Subscribe
85°
Community Rallies For 5-Year-Old LI Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Play, Laugh'
A Long Island family is rallying community support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.
The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Leonard of Long Beach, was created to support her goddaughter, Anna, who has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD — a rare, progressive disease that attacks the brain and nervous system.
MLD causes children to gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe on their own. The condition worsens over time, making early and aggressive care critical.
Anna’s family is facing mounting medi…
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies
Nearly 1,300 low- to moderate-income households across New York will receive housing assistance thanks to more than $68 million in state and federal funding aimed at helping residents stay safely housed.
The funding, awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families with a range of needs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Jan. 9.
That includes emergency repairs, accessibility upgrades, rental assistance, manufactured home replacement, and down payment help for first-time homebuyers.
State officials said the grants were di…
Many Say 2026 Will Be Their Year: Here’s What They Want Most
As 2026 arrives, Americans are setting their sights on self-improvement, with a focus on saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier, according to a new survey.
Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Talkspace, results show that only a small group — just 10 percent — described 2025 as a “great” year.
Most people rated it as “just OK” (39 percent), “bad” (19 percent), or even “awful” (10 percent). Now, many are hoping to turn things around, with 38 percent planning to set New Year’s resolutions or personal goals.
Millennials are the most likely generation to create New Year’s re…
Food Trucks To Fine Dining: Capital Region Restaurants That Opened In 2025
From sizzling street food to polished wine bars, 2025 brought a wave of fresh flavors to the Capital Region — and locals showed up hungry.
Family-run food trucks became neighborhood favorites, global cuisines found new homes, and longtime local operators launched passion projects that quickly turned into go-to spots for brunch, date night, and everything in between.
Whether it was Filipino comfort food served with heart, Italian dishes reimagined through a Japanese lens, or cozy cafés expanding their footprint, these openings reflected a Capital Region that’s curious, creative, and increasi…
Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025
Not every story that captures our attention involves fame, power, or breaking news — sometimes it’s the quiet moments, the personal battles, and the unexpected acts of courage that stay with us the longest.
Throughout 2025, Daily Voice readers showed up in droves for stories about everyday people facing extraordinary moments: neighbors protecting one another, families navigating illness and loss, strangers stepping up in life-changing ways, and lives shaped by resilience, love, and community.
From centenarians still dancing to children fighting cancer, from selfless organ donors to viral mo…
Netflix January Lineup: New 'Bridgerton,' Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Thriller Among Highlights
Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a packed January lineup, featuring major original series, blockbuster movies, and a wave of classic titles joining the platform.
The month's most significant highlights include the return of "Bridgerton" and the debut of a new thriller pairing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, according to multiple outlets, including Netflix, the independent outlet What's on Netflix, and Variety.
The hit period drama "Bridgerton" returns for Season 4, Part 1, with Benedict Bridgerton stepping into the spotlight. Fans can stream the first four episodes starting Thursday, Jan.…
