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Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Popular Long Island Beach Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Popular Long Island Beach
Massive Manta Ray Spotted At Popular Long Island Beach A massive manta ray made a surprise appearance close to shore off Long Island. An oceanic manta ray was spotted feeding off Jones Beach State Park, according to New York State Parks, which shared video of the encounter on Aug. 17. The species is typically found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters, mostly offshore, according to NYS Parks. However, oceanic manta rays can also appear in New York waters during the warm summer months. Manta rays are filter feeders that consume large amounts of zooplankton closer to shore. In deeper water, they can forage for medium-sized fish, NYS…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States
Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States A food-safety alert is spreading after federal health officials linked a fresh-produce product to illnesses across much of the country. At least 55 people in 15 states have been infected with E. coli or Salmonella in an outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company has now issued a voluntary recall. The illnesses include 46 E. coli infections, seven Salmonella cases, and two people infected with both bacteria, the FDA said Friday, Aug. 21. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bergen County Pizzeria Gets Whole New Vibe — But One Favorite Isn't Going Anywhere Bergen County Pizzeria Gets Whole New Vibe — But One Favorite Isn't Going Anywhere
Bergen County Pizzeria Gets Whole New Vibe — But One Favorite Isn't Going Anywhere A Bergen County pizza spot is getting a fresh look and a new identity while keeping a longtime favorite alive. Penelope's Pizzeria & Sports Bar will celebrate its grand opening Monday, Aug. 24, at the former Arlington Pizza location in North Arlington, Mayor Daniel H. Pronti said after attending a food tasting. The new family restaurant, sports bar, and nightlife spot has been completely redesigned, according to the mayor. The menu will feature the original Arlington Pizza recipe, along with cheesesteaks, chicken parm, Grandma Pizza, lobster ravioli, truffle mac, and broccoli rabe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire
Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Goosey picked one heck of a time to find his voice. The 4-month-old Texas goose had never honked before — until a barn caught fire. Chelsea Gerber shared footage of Goosey's heroic act earlier this month on TikTok as The Fuster Cluck, where the feathered fire alarm has since gone viral. The clip shows Goosey waddling around and honking as the blaze burns in the background. Bert Gerber had fallen asleep on the couch when the bird's honking woke him at the family's Fort Bend County home, according to KHOU 11. Gerber went outside to see what had Goosey making so much noise and spotted hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Breakup, Drinking Bender Spark 3-Hour Lyndhurst Bridge Standoff: Police Breakup, Drinking Bender Spark 3-Hour Lyndhurst Bridge Standoff: Police
Breakup, Drinking Bender Spark 3-Hour Lyndhurst Bridge Standoff: Police A standoff over the Passaic River in Lyndhurst ended peacefully after nearly three hours on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, police said. A man known to police was intoxicated and belligerent after a breakup and had gone on a drinking bender, Lyndhurst Deputy Police Chief Paul Haggerty said. The man positioned himself on the bridge near the train tracks at Riverside and Lake avenues in Lyndhurst, and refused to get off, Haggerty said. Fire boats were positioned on the Passaic River as negotiators worked to get him off the bridge. NJ Transit service on the Main Line was stopped…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail
Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Federal safety officials are warning people to stop using two types of carbon monoxide detectors that can fail to alert them to dangerous conditions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued separate alerts on Thursday, Aug. 20, for 4-in-1 Plug-in Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and TJTFJS 2-in-1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors. The warning for the 4-in-1 detectors covers 376,974 units with the model number KH158. The devices can fail to sound an alarm when hazardous carbon monoxide is present, according to the CPSC. The agency is aware of 91 reports of the detectors fai…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions
New Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz Cocktails Stir Up Strong Reactions A popular ready-to-drink cocktail brand is putting an adults-only twist on Pop-Tarts. BuzzBallz has released two limited-edition cocktails inspired by Pop-Tarts Frosted S'mores and Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, a Sazerac Company spokesperson said in an email to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Aug. 20. Both drinks contain 15% alcohol by volume. The collaboration puts a different spin on "flavors that have been part of American pop culture for generations." "Created specifically with millennial fans in mind, the limited-edition collaboration taps into the nostalgia of enjoying Po…

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ Spends Second Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds NJ Spends Second Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds
NJ Spends Second Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds The rising cost of a trip to the hair salon or barber takes a bigger bite out of household budgets in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The personal finance website compared the cost of men's barbershop haircuts and women's beauty salon visits in all 50 states against each state's median household income. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.51% of their income on hair care, ranking seventh nationwide. Massachusetts (1.41%) followed …

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by Chris Spiker
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8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site 8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site
8 Dead, No Survivors After Plane Crashes At US Military Site Eight people were killed in a charter plane crash at a remote US military radar site in Alaska, authorities said. The Cessna 441 Conquest II crashed at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport at around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, a National Transportation Safety Board official told NBC News. Two pilots and six passengers were on board when the twin-engine turboprop plane crashed. The flight had taken off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was headed to Cape Newenham, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The military airstrip i…

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by Chris Spiker
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Moving Map: Where NJ Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents Moving Map: Where NJ Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents
Moving Map: Where NJ Ranks Among States Drawing Most, Least New Residents Where Americans put down new roots is changing, and some states are proving far more magnetic than others. A new Gourmet Gift Baskets analysis ranks all 50 states and Washington, DC, by their ability to attract residents. It combines 2024 Census birthplace data with complete state-to-state migration flows from 2023. South Carolina claimed first place with a score of 87.4 out of 100. Idaho followed at 86.6, while Arizona finished third at 86.5. North Carolina ranked fourth with 84.3. Colorado placed fifth at 84.1, and Florida completed the top six at 82.5. The other end of the list was dom…

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NJ Dad Stabbed To Death By Brother In Florida, Authorities Say NJ Dad Stabbed To Death By Brother In Florida, Authorities Say
NJ Dad Stabbed To Death By Brother In Florida, Authorities Say A Trenton father was stabbed to death by his brother in Florida, authorities said, leaving his family raising money to bring him home for burial. Ryan Daniels, 30, was found bleeding on the front porch of a home on Davis Road near Finley Road in Jacksonville's Oceanway neighborhood on Saturday, Aug. 15, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. Daniels was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Detectives identified Daniels' brother, Eric Mincey, 38, as his attacker after reviewing evidence and speaking with witnesses, the sheriff's office said. M…

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Sudden Death Of Bergen County Native At 49 Leaves Children Facing Heartbreak Sudden Death Of Bergen County Native At 49 Leaves Children Facing Heartbreak
Sudden Death Of Bergen County Native At 49 Leaves Children Facing Heartbreak The sudden death of a New Jersey mother has friends rallying around her children. Cherilyn A. Molina, 49, died at her Hardyston Township home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to her obituary on the Ferguson Funeral Home website. Molina was raised in Teaneck and later moved to Ogdensburg, where she raised her children, Jayda and Damian, her obituary says. She worked for Movora in Whippany and enjoyed shopping, going to the beach, cooking, and traveling. A GoFundMe organized by Michele Nugent and two others for Jayda and Damian had raised $14,500 as of Friday, Aug. 21. The fundraiser is h…

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