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Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say
Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say Alleged racist and antisemitic remarks made during a city meeting on Zoom are being investigated by police in Fairfield County and have caused an outcry by the mayor and other officials.  The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, Jan. 16 during the public comment period of the meeting of the Ordinance Committee which was discussing a redistricting ordinance, the sale of city property, and blight prevention. "I unequivocally condemn these ignorant, racist individuals for their anti-semitic, racist statements made during last night's Ordinance Committee meeting," sai…
(Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation (Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation
(Update) 'Nazis' Infiltrate Winthrop Council Zoom Meeting Prompting Hate Crime Investigation A Winthrop council Zoom meeting was flooded with antisemitic slurs, a swastika, and a person appearing to give a Nazi salute. Winthrop Council President Letterie said members of his community were having a civil discussion when someone crashed the Zoom call with antisemitic symbols and hate speech on Tuesday, Dec. 5.  "During a civic discussion on the flying of flags on town property, an individual seized the meeting to use it as a platform for hate speech and to display symbols of hate, intimidation and nazism," Letterie said in a statement. "We condemn this act and all acts of h…
'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report 'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report
'Zoom Bombing' Disrupts Northampton City Council Meeting, Leaders Look To Block Trolls: Report A standard city council meeting last week in Hampshire County was upended by "Zoom bombing" trolls and antisemites who spewed hateful and offensive comments. Northampton city councilors have spent the last week looking for solutions to fight back for their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, reports said.  The Daily Hampshire Gazette reported that the Nov. 2 Northampton City Council meeting was set to discuss typical city governance issues, but things took a dark turn when leaders opened the floor for public comments.  Several people signed up to speak to the board via Zoom. Th…
NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom
NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom Striving New York singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. The dates of the online Zoom try-outs for 'American Idol.'X/American Idol Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for th…
CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom
CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom Striving Connecticut singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for the show from anywhere. "As much as I reminisce about the bus and loved it……
Prince William County Organizations To Host Q&A With Local Congressional Candidates Prince William County Organizations To Host Q&A With Local Congressional Candidates
Prince William County Organizations To Host Q&A With Local Congressional Candidates Congressional candidates in Prince William County will host a virtual meet and greet later this month, just days before Nov. 8 general election. The Wednesday, Oct. 26 Q&A will include District 7 candidates U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D) and Supervisor Yesli Vega (R) and District 10 candidates Hung Cao (R) and U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D). The forum will be held virtually on Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. Community members will be encouraged to ask questions about issues that concern them, and the candidates will be asked to give their views. The event is organized by Pr…
Deer Park Man Admits To Selling Fentanyl To West Babylon Man Who Fatally Overdosed Deer Park Man Admits To Selling Fentanyl To West Babylon Man Who Fatally Overdosed
Deer Park Man Admits To Selling Fentanyl To West Babylon Man Who Fatally Overdosed A 33-year-old Long Island man admitted he sold fentanyl to a man who fatally overdosed during a virtual Narcotics Anonymous meeting earlier this year. Vito Frabizio, of Deer Park, pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and one count of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Thursday, Sept. 22. On March 8, police responded to a report that a West Babylon man died of an overdose, Tierney said. The man was reportedly found dead in his bed by his girlfriend while he wa…
Celebration Of Life For Beloved North Jersey Educator Will Be Livestreamed Celebration Of Life For Beloved North Jersey Educator Will Be Livestreamed
Celebration Of Life For Beloved North Jersey Educator Will Be Livestreamed A celebration of life for career North Jersey educator Michael Carlucci will be live-streamed later this week to what's expected to be an enormous audience. The beloved 57-year-old father of three from Verona had been swimming with his wife, Jeanene, and others on Saturday when he apparently was caught in a rip current generated by Hurricane Earl. His body was recovered after a 45-minute search. Carlucci’s funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. this Friday, Sept. 16, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (36 Gould Street, Verona), where he was an active parishioner. MAP: Episcopal …
'Sweet, Selfless, Always Smiling': Beloved North Jersey Educator Michael Carlucci, 57 'Sweet, Selfless, Always Smiling': Beloved North Jersey Educator Michael Carlucci, 57
'Sweet, Selfless, Always Smiling': Beloved North Jersey Educator Michael Carlucci, 57 A celebration of life for career North Jersey educator Michael Carlucci will be live-streamed later this week to what's expected to be an enormous audience. The beloved 57-year-old father of three from Verona had been swimming with his wife, Jeanene, and others on Saturday when he apparently was caught in a rip current generated by Hurricane Earl. His body was recovered after a 45-minute search. Carlucci’s funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. this Friday, Sept. 16 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (36 Gould Street, Verona), where he was an active parishioner. MAP: Episcopal C…
COVID-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms' COVID-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms'
Covid-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms' President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Thursday morning, July 21. The 79-year-old Biden, who is fully vaccinated and double boosted, is "experiencing very mild symptoms," the White House says. Biden tested posted after a trip to Somerset, Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 20. Biden has begun taking the therapeutic Paxlovid, the White House said. "Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," the White House said. "He has been in contact with members of …
Suspect 'Zoom-Bombed' High School Student's Virtual Memorial Service: Police Suspect 'Zoom-Bombed' High School Student's Virtual Memorial Service: Police
Suspect 'Zoom-Bombed' High School Student's Virtual Memorial Service: Police A suspect has been identified and charged in a Zoom attack on a virtual memorial service for a South Brunswick High School student, authorities said. The memorial service was being held for 17-year-old Emily Murillo who tragically died in January 2021, according to South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka. Due to the coronavirus, the memorial service was broadcasted virtually.  During the service, an unknown person entered the Zoom and threatened to blow up the funeral home and make the casket turn to ashes. The suspect is a juvenile from North Jersey. “It was unspeakable …
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually On Sunday, January 16, 2022, The Preservation Company, Inc., part of the Sun River Health family, will host their 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event – Continuing The Dream. The honorees include Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie and Sun River Health Deputy Executive Officer and CFO James Sinkoff. This year’s event will be held virtually. Founded through the leadership of Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH and the Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips in response to the housing crisis in Westchester County, The Preservation Company, Inc. increases access to housing for low and mod…
Support Surging For Toddler Who Lost Dad In Parkway Crash Week Before Christmas Support Surging For Toddler Who Lost Dad In Parkway Crash Week Before Christmas
Support Surging For Toddler Who Lost Dad In Parkway Crash Week Before Christmas Support is on the rise for a toddler who lost his loving father in a fiery Garden State Parkway crash just a week before Christmas. Scotch Plains resident Fabrice Deryce, aka “Fab,” 34, was pronounced dead after crashing into several objects and a concrete cantilever overhead sign support in Tinton Falls on Dec. 18, DailyVoice.com reported. Deryce was remembered as a devoted father who “lit up any room he walked into,” according to a GoFundMe launched for his young son, Cameron. “Fab had a special bond with many people, but the most special of those was his bond with his 2-year-old son Cam…
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank'
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Ever need to be at two places at once? Or there's a meeting you just don't want to attend. A  23-year-old Westchester native where he was high school quarterback has the answer with his new app, aptly titled "Beulr," that allows you to do just that by using a "bot" to attend that meeting for you. The best part? You can watch Peter Solimine pitch his app for some cash on the Friday, Nov. 5 episode of "Shark Tank" on ABC at 8 p.m. On the popular show, Solimine will be pitching Beulr, which is an app that was originally built to skip early morning classes. Hence, the name. He became involve…
School District In Northern Westchester Provides Update On Superintendent Search School District In Northern Westchester Provides Update On Superintendent Search
School District In Northern Westchester Provides Update On Superintendent Search A Northern Westchester school district is asking members of the community to provide input as the district searches for a new superintendent. The Bedford Central School District Board of Education said it wants the community's input as it develops a "Superintendent Leadership Profile." The board said an anonymous survey, available in both English and Spanish, and community forum meetings will be used to create the profile and help guide the search firm as it looks for candidates.  Once the profile is complete, it will then be presented to the community, BCSD said.  The surv…
Sex Toy Atop Fire Truck Popped Up During South Jersey Town Zoom Budget Meeting, Report Says Sex Toy Atop Fire Truck Popped Up During South Jersey Town Zoom Budget Meeting, Report Says
Sex Toy Atop Fire Truck Popped Up During South Jersey Town Zoom Budget Meeting, Report Says A sex toy attached to an image of a fire truck inadvertently popped up during a  recent town budget hearing in Mercer County, according to a news report.  The embarrassing 13-second moment flashed across live Zoom online broadcast, according to NJ Advance Media. Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin told NJ.com that an internal investigation identified the unnamed person with the obscene Zoom background.  Their name has not been released. Hamilton Township Fire Chief Rich. Kraemer greets Mayor Jeff Martin at an October 2020 marking the dissolution of the township’s nine fire districts into one fi…
Details Emerge In Case Of Fairfield County Juvenile Accused Of 'Zoombombing' Class Details Emerge In Case Of Fairfield County Juvenile Accused Of 'Zoombombing' Class
Details Emerge In Case Of Fairfield County Juvenile Accused Of 'Zoombombing' Class A Fairfield County juvenile has been arrested for allegedly taking over a high school class through Zoom and using hate speech and vulgar language. Earlier report: Juvenile Used Racial Slurs After Remotely Breaking Into Newtown HS Class The teen was arrested on a warrant Friday, May 28, by Newtown Police for the cybercrime committed last Fall, said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde. The arrest comes after a six-month-long investigation of unknown people accessing Google Classrooms, at Newtown High School and using racial epithets, in an abusive and disruptive manner, said Bahamonde.  Accordin…
Zoom Trolls Disrupt Asian-American NJ Church Service With Ethnic Slurs, Porn Zoom Trolls Disrupt Asian-American NJ Church Service With Ethnic Slurs, Porn
Zoom Trolls Disrupt Asian-American NJ Church Service With Ethnic Slurs, Porn Trolls hijacked the virtual service of a predominately Asian-American church in Bergen County, uttering ethnic slurs and posting pornographic images, authorities said. More than 150 congregants and others with the Englewood church were subject to the bias attack on Zoom, Detective Capt. Timothy Torell said Saturday. Although invasions of video conferences were once dismissed as trolling, that changed once the spread of COVID-19 made Zoom the app of choice for many forced to communicate remotely. The FBI considers the systemic “weaponization” of Zoom as hate speech and harassment. In o…
Police: ‘Zoombombers’ Invade Asian-American Virtual Church Service Police: ‘Zoombombers’ Invade Asian-American Virtual Church Service
Police: ‘Zoombombers’ Invade Asian-American Virtual Church Service Several people hijacked a virtual service of a predominately Asian-American church in Englewood, uttering ethnic slurs and posting pornographic images, authorities said. More than 150 congregants and others with the Bergen County church were subject to the bias attack on Zoom, Police Detective Capt. Timothy Torell said Saturday. Although invasions of video conferences were once dismissed as trolling, that changed once the spread of COVID-19 made Zoom the app of choice for many forced to communicate remotely. The FBI considers the systemic “weaponization” of Zoom as hate speech and harassme…
Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination
Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination “...We are tired of being treated less than American…”  So begins an open letter in the Wednesday, March 31, 2021 edition of The Wall Street Journal signed by over 1,000 American-Asian business leaders.  Some of the names (or at least their companies) you'll probably recognize: Jerry Yang, Eric Yuan, and Steve Chen, for instance, the co-founder of Yahoo, CEO and founder of Zoom, and co-founder of YouTube, respectively. But there are hundreds more who have made an impact in their fields and communities. In an email sent to supporters, David Lu, a managing partner at Hyphen Captial and one …
Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination
Asian-American Business Leaders Create New Initiative To Fight Racism, Discrimination “...We are tired of being treated less than American…”  So begins an open letter in the Wednesday, March 31, 2021 edition of The Wall Street Journal signed by over 1,000 American-Asian business leaders. Some of the names (or at least their companies) you'll probably recognize: Jerry Yang, Eric Yuan, and Steve Chen, for instance, the co-founder of Yahoo, CEO and founder of Zoom, and co-founder of YouTube, respectively. But there are hundreds more who have made an impact in their fields and communities. In an email sent to supporters, David Lu, a managing partner at Hyphen Captial and one of…
Police Seize Glen Rock High School Senior For Racial, Gender Bias On Instagram, Zoom Police Seize Glen Rock High School Senior For Racial, Gender Bias On Instagram, Zoom
Police Seize Glen Rock High School Senior For Racial, Gender Bias On Instagram, Zoom Detectives were investigating racially biased Instagram posts by a Glen Rock High School student when the teenage bigot struck again, this time targeting another classmate over gender identity on Zoom, authorities said. Detectives were a month into their investigation of racial bias when administrators at the high school showed them “questionable comments” entered during a school Zoom session, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The comment “appeared to target another student over their gender identity,” the chief said Monday. Using information provided by the teenage victims and the school’…
Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call
Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call A kindergarten teacher was on paid leave after she gave the middle finger to a parent during what she calls a “communication mistake” on a Zoom call. The video shows the teacher, Linda Brajer, of Roxbury Schools in Morris County, giving the gesture in response to a parent who had asked her and another aide to discuss their concerns about distracted students off-camera. One parent apparently began recording the conversation when things turned sour. The incident went viral on Twitter. In a letter sent to parents, Brajer apologized and chalked the late February incident up to a “co…
ZERO PROOF: Feds Drop DWI, Reckless Charges Against Springsteen, Judge Orders $500 Fine ZERO PROOF: Feds Drop DWI, Reckless Charges Against Springsteen, Judge Orders $500 Fine
Zero Proof: Feds Drop DWI, Reckless Charges Against Springsteen, Judge Orders $500 Fine A U.S. park ranger was wrong in charging Bruce Springsteen with DWI and reckless driving at Sandy Hook, a federal magistrate ruled following a highly-attended Zoom-conferenced hearing. Federal authorities dropped the first two charges against Springsteen due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The 71-year-old rocker did plead guilty to a law that took effect only last year -- for drinking alcohol on federal property at Sandy Hook – and was ordered to pay a $500 fine plus $40 court costs by U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony R. Mautone. Asked when he could cough up the cash, Springsteen smil…
Springsteen's Federal DWI Hearing Streams Live For Reporters This Week Springsteen's Federal DWI Hearing Streams Live For Reporters This Week
Springsteen's Federal DWI Hearing Streams Live For Reporters This Week Bruce Springsteen’s federal court appearance on DWI charges Wednesday will be streamed live via Zoom for the news media. A part-time U.S. magistrate judge based in Newark will handle the case in what is known as enclave court because the arrest was made on federal property at Sandy Hook. Members of the media must follows U.S. District Court rules that strictly prohibit "broadcasting, photographing, recording or otherwise transmitting court proceedings," including live streaming and rebroadcasting. Violators could face contempt of court charges in addition to losing federal court privileges…
Zoom, Other Video Conferencing Services May Have This Downside, Study Says Zoom, Other Video Conferencing Services May Have This Downside, Study Says
Zoom, Other Video Conferencing Services May Have This Downside, Study Says Zoom and other video conference services may not be as much of an environmentally-friendly alternative to in-person meetings as many people assumed, according to a new study. But there’s a simple trick to make video conferencing even greener - turn off your camera. Despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still presents a “significant environmental impact” due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world, according to a study by Purdue University, Yale University, and the Massachus…
Educator's Company Relieves Pressures Of Pandemic Learning For Kids Across America Educator's Company Relieves Pressures Of Pandemic Learning For Kids Across America
Educator's Company Relieves Pressures Of Pandemic Learning For Kids Across America One student is learning computer coding, another is taking Yoga. One is studying Spanish and another is mastering how to read a clock. From learning the ABCs to studying for the LSAT, all are doing so online with tutors stationed around the world through Virtuo Tutors. The company was launched last year by Lauren Rosenblum, a learning specialist at a New York City private school, who saw a need for improvement in the education sector at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I love working with kids, especially through one-on-one intervention, which allows you to get to know them, be their…
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Mass Internet outages were reported throughout the Northeast, impacting some of the nation’s largest companies, some local businesses, and schools. Outages were first reported at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 when websites including Amazon, Verizon, Zoom, Slack, and others that have become essential during the pandemic went down. According to reports, there were outages reported from Washington D.C. to Massachusetts. It is unclear what caused the outages, though Verizon reported on Twitter that there was a cut fiber in Brooklyn. There was no estimated time of restoration provi…
Burning Energy: Video Conferencing's Pollution Problem - And How To Clean It Up Burning Energy: Video Conferencing's Pollution Problem - And How To Clean It Up
Burning Energy: Video Conferencing's Pollution Problem - And How To Clean It Up Zoom and other video conference calls may not be as much of an environmentally-friendly alternative to in-person meetings as many people assumed, according to a new study. But there’s a simple trick to make video conferencing even greener - turn off your camera. Despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still presents a “significant environmental impact” due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world, according to a study by Purdue University, Yale University, and the Massachusett…
COVID-19: Zoom Meeting For Residents, Drive-Thru Testing Starts In Ridgefield COVID-19: Zoom Meeting For Residents, Drive-Thru Testing Starts In Ridgefield
Covid-19: Zoom Meeting For Residents, Drive-Thru Testing Starts In Ridgefield Ridgefield residents will be able to attend a COVID-19 Zoom meeting for an update on the town's current status and the start of drive-thru testing in town. The meeting will take place online at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, and will include updates from the town's task force including scientists, doctors, communications specialists as well as Town Health Director, Ed Briggs, School Superintendent Susie Da Silva, and First Selectman Rudy Marconi.  Dr. Maher Madhoun, infectious disease doctor for Stamford Health will give an update on vaccines. Questions may be sent in advance or dur…
HOMEBOUND? University Students Air Virtual Performance From Gloucester HOMEBOUND? University Students Air Virtual Performance From Gloucester
Homebound? University Students Air Virtual Performance From Gloucester Stuck at home?  Beginning Wednesday, a free Rowan University online theatre production celebrates and mixes 1980s songs and local, national TV news broadcasts and topical issues to correlate with 2020 experiences. Undeterred by the coronavirus pandemic, Gloucester County's Rowan University students produced ‘Breaking News," a virtual  cabaret show.  Rowan University College of Performing Arts’ student-produced show will be aired for free online viewing through Sunday, Dec. 20, according to NJ Advance Media.  The production mixes 1980s songs and local, national TV …