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This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey
This Maryland Bridge Is One Of The Scariest Bike Crossings In America: New Survey If biking across the Conowingo Dam on US 1 feels a little sketchy, cyclists across the country apparently agree. The Maryland crossing over the Susquehanna River just landed at No. 7 on a new national ranking of America’s most intimidating bridges for cyclists, putting it alongside notorious crossings like the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and Manhattan. And unlike some of the scenic tourist spots on the list, the Conowingo crossing earned its reputation for something much grittier. The report described the roadway as having a “road-fi…
Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joints Revealed: New Rankings Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joints Revealed: New Rankings
Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joints Revealed: New Rankings A fresh burger debate is ready to hit the griddle. The new state-by-state list was published by Tasting Table, and focuses on independent, no-frills burger spots with loyal local followings. Tasting Table said it looked for unassuming places serving burgers that are consistently juicy, flavorful, and worth a drive. For Daily Voice readers, the list includes standouts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia. Here are the burger joints named in those seven states: New York: Paul's Da Burger Joint, Manhattan. The East Village spot has been s…
WATCH: Shaun White Jumps Over Comedians In Central Park After 11-Inch Snowstorm WATCH: Shaun White Jumps Over Comedians In Central Park After 11-Inch Snowstorm
Watch: Shaun White Jumps Over Comedians In Central Park After 11-Inch Snowstorm Fresh off more than 11 inches of snowfall, Central Park became an unlikely Olympic-style stage Sunday, Jan. 25. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White drew a large crowd when he launched himself over Pennsylvania comedians Shane Gillis and Chris O’Connor in the snow-covered park in Manhattan. The stunt came just hours after the National Weather Service reported 11.4 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park by midnight as a powerful winter storm moved through the region. White later shared a video of the jump on Instagram, where it had racked up thousands of views as of press time. …
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Here's a rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived Saturday night, Dec. 13, and lasted until Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The highest snowfall amount came on Long Island: 8.5 inches in Commack. New York Manhattan Central Park 2.7 in 1 PM 12/14 Official NWS Obs Nassau County FARMINGDALE 8.0 IN 1200 PM 12/14 PUBLIC SSE PLAINEDGE 8.0 IN 1206 PM 12/14 TRAINED SPOTTER WSW UPPER BROOKVILLE 7.9 IN 1100 AM 12/14 PUBLIC WSW ELMONT 7.2 IN 1245 PM 12/14 …
Netflix Movie ‘Bad Day’ Casting Soccer Players In NJ, NYC For $234/Day Netflix Movie ‘Bad Day’ Casting Soccer Players In NJ, NYC For $234/Day
Netflix Movie ‘Bad Day’ Casting Soccer Players In NJ, NYC For $234/Day Netflix is bringing Hollywood to New Jersey — and they’re looking for real soccer players to join the cast of its newest action-comedy, "Bad Day." According to Netflix’s Tudum, Bad Day follows a single mom fighting to keep one small promise to her daughter on the worst day of her life. Directed by Jake Szymanski (Jury Duty), the feature film is produced by Beau Bauman of Good One Productions, with Mark Moran serving as executive producer. The screenplay was written by Laura Solon, who is also an executive producer. Filming is officially underway in New Jersey. Casting agency Grant Wilfley …
Worker Dies In Fall At Tunnel Project: 'Hardest Worker You'd Meet,' Says Levittown Daughter Worker Dies In Fall At Tunnel Project: 'Hardest Worker You'd Meet,' Says Levittown Daughter
Worker Dies In Fall At Tunnel Project: 'Hardest Worker You'd Meet,' Says Levittown Daughter A 52-year-old Long Island construction worker fell to his death while working on the massive Gateway Tunnel project beneath the Hudson River. Jorge Sanchez, of Levittown, NY, was working on a newly poured concrete wall when he fell about 50 feet into a pit at the Manhattan jobsite on Thursday morning, Oct. 23, according to FDNY officials. Emergency crews were called around 8:50 a.m. and arrived within three minutes. Firefighters climbed into the pit, began CPR, and hoisted Sanchez out using a rescue basket. He was transferred to the hospital in critical condition but later died. The exact …
Plot To Cripple NYC Metro Area Communications Thwarted Ahead Of Trump UN Address Plot To Cripple NYC Metro Area Communications Thwarted Ahead Of Trump UN Address
Plot To Cripple NYC Metro Area Communications Thwarted Ahead Of Trump UN Address A sweeping Secret Service operation quietly dismantled a covert SIM‑based telecom network across the New York area that officials say could have crippled cell service and masked anonymous threats as world leaders converged on Manhattan. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the agency said the takedown spanned multiple sites in the New York tristate area, with devices clustered within about 35 miles of the United Nations General Assembly. Investigators moved to disrupt the network before dignitaries arrived. Citing sources, ABC News said the operation has been linked to the Chinese government. President …
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue Authorities are seeking tips in the disappearance of a Long Island teenager. Anya Larsen, 14, was last seen in East Quogue on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Larsen wears dark clothing, dark rimmed glasses, and has a dark bag or backpack. She may travel to Manhattan or to Wisconsin, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Last Laugh As Appeals Court Tosses George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Looks like the joke’s on George Santos. A federal appeals court rejected the disgraced former New York congressman’s lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel, siding with the late-night host over his use of Santos’ Cameo videos that were used on-air. In a ruling Monday, Sept. 15, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Santos’ copyright infringement claims were properly rejected by a lower court. Santos had accused Kimmel and ABC of deceiving him into creating personalized videos on the Cameo app that were later broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as part of a recurring bit called “Will Sant…
Luigi Mangione Terror-Related Murder Charges Tossed Out By Judge Luigi Mangione Terror-Related Murder Charges Tossed Out By Judge
Luigi Mangione Terror-Related Murder Charges Tossed Out By Judge A Manhattan judge has thrown out the most serious terror-related charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, finding prosecutors fell short of New York’s terrorism standard.  The core intentional second-degree murder charge remains in place. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Sept. 16, Judge Gregory Carro deemed the evidence “legally insufficient” to support the terrorism counts under state law.  Mangione, a Maryland native held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is awaiting trial in the case. According to prosecutors, Thompson w…
Palestinian Author: Zionists Bullied Watchung Booksellers Into Canceling My Signing Palestinian Author: Zionists Bullied Watchung Booksellers Into Canceling My Signing
Palestinian Author: Zionists Bullied Watchung Booksellers Into Canceling My Signing A Palestinian-American author says her book signing in Montclair was canceled due to pressure from the Jewish community. Jenan Matari, author of "Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden," said in an Instagram reel posted Sunday, Sept. 14, that Watchung Booksellers called off her scheduled signing the same day of the event. Matari said the cancellation came after “Zionist pressure, bullying and harassment,” which she claimed “made staff feel so unsafe that they canceled my event.” “I didn’t appreciate being framed as the danger in the community when it’s actually the zionists who put the communi…
$6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market $6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market
$6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market A sprawling Westchester County estate with a storied past and rare river views has just hit the market for $6 million. The property, known as Rolling Stone Farm, spans more than 106 acres at 99 Quaker Bridge Rd. in Croton-on-Hudson and features a 5,680-square-foot European-style home with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to its Berkshire Hathaway listing.  Originally built in the 1930s for the Sears and Roebuck family, the stone-and-shingle residence is filled with architectural details such as leaded glass windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a dramatic slate entrance …
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Polly Holliday, who turned “Kiss my grits!” into a pop-culture staple as Flo on the hit sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 88. Holliday died in New York City Tuesday, Sept. 9 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times, which cited her longtime agent and friend Dennis Aspland.  An Alabama native who came up through regional theater and Broadway, Holliday broke out as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on CBS’s "Alice" (1976–80), then headlined the spinoff Flo (1980–81), where her brassy one-liners — especially “Kiss my grits!” — became part of the American vernacular.  …
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena Congressional Democrats released what they claim is a sexualized birthday card that President Donald Trump signed and gave to notorious pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats posted the drawing on social media on Monday, Sept. 8. The note features a typewritten conversation between Trump and Epstein inside the outline of a female torso. Trump's signature is seen just below the thighs of the drawing, which appears to mimic pubic hair. The graphic birthday note was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid-July. Oversight Dems …
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case President Donald Trump lost his effort to throw out an $83.3 million penalty after he was found liable for defaming and sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s. A federal appeals court upheld the jury award against Trump on Monday, Sept. 8. Carroll was awarded $88.3 million after Trump was found liable for the sexual abuse and defamation. The $83.3 million penalty comes from Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Trump. That award includes $65 million in punitive damages after jurors found Trump acted with malice in attacking Carroll on social media, at news confere…
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park. With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place. Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state: NEW YORK Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4) John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know Waymo will soon begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City. The autonomous vehicle company has received approval to begin test drives on the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city announced on Friday, Aug. 22. This is the first time New York City has granted a permit for self-driving cars. The permit allows Waymo to deploy up to eight autonomous vehicles with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel at all times until late September. Testing is limited to certain areas, and all vehicles must meet strict cybersecurity and reporting requirements. Se…
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know A beloved Southern chicken chain is planning to expand across the tri-state area, including a return to the Big Apple. Bojangles will open about 55 restaurants across the region, the company said in a news release. That includes 20 in the greater New York City area over the next 10 years, along with 35 across New Jersey. A new location in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn is set to open in the winter as part of a franchise deal with restaurateur Habib Hashimi and the Hashimi Holding Corporation. "Bojangles has always stood out to me – from its delicious chicken, biscuits and …
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At This White Plains Store $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At This White Plains Store
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At This White Plains Store Someone in Westchester may be walking around $50,000 richer and not even know it. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday, Aug. 9 Powerball drawing was sold at A V Convenience Store at 173 Martine Ave. in downtown White Plains.  The lucky ticket matched enough numbers to score a $50,000 payout, lottery officials said. Five other winning tickets worth the same amount were sold in Brooklyn, Lockport, Manhattan, and Watertown. The winning numbers were 07 14 23 24 60 with a Powerball number of 14.  Powerball numbers are drawn every Monday, …
Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended
Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended A burst of gunfire broke out overnight in Times Square, leaving three people wounded and a teenage suspect in handcuffs in the heart of midtown Manhattan, police said. The violence erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the bustling corner of 44th Street and 7th Avenue. Investigators say the shooting began with a dispute between a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, who was shot in the foot.  During the chaos, stray bullets also struck a 65-year-old man in the leg, and grazed an 18-year-old woman. All three victims were hospitalized and are listed in stable condition. …
Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA From Floral Park Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA From Floral Park
Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA From Floral Park Nearly 24 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the remains of three more 9/11 victims have been identified, offering long-awaited closure to their families. On Thursday, Aug. 7, New York City officials announced three victims who had been identified through advanced DNA testing. They are: Ryan Fitzgerald, 26, of Floral Park, who was working on the 94th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when it was struck by United Airlines Flight 175 Barbara Keating, 72, a cancer survivor from Palm Springs, California, who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 w…
Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers
Autopsy Of NYC Fashion Designer Found Aboard Yacht Completed As Mystery Lingers A preliminary autopsy has been completed for Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, the Manhattan fashion designer found dead aboard a yacht in the Hamptons. The exam did not show evidence of violence, Suffolk County Police revealed Wednesday, Aug. 6. Her final cause of death is pending further examination. Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, was found unresponsive aboard a vessel moored at the Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday, Aug. 5, as Daily Voice reported. Good Samaritans attempted CPR, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine her cause and man…
LI K-9 Attacks Bystander At Funeral For Slain NYPD Detective LI K-9 Attacks Bystander At Funeral For Slain NYPD Detective
LI K-9 Attacks Bystander At Funeral For Slain Nypd Detective A Suffolk County police K-9 broke free from its handler and bit a bystander during a packed funeral service for fallen NYPD officer Didarul Islam, Daily Voice has learned. The incident happened Thursday, July 31, during services for Islam, who was among four people shot and killed earlier this week inside a Manhattan highrise on Park Avenue. A Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice the door of a police vehicle became ajar during the funeral, allowing the department’s K-9 to escape. The dog bit a bystander before officers were able to intervene and restrain it. “The dog's handl…
$255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City $255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City
$255M Refinancing Secured For New 58-Story Journal Square High-Rise In Jersey City A 58-story luxury high-rise in the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood has secured a $255 million refinancing deal, officials announced. JLL Capital Markets said it arranged the 12-year fixed-rate loan for Journal Squared III, the third and final tower in the Journal Squared project. The loan was secured on behalf of a joint venture between Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) and National Real Estate Advisors, with funding provided by Pacific Life. Located at 595 Pavonia Ave., the new tower sits next to the Journal Square PATH station and connects riders to Manhattan and Newark. …
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years
Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years tA security officer working in the lobby of one of midtown Manhattan's most prestigious skyscrapers has been the final victim identified following the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years. Aland Etienne was ID'd as one of four people shot and killed by a gunman who took his own life during the rampage. Union 32BJ described the 46-year-old Etienne him as a "New York hero" in announcing the news of his death on Tuesday, July 29.  The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28, on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters.…
27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting 27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting
27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting A second civilian victim has been identified after the deadliest shooting in New York City in a quarter of a century. Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was an associate at the Rudin Real Estate Company, located on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28. Click here for a new, updated story: Final Victim ID'd In NYC Mass Shooting Wesley LePatner, an executive at global investment firm Blackstone and a mother of two, had earlier been identified as another one of the civilians kill…
Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash
Decorated NYC Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Motorcycle Crash A decorated FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Manhattan. Matthew Goicochea, 31, was riding his motorcycle on the FDR Drive around 3:45 a.m. Thursday, July 25 when he collided with another vehicle and fell onto the roadway, according to police. A second vehicle then struck him before fleeing the scene. Goicochea was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests had been made as of Thursday evening. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or online. Goicochea joined the department in September 2022 …
Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest
Anne Burrell’s Cause Of Death Revealed Weeks After Food Network Star Was Laid To Rest The mystery surrounding celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s unexpected death has taken a devastating turn. Burrell died by suicide, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, July 24. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Police responded to a 911 call around 7:50 a.m. for a possible cardiac arrest and found her surrounded by approximately 100 assorted pills, according to an internal NYPD report cited by The New York Times. The Medical Examiner’s Office determined Burrell died from “a…
NY Man Hid Homemade Bombs on Rooftops, Tossed One on Subway Tracks: DOJ NY Man Hid Homemade Bombs on Rooftops, Tossed One on Subway Tracks: DOJ
NY Man Hid Homemade Bombs on Rooftops, Tossed One on Subway Tracks: DOJ A New York man is facing federal charges after building and hiding homemade explosives on Manhattan rooftops—then throwing one onto active subway tracks, prosecutors alleged. Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, manufactured at least seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using chemicals he ordered online, then stored five of them—along with shotgun shells—on rooftops in the SoHo neighborhood, according to the US Attorney’s Office. One device was thrown onto the Williamsburg Bridge subway tracks, and another was found on Gann when he was arrested in SoHo on Thursday, June 5. Gann searched onlin…
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Over Week In Clarkstown Alert Issued For Man Missing For Over Week In Clarkstown
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Over Week In Clarkstown Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing from his Rockland County home for more than a week.  Keith Moran, age 59, was reported missing from his Clarkstown home on Sunday, July 13, the Clarkstown Police Department said on Saturday, July 19. He has not been seen since. Moran walks with a limp and has several tattoos, including a small red cross on his right cheek. Police believe he may be in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Anyone who sees Moran or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call Clarkstown Police at 845-639-5800. Click the Facebook …