Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Feds Smash World's Largest Dark Web Child Porn Network By Following Bitcoin Trail Feds Smash World's Largest Dark Web Child Porn Network By Following Bitcoin Trail
Feds Smash World's Largest Dark Web Child Porn Network By Following Bitcoin Trail Federal authorities have smashed the world’s largest dark web child porn marketplace, arresting a whopping 337 people around the world – some of them in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut -- all thanks to bitcoin. To sniff out the network, investigators used a unique strategy. "Welcome to Video" was one of the first websites of its kind to monetize exploitation videos of infants, toddlers and other children, "one of the worst forms of evil imaginable," one federal prosecutor said. The network used bitcoin because of the difficulty in tracing it, the Justice Department said in a complaint…

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by Jerry DeMarco
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
U.S. Rep. Engel Seeks Proof Of Trump, Giuliani Efforts To Encourage Ukraine Probe Of Joe Biden U.S. Rep. Engel Seeks Proof Of Trump, Giuliani Efforts To Encourage Ukraine Probe Of Joe Biden
U.S. Rep. Engel Seeks Proof Of Trump, Giuliani Efforts To Encourage Ukraine Probe Of Joe Biden U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel is leading a growing chorus of congressmen calling for an investigation of President Trump's alleged interference in a federal whistleblower case and a 2020 Democratic presidential challenger. Thursday night, President Trump's personal lawyer, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani admitted making direct contact with top Ukrainian officials. Giuliani acknowledged he asked them to investigate Biden, an admission that comes as Capitol Hill Democrats investigate whether Trump and Giuliani pressured Ukraine’s government to meddle with the 2020 presidential candidate. …

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by Jon Craig
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
U.S. Sen. Murphy Calls For Investigation Of Trump Interference In Ukraine, Biden Campaign U.S. Sen. Murphy Calls For Investigation Of Trump Interference In Ukraine, Biden Campaign
U.S. Sen. Murphy Calls For Investigation Of Trump Interference In Ukraine, Biden Campaign U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has joined a growing chorus of congressmen in calling for an investigation of President Trump's alleged attempt to get Ukraine government officials involved in probing a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Speaking to CNN, among other national media outlets on Friday, Sept. 20, Murphy expressed his concerns about the threatened loss of U.S. defense aid to Ukraine if that country declined to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut's other U.S. Senate Democrat, sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and has previously calle…

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by Jon Craig
Jersey City, NJ
News
Kearny Doc Extended Ibiza Trip Last-Minute Before Fatal Fall From Cliff Kearny Doc Extended Ibiza Trip Last-Minute Before Fatal Fall From Cliff
Kearny Doc Extended Ibiza Trip Last-Minute Before Fatal Fall From Cliff A physician from Kearny extended his vacation in Spain at the last-minute before plunging to his death while on a hike with his fiancée, a new report says. Daniel Sirovich, 34, and Kristi Kelly decided to go on the hike where the physician slipped and fell 82 feet to his death in Ibiza after a music festival in England was rained out, the Staten Island Advance reports. "Danny was, by far, the person with the most life that we had the pleasure to meet," according to a GoFundMe that had raised more than $51,000 as of Wednesday morning. Sirovich was preparing to start his dream job in Bos…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
News
Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain
Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain A GoFundMe campaign has been started on behalf of Daniel "Dannyboy" Sirovich, a Kearny native who died Wednesday while vacationing on Ibiza off the southern coast of Spain.  He and his fiance Kristi Kelly had been climbing Pedrera de Cala d’Hort when he slipped and plunged more than 80 feet, loved ones said. He was 34 years old.  An off-duty nurse who happened to be at the scene attempted to treat him for his injuries, but he was already dead, according to published reports.  A Rutgers University grad, he was scheduled to begin work in Boston after a stint at a med…

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by Paul Milo
Ridgefield, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location
Popular Spanish Restaurant Opens Ridgefield Location A popular tapas restaurant and entertainment spot in South Norwalk Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant is opening a second location in Ridgefield. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant has announced the grand opening Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. at 426 Main St., formerly Fifty Coins. There will be complimentary Sangria, selected wine, and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to [email protected] Chef Raul Gonzalez and owners Juan ‘Vinny’ Gonzalez, Galo Aleman, and Jose-Luis Contreras have created an intimate locale evoking the style and sensibility of a modern wine and tapas bar like …

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US
Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US Four popular and mouthwatering options from McDonald’s restaurants worldwide will be making their U.S. debuts this summer. The following four items will become available at participating U.S. McDonald's locations starting Wednesday, June 5: Stroopwafel McFlurry (From the Netherlands): Hard to say, fun to eat! This sweet treat consists of vanilla soft serve mixed with decadent caramel swirl with authentic chopped Dutch Daelmans Stroopwafel caramel waffle cookie pieces. Yum! Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger (From Spain): This monstrosity isn’t like any bacon burger you’ve had before - it consist…

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by Valerie Musson
Stony Point, NY
News
Area Man Accused Of Defrauding State Workers’ Compensation Fund Out Of $33.7K Area Man Accused Of Defrauding State Workers’ Compensation Fund Out Of $33.7K
Area Man Accused Of Defrauding State Workers’ Compensation Fund Out Of $33.7K A 56-year-old man has been accused of defrauding the state workers’ compensation fund out of more than $33,000, police say. Robert Marra, of Crawford in Orange County, falsely reported the extent of his injuries to his doctors and independent medical examiners, according to a collaborative investigation by the NYS Department of Financial Services, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, Marra was deemed fully disabled and received a total of $33,700 in benefits from the NYS Workers’ Compensation Fund that he was not entitled to, acc…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester
ICE Five-Day Nyc-area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester Individuals from four Hudson Valley counties were among 118 people from southern New York arrested for violating U.S. immigration laws during a five-day crackdown in mid-January by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The detail, called "Operation Cross Check,"  was conducted in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley from Jan. 14-18. Persons in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland were among those arrested. ICE did not release a breakdown of the number of arrests by region. Of those arrested, more than 107 were convicted criminals or…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Airbnb has quickly become something of a staple for travelers on a budget, and the Hudson Valley ranks high on the online home-sharing marketplace’s list of trending destinations for 2019. The Hudson Valley, combined with the Catskills, ranked No. 11 of the 19 top trending locales on Airbnb, which also include destinations in Mexico, China, Scotland, Italy, Spain, and more. The Catskills, which Traveller.com dubs “The Brooklyn of the Mountains,” provides a scenic and cultural experience rolled into one. From German-style beer halls to breathtaking nature and hiking trails, this region truly…

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by Valerie Musson
Bridgeport, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode
Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto Wins Food Network's 'Chopped' Episode To say Fairfield County Chef Eric Felitto is a little psyched about winning Tuesday night's episode of "Chopped" is an understatement. Early Wednesday, Felitto, who was hard at work, took a break from cooking to tell Daily Voice about how he had to wait almost a year before revealing that he won the event against three other chefs. "I filmed on Jan. 18., 2017 and had a $250,000 fine hanging over my head if I told anyone," the popular chef of The Chelsea an the Tasty Yolk food trucks said.  Know for delicious sandwiches and entrees such as the mouth-water Chicken Scarpariello, lus…

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by Kathy Reakes
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Sports
David Villa Teams With FC Westchester For Youth Soccer Academy David Villa Teams With FC Westchester For Youth Soccer Academy
David Villa Teams With FC Westchester For Youth Soccer Academy David Villa, one of the world’s finest strikers, is taking his talents to the pitch Westchester. The DV7 Soccer Academy and FC Westchester are teaming to create a platform to develop soccer players who can compete at the highest level in collegiate teams and gives players a foundation from which to pursue a career with professional teams and the U.S. National Team program, officials announced this week. Villa - the NYCFC captain, former World Cup champion and all-time leading goal scorer for perennial powerhouse Spain - leads the DV7 Soccer Academy, which has evolved into a “network of inte…

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by Zak Failla