NYPD Sergeant Put On Desk Duty After Doorman Dies In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: Report NYPD Sergeant Put On Desk Duty After Doorman Dies In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: Report
Nypd Sergeant Put On Desk Duty After Doorman Dies In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: Report The family of a Westchester County man killed in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway is receiving an outpouring of community support as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision involving an off-duty New York City police sergeant.  Peekskill's Manuel Boitel, 61, was killed late Thursday night, Jan. 22, when his vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on the Taconic in the Town of Mount Pleasant, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Boitel was taken to Westchester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. &…
Malverne Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father' Malverne Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father'
Malverne Cop, Decorated Marine Dies At 45, Remembered As 'Loving Husband, Devoted Father' Support is swelling for the widow and four children of a Long Island police officer who spent his life serving others. Sean Ledwith, 45, of Malverne – a member of the Nassau County Police Department Bureau of Special Operations – died unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, Jan. 11, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. A Life Of Service Ledwith joined the Nassau County Police Department in 2014, leaving behind a successful career in software sales to pursue what his family described as a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, according to his obituary. Over a 12-y…
Virginia Man Killed After Being Struck By Four Hit-Run Drivers Was 'Loving Father To Two' Virginia Man Killed After Being Struck By Four Hit-Run Drivers Was 'Loving Father To Two'
Virginia Man Killed After Being Struck By Four Hit-Run Drivers Was 'Loving Father To Two' Demarko Shamsiddin is being remembered as a loving father and family member after he was struck by multiple hit-and-run drivers and killed in Virginia.  Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Mount Eagle Drive in Huntington, where there were reports of a pedestrian "acting erratically" who had been struck by at least four vehicles. According to police, the 34-year-old Shamsiddin was in the middle of the highway north of Mount Eagle Drive when he was struck. Detectives say …
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA A well-known Dutchess County community figure and the brother of a local mayor has been indicted by a grand jury on a violent felony charge stemming from an alleged domestic assault that prosecutors say occurred in front of an infant.  Poughkeepsie resident Frank "Frankie" Flowers, 52, was arraigned in County Court after being indicted on second-degree strangulation, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, third-degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Jan.…
Kilroy’s Wonder Market Is Temporarily Closed: Here's What The Signs Outside Say Kilroy’s Wonder Market Is Temporarily Closed: Here's What The Signs Outside Say
Kilroy’s Wonder Market Is Temporarily Closed: Here's What The Signs Outside Say Kilroy’s Wonder Market, a longtime Glen Rock staple dating back more than a century, is temporarily closed, according to signage posted on the store’s front door. As of Friday, Jan. 9, orange notices were taped to the entrance of the Rock Road grocer, whose doors were locked and lights were off, informing customers of the closure. “Sorry! we are closed until we can get our merchant/credit card account back,” the sign reads. In recent months, residents have discussed concerns about the store’s future on social media, including posts last November offering support and suggesting fundraising …
Wilton Plushie Project Drive Seeks Stuffed Animals Jan. 10-17 Wilton Plushie Project Drive Seeks Stuffed Animals Jan. 10-17
Wilton Plushie Project Drive Seeks Stuffed Animals Jan. 10-17 A Circle of Care Plushie Project stuffed animal drive is running from Jan. 10 to Jan. 17, the Town of Wilton Parks and Recreation Department announced on Facebook. Donations, the department said in a Facebook post, can be dropped at two locations: the Comstock Community Center or the Wilton YMCA. The drive is asking for new or gently used plush toys intended to support children in the community.
Father Of 3 From Mahopac Dies Suddenly At 44: Support Pouring In From Community Father Of 3 From Mahopac Dies Suddenly At 44: Support Pouring In From Community
Father Of 3 From Mahopac Dies Suddenly At 44: Support Pouring In From Community Following the sudden death of a well-known father and lifelong athlete from Putnam County, community members have stepped up to raise tens of thousands of dollars for his grieving family. Gary Graser of Claremont, New Hampshire, who grew up in Mahopac, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the age of 44 after suffering a cardiac event, according to his obituary.   Graser was born in Carmel and raised in Mahopac before continuing his education at Green Mountain College in Vermont, where he earned a degree in psychology, his obituary said.  He was known as a lifelong athlete an…
Prince George's County Police Cadet Killed In Accident: ‘Genuine Heart For Service’ Prince George's County Police Cadet Killed In Accident: ‘Genuine Heart For Service’
Prince George's County Police Cadet Killed In Accident: ‘Genuine Heart For Service’ A police cadet in Maryland killed in a motorcycle crash on I-70 is being remembered for his "genuine heart for service" after dying weeks before his 23rd birthday. Bowie native Joshua Ikerionwu was involved in a motorcycle crash on Sunday, Jan. 4, in the eastbound lanes of the interstate, leaving behind friends and family devastated by his passing. "Joshua was a dedicated police academy cadet with the Prince George’s County Police Department, working tirelessly toward graduation and deeply passionate about serving and protecting others," Samuel Ikerionwu said. "He was driven by purpose and…
New Year’s Fire Destroys Home, Leaves Family’s Cats Missing As Neighbors Rally In Pylesville New Year’s Fire Destroys Home, Leaves Family’s Cats Missing As Neighbors Rally In Pylesville
New Year’s Fire Destroys Home, Leaves Family’s Cats Missing As Neighbors Rally In Pylesville Neighbors in Maryland are rallying around a beloved woman who has served as a beacon in her community for decades and lost everything to start the year. Patti Stinchcomb, who has been a fixture in Harford County, is reeling after a massive fire destroyed her Pylesville home on New Year's Day, leaving her family without a home to kick off 2026 and leaving her beloved cats missing. The two-alarm house fire broke out inside a two-story home around 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, in the 1700 block of Scott Road, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators said an occupant woke t…
Nearly $10K Raised For Paramus Family Following New Year's Fire Nearly $10K Raised For Paramus Family Following New Year's Fire
Nearly $10K Raised For Paramus Family Following New Year's Fire Nearly $10,000 had been launched on a GoFundMe for a Paramus family following a New Year's Fire that completely destroyed their home. The fire tore through a home on Spring Valley Avenue just before 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, and the house has since been declared a total loss, Daily Voice previously reported. The fundraiser was launched by Julio Balmaseda for Alban Laci, his wife, and their three young sons after the family escaped the fire safely but lost everything they owned. According to the fundraiser, the home had been built through years of hard work and personal investment and was de…
Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Granite Barbell Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Granite Barbell
Best Gym/Workout In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Granite Barbell We are thrilled to announce that Granite Barbell has been named Best Gym/Workout in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to its website, the space is designed to welcome men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Training is flexible and goal-driven. The website explains that Granite Barbell offers in-person training, group sessions, and specialized programs tailored to individual goals.  Santiago lifting the log: A gym that caters from pro athletes to the neurodivergent and everyone in be…
Best Pizza In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Mario's Wood Fired Pizza And Pasta Best Pizza In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Mario's Wood Fired Pizza And Pasta
Best Pizza In The Hudson Valley In 2025: Mario's Wood Fired Pizza And Pasta We are thrilled to announce that Mario's Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta has been named Best Pizza in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the restaurant began with founder Mario Dinardi making pizzas in his backyard for family and friends, eventually turning that passion into a full-time business.  Arugula and prosciutto pizza. Photo supplied by Mario's Wood-Fired Pizza. Quality drives the menu. The website explains that Mario’s uses high-quality, fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and suppliers whenever possible. Dough…