Fire Burning Warehouse In Central Islip Draws Dozens Of Crews (DEVELOPING) Fire Burning Warehouse In Central Islip Draws Dozens Of Crews (DEVELOPING) Fire Burning Warehouse In Central Islip Draws Dozens Of Crews (DEVELOPING)
Fire Burning Warehouse In Central Islip Draws Dozens Of Crews (Developing) Firefighters were battling a fire at a Long Island warehouse late Tuesday morning, March 3. Emergency calls came in around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, for a blaze on Creative Drive near Research Place in the Central Islip Town Center. The fire appears to involve a large commercial building listed as Creative Bath Products Inc., a bathroom supply warehouse. As of 12:45 p.m., multiple fire crews remained on scene, according to reports. Smoke could be seen rising from the warehouse as firefighters worked from both the ground and the roof. It was not immediately if anyone was injured or w…
Former Jericho Child Actor, 'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dead At 42 Former Jericho Child Actor, 'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dead At 42 Former Jericho Child Actor, 'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dead At 42
Former Jericho Child Actor, 'Finding Prince Charming' Star Chad Spodick Dead At 42 Chad Spodick, who starred on Logo's first-ever all-day dating reality TV series "Finding Prince Charming," died suddenly at 42 years old. Spodick's sister, Stacy, announced his death on Facebook this week, sharing a GoFundMe page launched to aid their mother, Felice. Kate Werbowski, who launched the campaign, called Spodick's death "sudden and heartbreaking." She remembered Spodick as "the type of person who poured himself into others." The cause of death was not made public. Spodick grew up on Long Island and worked as a child actor in Off Broadway plays in Manhattan, TV sh…
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects The world's largest offshore wind developer will cut a quarter of its global workforce as President Donald Trump pushes back against renewable energy projects in the US. Orsted will slash about 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027, the company announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Danish developer has worked on several projects off the Northeast coast for more than a decade. The cuts will reduce Orsted's global staff to about 6,000 employees, although it's unclear how many US jobs will be impacted. About 500 workers will be laid off by the end of 2025, including 235 in Denmark. Orsted said the …
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
West Islip Man Accused Of Sending Indecent Material To Child In NY, Police Say West Islip Man Accused Of Sending Indecent Material To Child In NY, Police Say West Islip Man Accused Of Sending Indecent Material To Child In NY, Police Say
West Islip Man Accused Of Sending Indecent Material To Child In NY, Police Say A 30-year-old man from Long Island is accused of sending explicit material to a child in Saratoga County, police said. The investigation began on Friday, April 25, when troopers received information that an adult man had inappropriate communications with a victim under 17. The suspect, identified as Suffolk County resident Michael J. Negrillo of West Islip, initiated contact with the child on a social media platform, New York State Police said on Monday, Sept. 22.  According to investigators, Negrillo allegedly sent indecent material of himself and received indecent material from the c…
LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night
LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night A Long Island native with a knack for literature, teaching, and even social media moderation is set to take her shot at trivia glory. Hebah Uddin, who grew up on Long Island and now lives in Pittsburgh, will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy! Friday, Sept. 19. Uddin, a PhD candidate in children’s and adolescent literature at the University of Pittsburgh, is also a published author.  In 2017, she released her debut novel, The Gauntlet, under the pen name Karuna Riazi through Simon & Schuster’s Salam Reads imprint. The book drew national praise for its groundbreaking representation…
Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser
Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser A Long Island man known for his kindness and passion for cycling is fighting to recover after a hit-and-run crash left him critically injured. Kyle Briand, of Montauk, was riding his bike on the night of Sunday, Aug. 10, when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene, his sister Amanda Corwin wrote on a GoFundMe page. The cyclist was rushed by ambulance to Amagansett, where he was met by a medevac and flown to Stony Brook Hospital’s Trauma Center. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit. Briand sustained a severe head injury, a broken arm, fractured orbital bone, concussion, stitches abov…
‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre NICU ‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre NICU ‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre NICU
‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre Nicu Born weighing less than two pounds and more than three months early, a Long Island baby has defied the odds and finally gone home after nearly five months in the NICU. Trinity Alexandria Rose was born at just 26 weeks in April, weighing only 1 pound, 14 ounces. Doctors at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre called her a “micro-preemie,” one of the most fragile categories of newborns. Delivered while still in the amniotic sac—a delicate technique sometimes used to reduce trauma in extremely small infants—Trinity’s start in life was anything but easy. Facebook/Mercy Hospi…
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Merrick Native Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand After nearly five decades, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned, saying the popular ice cream company has been silenced politically under its corporate ownership. Greenfield's resignation letter was posted on the website FreeBenAndJerrys.com on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The 74-year-old Long Island native created Ben & Jerry's with Ben Cohen back in 1978. In his letter, Greenfield said that with a "broken heart," he can no longer work for Ben & Jerry's because it has lost its independence under Unilever. "This isn't because I've lost my love f…
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
Dem LI Congressman Suozzi Refuses To Endorse NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Hours after Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said he will not follow suit. Suozzi, a Democrat who represents parts of Nassau and Queens, posted his statement on X Monday, Sept. 15. “I will not be endorsing Mamdani,” Suozzi wrote. “While I share his concern about the issue of affordability, I fundamentally disagree with his proposed solutions. Like the voters I represent, I believe socialism has consistently failed to deliver real, sustainable progress.” Suozzi added that he had not discussed Hochul’s decision …
Hochul Blames Trump As LIRR Strike Threatens To Disrupt 300K Commuters Hochul Blames Trump As LIRR Strike Threatens To Disrupt 300K Commuters Hochul Blames Trump As LIRR Strike Threatens To Disrupt 300K Commuters
Hochul Blames Trump As Lirr Strike Threatens To Disrupt 300K Commuters Gov. Kathy Hochul is pinning the blame on President Donald Trump for a stalled contract dispute that could push Long Island Rail Road workers to strike, threatening commutes for nearly 300,000 riders. In a statement Monday, Sept. 15, Hochul accused Trump and his administration of fueling the breakdown in negotiations by allowing the National Mediation Board to release the unions and the LIRR from talks. “Make no mistake, this is a strike encouraged by Donald Trump and enabled by his allies in Washington,” Hochul said. “The reckless actions of the Trump administration’s National Mediation Bo…
Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards in Westchester County! Best brunch on Long Island? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations close Se…