teens Into Private Accounts 'Guided By Parents' Millions of teenage Instagram users are being forced into private accounts with enhanced security features aimed at limiting their exposure to harmful content. Meta, the social media platform’s parent company, unveiled its “Teen Accounts” feature on Tuesday, Sept. 17, automatically placing anyone under the age of 18 into a default private account. Teens with a private account must accept new followers and people who don’t follow them can’t see their contact or interact with them. It also comes with strict messaging settings, making it so they can only receive messages from people they foll…
Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering
Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Now Facing Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Following several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and other abuses, successful hip-hop producer and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces federal sex trafficking charges, officials announced.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, was arrested on Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  According to federal officials, beginning as far back as 2008, Combs ran a criminal enterprise that involved sex trafficking, forced…