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Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Fire Truck Responding To Emergency In Bergen County Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Fire Truck Responding To Emergency In Bergen County Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Fire Truck Responding To Emergency In Bergen County
Driver Seriously Injured In Crash With Fire Truck Responding To Emergency In Bergen County A Ho-Ho-Kus fire truck struck a Honda Fit while responding to a fire in Waldwick, seriously injuring the driver on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The crash happened on Franklin Turnpike as the fire truck was responding to a separate call in Waldwick, according to Waldwick Police Lt. David Passaretti. Photos from the scene captured by Boyd A. Loving show extensive passenger-side damage to a gray Honda Fit, with both doors heavily dented and the side mirror displaced. The driver of the Honda was transported to a hospital, Passaretti said. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigatio…
Four NY Kids Lose Parents In Shocking Car Crash, Fundraiser Hits $150K Four NY Kids Lose Parents In Shocking Car Crash, Fundraiser Hits $150K Four NY Kids Lose Parents In Shocking Car Crash, Fundraiser Hits $150K
Four NY Kids Lose Parents In Shocking Car Crash, Fundraiser Hits $150K After a New York couple was killed in a shocking car crash in Connecticut, the community has stepped up with massive support in an online fundraiser. Jeffrey and Jessica Stein died Saturday, Nov. 7 in a single-car crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Stratford, according to Connecticut State Police. The Steins left behind four children, ages 21, 15, 7, and 5, according to a GoFundMe launched to support the kids. “We are all devastated and are trying to keep it together for the kids and want to keep them in their home in Brooklyn,” wrote organizer Dara Dowd, Jeffrey Stein’s sister. “We are …
Car Smashes Through Garage Wall At Route 17 Bergen County Special Services, Injures Man Below Car Smashes Through Garage Wall At Route 17 Bergen County Special Services, Injures Man Below Car Smashes Through Garage Wall At Route 17 Bergen County Special Services, Injures Man Below
Car Smashes Through Garage Wall At Route 17 Bergen County Special Services, Injures Man Below A 65-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized after a car struck two parked vehicles and smashed through a parking garage wall at the Bergen County Board of Social Services building, sending debris onto him below, police said. The crash happened at 218 Route 17 North around 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to Rochelle Park police. A 19-year-old Philadelphia man was driving when he struck two parked vehicles before crashing into the garage wall, causing part of it to break and injure the pedestrian on the ground level below, police said. The pedestrian, a Paterson resident, was taken to H…
'Worst Of The Worst': Child Predator With Zip Ties, Sex Toys Captured In NY Operation, Cops Say 'Worst Of The Worst': Child Predator With Zip Ties, Sex Toys Captured In NY Operation, Cops Say 'Worst Of The Worst': Child Predator With Zip Ties, Sex Toys Captured In NY Operation, Cops Say
'Worst Of The Worst': Child Predator With Zip Ties, Sex Toys Captured In NY Operation, Cops Say A would-be child predator flew from Colorado to New York with plans to sexually assault multiple children but was instead busted by a “predator hunter” group, police said. Preston Purdy, 42, of Boulder, CO, traveled to Malta, NY, with plans to abuse a 3-year-old girl, an 8-year-old girl, and an 11-year-old boy on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office and the group New York State Predator Alert. Instead, Purdy walked into a sting operation and shared disturbing details of his plans with the predator hunters. “To say that Purdy’s intentions were unspeakable, horri…
NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash
NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash Katelyn Christine Grisolia-Keegan, a 17-year-old New Jersey native, was killed in a car crash in North Carolina Friday, Nov. 6. At 9:15 p.m.,  Keegan was driving an SUV east on Route 64 when she went off the road, hitting several trees, causing the vehicle to overturn, WXII reported, citing state troopers. Keegan was pronounced dead at the scene, WXII said. Growing up in Jackson, Keegan was a member of the cheer team, played football, and participated in singing competitions, according to her obituary from the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home website. "She embraced life with enthu…
Westchester T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops Westchester T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops Westchester T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops
Westchester T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops A 19-year-old woman accused of stealing from a Westchester County T.J. Maxx store has been arrested in connection with an alleged retail theft scheme involving a crew suspected of carrying out over 40 incidents across the tri-state area, police said.  Alexandra Covaciu, of Sunnyside, Queens, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, following an investigation into a theft at a TJ Maxx store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  The investigation began after the department received a complaint on Sunday, Oct. 25, about a thef…
Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING)
Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (Developing) A tour helicopter made an emergency landing at a New Jersey port Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, authorities confirmed. The FlyNYON landed at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal in Bayonne, just outside the container terminal, around 9 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. No injuries were reported. Port Authority police and first responders were at the scene, and the US Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board were notified, officials said. The circumstances leading to the emergency landing were not immediately clear. In April 2025, a family …
'Kids Are Here To Be Used': DC Man's Chilling Online Words Come Back To Haunt Him 'Kids Are Here To Be Used': DC Man's Chilling Online Words Come Back To Haunt Him 'Kids Are Here To Be Used': DC Man's Chilling Online Words Come Back To Haunt Him
'Kids Are Here To Be Used': DC Man's Chilling Online Words Come Back To Haunt Him "Kids are here to be used."  Those are the words 29-year-old Angel Anthony Rios said while discussing child porn with another like-minded individual on social media. Now, the DC resident is heading to prison for 46 months, according to federal authorities. What began as a social media conversation about topics including politics on Dec. 18, 2025, took a disturbing turn when Rios revealed his sexual interest in children. He went on to share videos showing the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old boy, according to federal prosecutors. Rios was arrested on Jan. 23 and pleaded guilty to possess…
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…
Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update
Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update A potential Nor’easter could bring the season’s first snowfall to some Northeast communities, but the forecast is shifting as the system approaches. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center says forecast models now favor a slightly faster storm with less precipitation. The threat of lower-elevation snow has decreased, while potentially disruptive mountain snow remains a concern. The center expects low pressure to develop across the Ohio Valley around Wedne…
Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots
Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots The season’s first snowflakes could reach more Northeast communities this week as a developing storm meets an incoming push of colder air. Click here for a new, updated story: Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches The National Weather Service is monitoring Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, for a potential Nor'easter that could bring rain and possible snow. Confidence is high in a cooler pattern, but the storm’s track and precipitation types remain uncertain. The strongest signal for accumulating snow is in the mountains of northern and western Pennsylvani…
Road Rage Driver Flashed Gun On Sprain Brook Parkway, Endangered Kids: NYSP Road Rage Driver Flashed Gun On Sprain Brook Parkway, Endangered Kids: NYSP Road Rage Driver Flashed Gun On Sprain Brook Parkway, Endangered Kids: NYSP
Road Rage Driver Flashed Gun On Sprain Brook Parkway, Endangered Kids: Nysp A 47-year-old Westchester County man is accused of flashing a handgun during a road rage incident on the Sprain Brook Parkway, leading to charges of menacing and endangering two children, New York State Police said. Gregory A. Thomas, of Elmsford, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 29, following an investigation into the Sept. 3 incident near mile marker 1.9 in Yonkers, police said. Troopers from the Hawthorne barracks responded to a report of a possible gun-related threat on the parkway. An investigation by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that Thomas had…
Amish Teen Missing From PA Mental Health Facility; Family Raises Thousands For Search (UPDATE) Amish Teen Missing From PA Mental Health Facility; Family Raises Thousands For Search (UPDATE) Amish Teen Missing From PA Mental Health Facility; Family Raises Thousands For Search (UPDATE)
Amish Teen Missing From PA Mental Health Facility; Family Raises Thousands For Search (Update) An Amish teenager who walked away from a Pennsylvania mental health facility has sparked a growing search effort, with his family raising thousands of dollars to keep drones in the air and volunteers on the ground. Jonas Smucker, 16, was last seen leaving Green Pastures, a WellSpan Philhaven mental health facility at 283 South Butler Road in Lebanon County, around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Cornwall Borough Police Department. Now, his family is asking for help covering the mounting costs of bringing him home. A GoFundMe titled "Support the Search for Jonas Lee" organized…
Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn
Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn A body believed to be that of a man missing since September was recovered from the Passaic River in Fair Lawn on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, Daily Voice has learned. Emergency responders were called to the river near First Street and Morlot Avenue, where they discovered a body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, Daily Voice has learned. Officials believe that the body is that of 43-year-old Enver Messano, who has been missing since leaving his parents' home near the scene on Sept. 28, and however, positive identification is pending with the medical examiner's office, sources tell…
New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor
New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Albuquerque, NM man was arrested and charged after a shooting in Morris County home early Sunday, Nov. 8, authorities said. Officers responded to Washington Street in Butler, amid reports of gunshots fired at residences and observed Garrett Brogan fleeing into the woods at 2:51 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Mark Castellano, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker said. The Morris County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team responded, along with law enforcement and one resident was safely escorted from…
Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA
Police Chief Stole $52K In Pay, Visited Bars During Paid Shifts: DA A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9. Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was picked up by a detective with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in Atlantic County, NJ, as a fugitive of justice on Monday, Nov. 9, according to court records and a news release by District Attorney Tanner Rouse. He is awaiting extradition to Delaware County. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, follow…
Incapacitated Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bergen County Home On July 4th: Prosecutor Incapacitated Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bergen County Home On July 4th: Prosecutor Incapacitated Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bergen County Home On July 4th: Prosecutor
Incapacitated Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bergen County Home On July 4th: Prosecutor A 50-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who was allegedly helpless or incapacitated inside a Bergen County home on the Fourth of July, court records show. Kazim A. Khan, of Upper Saddle River, was arrested Friday, Nov. 6, following a months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and Upper Saddle River police, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began after the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office contacted Bergen County's Special Victims Unit on Aug. 7 about an alleged sexual assault in Upper Saddle River, Musella said.…
FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know FDA To Require GLP-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know
FDA To Require Glp-1 Safety Warnings: What Users Should Know Popular diabetes and weight-loss medications are getting a safety warning that users should know about. The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring updated labeling across the GLP-1 drug class because of a potential increased risk of a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss, the agency announced on Monday, Nov. 9. The requirement covers medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, according to the FDA’s drug safety communication. Manufacturers must add the information to the Warnings and Precautions section of prescribing information. The c…
Intoxicated CT Woman Hit 6 Parked Cars In Downtown Parking Crashes, Cops Say Intoxicated CT Woman Hit 6 Parked Cars In Downtown Parking Crashes, Cops Say Intoxicated CT Woman Hit 6 Parked Cars In Downtown Parking Crashes, Cops Say
Intoxicated CT Woman Hit 6 Parked Cars In Downtown Parking Crashes, Cops Say A 66-year-old intoxicated Connecticut driver has been charged after police say she struck six vehicles while backing out of a parking space in a downtown area last week. Liana Dickman, of Wilton, was behind the wheel when the crash happened around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the 30 block of Elm Street, according to New Canaan Police. According to previous news reports, this is not her first driving while intoxicated charge.  The impact pushed one vehicle onto the sidewalk. Another damaged vehicle was shoved into the roadway, police said. No one was injured, but multiple cars…
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT Two New York residents died after their SUV crossed several lanes of traffic on I-95 in Connecticut, left the highway, and slammed into a tree, state police said. Jeffrey Stein, 54, and Jessica Stein, 44, both of Brooklyn, New York, were killed in the crash around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said. Jeffrey was driving a gray Mazda CX-9 with Jessica riding as a passenger when the SUV crossed from the left lane to the right side of the highway, investigators said. The SUV went onto the grass, struck a traffic sign support, and then cra…
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe'
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said. The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…
Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police
Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police A 34-year-old Hackensack man was arrested after police say he dragged a woman by her hair into a vehicle and forced her into the car at two separate locations during an argument. Officers responded to the 200 block of Central Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 8, after receiving a report of a man dragging a woman into a vehicle by her hair, Hackensack Deputy Police Chief Gregory Zisa said. Multiple witnesses described a dispute that ended with the woman being forced into the vehicle, Zisa said. The investigation led officers to a home on Berdan Place, where they found the woman and the suspect, identi…
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing From Instagram livestreams to the "Saturday Night Live" stage, Druski has come a long way — but his history-making debut has critics divided. The 32-year-old comedian, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, became the show's first content creator to host when he took the stage Saturday, Nov. 7. Born in Columbia, MD, Druski brought his signature characters, celebrity connections, and plenty of surprises to the NBC sketch comedy show. Among them was Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who made an unexpected appearance during his opening monologue. The two recently worked together on "The Catch…
$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents $26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents
$26M Vanishes From NJ Town, Mayor Waits Until After Election Day To Inform Residents A New Jersey town lost approximately $26 million intended for affordable housing in a massive wire transfer theft more than five weeks before Election Day, but residents weren't publicly informed until three days after voters went to the polls. The money was stolen from Cranbury Township on Monday, Sept. 28, and had been set aside to purchase property to help the Middlesex County municipality meet its affordable housing obligations, Mayor Lisa Knierim said in a statement issued Friday, Nov. 6. Knierim, a Democrat, is serving a term that ends in December 2028. Investigators have since froze…
New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown
New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown The IRS updated key numbers that could change how much of your income goes toward federal taxes. The adjustments apply to tax year 2027, generally covering returns filed in 2028, according to IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-35. They include higher income thresholds for tax brackets, larger standard deductions, and increased limits for several family tax credits. The seven federal income tax rates remain unchanged. What shifts is how much taxable income falls within each bracket. The standard deduction rises to $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, up $1,000. Single taxpayers and married p…
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode. The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…