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Jillian Pikora

Senior Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Teen Stabbed At Smith Point Beach, Sayville 18-Year-Old Arrested: Suffolk County Police Teen Stabbed At Smith Point Beach, Sayville 18-Year-Old Arrested: Suffolk County Police
Teen Stabbed At Smith Point Beach, Sayville 18-Year-Old Arrested: Suffolk County Police An 18-year-old from Sayville was arrested for stabbing another teenager during an altercation at Smith Point Beach in Shirley on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, Suffolk County Police announced. Alexander Murphy, 18. stabbed a 17-year-old Selden teenager in the back with a knife at 6:07 p.m. on the outer beach, according to police. The victim, who is not being identified because of his age, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries. Murphy was also taken to a hospital for minor injuries, police said. He was charged with Felony Assault 2nd Degree…

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Man ID'd After Drowning, Falling From Paddle Board At Walton Lake: NYSP Man ID'd After Drowning, Falling From Paddle Board At Walton Lake: NYSP
Man ID'd After Drowning, Falling From Paddle Board At Walton Lake: Nysp A 36-year-old Long Island man drowned after falling from a paddleboard at Walton Lake in Orange County, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Mohammadsadegh Kiani, of Plainview, had traveled to the Town of Monroe to spend the day with friends, according to investigators. Around 3:50 p.m., Kiani was sitting alone on a yellow inflatable paddle board about 40 feet from shore in water 6 to 7 feet deep when he lost his balance and fell, troopers said. He began struggling in the water and did not resurface. Several patrons from the American Legion Post, located across the street …

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22-Year-Old Drowns In Turkey Hill Pond At Harriman State Park: NYSP 22-Year-Old Drowns In Turkey Hill Pond At Harriman State Park: NYSP
22-Year-Old Drowns In Turkey Hill Pond At Harriman State Park: Nysp A 22-year-old man drowned while swimming in Turkey Hill Pond at Harriman State Park in the town of Highlands, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Troopers from SP Monroe were called to the pond at about 11:47 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning, authorities said. The man had gone hiking with a friend in the Turkey Hill area earlier in the day, according to police. Afterward, he entered Turkey Hill Pond to cool off. Around 11:35 a.m., he walked into the water, quickly submerged, and did not resurface. Emergency crews launched a search with the New York State Police Av…

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23-Year-Old Killed ID'd, Another Injured In West York Shooting: Police 23-Year-Old Killed ID'd, Another Injured In West York Shooting: Police
23-Year-Old Killed ID'd, Another Injured In West York Shooting: Police One man is dead and another seriously injured after a shooting outside an apartment complex in West York, officials announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. The York County Coroner’s Office said a 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital after being shot on the first block of Highland Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert responded to the hospital to investigate and certify the death, according to the coroner’s office. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday morning, Aug. 18 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. West York Borough Police Chief…

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10 Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derail Near Grace Street In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING) 10 Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derail Near Grace Street In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING)
10 Norfolk Southern Train Cars Derail Near Grace Street In Harrisburg (Developing) At least ten train cars derailed near Grace Street in Harrisburg on Saturday, Dauphin County emergency dispatch said.  The derailment happened around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, as the train was traveling through the city, according to dispatch. Officials confirmed the incident did not involve an Amtrak train. A Norfolk Southern spokesperson said initial assessments indicate about ten cars derailed. “There are no reports of a hazmat situation or danger to the public,” the spokesperson said. The train crew was not injured, and no other injuries have been reported. Additional perso…

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Sixth DUI In 13 Years Lands Allentown Woman 7 Years In Prison: Lancaster DA Sixth DUI In 13 Years Lands Allentown Woman 7 Years In Prison: Lancaster DA
Sixth DUI In 13 Years Lands Allentown Woman 7 Years In Prison: Lancaster DA An Allentown woman has been sentenced to up to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to her sixth DUI, Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Aug. 15. Carla A. Bartell, 59, was sentenced to 16 months to seven years in prison for four counts of driving under the influence, two drug offenses, and two traffic violations, according to the DA. Her sentence, imposed by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Sunday, Aug. 4, will run consecutively to a separate 18-month sentence for a parole violation tied to a prior DUI in Lehigh County. This marks Bartell’s third DUI in th…

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8-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV In Wyandanch: Police 8-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV In Wyandanch: Police
8-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV In Wyandanch: Police An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle in Wyandanch, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. The boy was riding his bike northbound on Brook Avenue near Spruce Street when he veered into the roadway and was hit by a 2016 Honda CR-V at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, according to police. The Mastic boy was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the Honda, Myaysia Lloyd, 25, of Wyandanch, was not hurt, police said. The Honda was impounded for a safety che…

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5 Kids In Car As Drunk Seaford Man Crashes In Massapequa Park: Nassau Police 5 Kids In Car As Drunk Seaford Man Crashes In Massapequa Park: Nassau Police
5 Kids In Car As Drunk Seaford Man Crashes In Massapequa Park: Nassau Police 5 Kids In Car As Drunk Seaford Man Crashes In Massapequa Park: Nassau Police A Seaford man is accused of driving drunk with five children in his SUV when he crashed into a parked car in Massapequa Park, Nassau County police announced on Friday, Aug. 15. Francisco Pimentel, 42, was driving a 2010 GMC on Harbor Lane around 9 p.m. when he struck an unoccupied vehicle, according to police. Pimentel showed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, watery eyes, and unsteady balance, responding officers explained. They also detected alcohol on his breath. After failing a field sobriety tes…

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Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police
Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times outside a house party in West Babylon, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Police said a 911 caller reported gunfire in front of 1234 11th Street at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. When officers arrived, they found the teen with several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries, according to police. Detectives believe the teen was specifically targeted. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Police First Squad at 631-854-815…

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Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter
Dad Watched In Horror As Driver Who Drank 12 Beers Killed Hearing-Impaired 11-Year-Old Daughter A Pennsylvania man has been charged in the tragic death of 11‑year‑old Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni, a hearing‑impaired girl described as “a light” in her Harrison Township community, authorities announced. Jeffrey Alan Glowatski, 65, is accused of drinking 12 beers on Aug. 20, 2024, before striking Roxanne as she played outside her home, according to the criminal complaint. Glowatski began drinking at 2:45 p.m.; after leaving a second bar around 7:15 p.m., he crashed into Roxanne within minutes—his speech reportedly slurred, and he refused sobriety tests. Investigators later obtained a blood samp…

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