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East Hampton, NY
News
Drunk Driver Barrels Into Montauk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Police Say Drunk Driver Barrels Into Montauk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Police Say
Drunk Driver Barrels Into Montauk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Police Say An alleged drunk driver tore through the heart of Long Island's art community, destroying tents and artwork, and narrowly avoiding tragedy. The harrowing incident happened at the Montauk Art Show, located at Carl Fisher Plaza, at around 3 a.m. Sunday, June 29. A “heavily intoxicated woman” in an SUV sped through a barricade and crashed into several tents set up for the show, witness Evan Reinheimer recounted on a GoFundMe campaign. “Some artists lost EVERYTHING,” Reinheimer wrote, adding that two security guards narrowly escaped injury. The crash destroyed more than half a dozen artist t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt President Donald Trump's staff did some redecorating this week, and it was not subtle.  A painting of Trump surviving the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania has been hung in the Grand Foyer of the White House, reportedly replacing an official portrait of former President Barack Obama. The White House shared a brief video of the new artwork over the weekend in a post shared on Elon Musk's X platform. Some new artwork at the White House đź‘€ pic.twitter.com/l6u5u7k82T — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2025 The new portrait shows Trump raising a fist with blood on his f…

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by Zak Failla
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Burglars Stole Jewelry, Artwork: Somerset County Prosecutor Three Burglars Stole Jewelry, Artwork: Somerset County Prosecutor
Three Burglars Stole Jewelry, Artwork: Somerset County Prosecutor Three burglars were recently arrested and charged with committing two burglaries in Somerset County last October. On Friday, Oct. 18 at 9:52 p.m., officers in Franklin Township responded to a residence on Second Street and found a broken window, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr said. The burglars took jewelry, coinage and artwork, authorities said. On Friday, Oct 25, at 8:19 p.m., officers in Hillsborough Township responded to Brennan Way and found a residence with a broken window on the s…

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by Sam Barron
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Historical Site/Museum In 2024: The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey Best Historical Site/Museum In 2024: The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
Best Historical Site/Museum In 2024: The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey We are thrilled to announce that the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey has been named Best Historical Site/Museum in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Located at Teterboro Airport, the museum has preserved New Jersey’s rich aviation and space heritage since 1972, according to its website. The exhibits offer something for everyone, and aviation enthusiasts can marvel at historic aircraft, space equipment, and a collection of photographs and artwork showcasing pivotal moments in aviation history, per the museum's website.  The 2024 Daily V…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Antiques Store In Bergen County In 2024: Abram Demaree Homestead & Farm Best Antiques Store In Bergen County In 2024: Abram Demaree Homestead & Farm
Best Antiques Store In Bergen County In 2024: Abram Demaree Homestead & Farm We are thrilled to announce that the Abram Demaree Homestead & Farm's Vintage Goods & Antique Shop has been named Best Antiques Store in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  A historic Dutch colonial property dating back to the 18th century, the Abram Demaree Homestead features a vintage goods and antiques shop housed in its original structures, offering a carefully curated selection of furniture, dĂ©cor, artwork, jewelry, and collectibles, according to its website. Beyond its antiques shop, the Homestead includes a working farm, a cafĂ©, and a blac…

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by Daily Voice
North Bergen-Guttenberg, NJ
Police & Fire
North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ
North Bergen Pawn Shop Owner Tied To Burglary Of QB Joe Burrow's Home: DOJ A 43-year-old North Bergen man was arrested and charged this week for serving as a fence for stolen property, including items stolen from the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, authorities said. Dimitry Nezhinskiy along with Juan Villar, a New York resident, ran a pawn shop in the Diamond District that worked with South American theft groups, purchasing stolen watches, jewelry and other luxury items and then reselling them in their store, John J. Durham, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said. Nezhinskiy and Villar regularly served as “fen…

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by Sam Barron
Danbury, CT
Business
Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open 6th CT Location At Danbury Fair Mall Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open 6th CT Location At Danbury Fair Mall
Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open 6th CT Location At Danbury Fair Mall Mega eyewear retailer Warby Parker is opening its newest Fairfield County location just in time for school and summer shopping. The store will open at the Danbury Fair Mall on Saturday, July 27, and will offer the latest styles at rock-bottom prices. For years, the business was known as an online brand where you can have five pairs of glasses shipped to you to "try on." However, it became so popular that it opened retail stores with funky artwork by famous and up-and-coming artists. Warby Parker Officials said the new store will be located on the second floor between Zales and Starbucks…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Seen These? $17K Worth Of Artwork Stolen From Long Island Storage Unit Seen These? $17K Worth Of Artwork Stolen From Long Island Storage Unit
Seen These? $17K Worth Of Artwork Stolen From Long Island Storage Unit Police are asking for the community’s help after thousands of dollars' worth of artwork was stolen from a storage unit on Long Island. Suffolk County Police said the paintings, valued at approximately $17,000, were taken from Life Storage, located on Mariner Drive in North Sea, sometime between Friday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, May 29. Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.  Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-220-TIPS or provided on the organization’s website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Armonk, NY
News
Mural Designed By Hudson Valley Woman Honoring Essential Workers Unveiled At MetLife Stadium Mural Designed By Hudson Valley Woman Honoring Essential Workers Unveiled At MetLife Stadium
Mural Designed By Hudson Valley Woman Honoring Essential Workers Unveiled At MetLife Stadium A mural honoring essential workers that was designed by a Hudson Valley woman was unveiled at the MetLife Stadium. Tricia Reilly-Matthews, age 61, of Tomkins Cove in Rockland County, created the design for the "Angels Among Us" mural, which is featured at the MetLife Stadium entrance in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "Angels Among Us" by mural contest winner Tricia Reilly-MatthewsNew York Giants Reilly-Matthews was one of the winners who submitted artwork to MetLife celebrating essential workers. The winning pieces were selected by MetLife, along with former New York Jet Bart Scott and fo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17 Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17
Northern Westchester HS Senior James Farina, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 17 James J. Farina IV, a standout golfer who also worked as a caddy in Northern Westchester, died on Sunday, Feb. 14 at age 17. He was a senior at Somers High School, earned his first varsity letter in golf as an eighth-grader, and competed in Junior Tournaments in the Met PGA and Hurricane Golf Tour events in Florida. He won both the Junior Club Championship and Parent/Child Championship at Mount Kisco Country Club several times. In addition, he was a hardworking and popular caddy at both Mount Kisco and Alpine Country Clubs.  "He was also very mechanically inclined," according to his …

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by Daily Voice
Paramus, NJ
Business
VIDEO TOUR: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us VIDEO TOUR: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us
Video Tour: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us Everything must go at Toys "R" Us locations in Paramus and Wayne -- even beloved mascot Geoffrey. The liquidation sale includes laptops, cafeteria equipment, fitness centers, designer furniture, artwork and more are marked down by more than 60 percent. The main sale is held at the Wayne Toys "R" Us headquarters located at 859 Berdan Ave., open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is open every day until everything is gone. Furniture chain Raymour & Flanigan will be taking over the lease of the Route 4 location after winnin…

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by Cecilia Levine