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'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life 'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life
'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life A Long Island teenager who has battled kidney disease since birth is now urgently searching for a living kidney donor as his condition worsens. Elias Manolis, 13, is in stage 4 kidney failure and needs a transplant to survive, according to his family and the organizations advocating on his behalf. Elias was born with hydronephrosis caused by a ureterovesical junction (UVJ) obstruction, a condition that prevented his kidneys from draining properly and caused permanent damage early in life, his family said. Despite multiple surgeries and years of treatment, doctors say his kidneys can no lo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments
New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments A city in Westchester County has a new high point in its skyline.  Yonkers officials marked the opening of Hudson 44, a 27-story residential tower at 44 Hudson St., now the tallest building in the city, Mayor Mike Spano announced Wednesday, Jan. 14. Rising along the city’s waterfront, the development adds 250 residential units, including 25 designated as affordable housing, according to the mayor. The project represents one of the largest recent residential investments in the city’s ongoing waterfront redevelopment.  The building includes a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-be…

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by Ben Crnic
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Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!'
Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' A Long Island sports bar is scoring laughs — and new fans — after a simple Uber Eats order turned into a moment every parent instantly recognized. The relatable exchange played out after Holbrook mom Tracy Reilly McCarthy praised Rudi’s Bar and Grill in Patchogue for taking her special request seriously — and having fun with it. In a post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group, McCarthy said she ordered lunch for her children through Uber Eats and left a message pleading for plain fries so she could “watch football in peace.” “Please NO seasoning on the fries please please :) my kids ar…

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Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State
Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2026 State of the State agenda, pitching more than 200 proposals aimed at lowering everyday costs, expanding housing, strengthening public safety, and protecting New Yorkers amid rising economic and political pressures. Standing before lawmakers Tuesday, Jan. 13, Hochul framed her address around affordability and stability, laying out what her office called a “clear, actionable plan” to support families while preparing the state for the future. “I’ve said from the beginning: your family is my fight,” Hochul said. “And in this moment, when the future feels full…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police
Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly punching a teenage player during a chaotic fight that erupted at a high school basketball game. The altercation unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, during the closing moments of a game between Half Hollow Hills West and Comsewogue High School, Suffolk County Police told Daily Voice. With less than a minute remaining and Half Hollow Hills West leading 63–52, a fight broke out between players on the court. That’s when 36-year-old Jeffrey Vernot, a spectator, ran toward the melee and struck a 15-year-old Comsewogue player, police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan
Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Opposition to a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Orange County has escalated as Congressman Pat Ryan announces the launch of a Hudson Valley-wide petition urging residents to reject the plans.  Ryan’s announcement follows reporting by The Washington Post that a vacant warehouse in the Chester Industrial Park could be used as part of a nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement plan to house up to 80,000 immigrants in large warehouse-style detention centers.  According to Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit based in Cornwall-On-Hudson, one potentia…

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by Ben Crnic
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After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video
After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video A bill proposed in New York would require private businesses to promptly turn over surveillance footage to police after serious crimes, following the Christmas Day killing of a 23-year-old CVS employee on Long Island. The legislation, dubbed the Edeedson “Joshy” Cine, Jr. Transparency Act, aims to prevent delays that lawmakers say can hinder criminal investigations during their most critical early hours. If passed, the bill would require businesses to release relevant surveillance footage to law enforcement within 24 hours of a written request tied to an active felony investigation believed…

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NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over what she called its “reckless”decision to suspend construction on major offshore wind projects off Long Island. In two separate lawsuits filed last week, James argued the move is unlawful and threatens jobs, energy reliability, and the state’s climate goals. The move comes a month after the US Department of the Interior issued stop-work orders halting construction on the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects, citing unspecified national security concerns, as Daily Voice reported. James said the orders were issue…

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Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE' Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE'
Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'Boobyz, 'Throuple' If you’ve ever stared at your car and thought, “This needs a personality,” the DMV would like a word. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles released its full list of personalized license plate requests that were rejected in 2025 — and it’s a long one. More than 2,100 submissions were denied after failing the state’s screening process. Every custom plate request goes through a “rigorous screening protocol” to ensure it follows state regulations, a DMV spokesperson told Daily Voice. Anything deemed misleading, offensive, or creatively sneaky with letters and numbers is likely t…

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Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 low- to moderate-income households across New York will receive housing assistance thanks to more than $68 million in state and federal funding aimed at helping residents stay safely housed. The funding, awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families with a range of needs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Jan. 9. That includes emergency repairs, accessibility upgrades, rental assistance, manufactured home replacement, and down payment help for first-time homebuyers. State officials said the grants were di…

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Westchester Assemblymember Won't Seek Re-Election: Chief Of Staff Announces Run Westchester Assemblymember Won't Seek Re-Election: Chief Of Staff Announces Run
Westchester Assemblymember Won't Seek Re-Election: Chief Of Staff Announces Run A longtime political aide and party leader is entering the race to represent a Westchester County city in the New York State Assembly.  Frank Jereis, a Democrat who currently serves as chief of staff to Assemblymember Nader Sayegh, announced Friday, Jan. 9, that he is running for the 90th Assembly District following Sayegh’s decision not to seek re-election.  The district is the only Assembly seat located entirely within the City of Yonkers. Jereis is a lifelong Yonkers resident and also serves as executive director of the Yonkers Democratic Party. He has been a Democratic distri…

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Urgent Care Versus The ER: What You Need To Know Urgent Care Versus The ER: What You Need To Know
Urgent Care Versus The ER: What You Need To Know Every year, millions of Americans go to a hospital emergency room (ER) for non-emergencies like colds, minor sprains, and infections that could have been handled by visiting an urgent care facility. Let’s talk about when it’s appropriate to go to urgent care versus when you should head to the ER. When should I go to urgent care? If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, head to Sun River Health Urgent Care or another convenient urgent care facility: Cold and flu symptoms Strains and sprains Respiratory infections Earache Eye and skin infections Insect bites and rashes Migrain…

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