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Best Handyman/Tradesperson On Long Island In 2025: Varsity Home Service Best Handyman/Tradesperson On Long Island In 2025: Varsity Home Service
Best Handyman/Tradesperson On Long Island In 2025: Varsity Home Service We are thrilled to announce that Varsity Home Service has been named Best Handyman/Tradesperson on Long Island in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Varsity Home Services brings more than 60 years of experience to Long Island homeowners, with three generations of family members working side by side. The site explains that the company began with a Navy veteran, a truck, and a belief in honest, hands-on work—values that still guide every service call today. A new Varsity truck in front of the company's main office. Photo supplied by Varsity Home Ser…
Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Fairfield County In 2025: Duranko Plumbing LLC Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Fairfield County In 2025: Duranko Plumbing LLC
Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Fairfield County In 2025: Duranko Plumbing LLC We are thrilled to announce that Duranko Plumbing LLC has been named Best Handyman/Tradesperson in Fairfield County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to its website, Duranko offers a full range of plumbing services, including repairs, replacements, and installations for both residential and commercial needs. The site also notes that it handles everything from routine fixes to more complex system work, giving customers a single, reliable place to turn. Duranko Plumbing truck. Photo supplied by Duranko Plumbing. T…
Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Bergen County In 2025: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Bergen County In 2025: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC
Best Handyman/Tradesperson In Bergen County In 2025: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC We are thrilled to announce that Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC has been named Best Handyman/Tradesperson in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to its site, the company brings more than 70 years of dedicated experience to every job, continuing a legacy that began in 1946 with founder Bruno Mazzer. The website also explains that the business is now led by Jason, the third-generation owner, who grounds the company in five core values: trust, integrity, pride, loyalty, and reliability. The team provides…
SWAT Justified In Fatal Shooting Of AJ Ecker During Pottstown Standoff: Montco DA SWAT Justified In Fatal Shooting Of AJ Ecker During Pottstown Standoff: Montco DA
SWAT Justified In Fatal Shooting Of AJ Ecker During Pottstown Standoff: Montco DA A Montgomery County SWAT team was justified in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Andrew “AJ” Ecker during a barricade situation in Pottstown, District Attorney Kevin Steele announced on Wednesday, April 30. DA: ‘Facts Support Use Of Force’ The April 6 standoff began after Ecker crashed his car near Beech and North Mount Vernon streets and ran from the scene, Montgomery County authorities said. He left one loaded handgun in his vehicle and fled with a second stolen firearm to his nearby home, where he opened fire on Pottstown police officers, striking one in the shoulder just after 6 p.m., a…
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 Plumber In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bee & Jay Plumbing And Heating Best Plumber In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bee & Jay Plumbing And Heating
Best Plumber In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bee & Jay Plumbing And Heating We are thrilled to announce that Bee & Jay Plumbing and Heating has been named Best Plumber in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Bee & Jay Plumbing and Heating has been a go-to provider of plumbing services in the region for over 60 years.  Bee & Jay offers a full spectrum of residential and commercial solutions, including expert installation, maintenance, and repairs for water heaters, well tanks, and filtration systems, per its website. And Bee & Jay's licensed professionals prioritize quality workmanship, cost…
Best Plumber In Westchester County In 2024: Goldberg Plumbing Best Plumber In Westchester County In 2024: Goldberg Plumbing
Best Plumber In Westchester County In 2024: Goldberg Plumbing We are thrilled to announce that Goldberg Plumbing has been named Best Plumber in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, this family-owned business based in Jefferson Valley has been fixing leaks, clearing clogs, and installing systems with professionalism and care since 1973.  Whether you’re dealing with a dripping faucet, need a new water heater, or are ready for a full plumbing overhaul, Goldberg Plumbing has you covered, per its website.  The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in W…
Best Plumber In Bergen County In 2024: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC Best Plumber In Bergen County In 2024: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC
Best Plumber In Bergen County In 2024: Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC We are thrilled to announce that Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC, LLC has been named Best Plumber in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC is a third-generation, family-owned business that has been serving New Jersey since 1946.  "Best around!" said one Readers' Choice voter about Mazzer Plumbing. The team at Mazzer Plumbing provides a "quick response and amazing work" according to a Readers' Choice voter. Photo supplied by Jason Mazzer Plumbing & HVAC "We are extremely proud and grateful f…
Best Plumber In Fairfield County In 2024: Duranko Plumbing Best Plumber In Fairfield County In 2024: Duranko Plumbing
Best Plumber In Fairfield County In 2024: Duranko Plumbing We are thrilled to announce that Duranko Plumbing has been named Best Plumber in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Duranko Plumbing is known for responsive service, flat-rate pricing, and a no-upsell policy, ensuring customers get honest and reliable plumbing solutions. Per Duranko Plumbing's website, it offers a range of services, including drain cleaning, leak repair, and water heater installation and repair. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nomi…
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says $20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says Seven people were charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy and resell merchandise across New York, including on Long Island. The indictment followed a 15-month investigation that uncovered a complex computer-based scam that targeted thousands of victims across 45 states, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday, March 6. Scammers used fake pop-ups and scam text messages to convince victims that their computers or personal information had been compromised, prosecutors said. Victims were th…
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death A Northern Westchester community is mourning the loss of a decorated firefighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong public servant who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Somers resident Walter McDonald died on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the age of 90, according to his obituary.  Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 1934, McDonald dedicated much of his life to serving others. His storied career began in 1957 when he was appointed as a firefighter for the Mount Vernon Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 32 years.  A leader both in skill and s…
Alexander Tabano, Dad Formerly Of Garfield, Plumber, Dies At 25 Alexander Tabano, Dad Formerly Of Garfield, Plumber, Dies At 25
Alexander Tabano, Dad Formerly Of Garfield, Plumber, Dies At 25 Alexander Michael Joseph Tabano, of Rutherford, died on Monday, Sept. 16. He was 25 years old. Alexander, formerly of Garfield, attended the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA and continued his education studying plumbing at Bergen Technical School, his obituary on the DiChiara Funeral Home website says.  Employed by Jersey Drains Unlimited, Alexander was previously a member of the Hackensack Boys Scouts and the Beth Israel Church youth group in Garfield. Alexander was preceded in death by his father, John Russell Wilson. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Tabano…
Trapped Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse In Northwest DC (VIDEO) Trapped Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse In Northwest DC (VIDEO)
Trapped Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse In Northwest DC (Video) A plumber found himself in a perilous position on Wednesday afternoon when a trench he was working on partially collapsed, leaving him trapped. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the front yard of a home in the 3700 block of Warren Street NW at around noon on April 3, where a man doing plumping work fell into a hole and couldn't get out without a helping hand. Trench Rescue 3700 block Warren St NW. Had adult male worker trapped up to his knees. He has been extricated by our Personnel and Is being evaluated by EMS. He is conscious and alert. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/z0ETn2Anku — …
Fairview Contractor Nicky Morin Dies, 48 Fairview Contractor Nicky Morin Dies, 48
Fairview Contractor Nicky Morin Dies, 48 Nikola "Nicky" Morin, Jr., a Fairview resident, died on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the age of 48, according to his obituary. Born in Teaneck, Morin spent his whole life in Fairview, where he worked as a plumber and contractor, his obituary reads. He is survived by his mother, Katherine, his son, Jayden, and his brothers, Jason and Anthony. It is with our deepest sadness to share with you the passing of Nikola Morin my sons father (Jayden Morin) Jayden is... Posted by Lina Ramirez on Friday, October 27, 2023 A funeral was held at Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview and he was buried at Fairv…
Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean' Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean'
Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter From LI Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean' Tributes are pouring in for a beloved speedboat racer and aspiring firefighter from Long Island who died in a boating accident. James Jaronczyk, age 28, of Massapequa, went missing Sunday afternoon, May 7, while boating in the Great South Bay, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said he was alone when his 22-foot Progression speedboat hit a wave, knocking him into the water. Earlier Report: Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay Recovered Family members, friends, and total strangers spent the next several days scouring the water and…
Company Owner In Massachusetts Sentenced For Tax, Fraud Schemes Company Owner In Massachusetts Sentenced For Tax, Fraud Schemes
Company Owner In Massachusetts Sentenced For Tax, Fraud Schemes The owner of a Massachusetts plumbing company will spend more than a year behind bars for overbilling customers for work he never performed and engaging in a near $1.5 million tax evasion scheme, federal authorities announced. Prosecutors said that plumbing contractor Jared “Jay" Derrico, age 35, of the town of Boxford in Essex County, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion and two counts of mail fraud in February. In addition to his prison time, Derrico was ordered to forfeit $315,00…
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert V. Clarkin of Brick, a lifelong plumber who enjoyed kayaking, died on Oct. 18. He was 52. Mr. Clarkin was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, but spent most of his life in Brick, his obituary says.  He worked as a plumber for 35 years.  Robert enjoyed helping others and was always there when someone needed him. In his free time, he enjoyed kayaking and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Marilyn Clarkin. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Audrey Clarkin; daughter, Jillian Clarkin; brothers, Jim Clarkin and his wife Renee, Ed Cla…
Former Area HS Sports Standout Dies At Age 54 Former Area HS Sports Standout Dies At Age 54
Former Area HS Sports Standout Dies At Age 54 A former high school sports standout in the area who went on to play at the collegiate level has died at age 54. Christopher Peter Sennas was a 1985 graduate of Nyack High School, where he earned All-County and All-Conference honors in lacrosse. He graduated from Roanoke College in 1989 where he was a four-year member of the men’s lacrosse team and a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He died on Monday, May 24, following "a brief and valiant fight with cancer," according to his obituary. He was surrounded by family and friends. Following college, Chris pursued his passion…
Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino
Small Bets Produce Big $1.3M Win For Plumber At Atlantic City Casino Playing cards is a little different than fixing pipes, a South Jersey plumber-turned-millionaire found in Atlantic City. Small bets made the difference this week when the Atlantic County resident and HVAC contractor hit a $1.3 million royal flush mega jackpot.  James, whose last name was withheld for privacy reasons, left the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as an instant millionaire, Atlantic City casino officials said. The local plumber was making progressive $5 bets in an ultimate Texas Hold'em card game when he won the mega jackpot, reports said. “It is surreal to have hit a $1.3 mil…
Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart' Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart'
Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart' Those who knew John Aliprandi are remembering him for being down to earth and big-hearted. The Morris County native died June 23. He was 23 years old. John attended and participated in athletics at Morris Catholic, excelling in football, lacrosse and wrestling, his obituary says. He earned the nickname “Goose” and was known to spend numerous hours in the gym. John also enjoyed listening to electronic dance music and had worked as a plumber’s assistant at KB Plumbing, which was owned by his former football coach. “As we try and mend our broken hearts, we remember all the many blessings Joh…
Sean Mooney Of Riverdale Dies, 42 Sean Mooney Of Riverdale Dies, 42
Sean Mooney Of Riverdale Dies, 42 Sean P. Mooney, a personal trainer from Riverdale, died Sunday, Feb. 16. He was 42 years old. Mooney, born in Ridgewood, was a star member of the Don Bosco High School football team, his obituary says. He attended Morris County Community College to pursue a career in the athletic field as a personal trainer. Mooney had also been working toward a new career as a plumber, his obituary says. He was working as an apprentice for Dynamic Pipe in Rockaway.  Mooney is survived by numerous family members and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Peter Mooney, in 2019. "He was a friend …
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Two contractors from Westchester and one from Dutchess have been charged after police say they scammed numerous customers in Greenwich. Greenwich Police say they arrested Weber Marin, 34, of White Plains, Ilir Cubi, 41, of Yonkers and Joseph Monserrate, 31, of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, June 9 after receiving complaints made by customers about being scammed. The three men had advertised plumbing repair services under an assumed business name and obtained work at three different Greenwich residences, according to police. Each of the men then conducted a requested repair and demanded on-the-spo…
While You’re Away: Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel While You’re Away: Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel
While You’re Away: Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While You Travel It’s summer, which means time for sun, fun and vacations! With all the prepping, planning and packing, it's easy to miss one very important thing: ensuring your home is protected from water damage. Water is high on our list of things that go bump in the night. People underestimate the power water has to wreak havoc on your home. Water damage makes up 45 percent of all interior property damage. That is more than damage caused by fire or burglary. That is the bad news. The good news is that 93 percent of all water damage is preventable. In fact, your plumbing supply system is the No. 1 ca…