Alert Issued For Brentwood 17-Year-Old, Second Teen Reported Missing Alert Issued For Brentwood 17-Year-Old, Second Teen Reported Missing
Alert Issued For Brentwood 17-Year-Old, Second Teen Reported Missing Authorities are seeking tips in the search for two missing teenagers from Long Island. Tara Pierre, 15, of Stony Brook, was last seen on Friday, April 11, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. She is believed to be in the local area, officials said. Days later, Brentwood resident Kimberly Rivera, 17, was reported missing on Monday, April 14. Rivera may have traveled to Penn Station, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. This is a developing story – check back to Daily Voi…
Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials
Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials At just 12 years old, Long Island’s Arthur “AJ” Palladino is diving headfirst toward a dream that few dare to chase: a spot at the 2028 Olympic Trials. The Lindenhurst athlete’s love for diving began just three years ago in a local summer program. Today, AJ is one of the nation’s top young divers, already earning multiple national titles and representing the United States in international competitions across Europe. His meteoric rise in the sport has captured the hearts of many — now, his family is rallying the community to help keep his Olympic dream alive. “Arthur dedicates most of his f…
These Are Clothes Deceased Man Was Found Wearing In Island Park: Detectives Need Help IDing Him These Are Clothes Deceased Man Was Found Wearing In Island Park: Detectives Need Help IDing Him
These Are Clothes Deceased Man Was Found Wearing In Island Park: Detectives Need Help IDing Him Homicide detectives are hoping that new photos will help identify a young man who was found dead in a Long Island channel. The victim, believed to be a Black or Hispanic male between 15 and 20 years old, was discovered floating in Reynolds Channel in Island Park, near a dock on Railroad Avenue, at around 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8. A cause of death was not given. He is 5-foot-4 and approximately 130 pounds, according to Nassau County Police. On Tuesday, April 15, the agency circulated photos of the man’s clothing, a beige t-shirt with black lettering and two designs, and black cargo joggers…
'Sweet' Plainview Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support 'Sweet' Plainview Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support
'Sweet' Plainview Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support A New York family is facing every parent’s worst nightmare — but they’re not facing it alone. Eshaal, a bright and spirited student at Plainview’s Mattlin Middle School, was recently diagnosed with leukemia, sparking an outpouring of support from the Long Island community and beyond. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Eshaal’s Fight Against Leukemia” was launched by family friend Marisa Wein to help ease the financial burden of medical treatment, travel, and time away from work. As of Monday, April 14, the fundraiser had already brought in more than $4,800 from donors touched by Eshaal’s s…
Duo Shot, Killed 20-Year-Old Partygoer, Piercing His Heart, Outside Valley Stream Venue: Jury Duo Shot, Killed 20-Year-Old Partygoer, Piercing His Heart, Outside Valley Stream Venue: Jury
Duo Shot, Killed 20-Year-Old Partygoer, Piercing His Heart, Outside Valley Stream Venue: Jury Nearly two years after a 20-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Long Island venue, his killers are facing justice. Kyle Matthews and Isaiah Gonzalez, both 23, were found guilty of second-degree murder and related charges by a Nassau County jury on Thursday, April 10, for their roles in the August 2023 gang-related slaying of DeAndre Carter. Matthews and Gonzalez targeted a party on Ocean Avenue that was attended by individuals affiliated with the Crips street gang on the night of Aug. 21, 2023, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The pair opened fire with two .380 caliber pis…
Driver Who Killed Expectant Grandpa In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash Charged With Manslaughter: DA Driver Who Killed Expectant Grandpa In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash Charged With Manslaughter: DA
Driver Who Killed Expectant Grandpa In Hit-Run Bay Shore Crash Charged With Manslaughter: DA A drunk driver who was speeding in a stolen car hit and killed a husband and expectant grandfather before fleeing the scene on Long Island, prosecutors said. Alexander Cerda, 21, of Bay Shore, was indicted on manslaughter and over a dozen related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 11, in the death of Eric Perez. Cerda was intoxicated when he broke into a Bay Shore residence and stole an unlocked SUV at around 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Ten minutes later, he was speeding down Main Street with no headlights on when he struck the 5…
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Near LIE In North Hills Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Near LIE In North Hills
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Near LIE In North Hills One person was killed following a single-vehicle car crash on Long Island. Emergency crews in North Hills responded to Shelter Road, just south of the Long Island Expressway, for a wreck at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 8. Officers found a Volkswagen vehicle overturned, with the 72-year-old male driver still inside, Nassau County Police said. The victim was taken by ambulance and was pronounced dead at the hospital. No other vehicles were involved and nobody else was injured in the crash. The victim’s identity had not been released as of Tuesday evening. Check back to Daily Voice for up…
'Pathological Liar' George Santos Deserves 'Significant Prison Sentence,' Feds Say 'Pathological Liar' George Santos Deserves 'Significant Prison Sentence,' Feds Say
'Pathological Liar' George Santos Deserves 'Significant Prison Sentence,' Feds Say Disgraced former New York congressman George Santos will sit in federal prison for more than a half decade if prosecutors get their way. In a sentencing memo filed in Central Islip on Friday, April 4, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District urged Judge Joanna Seybert to impose an 87-month prison term–over seven years–describing Santos as a “pathological liar and fraudster” who “made a mockery of our election system.” Santos, 36, represented Long Island’s 3rd Congressional District, covering parts of Nassau County and Queens, until he was expelled from Congress in December 2023, as…
'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital 'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital
'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital In a historic medical milestone, a Long Island hospital successfully completed its first heart, liver, and kidney transplant on a single patient—giving a 47-year-old Queens man a miraculous second chance at life. The groundbreaking surgery took place at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset on Saturday, Feb. 8, when Sergio Arias Cestoni, of Hollis, underwent a grueling 14-hour operation to receive three life-saving organs from the same donor. Cestoni, who had long battled ischemic cardiomyopathy, diabetes, and cirrhosis, was admitted to the hospital in November 2024 when his f…
Ex-Rikers Guard Shot Dead By Police After Charging Officers With Knife In Brentwood: Cops Ex-Rikers Guard Shot Dead By Police After Charging Officers With Knife In Brentwood: Cops
Ex-Rikers Guard Shot Dead By Police After Charging Officers With Knife In Brentwood: Cops A retired jail guard at Rikers Island was shot and killed by police after he charged at Long Island officers with a knife, police said. The shooting happened in Brentwood, at a residence near Wurz Street and Zane Court, shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, April 4. Suffolk County Police responding to the home for a welfare check were initially greeted by the suspect’s wife, who opened the front door and let the officers in, police said. Inside, they encountered Bruce Boyd holding a knife and drenched in blood from two self-inflicted wounds, according to police. "The officers retreat the length of…
$129K Scam: Contractor Tried Bilking Elderly Franklin Square Couple, DA Says $129K Scam: Contractor Tried Bilking Elderly Franklin Square Couple, DA Says
$129K Scam: Contractor Tried Bilking Elderly Franklin Square Couple, DA Says The president of a construction company tried scamming an elderly Long Island couple out of nearly $130,000 in a home repair scheme, prosecutors alleged. Clifford Whitaker, 43, was arraigned on insurance fraud and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, April 3. An investigation found that Whitaker, president of the Jefferson-based New Dawn Construction, targeted an 80-year-old man and his 71-year-old wife at their Franklin Square home, claiming he noticed damage to their roof, prosecutors said. He allegedly offered to fix the issue for $2,500—then returned over the next severa…
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin Authorities are seeking help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Isaiah Farrow, 23, was last seen on McKinley Street in Baldwin at around 2 a.m. Friday, April 4, according to Nassau County Police. Farrow has autism, is non-verbal, and may be in need of medication, police said. He was last seen wearing a red North Face jacket, black gloves, red, white, and black sneakers, a backpack, and an ID bracelet with his contact information. Farrow likes to ride trains and buses, and may travel to New York City or the Hamptons, police noted. Anyone with information is asked to …