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Daily Voice is a local news organization. Our mission is to report on need-to-know local information and up-to-the-minute breaking news. We bridge the “news desert” between national and hyper-local, covering town, city, county, and state. Read Full About Us >

We are apolitical, non-partisan, and as fair and complete as possible. Readers know we don’t take sides. We do not publish editorials or opinion pieces, nor do we endorse political candidates.

Our reporting is accurate, confirmed, and trustworthy. We report what needs reporting, including from multiple perspectives if possible.

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DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops
DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops A 53-year-old Paramus man found lying outside of his vehicle has been charged with DUI after police said he struck multiple vehicles including a Glen Rock DPW truck then struck multiple utility poles in Ridgewood Tuesday, Feb. 11. A DUI driver was found lying outside of his vehicle after crashing into a pole in Ridgewood, police said. Boyd A. Loving A bottle of what appears to be John Walker & Sons liquor was captured on top of the vehicle. Boyd A. Loving The unidentified Paramus man was behind the wheel of a 2018 blue Mercedes Benz AMG when he collided with the DPW t…
NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds
NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds A Passaic County man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening flight attendants, harassing passengers, and attempting to confront the pilot during a flight from Miami to Newark, authorities announced. Luis A. Vaquero, 27, of Passaic County, was charged in Newark federal court with interference with flight crew members and attendants by assault or intimidation, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. He appeared before Magistrate Judge Stacey D. Adams and was released pending further proceedings. According to court documents, the incident occurred on Feb. 9, shortly after takeof…
Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes
Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes A rare and unexpected sighting of a North Atlantic right whale and her newborn calf was made off the coast of New York and New Jersey, raising both excitement and concern among marine experts, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced. The NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center aerial survey team spotted right whale #4150, known as “Accordion,” with her first known calf on Feb. 3 near the shipping lanes at the entrance to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Named for propeller scars on her back that resemble the musical instrument, Accordion …
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players. According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey." Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a prominent attorney and businessman following his untimely death in a skiing accident in the Adirondacks. Kevin Colwell, founder and CEO of the Albany-based Colwell Law Group, died at the Gore Mountain ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 8, the firm said in a statement. He was 53. “This tragic loss has deeply impacted all members of the organization.” Colwell was found severely injured by bystanders and ski patrol staff near the Sagamore Trail around 11 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Despite their attempts at life-saving measures, he…
Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says
Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says More than three years ago, Brenda Alfaro-Alcantara moved to the United States to be with the man she loved, her family said. But the 29-year-old mother's American dream came to a tragic and senseless end when she was stabbed more than 30 times last October by that same man, identified by authorities as 43-year-old Jose Funes-Zabala, of Roosevelt. It all happened in front of the couple's 2-year-old son, who relatives say was found covered in blood at his family's apartment. On Monday, Feb. 10, Funes-Zabala was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassa…
Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide'
Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Right before Super Bowl LIX began, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart entertained viewers with some impressive dance moves that were suspiciously spry for an 83-year-old.  Stewart appeared in a commercial for sneakers brand Sketchers that aired just before kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 9 in which she showed off her breakdancing skills.  As the ad begins, the longtime resident of Katonah in northern Westchester County highlights her Sketchers Glide-Step Slip-Ins, saying, "It almost feels like I'm gliding on air when I walk."  Soon after, she says,…
Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor
Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor A detective with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after he was arrested on child sex offense charges, a spokesperson from the department confirmed. Michael Vermeylen, 42, is charged with trying to engage in sex acts with a minor to whom he sent a naked photo of himself, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Monday, Feb. 10. Vermeylen, of Oak Ridge (Morris County), is charged with third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and third-degree Obscenity to Minors. An investigation was initiated by a prosecutor’s office detective acti…
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Daily Voice is a local news organization. Our mission is to report on need-to-know local information and up-to-the-minute breaking news. We bridge the “news desert” between national and hyper-local, covering town, city, county, and state. Read Full About Us >

We are apolitical, non-partisan, and as fair and complete as possible. Readers know we don’t take sides. We do not publish editorials or opinion pieces, nor do we endorse political candidates.

Our reporting is accurate, confirmed, and trustworthy. We report what needs reporting, including from multiple perspectives if possible.

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DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops
DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops A 53-year-old Paramus man found lying outside of his vehicle has been charged with DUI after police said he struck multiple vehicles including a Glen Rock DPW truck then struck multiple utility poles in Ridgewood Tuesday, Feb. 11. A DUI driver was found lying outside of his vehicle after crashing into a pole in Ridgewood, police said. Boyd A. Loving A bottle of what appears to be John Walker & Sons liquor was captured on top of the vehicle. Boyd A. Loving The unidentified Paramus man was behind the wheel of a 2018 blue Mercedes Benz AMG when he collided with the DPW t…
NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds
NJ Passenger Bangs On Cockpit Door, Threatens Crew On Flight From Miami To Newark: Feds A Passaic County man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening flight attendants, harassing passengers, and attempting to confront the pilot during a flight from Miami to Newark, authorities announced. Luis A. Vaquero, 27, of Passaic County, was charged in Newark federal court with interference with flight crew members and attendants by assault or intimidation, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. He appeared before Magistrate Judge Stacey D. Adams and was released pending further proceedings. According to court documents, the incident occurred on Feb. 9, shortly after takeof…
Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes
Right Whale, Calf Spotted In New York, New Jersey Shipping Lanes A rare and unexpected sighting of a North Atlantic right whale and her newborn calf was made off the coast of New York and New Jersey, raising both excitement and concern among marine experts, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced. The NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center aerial survey team spotted right whale #4150, known as “Accordion,” with her first known calf on Feb. 3 near the shipping lanes at the entrance to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Named for propeller scars on her back that resemble the musical instrument, Accordion …
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players. According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey." Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a prominent attorney and businessman following his untimely death in a skiing accident in the Adirondacks. Kevin Colwell, founder and CEO of the Albany-based Colwell Law Group, died at the Gore Mountain ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 8, the firm said in a statement. He was 53. “This tragic loss has deeply impacted all members of the organization.” Colwell was found severely injured by bystanders and ski patrol staff near the Sagamore Trail around 11 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Despite their attempts at life-saving measures, he…
Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says
Death Of Young Mom At Hands Of Ex-Lover In NY Could Have Been Prevented, Family Says More than three years ago, Brenda Alfaro-Alcantara moved to the United States to be with the man she loved, her family said. But the 29-year-old mother's American dream came to a tragic and senseless end when she was stabbed more than 30 times last October by that same man, identified by authorities as 43-year-old Jose Funes-Zabala, of Roosevelt. It all happened in front of the couple's 2-year-old son, who relatives say was found covered in blood at his family's apartment. On Monday, Feb. 10, Funes-Zabala was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassa…
Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide'
Westchester's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Right before Super Bowl LIX began, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart entertained viewers with some impressive dance moves that were suspiciously spry for an 83-year-old.  Stewart appeared in a commercial for sneakers brand Sketchers that aired just before kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 9 in which she showed off her breakdancing skills.  As the ad begins, the longtime resident of Katonah in northern Westchester County highlights her Sketchers Glide-Step Slip-Ins, saying, "It almost feels like I'm gliding on air when I walk."  Soon after, she says,…
Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor
Bergen Sheriff's Detective Tried Sex Acts With Minor, Sent Naked Photo: Prosecutor A detective with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after he was arrested on child sex offense charges, a spokesperson from the department confirmed. Michael Vermeylen, 42, is charged with trying to engage in sex acts with a minor to whom he sent a naked photo of himself, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Monday, Feb. 10. Vermeylen, of Oak Ridge (Morris County), is charged with third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and third-degree Obscenity to Minors. An investigation was initiated by a prosecutor’s office detective acti…
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