Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart
Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart A 33-year-old man who was killed in a tragic wrong-way crash on Interstate 87 in Rockland County over the weekend was a cherished educator who hailed from Westchester and had big career aspirations.  Brian Tortora, a native of Yonkers who was living in New York City, was killed on Saturday, June 21, in a wrong-way wreck involving two tractor-trailers on Interstate 87 in Clarkstown, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Tortora was driving a 2024 Subaru WRX north in the southbound lanes around 3 a.m. when he struck two tractor-trailers near Exit 12, according to New York State Polic…
Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 ESPYS Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 ESPYS
Pennsylvania Native Shane Gillis Tapped To Host Star-Studded 2025 Espys Shane Gillis is headed from Mechanicsburg to the Dolby Theatre. The Pennsylvania-born comedian will host the 2025 ESPYS this year, taking the "Tires" star from Netflix to ABC. “I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” Gillis said in a statement. “I like sports so this should be a good time.” Gillis, a former collegiate athlete, is best known for his booming stand-up career and for co-hosting the chart-topping Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast with comedian Matt McCusker.  The show is currently the number one podcast on Patreon and consistently lands in the Top 15 on Spotify’s US Come…
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed? Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance. The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399. "Oakley …
Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders
Netflix’s ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Returns: Meet The New Rookie Cheerleaders Netflix's hit docuseries "America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" is back for Season 2 on Wednesday, June 18, and the drama is already kicking into high gear. This season picks up right before final auditions for the 2024-2025 squad, and follows a mix of veterans and hopefuls as they push through training camp, painful cuts, and high-pressure performances on the road to joining one of the most iconic teams in sports. Only 23 of last year’s 36 veterans are returning, leaving room for a larger rookie class than in the past five years — and every candidate is bringing her own story…
Danica Patrick Weighs In On Simone Biles–Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Feud: “Woke Mind Virus” Danica Patrick Weighs In On Simone Biles–Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Feud: “Woke Mind Virus”
Danica Patrick Weighs In On Simone Biles–Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Feud: “Woke Mind Virus” A women's sports pioneer has weighed in on the debate over trans athletes following a heated online exchange between one of the United States' greatest Olympians and a former NCAA swimmer. Danica Patrick, a 43-year-old former IndyCar and NASCAR driver, responded Sunday, June 8, to gymnast Simone Biles, who stood up for a trans high school pitcher who helped lead their team to a championship in the Minnesota state softball finals. "Defending men in women’s sports is the woke mind virus and/or another issue that requires therapy. Either way, it is so irrational,” Patrick posted to Instagram o…
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has a unique incentive for the upcoming season. An outspoken Adam Sandler fan, Henry, 31, has been offered a role in one of his movies — but there's a catch. "Can you do me a favor? If you ever see him again, tell him I'm a really big fan and would really love to meet him one day," the running back shared on The Dan Patrick Show when he spotted the host wearing a sweatshirt for Sandler's upcoming Happy Gilmore 2.   Patrick then called Sandler and said that he made a promise that if Henry rushes for 2,000 yards — a feat only accompl…
New Year, New QB, New Hope—Be There When The NY Giants Hit Reset New Year, New QB, New Hope—Be There When The NY Giants Hit Reset
New Year, New QB, New Hope—Be There When The NY Giants Hit Reset With a new quarterback and the explosive second year wideout Malik Nabers, Giants fans have reason to believe that better days are ahead.  The 2024 season was brutal. The Giants went 3–14, their fourth-worst record in franchise history. They were swept by every NFC East rival and went nearly three months—89 days—without a single win. That kind of season leaves a mark.  But it also clears the slate. And this year, the slate is clean. It all starts with the preseason, and fans won’t have to wait long to get a look at the new lineup. The Giants host the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sa…
Hey, Patriots Fans:  It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It Hey, Patriots Fans:  It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It
Hey, Patriots Fans: It’s A New Era In Foxborough—And You’ll Want A Seat For It It’s hard to swallow losing when you’ve spent decades winning. But that’s where the New England Patriots found themselves in 2024—stumbling to a 4–13 record, their worst season since 1992.  It was a painful shift for a fanbase used to banners, playoff runs, and double-digit wins. But after three straight losing seasons, change is finally in motion. It all starts this August, when the Patriots open their preseason at home against the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 8. Tickets are already on sale, starting at fan-friendly prices, through StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. T…
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good'
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' "I didn’t even hurt," said Mariners pitcher and Westchester County, NY native George Kirby after being hit in the mouth during a game on Tuesday night, June 3.  The Seattle Mariners pitcher and Rye, NY native Kirby had a frightening moment on the mound when a 102.7 mph line drive hit him in the face during his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 3, according to a report by MLB.com.  The incident happened in the top of the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, when a comebacker off the bat of Baltimore’s Ramón Urías struck Kirby’s pitching thumb before deflecti…
Sudden Loss Of Pequannock Dad Brian Goger, 43, Spreads Shock Sudden Loss Of Pequannock Dad Brian Goger, 43, Spreads Shock
Sudden Loss Of Pequannock Dad Brian Goger, 43, Spreads Shock Support is on the rise for the family of a 43-year-old North Jersey dad following his unexpected death. Brian J. Goger, of Pequannock, died suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at age 43, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. Born in Rahway to Frank and Deborah Goger, Brian graduated from Linden High School, where he played on the golf team, his obituary says. He met the love of his life, Dana, and the two married in 2020. In 2023, they welcomed their daughter, Fiona. Brian worked for Atra Janitorial as a Branch Manager and was known for his sense …
XL Center Gets New Name As CT's Largest Arena Undergoes $145M Renovation XL Center Gets New Name As CT's Largest Arena Undergoes $145M Renovation
XL Center Gets New Name As CT's Largest Arena Undergoes $145M Renovation The second home of the UConn Huskies' champion basketball teams has a new name to match its refreshed look. The XL Center has officially been renamed as PeoplesBank Arena. The rebranding was announced by Gov. Ned Lamont, Oak View Group, and the Capital Region Development Authority at a news conference on Monday, June 2. The naming rights had been held since 2007 by Axa XL, a global insurance company headquartered in Stamford. Before that, the 16,000-seat arena was called the Hartford Civic Center since it opened in 1975 and some people still refer to the building by that name. PeoplesBank…
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi'
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' "Big Papi" is taking a big swing with a new spirit that has deep roots in his native Dominican Republic. Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz officially launched Ozama Rum, according to a news release on Wednesday, May 28. The Baseball Hall-of-Famer also hosted pre-launch parties with distributors and influencers in Boston, Miami, New York City, and Santo Domingo. The premium liquor is made entirely in the Dominican Republic using 100% local sugarcane. The rum is aged for at least one year in oak barrels before being bottled locally and labeled with the official "Ron Dominicano" label. The th…