Nearly 2,000 Cyclists Join Closer To Free Ride For Cancer Care
Nearly 2,000 cyclists from Connecticut and beyond took part in the 16th annual Closer to Free Ride in September, supporting cancer care and research at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center.
The annual fundraiser offered supported cycling routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles, while others participated remotely from communities across the country. Patients, families, caregivers, volunteers and other supporters joined the effort.
According to Eric Winer, MD, director of Yale Cancer Center and president and physician-in-chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital, "The Closer to Free Ride is a powe…
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Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.
Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.
The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…
AAA Ranks NJ's Worst Towns, Counties For Deer Crashes
New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here.
A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active.
Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…
California Dreamin': St. Mary's County Man Wins Trip To The Other California
A Maryland man from California is headed to California, and no, that's not a typo.
Justin Fish, 45, of California in St. Mary's County, is packing his bags for Los Angeles after winning a Maryland Lottery promotion that will give him a shot at game show glory and potentially millions in cash.
Fish was the first of six winners selected for the Lottery's GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE second-chance promotion, earning a five-day, four-night trip for two to Los Angeles that includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and $1,000 in spending money.
For Fish, who has never ventured to the West Coast, the trip …
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Gas Station In Brewster
One lucky New York Lottery player is more than $15,000 richer after a top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Putnam County gas station.
The winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $15,320.50, was purchased at the BP gas station located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster, New York Lottery officials announced.
The ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold for the Wednesday, Oct. 21, TAKE 5 Evening drawing.
The other winning ticket, also worth $15,320.50, was sold at St. Nicholas Auto Center at 800 Saint Nicholas Ave. in Manhattan.
The winning numbers were 1 3 14 16 38.
Lottery officials…
Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!
From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, the Hudson Valley is full of businesses that deserve a little love.
And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community.
Finalists from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment.
Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!
From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love.
And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community.
Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment.
Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…
Bergen County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!
From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Bergen County is full of businesses that deserve a little love.
And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community.
Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment.
Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…
