Justin Trudeau Will Resign As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Will Resign As Canadian Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau Will Resign As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as head of Canada’s Liberal Party, paving the way for a new prime minister after nearly a decade in office.  Trudeau, who has led the party since 2013, stated, “Despite my best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been paralyzed.”  He made this announcement late Monday morning, Jan. 6, in Ottawa, and will remain in his roles until a replacement is elected during an emergency meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8. Pressure had been building within the party for months as it began losing popularity in polls. Tensions escalated wh…
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From a historic presidential conviction to heated debates over mask bans and transgender athletes, 2024 was a political whirlwind that kept Long Islanders talking, tweeting, and taking sides. Here are some of the most-read Daily Voice politics stories from across Nassau and Suffolk counties this year. The US House voted to expel New York Rep. George Santos from office Friday, Dec. 1.  US House/Martin Falbisoner George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos mounted – and quickly rescinded – a comeback…
Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement
Commissioner Josh Parsons Announces PA Senate Campaign With Congressman Smucker Endorsement Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons has officially announced his candidacy for State Senate in Pennsylvania’s 36th Senatorial District, receiving a key endorsement from Congressman Lloyd K. Smucker, according to a press release on Thursday, Dec. 26. Parsons, who has served as a County Commissioner since 2016, has built a reputation as a results-driven conservative leader focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and preserving Lancaster County’s values. His tenure has included efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, support law enforcement, and manage county budgets without tax …
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position.  Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials.  Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November.  Latimer will then transition to hi…
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County’s own Chris Ferro, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience, has officially declared his candidacy for the York County Court of Common Pleas, his campaign told Dail Voice in an email on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  The 2025 election cycle is expected to bring two open judicial seats to the Court, and Ferro, aims to fill one of them. “York County deserves judges who are prepared, experienced, and impartial,” Ferro stated. “Our community needs a justice system that promotes fairness, protects the vulnerable, and upholds the rule of law. An independent judiciary that ensur…
York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy
York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy York County Coroner Pam Gay announced she will retire at the end of her third term in January 2026, after serving 12 years in office. Gay shared her decision in a statement on Monday, Dec. 16, highlighting her office’s accomplishments since she first took office in 2014. “I have been humbly honored to serve the people of York County during what will be my three terms as their Coroner,” Gay said. “There have been many improvements in staffing and office modernization since I began… We were finally able to provide the community with the office and morgue facility that was so desperately neede…
Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position
Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position A prominent state assemblyman from Westchester is announcing a run for one of the county's top positions.  Yonkers Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, a Democrat who currently represents the state's 90th Assembly District, announced that he would be running for Westchester County Clerk on Friday, Dec. 13.  Sayegh, age 72, said he would bring a "unique skill set" to the role.  "I look forward to campaigning strong in every corner of our great county. The county clerk's office plays such a crucial role in providing services to the residents including legal records, passports, and land r…
PennDOT Camera Damaged By Political Vadels In Bedminster Township PennDOT Camera Damaged By Political Vadels In Bedminster Township
PennDOT Camera Damaged By Political Vadels In Bedminster Township Several politically motivated vandalism incidents left residents and public roadways damaged in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The incidents, which occurred between Nov. 3 and Nov. 5, involved substantial damage to private property as well as spray-painted derogatory remarks on PennDOT and township roadways, authorities said. Police believe the acts were politically motivated, stemming from the recent Presidential election, according to a release from Bedminster Township Police. No suspects or arrests have been announced as of publication. R…
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Resignation For Bigger Plans: Congress Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced his resignation as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District. Latimer’s resignation will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address on Monday, Nov. 25.  The announcement comes as he transitions to his new role in Congress, where he will begin serving the following day, Friday, Jan. 3. In this role, Latimer. a Democrat, will represent the southern portion of Westchester, including White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Roche…
Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick
Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick Senator Bob Casey has conceded the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race to Dave McCormick, calling it one of the closest elections in the state's history. Casey, who has served Pennsylvanians in public office for 28 years, announced his concession as the first count of ballots was completed, with the race decided by less than a quarter of a point. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey said in a statement released Thursday, Nov. 21. “Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were h…
Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection
Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that he will not be seeking the Republican nomination for the governor's seat, and will instead be running for reelection.  In a video posted on social media, the AG touted his track record reducing drug crimes and targeting the state's most violent criminals. I am running for re-election as Attorney General. As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and violent criminals off our streets. We are not going back to the failed policies of the past; our families' safety and Virginia's future… pic.twi…
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together A week after clinching his third term as a US Senator, Chris Murphy announced he and his wife are separating after 20 years, the couple announced.  Murphy is married to Catherine Holahan, whom he met while they both got law degrees from the University of Connecticut. They graduated in 2001 and have two teenage sons.  “With the election behind us – our seventh together – we have some news we wanted to share with you,” they wrote in an email to family and friends on Friday, Nov. 15. “After much reflection and discussion, we have decided to separate as a couple. We do so with deep ca…