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$4.2M Pyramid House On Fire Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living $4.2M Pyramid House On Fire Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living
$4.2M Pyramid House On Fire Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living This architectural spectacle isn’t for squares. Long Island’s famed “Pyramid House” – located in Fire Island Pines at 443 Sail Walk – is on the market for $4.25 million. Built in 1961 and extensively renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes, the unique abode features 2,100-square-feet of living space all nestled under its towering glass and wood pyramid walls. “This extraordinary home offers an irreplicable site, true mid-century style, unparalleled tranquility and sophisticated yet unpretentious living,” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. The interior of the famed "Pyramid …
Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove Broker Admits Swindling Clients Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove Broker Admits Swindling Clients
Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove Broker Admits Swindling Clients A barred investment broker from Long Island has been admitted to tricking clients into giving him hundreds of thousands of dollars, which he then used to buy luxury cars, plane tickets, and more. Peter Quartararo, age 57 of Glen Cove, pleaded guilty to his charges of grand larceny and more on Friday, Feb. 9, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. According to the charges against him, Quartararo met with six victims from July 2018 through January 2021 and told them he had access to pre-initial public offering stock (or “pre-IPO”) in companies such as Peloton, WeWork, PetCo, and Ai…
Target Shoplifter Busted With Illegal Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Morris County: Police Target Shoplifter Busted With Illegal Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Morris County: Police
Target Shoplifter Busted With Illegal Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Morris County: Police This was probably not the trip to Target they were looking for. A man from Florida was arrested in Washington Township for having illegal firearms after he and another man were initially busted for shoplifting from Target on Saturday, Feb. 3, police said on Facebook. Upon arriving at Target, police encountered two men, age 37 and 40, respectively, from Miami Gardens, officers said. After taking the subjects into custody, one man was found to be carrying a loaded illegal handgun, police said.  Detectives assisted with the investigation and found the man also possessed an assault weapon…
AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police
AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police A Maryland man has been arrested for installing hidden cameras in his brother's AirBnB, and filming a couple renting the place earlier this month, authorities said. Larry Goisse, whose brother owned the home, was  charged with peeping tom, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal installation of visual surveillance in private areas, Montgomery County police said. A Texas couple renting a Dale Drive home in Silver Spring found hidden cameras in smoke detectors in the bedroom and bathroom of the house in August of last year, police said. The couple lef…
Man Filmed Girl Changing At Hunterdon County Kohl's, More Victims Confirmed: Prosecutor Man Filmed Girl Changing At Hunterdon County Kohl's, More Victims Confirmed: Prosecutor
Man Filmed Girl Changing At Hunterdon County Kohl's, More Victims Confirmed: Prosecutor A man previously charged with hiding a recording device in the bathroom of a New York City Airbnb was arrested for taking recordings of a girl trying on clothes in the changing room of a Hunterdon County Kohl's, authorities announced. Ron Rothman, 49, of Ringoes, became the center of an investigation on Friday, March 17 after a girl under age 13 reported a man using a cell phone to record her while she was in the changing room at Kohl's on Route 202 in Raritan Township, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. Further investigation showed the man, identified as Rothman, possessed rec…
PA Hiking Trail Killers Captured After Hours-Long Standoff In Atlantic City AirBnB: Authorities PA Hiking Trail Killers Captured After Hours-Long Standoff In Atlantic City AirBnB: Authorities
PA Hiking Trail Killers Captured After Hours-Long Standoff In Atlantic City AirBnB: Authorities After a four-hour stand-off in Atlantic City, authorities say they have arrested the pair responsible for a murder on the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown early last month.  Cody Reed of Norristown and Marquise Johnson of Philadelphia, both 23, were taken into custody by US Marshals and local police at an Airbnb late on Thursday, April 6, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in a release.  Both men were previously named suspects in the killing of 25-year-old Daquan Tucker of Audubon, who disappeared on March 2 and was found dead some 100 feet from the river tr…
Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: DA Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: DA
Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: DA A barred investment broker has been indicted on charges he stole $520,000 from six investors who believed they were investing in stocks for several high-profile companies. Long Island resident Peter Quartararo, age 57, of Glen Cove, was arraigned Thursday, March 9 on charges of grand larceny, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “This defendant allegedly tricked investors into believing they were getting in on the ground floor of high-profile companies that were going public," Donnelly said. During the "scheme" which began in July 2018 and continued through January 2021, Qua…
Stay At Ex-KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Former Wilton Home, Now An Airbnb Stay At Ex-KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Former Wilton Home, Now An Airbnb
Stay At Ex-kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley's Former Wilton Home, Now An Airbnb Rock n' roll fans can now soak in the hot tub, record music, and stroll down hiking trails at the former home of Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for legendary band KISS. For $495 a night, up to nine guests can kick back in Fairfield County at the Spaceman's 6400-square-foot former residence in Wilton, according to the house's Airbnb listing. The modern style home is completed with rock n' roll decor and includes access to a 70-acre farm.  The home was evaluated at $1,067,500 in 2018, according to property records. It was last sold in 2016. Frehley lived in the house in t…
Newburyport 20-Year-Old Dies On Cancun Vacation In Tragic 3-Story Fall Newburyport 20-Year-Old Dies On Cancun Vacation In Tragic 3-Story Fall
Newburyport 20-Year-Old Dies On Cancun Vacation In Tragic 3-Story Fall A 20-year-old on a Cancun getaway died in a tragic accident when she slipped and fell three stories, dying on impact.  Leah "Lee" Pearse, of Newburyport, died early in the morning on Friday, Jan. 6 when she attempted to enter her Airbnb through the third-floor balcony after locking her keys inside, according to her obituary.  She had enjoyed a beach day followed by dinner and dancing before she slipped and fell. Pearse was a passionate Certified Nursing Assistant who gave her patients "the utmost care, love, and comfort in their greatest time of need," according to her obituary. …
'Prophet Of Doom' Pleads Guilty To Mass NYC Subway Shooting 'Prophet Of Doom' Pleads Guilty To Mass NYC Subway Shooting
'Prophet Of Doom' Pleads Guilty To Mass NYC Subway Shooting UPDATE: An assailant who opened fire on a packed New York City subway train last year, wounding 10 commuters and igniting underground terror, admitted on Tuesday, Jan. 3 that he intended to cause mass harm. No one was killed in the horrific attack by Frank James, 63, which left victims strewn across a smoky 36th Street platform in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn at the height of the April 12 morning rush. Rather than risk the consequences of a guilty verdict at a jury trial, James took a deal from prosecutors. The heavyset and balding domestic terrorist -- who'd dubbed himself the…
Virginia Beach Natives Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb: Report Virginia Beach Natives Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb: Report
Virginia Beach Natives Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb: Report Three Americans were found dead under unknown circumstances at an Airbnb in Mexico City, multiple news outlets are reporting. Local police found the bodies of Kandace Florence and Jordan Marshall, both 28 and of Virginia Beach, and Courtez Hall, 33, of New Orleans, LA, at their vacation rental on Oct. 30, WAVY first reported. According to the city prosecutor's office, security guards mentioned smelling gas, leading authorities to believe their deaths were possibly caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, Bloomberg reports.  However, the investigation remains ongoing, and the&nbs…
Stamford Man Found Dead Following Police Standoff After Hiding For 2 Years Stamford Man Found Dead Following Police Standoff After Hiding For 2 Years
Stamford Man Found Dead Following Police Standoff After Hiding For 2 Years A Fairfield County man wanted for two years for allegedly luring a woman from Florida to his home and then sexually assaulting her, killed himself during a standoff with US Marshals in Canada. Simon Bester, age 42, of Stamford, died last week in a vacation home just north of Quebec, said the Stamford Police Department. According to Stamford Police, Bester fled to Canada in 2020, after his arrest in 2019 for luring an unsuspecting woman from Florida, then sexually assaulting her, and holding her against her will. When Bester failed to appear in court, a warrant was issued, police said.…
This Jersey Shore Town Is AirBnb's Most Booked Fall Travel Destination This Jersey Shore Town Is AirBnb's Most Booked Fall Travel Destination
This Jersey Shore Town Is AirBnb's Most Booked Fall Travel Destination A popular Jersey Shore vacation spot was ranked the top travel destination by AirBnb this fall. Ocean City came in at No. 1 on the property rental site's newly-released list. "You’re in good company if you’re considering one last trip to the beach or traveling to cheer on your favorite sports team in person this fall," the site reads. The following are the top-booked travel destinations this fall, according to AirBnb: Ocean City, NJ Bella Vista, AR Oxford, MS Santa Ana, CA La Mesa, CA Baton Rouge, LA Ann Arbor, MI Lubbock, TX Lexington, KY Wheat Ridge, CO Click here for AirBnb's full rep…
Second Person Dies After Family Members Pulled From White Lake In Sullivan County Second Person Dies After Family Members Pulled From White Lake In Sullivan County
Second Person Dies After Family Members Pulled From White Lake In Sullivan County Two men have now died and a woman is on life support following a drowning incident involving family members at a lake in the region. The incident took place around 2:15 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28 in Sullivan County. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers from the Liberty barracks responded to White Lake in the town of Bethel for a report of numerous drownings. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Long Island family from Bellerose in Nassau County began swimming in White Lake at approximately 10 a.m., Nevel said. Afrid Haider, age 34, was walking in knee-level water when he fell in…
Airbnb Assault In Central Pennsylvania Has Police Searching For Woman Airbnb Assault In Central Pennsylvania Has Police Searching For Woman
Airbnb Assault In Central Pennsylvania Has Police Searching For Woman The police are searching for the woman pictured after an assault at an Airbnb in central Pennsylvania.  The East Earl Township police are "attempting to identify the pictured female in reference to an assault," the department announced in a release on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  Officers were called to an assault at an Airbnb in the 4900 block Division Highway in the township around 3:45 a.m. on August 9, 2022, according to the release.  The woman pictured has been identified as "a person of interest," police say. Daily Voice reached out to Airbnb for a comment o…
UPDATE: 7-Year-Old City Girl Who Drowned In Rented Teaneck Backyard Pool Was Reported Missing UPDATE: 7-Year-Old City Girl Who Drowned In Rented Teaneck Backyard Pool Was Reported Missing
Update: 7-Year-Old City Girl Who Drowned In Rented Teaneck Backyard Pool Was Reported Missing UPDATE: A 7-year-old Newark girl had been reported missing before she was found drowned over the weekend in a backyard Teaneck pool that its owners rent out for parties, authorities said. Officers and neighbors were searching for the girl after she'd been reported missing early Sunday evening, Teaneck Police Chief Glenn O'Reilly said. They found her at the bottom of the in-ground pool on Westervelt Place near Teaneck Road shortly after 6 p.m., the chief said. The officers conducted CPR, then escorted an ambulance to Holy Name Medical Center, where the child was pronounced dead at 7:22 p.m…
UPDATE: 7-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Rented Backyard Pool In Teaneck UPDATE: 7-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Rented Backyard Pool In Teaneck
Update: 7-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Rented Backyard Pool In Teaneck UPDATE: A 7-year-old Newark girl had been reported missing before she was found drowned over the weekend in a backyard Teaneck pool that its owners rent out for parties, authorities said. Officers and neighbors were searching for the girl after she'd been reported missing early Sunday evening, Teaneck Police Chief Glenn O'Reilly said. They found her at the bottom of the in-ground pool on Westervelt Place near Teaneck Road shortly after 6 p.m., the chief said. The officers conducted CPR, then escorted an ambulance to Holy Name Medical Center, where the child was pronounced dead at 7:22 p.m…
Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says
Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says With the summer vacation season just around the corner, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning of possible rental scams. “As millions of New Yorkers plan their getaway trips and look to rent homes, they should be mindful of scammers that misrepresent rentals or list fake homes online that do not actually exist, tricking consumers into paying and leaving them with nowhere to stay,” James’ office said in a statement. She offered several tips for would-be vacationers to avoid falling victim to fraud, including: Verify the host. Make sure the renter or host has a valid address and…
Baltimore Student Shot Over Sneakers Post-Prom: Report Baltimore Student Shot Over Sneakers Post-Prom: Report
Baltimore Student Shot Over Sneakers Post-Prom: Report A teenage boy was allegedly shot and killed over his clothes near his home after attending his junior prom in Baltimore last week, reports NBC 11.   Jasmine "Jay" Brunson Jr., 18, was shot and killed at an afterparty in an Airbnb on the 1700 block of East Lafayette Avenue around 3:37 a.m. Friday, May 13, according to Baltimore Police He was allegedly shot over his sneakers and watch, according to Say Cheese TV. "Baltimore teen Jasmine Brunson JR was k*lled after his prom," Say Cheese TV's Instagram post reads. "Many believe he was targeted for his watch & sneakers." So far, no arrests h…
17-Year-Olds Killed At AirBnB Mass Shooting ID'd: Medical Examiner 17-Year-Olds Killed At AirBnB Mass Shooting ID'd: Medical Examiner
17-Year-Olds Killed At AirBnB Mass Shooting ID'd: Medical Examiner The two 17-year-olds who were killed in a mass shooting at a party on Sunday, Apr. 17, have been identified, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Mathew Steffy-Ross of Pitcairn and Jaiden Brown of East Allegheny have been identified as the victims of the deadly shooting. No suspects have been arrested as police continue to investigate the shooting at the AirBnB on Monday. Follow Daily Voice for updates. 
Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break
Frantic 911 Calls Released After West Point Cadets Overdose At Spring Break Two 911 calls just released revealed the chaotic moments after four West Point cadets overdosed on cocaine tainted with fentanyl during spring break in Florida. Two cadets reportedly remained hospitalized after the Thursday, March 10 incident, where four West Point students and one other person consumed the drugs, officials said. “We took some coke and we are not getting some responses right now,” an unidentified person told an emergency dispatcher, according to audio obtained by the Daily Mail. The nearly-five minute call begins with raised voices before the caller pleads, 'I'm sorry, I'm…
PA Creeper Busted With OnlyFans User's Panties On Roof Of Her New England Home: Authorities PA Creeper Busted With OnlyFans User's Panties On Roof Of Her New England Home: Authorities
PA Creeper Busted With OnlyFans User's Panties On Roof Of Her New England Home: Authorities A Pennsylvania man tracked down a woman he met on OnlyFans and drove six hours to her New Hampshire home, where he was busted on the roof of her home with her underwear, authorities said. Mauricio Damian-Guerrero, 20, of Bensalem, Bucks County — whose Facebook page shows he previously lived in Jersey City, NJ — drove 400 miles to an Airbnb in Portsmouth before breaking into the victim's home on Wednesday, Feb. 9, Somersworth police said. Damian-Guerrero hid in the woman's attic, took pictures of her while she was sleeping and then tried tagging her with a tracking device, WCAZ and Phil…
8-Year-Old Found After Going Missing From Airbnb In New England Where His Family Was Staying 8-Year-Old Found After Going Missing From Airbnb In New England Where His Family Was Staying
8-Year-Old Found After Going Missing From Airbnb In New England Where His Family Was Staying An 8-year-old boy who was reported missing from an Airbnb where his parents were staying in Western Massachusetts has been located, state police announced. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Monterey Police Department in Berkshire County requested assistance from the Massachusetts State Police with a search for an 8-year-old boy who had been reported missing. Police said that the child was missing since approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning from an Airbnb house that he was staying at with his family. The search involved members from: State Police-Lee Barracks; Lieutena…
Suspicious Airbnb Renters Show Up To Unlisted Rental In PA: Police Suspicious Airbnb Renters Show Up To Unlisted Rental In PA: Police
Suspicious Airbnb Renters Show Up To Unlisted Rental In PA: Police Imagine showing up to the Airbnb you thought you booked online only to find out the homeowners never listed the address with the company– that’s what three people told police in Pennsylvania. Three people were suspiciously looking around a home in the 100 block of East Lincoln Avenue in Lititz, Lancaster County on Friday around 10:30 p.m., according to a release by borough police. You can see there are no listings on East Lincoln Avenue in Lititz on the Airbnb on the map below. An Airbnb map of properties listed to rent on the site in Lititz.Airbnb (Map) The people were looking for …
Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb
Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb Yup, you could be home sweet "Home Alone"  for the holidays in the actual home from the famous film franchise, thanks to a special listing on Airbnb.  This special package is for “mischief makers to let their inner eight-year-olds run free in my childhood home on Dec. 12,” writes Buzz McCallister, the films titular character Kevin’s  (as oldest brother, who is acting as the host of the destination holiday vacation). Buzz McCallister on a wall of family photos.Airbnb Some of the sweet details of the “A Home Sweet Home Alone Holiday” package are perfect if you’re “older and wiser now," bu…
Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho
Remains Found In California Desert ID'd As NJ's Lauren Cho Remains found in a California desert were confirmed to be those of missing New Jersey resident Lauren "El" Cho, the San Bernardino County Coroner's office said Thursday. The 30-year-old body piercing apprentice went missing after walking away from the Airbnb where she was staying with friends on June 28. Cho's remains were found in "the rugged terrain of the open desert of Yucca Valley" on Oct. 8, the San Bernardino Sheriff's Office said Thursday. The cause and manner of death were pending toxicology results, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Division. Cho left Fl…
South Jersey Mansion Party With 100 Rowdy Guests Busted By Police South Jersey Mansion Party With 100 Rowdy Guests Busted By Police
South Jersey Mansion Party With 100 Rowdy Guests Busted By Police A South Jersey homeowner is facing a criminal charge and several violations after a rowdy crowd of more than 100 people trashed his residential home during a Labor Day event, authorities said. The Washington Township and Gloucester Township Police Departments responded to the pool party on Bells Lake Road near School House Lane Monday night. There, they found trash strewn on the streets and yards, intoxicated people, loud music and party-goers cars parked throughout this typically quiet residential neighborhood, Washington Township police said.  Officers spoke with security …
Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says
Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says A Long Island man was arraigned after he was accused of stealing more than $80,000 from people who believed they were investing in shares of Petco, DoorDash, and Airbnb. Peter Quartararo, age 56, of Glen Cove, was arraigned on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and charged with second-degree and third-degree grand larceny, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. He is set to appear in court again on Wednesday, Oct. 20. In August of last year, Quartararo allegedly introduced himself to the first victim, claiming to possess pre-initial public offering shares of DoorDash and offe…
National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected
National Guard: Afghan Refugees Arrive In NJ With Up To 9,500 Total Expected The first group of Afghan refugees arrived in New Jersey overnight, NJ Advance Media reports. New Jersey National Guard Capt. Christopher Bowyer-Meeder confirmed the arrival with the news outlet Wednesday. It was not clear exactly how many people were in the group that arrived at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A press release on the NJ National Guard website proposes the base serve as temporary shelter for as many as 9,500 refugees. Those individuals have visas good for 365 days. AirBnb CEO Brian Chesky said AirBnb plans on hosting 20,000 Afghan refugees. Starting today, Airbnb w…
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says A barred investment broker from Long Island and his business partner are facing charges for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from investors who thought they were getting in on the ground floor of major upcoming companies. Glen Cove resident Peter Quartararo, the barred broker, and his partner, Paul Casella, of East Meadow, were arraigned on Tuesday, April 27 for allegedly stealing $436,000 from four investors to live a life of luxury, the District Attorney's Office announced. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that the investors believed they were invest…
AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say
AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say Some Hoboken officials are calling for the resignation of First Ward Councilman Michael DeFusco in light of new information that he has apparently been traveling to COVID-19 hot spots and renting his city condo on AirBnB amid the pandemic. DeFusco's absence amid the COVID-19 pandemic raised many questions, but a quick look at his AirBnB activity explained why. According to an email from elected officials, DeFusco's AirBnB profile and media reports suggest he took 11 trips to including some hot-spot countries such as Colombia, Croatia and Belgium. Meanwhile, he rented out his own Hoboken ap…