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MURDER: Basement ‘Execution’ Of Roommate Ends In Conviction For Bay Shore Man MURDER: Basement ‘Execution’ Of Roommate Ends In Conviction For Bay Shore Man
Murder: Basement ‘Execution’ Of Roommate Ends In Conviction For Bay Shore Man A Long Island man accused of “executing” his roommate and then fleeing the state has been convicted of murder, authorities announced Wednesday, March 18. Darwin Josue Maldonado Vanegas, 32, was found guilty in the murder of Daniel Nunez-Hernandez in Bay Shore, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Maldonado Vanegas and Nunez-Hernandez were both renting rooms in a Bay Shore basement last spring, according to investigators. Nunez-Hernandez was found dead on a couch in the apartment around 11:15 p.m. on April 3, 2025, from gunshot wounds to the chest and arm. Witnesses heard two…
Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops
Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops The suspect in both the mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor has been found dead by suicide, officials announced Thursday night, Dec. 18.  He was identified in an affidavit (attached at the bottom of this news article), and signed Thursday in Rhode Island as Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown University student and a national of Portugal, whose last known address was in Miami, Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said at a press conference. His body was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire, the New York Times reports, citi…
FBI Investigates Unexplained Death Of High School Student On Carnival Cruise FBI Investigates Unexplained Death Of High School Student On Carnival Cruise
FBI Investigates Unexplained Death Of High School Student On Carnival Cruise The FBI is investigating the death of an 18-year-old who died aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a trip from Miami to the Caribbean, according to multiple reports. The ship returned to Miami on Saturday, Nov. 8, where authorities began their investigation, ABC News reports. Few details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the death of Florida resident Anna Kepner, a high school senior. It is unclear whether foul play is suspected. The FBI’s involvement stems from the special maritime laws that apply to incidents on cruise ships in international waters. Carniv…
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus A brewing Caribbean system is poised to spin up fast, and it may not stop at a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said late Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, that Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea. Residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba are being urged to monitor for heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and rough surf later this week. AccuWeather says Melissa is expected to track northwest toward the Greater Antilles, then slow down and begin a northward turn late this week in an environment favorable for strengthening to a hurricane. Foreca…
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s hit dating show "Love Is Blind" is searching for singles.  The series is casting in Philadelphia, Austin, St. Louis, New Orleans, Charleston, Atlanta, Miami, Columbus, Ohio, and the New England area, according to a pinned July post from Kinetic Content and Backstage. Part 1 of "Love Is Blind" Season 9, which follows couples from Denver, is set to debut on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The show is a dating experiment where singles talk to each other from behind a wall without ever meeting face-to-face to find out if love is truly blind. Some couples go on to marry at the altar, whi…
Internet’s Most Wanted: ‘Phillies Karen’ Who Stole Home Run Ball At Center Of Viral Witch Hunt Internet’s Most Wanted: ‘Phillies Karen’ Who Stole Home Run Ball At Center Of Viral Witch Hunt
Internet’s Most Wanted: ‘Phillies Karen’ Who Stole Home Run Ball At Center Of Viral Witch Hunt The search is on for a woman who went viral for all the wrong reasons after "Phillies Karen" robbed a young fan of a home run ball during a Phillies-Marlins game. The woman made national headlines after she was caught on camera berating a man who handed over a ball hit over the fence by Bronxville, NY native and Phillies centerfielder Harrison Bader to his son, who was subsequently accosted by the unknown woman. "That was mine. You took it from me," the woman could be heard yelling after there was a small scrum for the ball in the seats of loanDepot Park in Miami. "It was in my hands."  …
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities ‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities "SOS"? Not so much. Thousands of Verizon customers fell victim to a nationwide service outage that disrupted cell and data service in many of the country's major cities. The outage was reported by Downdetector, which identified outages across major US cities that included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and other localities.  Downdetector, reports of Verizon outages peaked around mid-day on Saturday, with many users experiencing their phones stuck in "SOS mode," indicating emergency call-only status with no normal network connectivity. The Verizon outages repor…
Paramount Pulls Plug On Dexter: Original Sin Paramount Pulls Plug On Dexter: Original Sin
Paramount Pulls Plug On Dexter: Original Sin Dexter: Original Sin just lost its second act, but the franchise’s pulse beats on.  Paramount is shifting its focus to Dexter: Resurrection, bringing Michael C. Hall’s antihero back to center stage. On Friday, Aug. 22, Paramount opted not to proceed with season two of Dexter: Original Sin after announcing a renewal in April.  The Hollywood Reporter says the 1991-set prequel had been idle since its first season wrapped, with no production start ever scheduled. Original Sin featured Patrick Gibson as a college-age Dexter and Christian Slater as Harry, mapping the code that turned …
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In New York City: What To Know Waymo will soon begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City. The autonomous vehicle company has received approval to begin test drives on the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city announced on Friday, Aug. 22. This is the first time New York City has granted a permit for self-driving cars. The permit allows Waymo to deploy up to eight autonomous vehicles with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel at all times until late September. Testing is limited to certain areas, and all vehicles must meet strict cybersecurity and reporting requirements. Se…
Woodbridge Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane After Parkway Crash Woodbridge Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane After Parkway Crash
Woodbridge Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane After Parkway Crash A viral TikTok video shows the moment authorities escorted a man and his mother off a plane at a Tri-State area airport after officials say they fled to Miami following a deadly drag racing crash on the Garden State Parkway. Vilma Vneshta and Alvi Limani. Miami-Dade Corrections (Courtesy of New York Post) Alvi Limani, 20, of Staten Island, and his mother Vilma Vneshta, 42, were apprehended on Thursday, July 17, near Miami, FL, after fleeing in an attempt to leave the country, According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick…
Two Tractor-Trailers Collide, Overturning In Catskill Thruway: NY State Police (PHOTOS) Two Tractor-Trailers Collide, Overturning In Catskill Thruway: NY State Police (PHOTOS)
Two Tractor-Trailers Collide, Overturning In Catskill Thruway: NY State Police (Photos) Two tractor-trailers collided on the New York State Thruway in Catskill early Monday morning, Aug. 11, overturning one of the rigs, state police announced. The crash happened in the northbound lanes between Exits 20 and 21 around 4:45 a.m., according to the New York State Police. Investigators said a 2024 Peterbilt driven by Andnet Yitna Kirubel, 28, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, was traveling north in the left lane when he tried to merge right and struck the rear of a 2018 Freightliner. The Freightliner was driven by 56-year-old Jorge Montes De Oca of Miami, Florida. The Peterbilt continue…
American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals
American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals Philadelphia travelers will soon have two new European destinations as the city prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. American Airlines will launch two new nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, the carrier said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 7. The service to the central European capitals begins on Thursday, May 21, 2026. PHL will be the only US airport to offer nonstop flights to Budapest. Both destinations are known for their historic architecture, thermal spas, and scenic cruises along the Danube and Vlt…
$1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG $1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG
$1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG A high-end title-washing ring based in central Pennsylvania profited more than $1 million by selling stolen luxury cars from Florida, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The fraudulent operation was allegedly led by 44-year-old Anthony E. Troncoso, who, with a network of 12 others, used fake documents to “wash” vehicle titles, then sold over two dozen stolen cars to private buyers, dealers, and auction houses between 2022 and 2023, according to AG Sunday. The vehicles—many of them Porsches, Audis, BMWs, Land Rovers, and other high-end brands—were stolen in Florida. …
McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu
McDonald's Adds New Burger To Menu McDonald’s customers across the country have a new option to sink their teeth into, as the fast-food giant officially launched a new burger option on its menu. The Daily Double, previously available only in select markets such as Chicago, Miami, and Seattle, is now being served at participating McDonald’s locations throughout the US as of Tuesday, July 22.  The burger features two seasoned beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayonnaise, and two slices of tomato, offering a twist on classic McDonald’s flavors. This new menu item is part of the McValue Meal…
7 New Must-Try Bergen County Restaurants 7 New Must-Try Bergen County Restaurants
7 New Must-Try Bergen County Restaurants From sizzling shawarma and nostalgic Indian street eats to Bangkok-born recipes and flaky Mediterranean pastries, multiple new restaurants are turning up the flavor across Bergen County. And locals are already lining up.  MaMi in Cresskill is filling the space formerly occupied by The Farmhouse. Located at 15 E. Madison Ave., MaMi is all about “Mediterranean flavors, community, and good vibes,” offering fresh pastries, flavorful food, and craft coffee in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MaMi (@eat_mam…
$1.5M Drug Bust: 57 Pounds Of Ketamine Found In Toys, Frames At Philly Port $1.5M Drug Bust: 57 Pounds Of Ketamine Found In Toys, Frames At Philly Port
$1.5M Drug Bust: 57 Pounds Of Ketamine Found In Toys, Frames At Philly Port Customs officers in Philadelphia just reeled in a whopper — but it wasn’t fish. US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 57 pounds of ketamine hydrochloride, a dangerous anesthetic often abused at raves and by sexual predators, during multiple parcel inspections in late June, the agency announced on Thursday, July 3. The drugs, which had a street value of about $1.5 million, were being smuggled from Europe to South Florida, hidden inside fishing rods, toys, picture frames, and other everyday items. CBP officers weren't playing around after they found nine pounds of keta…
Newark Man Arrested After In-Flight Brawl Goes Viral (VIDEO) Newark Man Arrested After In-Flight Brawl Goes Viral (VIDEO)
Newark Man Arrested After In-Flight Brawl Goes Viral (Video) Fisticuffs were flying on a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Miami on Monday, June 30. A 21-year-old Newark man is facing charges after he attacked a passenger on the flight, multiple outlets are reporting.  Ishaan Sharma is charged with battery and is being held on $500 bond, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office's booking site shows. Video posted on social media shows footage of the fight as the two men grapple surrounded by shocked passengers. The video ends with Sharma being led away in handcuffs. No more vacation…🫣| #ONLYinDADE * Man gets kicked off of Frontier flight …
ICE Sighting App Tops Apple Charts After CNN Report, White House Criticism ICE Sighting App Tops Apple Charts After CNN Report, White House Criticism
ICE Sighting App Tops Apple Charts After CNN Report, White House Criticism An anonymous app that lets users report nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity has shot to the top of Apple's charts after it was featured in a national TV news report. ICEBlock reached No. 3 overall among free apps on the App Store and No. 1 in the social networking category as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. The rise came one day after CNN reported on the app that tracks reports of when ICE agents are in an area. Sightings are visible to others within a five-mile radius and disappear automatically after four hours. The app doesn't collect any personal data and users a…
Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says
Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights to Europe, the company's top executive said. CEO Bob Jordan made the comments during an industry conference in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, June 25. His remarks are the latest sign of transformation at the Dallas-based airline, which recently dropped its longtime "Bags Fly Free" policy for most fares and began selling basic economy tickets. Southwest also plans to launch a new premium fare class called Choice Extra later in 2025. "Whatever customers nee…
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Airways will end all flights at Miami International Airport immediately after Labor Day as the airline navigates financial turbulence. JetBlue will stop service at MIA on Tuesday, Sept. 3, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald. The airline's only remaining route at MIA airport is to Boston Logan International Airport. Travelers booked on BOS-MIA flights can either rebook them to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or get a full refund. "We continually evaluate how our network is performi…
Spirit Adding Flights From Atlantic City Airport To Miami: Here's What To Know Spirit Adding Flights From Atlantic City Airport To Miami: Here's What To Know
Spirit Adding Flights From Atlantic City Airport To Miami: Here's What To Know Jersey Shore travelers will soon have a new way to reach South Florida. Spirit Airlines is launching nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Miami International Airport, a spokesperson said to the Daily Voice on Friday, June 13. The seasonal service starts Wednesday, Aug. 13. The flights will be offered four times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. "We know many of our Atlantic City guests enjoy traveling to South Florida, and we're excited to make it easier to visit Miami and enjoy the city's beautiful beaches, unique culture and exciting ni…
Shake Shack Burgers Available On Delta Flights From NYC-Area Airport Shake Shack Burgers Available On Delta Flights From NYC-Area Airport
Shake Shack Burgers Available On Delta Flights From Nyc-area Airport Flyers at John F. Kennedy International Airport can now enjoy Shake Shack burgers on some flights. Delta's partnership with Shake Shack expanded to JFK on Tuesday, June 3. Shake Shack's cheeseburgers are available for first-class passengers on Delta flights from JFK that are at least 900 miles long. The build-your-own ShackBurger features a 100% Angus beef patty, toasted potato bun, and custom toppings. The meal also includes a tray of potato chips inspired by Shake Shack's classic fries, giving customers a full Shack-style meal while in the air. Shake Shack and Delta first teame…
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi'
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In MA: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' "Big Papi" is taking a big swing with a new spirit that has deep roots in his native Dominican Republic. Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz officially launched Ozama Rum, according to a news release on Wednesday, May 28. The Baseball Hall-of-Famer also hosted pre-launch parties with distributors and influencers in Boston, Miami, New York City, and Santo Domingo. The premium liquor is made entirely in the Dominican Republic using 100% local sugarcane. The rum is aged for at least one year in oak barrels before being bottled locally and labeled with the official "Ron Dominicano" label. The th…
Fugitive Who Shot Roommate To Death In Bay Shore Basement Captured In Miami, DA Says Fugitive Who Shot Roommate To Death In Bay Shore Basement Captured In Miami, DA Says
Fugitive Who Shot Roommate To Death In Bay Shore Basement Captured In Miami, DA Says A Long Island man who shot his housemate to death and then fled the state was captured a month later in Florida, prosecutors alleged. Darwin Maldonado Vanegas, 31, was arraigned on murder and weapons charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, May 22, in the April killing of 24-year-old Daniel Nunez-Hernandez. Suffolk County Police responded to the pair’s Bay Shore residence on West Lakeland Street, where they rented separate rooms, just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3. Officers found Nunez-Hernandez dead on a basement couch with gunshot wounds to his chest and arm. Two 9mm shell cas…
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines will soon have to take their portable chargers out of their bags if they want to use them in the air. Southwest will begin a new policy requiring portable charging devices to be kept in plain sight on Wednesday, May 28. Power banks in use during flights can't be stashed in carry-ons or overhead bins. The rule aims to reduce the risk of mid-air fires caused by overheating battery packs, which have become a growing concern for airlines. "Southwest will introduce a first-in-industry safety policy on May 28 requiring customers to keep portable …
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO) Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO)
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (Video) Beleaguered former NFL star Antonio Brown was in the middle of a highly publicized brawl at a Florida boxing match that spilled onto social media. Brown, 36, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who later bounced around the NFL, was involved in a violent scuffle on Friday night in Miami that had to be broken up — though not before the entire ordeal was caught on camera.  Shnaggys angle is insane wtf pic.twitter.com/IttJ9mDSKn — concrete ⁶𓅓 (@cconcreteboyz) May 17, 2025 Antonio Brown Gets Jumped #antoniobrown #fight pic.twitter.com/P0mA1emwaX — FrontLine Tv (@FrontLineTv1) May…
New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston
New Airline Offering Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Boston A Dominican Republic airline will soon debut in New England, offering low-cost flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet will launch service from Boston Logan International Airport to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The Dominican Republic's national airline will start flights on Thursday, Nov. 20. The airline will fly the route four times a week: Wednesdays through Fridays, as well as Sundays. "The Boston area is home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the US and serves as a key hub for education, b…
Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ
Sextortion Of 30+ Children—Including In Chambersburg—Gets Florida Man 30 Years: Usdoj A Florida man who sextorted children across the globe, including six minors in Central Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus announced on Thursday, April 24. Alvaro Andres Valarezo Sandoval, 35, an Ecuadorian national most recently residing in Miami, was handed the decades-long sentence by Senior U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion after being convicted on two counts of "Production of Child Pornography", according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Sandoval exploited children in a calculat…
Former Hall High Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA Former Hall High Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA
Former Hall High Athlete Convicted Of Raping Tinder Date In West Village Apartment: DA A New York man has been convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman he met on Tinder on their first date in 2020, authorities confirmed on Thursday, April 24. William Hathaway, 33 — who now lives in Miami, FL and was raised in West Hartford, CT — was arrested in July 2020 on accusations he raped the woman at his West 14th Street apartment in the West Village on Feb. 15, 2020, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. and Daily Voice sources. The victim met up with Hathaway at Soho House, a swanky bar and nightclub in the area, after connecting on Tinder, Bragg said.&…
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…