Carbon Monoxide Poisons 10, 2 Seriously Injured In Incident At Brentwood Home: Officials Carbon Monoxide Poisons 10, 2 Seriously Injured In Incident At Brentwood Home: Officials
Carbon Monoxide Poisons 10, 2 Seriously Injured In Incident At Brentwood Home: Officials Ten people were hospitalized, including two who were seriously injured, following a carbon monoxide leak at a Long Island home. Emergency crews in Brentwood responded to a residence on American Boulevard for a 911 call reporting a resident feeling sick at around 7 a.m. Thursday, April 17. Arriving officers found ten people in the multifamily residence suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, Suffolk County Police said. An 87-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson for serious injuries, police said. His 52-year-old son was taken to Nassau Universi…
Ex-Southold Employee 'Dirtydaddy' Shared Child Sex Abuse Images, Cheered On Friend's Child Rape Ex-Southold Employee 'Dirtydaddy' Shared Child Sex Abuse Images, Cheered On Friend's Child Rape
Ex-Southold Employee 'Dirtydaddy' Shared Child Sex Abuse Images, Cheered On Friend's Child Rape A former Boy Scout leader and town employee in New York will spend years in federal prison for possessing and sharing child pornography. Long Island resident Damon Rallis, 50, of Southold, was sentenced to seven years behind bars in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, April 16, after pleading guilty to possessing child sex abuse materials in April 2023. Rallis, a longtime Southold Town building department employee and scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts, was arrested in February 2021 after an FBI search of his Southold home turned up numerous images and videos of child pornography, prosec…
NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino
NY Man Blows House Down With $164K Slot Machine Jackpot At Atlantic City Casino A Long Island man just huffed, puffed—and hit it big in Atlantic City. The lucky gambler scored a massive $164,441 jackpot while playing the Huff N’ Even More Puff slot machine at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the casino announced. Even more impressive? He was only in for $10 on a 10-cent denomination machine when the massive payday landed. The Huff N’ Even More Puff machine, made by Light & Wonder, is the latest in the popular Huff N’ Puff slot series and features five reels and a flashy new Super Wheel. It’s designed to keep players on the edge of their seat—and in …
Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire
Sanctuary Blaze: Adoptions Open For Over 100 Cats That Survived Deadly Medford Fire Days after a raging fire tore through a Long Island cat sanctuary, killing its heroic leader and over 100 felines, injured cats were still being found. More than 150 cats had been rescued following the devastating fire that destroyed the Happy Cay Sanctuary in Medford and killed its owner, Chris Arsenault, according to North Shore Animal League America. Days after the tragedy, over 50 veterinarians and vet techs from around the region had descended on the area to care for the surviving cats, many visibly injured. “These brave survivors are now safe at a temporary facility, where multiple m…
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students A beloved Long Island teacher who spent nearly 25 years shaping young minds died just weeks after her brother. Laurette LaPrarie, a fourth grade teacher at Ridge Elementary School, died Sunday, March 23, at the age of 56, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. LaPrarie’s death came just weeks after that of her brother, physical education teacher Jacque LaPrarie Sr., of Farmingville, relatives said. “It is with an extremely heavy heart and deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our most beloved teachers Mrs. Laurette LaPrarie,” reads a…
Arrest Made In Stabbing At East Patchogue Apartment Complex: Cops Arrest Made In Stabbing At East Patchogue Apartment Complex: Cops
Arrest Made In Stabbing At East Patchogue Apartment Complex: Cops Police have announced an arrest in the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man at a Long Island apartment complex. Antwane Lee, 31, of Bay Shore, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Sunday, March 30 incident that left Justin Evans dead at the apartments on Pondview Drive in East Patchogue, Suffolk County police said. Lee will be held overnight at the Third Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on April 2. Officers responded to the Heatherwood apartments in East Patchogue, located just steps from NYU Langone Hospital, for a fi…
Two Employees Busted In Prostitution Raid At Nesconset Massage Parlor, Police Say Two Employees Busted In Prostitution Raid At Nesconset Massage Parlor, Police Say
Two Employees Busted In Prostitution Raid At Nesconset Massage Parlor, Police Say Two employees were caught engaging in prostitution at a Long Island massage parlor, police said. Suffolk County Police, together with the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department, conducted an investigation at Tao’s Foot Spa on Smithtown Boulevard Wednesday, March 12, after receiving numerous community complaints. Following the raid, two female employees were arrested: Qiaolan Liu, 45, of South Setauket–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession (felony) and prostitution (misdemeanor). Liying Han, 36, of Queens–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession Addi…
Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says
Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, Covid-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says A Long Island tax preparer is facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive $12 million fraud scheme.  Damaris Beltre, 57, of Freeport, was indicted on wire fraud and related charges in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, March 12, after filing hundreds of false tax returns and stealing COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors alleged. Beltre ran multiple tax preparation businesses where she falsely inflated tax refunds for clients, claiming fake dependents, fraudulent sick leave, and fuel tax credits, according to prosecutors. She allegedly charged a percentage of …
Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has been named Best Plumber on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1986, Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has spent nearly four decades providing reliable plumbing solutions with a focus on honesty, professionalism, and attention to detail no matter how minor the repair or major the installation, according to its website. One of the company’s standout features, as noted on its website, is its "Red Carpet Treatment," ensuring that every technician treats homes wit…
Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen
Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen We are thrilled to announce that Maureen's Kitchen has been named Best Brunch on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! At Maureen’s Kitchen—known for its generous portions, welcoming atmosphere, and cow-themed decor—brunch is more than just a meal—it’s an experience, according to its website. A Readers' Choice voter shared, “This establishment consistently meets the standards that bring customers back for solid good food. Great staff.”  Another voter echoed the sentiment, stating, “Great food, attentive service.” The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice conte…
Best Takeout On Long Island In 2024: Tullulah's Best Takeout On Long Island In 2024: Tullulah's
Best Takeout On Long Island In 2024: Tullulah's We are thrilled to announce that Tullulah's has been named Best Takeout on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Tullulah's first opened its doors in 2006, according to its website. While its original location at 10 4th Avenue has officially closed as of October 2024, Tullulah's is preparing to reopen in a larger space at 56 West Main St. in Bay Shore, according to its Facebook page. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80…
Best Men's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Nordstrom Rack Best Men's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Nordstrom Rack
Best Men's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Nordstrom Rack We are thrilled to announce that Nordstrom Rack in Manhasset has been named Best Men's Clothing Store on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Whether you're hunting for a designer suit at a fraction of the price, upgrading your casual wardrobe, or just browsing for an unexpected find, Nordstrom Rack delivers an unbeatable mix of style, variety, and value, according to its website. As part of the Nordstrom family, it offers a carefully curated selection of top brands, with new arrivals constantly hitting the racks—so there’s always a fresh reason to stop by, per its we…