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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Drunk Driver Going 50 MPH Above Speed Limit Found Guilty In Fatal New Haven Crash: State
A jury convicted a Connecticut man of manslaughter after prosecutors said he drove drunk and reached 86 mph moments before a crash that killed a West Haven man, prosecutors said.
A jury found Joseph Duarte, 54, guilty on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, misconduct with a motor vehicle, and driving under the influence, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr.
The March 11, 2022, crash killed Christian Sanchez-Martinez at the intersection of Middletown Avenue and Flint Street in New Haven around 1 a.m.
Du…
Fatally Stabbed New Haven Woman Names Ex-Boyfriend As Attacker, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been arrested after police say he fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend inside her apartment.
Matthew Almontes, 39, was arrested and charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the Wednesday, Aug. 12, New Haven homicide, police said.
Tisha Marinoccio, 42, called New Haven police just after 3:30 p.m. to say Almontes had stabbed her before running out of her sixth-floor apartment with the knife, authorities said. Almontes also lived in the 358 Orange St. apartment building.
Marinoccio was responsive when police arrived, but her condit…
Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joints Revealed: New Rankings
A fresh burger debate is ready to hit the griddle.
The new state-by-state list was published by Tasting Table, and focuses on independent, no-frills burger spots with loyal local followings.
Tasting Table said it looked for unassuming places serving burgers that are consistently juicy, flavorful, and worth a drive.
For Daily Voice readers, the list includes standouts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia.
Here are the burger joints named in those seven states:
New York: Paul's Da Burger Joint, Manhattan. The East Village spot has been s…
Hamden Man Convicted In Deadly New Haven Shooting Of 27-Year-Old Learns His Fate
A Connecticut man will spend decades behind bars for a deadly shooting that left one person dead and another seriously hurt in a New Haven neighborhood.
Treyvon Battle, 35, of Hamden, was sentenced to serve 80 years in prison on Wednesday, April 22, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said.
A jury found Battle guilty of murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit in January.
The charges stem from a shooting that happened on May 27, 2017, on Dickerman Street in New Haven.
Prosecutors said Battle opened fi…
MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest
Crystal R. Emery is returning to New Haven for another powerful night of laughter and truth as she continues to break barriers in art, comedy, and storytelling.
Her latest show, Stand Up with Crystal R. Emery, blends sharp humor with hard-hitting realities at the intersection of racism, sexism, and ableism. Emery, a New Haven–area resident who is quadrapalegic, has built a career as a director, producer, author, and nonprofit leader, but she says comedy is her newest way to share her story.
“How do you do stand-up comedy when you can’t stand up?” Emery quipped. “I’ve never let my disability…
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park.
With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place.
Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state:
NEW YORK
Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4)
John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
