Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79 Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79
Former Police Chief Who Protected Public For Decades In Hudson Valley Dies At 79 A longtime Orange County law enforcement leader who spent more than three decades serving the public has died. Charles “Charlie” Kehoe, the former chief of the Town of Newburgh Police Department, died on Saturday, June 6, at the age of 79, surrounded by family, according to his obituary. Kehoe dedicated 32 years of service to the Town of Newburgh community. He began his law enforcement career with the department in 1977 and retired in 2009 after rising through the ranks to become chief.  His obituary said the lifelong Newburgh resident graduated from Newburgh Free Academy before servi…
Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent
Jim Wooten Dies: ABC News Remembers Senior Correspondent A veteran voice in American journalism is being remembered for a career that stretched across continents, wars, politics, and human stories. Jim Wooten, a former ABC News senior correspondent, died on Thursday, June 4. He was 88. ABC News honored Wooten in a video tribute available here, noting that he joined the network in 1979 and spent decades reporting around the world. Show co-host Martha Raddatz remembered Wooten on ABC’s "This Week" on Sunday, June 7, saying he had long been a key part of the broadcast and had a distinctive command of language. Wooten reported from more than 40 cou…
Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan
Parents Share Heartbreak After Missing 20-Year-Old Found Dead During Family Vacation In Japan A search that stretched across continents is now giving way to grief. The family of James "Weston" Higginbotham, the 20-year-old US college student found dead in Japan, shared its heartbreak in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 6. "Our family is heartbroken to share that Weston was found deceased by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto," parents Nancy and Keith Higginbotham wrote. "The grief we feel is impossible to put into words. "We are forever grateful for the time we had with our sweet, precious Weston, but cannot begin to understand what lif…
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 A Hollywood family loss now has new details. Kelly Lee Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died of natural causes after spending the week before her death in hospice care, according to multiple reports citing the Blaine County coroner’s office in Idaho. Us Weekly reported Monday, June 1, that the coroner’s office said Curtis died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. E! News also reported the cause of death and hospice details. Curtis was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, announced her older sister’s death in an Instagram post Saturday, saying Kelly died at home. Earlier report: Jam…
McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community
McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community For months, Coach Kevin Curley’s community followed every update. The Johns Hopkins stays. The feeding tube. The chemotherapy. The hopeful return home. The prayers, donations, letters, and messages from the people he spent more than 30 years coaching, mentoring, and shaping. On Wednesday, May 27, that fight came to an end. Curley, the winningest men’s basketball coach in McDaniel College history, died at 54 after a battle with metastatic esophageal cancer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign created for his family. He was surrounded in his final hours by his wife, Alliso…
Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Death Of Older Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Death Of Older Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Death Of Older Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 A Hollywood family with deep roots on screen is mourning one of its own. Kelly Curtis, an actress and the eldest child of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday, May 30, at her home, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 She was 69. A cause of death was not immediately released. Her younger sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced the death in an Instagram post on Saturday morning. "A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. I…
'Extraordinary' Pastor, Former Westchester Correction Officer Dies At 61 'Extraordinary' Pastor, Former Westchester Correction Officer Dies At 61
'Extraordinary' Pastor, Former Westchester Correction Officer Dies At 61 The Dutchess County community is mourning the loss of a longtime pastor and former correction officer who was known for his comforting presence and wisdom.  Michael Hargraves, of Poughkeepsie, died on Thursday, May 21, just days after his 61st birthday, according to his obituary.  Born in Yonkers on May 18, 1965, Hargraves devoted much of his life to public service and ministry. According to his obituary, he spent many years working as a correction officer in Westchester County before retiring and continuing his work as a pastor.  He was known as a comforting and familiar pr…
Retired Police Lieutenant, PBA President From Hudson Valley Dies At 60: 'He Was Loved' Retired Police Lieutenant, PBA President From Hudson Valley Dies At 60: 'He Was Loved'
Retired Police Lieutenant, PBA President From Hudson Valley Dies At 60: 'He Was Loved' An Orange County community is remembering a retired police lieutenant and beloved coach, volunteer, and community leader following his death at the age of 60.  Retired Port Jervis Police Lieutenant James “Jim” Bisland of Glen Spey died on Saturday, May 23, at age 60, according to his obituary.  Bisland’s death was announced by the department in a social media post on Tuesday, May 26, in which they wrote he "wasn’t just respected—he was loved."  "His leadership was rooted in integrity, fairness, and compassion. He cared deeply about the well-being and safety of the men a…
Sonny Rollins Dies In Hudson Valley: Groundbreaking Jazz Icon For Over Half A Century Sonny Rollins Dies In Hudson Valley: Groundbreaking Jazz Icon For Over Half A Century
Sonny Rollins Dies In Hudson Valley: Groundbreaking Jazz Icon For Over Half A Century One of jazz’s most towering voices has gone silent. Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist known as the "Saxophone Colossus," died Monday, May 25, at his home in Woodstock, New York, in Ulster County in the Hudson Valley, his family announced on social media. He was 95. It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4 pic.twitter.com/OA0PzpPfGR — Sonny Rollins (@sonnyrollins) May 26, 2026 Rollins had stopped performing more than a de…
Actor Grizz Chapman Dies At 52: Fan Favorite Best Known For Role On '30 Rock' Actor Grizz Chapman Dies At 52: Fan Favorite Best Known For Role On '30 Rock'
Actor Grizz Chapman Dies At 52: Fan Favorite Best Known For Role On '30 Rock' A familiar face from one of TV’s sharpest comedies is being remembered for more than the laughs. Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for playing Grizz on NBC’s "30 Rock," died Friday, May 22, at age 52. TMZ first reported Chapman’s death, citing his longtime representative, Saideh A. Brown. A cause of death was not disclosed by his representative. Chapman’s cousin, Harlem Globetrotter Donte "Hammer" Harrison, wrote on Instagram that Chapman died in his sleep after years of illness and dialysis. View this post on Instagram Chapman, born Grizz…
Death Of Bergen County's DJ Pumma Spreads Heartbreak Through NY/NJ Music Scene Death Of Bergen County's DJ Pumma Spreads Heartbreak Through NY/NJ Music Scene
Death Of Bergen County's DJ Pumma Spreads Heartbreak Through NY/NJ Music Scene The New York and New Jersey music scene is mourning the death of Sehui Won, better known as DJ Pumma, following a battle with cancer. She was 45 years old. Won, a Fort Lee resident originally from South Korea, died peacefully May 14 surrounded by loved ones, according to a tribute shared on her obituary page. View this post on Instagram “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Sehee,” her family wrote. “She was a kind and caring person who touched many lives with her warmth, strength, and ge…
Woman Killed By Passing Car After Westchester Crash Was Loving Mother To 2: Help Now Pouring In Woman Killed By Passing Car After Westchester Crash Was Loving Mother To 2: Help Now Pouring In
Woman Killed By Passing Car After Westchester Crash Was Loving Mother To 2: Help Now Pouring In Friends and loved ones are mourning the loss of a 28-year-old mother killed by a passing car following a crash on the Bear Mountain Parkway in Westchester County over the weekend — and raising funds for her children as they face an unexpected future.  Yorktown Heights resident Darly G. Bravo Coello, 28, was killed following a crash on Saturday, May 16, on the Bear Mountain Parkway in Cortlandt, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Bravo Coello had been driving west in her Subaru on the parkway between Locust Avenue and Arlo Lane at around 5 a.m. when the vehicle crossed ov…
Former Congressman Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former Congressman Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform
Former Congressman Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former US Rep. Barney Frank, one of the most influential Democrats of his generation and a key architect of Wall Street reform after the 2008 financial crisis, has died at 86. Frank died Tuesday night, May 19, after spending recent months in hospice care at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, where he was being treated for congestive heart failure, according to The New York Times. The Massachusetts Democrat served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. He chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 during the nation’s financial crisis. Frank became nationally know…
Longtime Westchester Village Employee Dies At 58 After Illness: Flags To Fly At Half-Staff Longtime Westchester Village Employee Dies At 58 After Illness: Flags To Fly At Half-Staff
Longtime Westchester Village Employee Dies At 58 After Illness: Flags To Fly At Half-Staff Flags across a Westchester County village will be lowered to half-staff later this week in honor of a longtime village employee and beloved lifelong resident remembered as an "all-around great guy."  Port Chester Mayor Luis A. Marino announced Monday, May 18, that all flags within the village will fly at half-staff from dawn on Thursday, May 21, through Sunday, May 24, following the death of Frank “Channy” Ciancuillo III. Ciancuillo died at the age of 58 on Monday, May 11, after what village officials described as a “prolonged, yet courageous battle with a long-term illness.” …
Westchester Firefighter Dies From 9/11-Related Illness After 45 Years Of Service Westchester Firefighter Dies From 9/11-Related Illness After 45 Years Of Service
Westchester Firefighter Dies From 9/11-Related Illness After 45 Years Of Service A Westchester County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime firefighter who died following a battle with illnesses linked to his service at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.  Harrison Firefighter Kenneth J. Fusco died on Monday, May 18, after suffering from what the department described as “9/11 related illnesses” connected to his work at the World Trade Center site following the attacks in 2001.  In a statement released Monday, Harrison Fire Chief John Masciola Jr. called Fusco’s death a “line-of-duty death” and said his death is “another pai…
Westchester Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant Westchester Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant
Westchester Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant A town in Westchester County is mourning the sudden loss of its Recreation Superintendent, who died just months after giving birth to her daughter following a serious medical crisis while 36 weeks pregnant. Pound Ridge Recreation Department Superintendent Andrea "Drea" Russo died on Friday, May 15, at the age of 41, Pound Ridge Town Supervisor Kevin Hansan announced on Monday, May 18. Russo, who joined the town in March 2023 and quickly became a central figure in the community, suffered a medical crisis earlier this year while pregnant, Hansan said. According to those who kn…
‘Profound Loss’: NY College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered ‘Profound Loss’: NY College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered
‘Profound Loss’: NY College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered A former New York college soccer player and Massachusetts native killed in a Boston Harbor boat crash is being remembered as a devoted friend with a bright future ahead of her. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, 24, of Andover, was critically injured around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, when the boat she was riding in crashed into a pier near Logan Airport, throwing her and three others onto the rocky shoreline, authorities said. Paramedics rushed Dankert to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she died early Thursday morning. Two 23-year-old women and the 40-year-old boat owner were injured in t…
Broadway Theatre Pillar, Drag Queen Outfit Company Co-Founder From NY Dies Suddenly Broadway Theatre Pillar, Drag Queen Outfit Company Co-Founder From NY Dies Suddenly
Broadway Theatre Pillar, Drag Queen Outfit Company Co-Founder From NY Dies Suddenly A well-known member of the Broadway theater and drag design communities from Dutchess County is being remembered for his creativity and larger-than-life spirit after his sudden death.  Alex Bartlett, of Wappingers Falls, died unexpectedly, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Monday, May 11, to support his husband, Vincent Cuccia. More information about his death was not immediately available.  The fundraiser, organized by Julianne Fenton, describes Bartlett as "a pillar in the Broadway theatre community, a phenomenal knitter, and a garden expert" whose “kindness, g…
Westchester Aerospace Company Founder Behind 'Masters Of Blind Golf' Dies At 93 Westchester Aerospace Company Founder Behind 'Masters Of Blind Golf' Dies At 93
Westchester Aerospace Company Founder Behind 'Masters Of Blind Golf' Dies At 93 A longtime Westchester County business leader, philanthropist, and community figure who founded a successful aerospace company and helped establish one of the region’s premier charity golf events has died.   Albino “Al” Maiolo, of Mount Kisco, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 10, at the age of 93, according to his obituary. Born in Nardodipace, Italy, on March 18, 1933, Maiolo was one of eight children born to Concetta and William Maiolo.  After immigrating to the United States, he attended New Rochelle High School, the Latin American Institute, and later gradua…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Westchester Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Westchester Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, From Westchester Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors. Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office David Scott, a 12-term Democratic congressman has died. His death was confirmed Wednesday, April 22, by his office and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The 80-year-old Scott represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of metro Atlanta, since 2003.  Known for his focus on economic development, civil rights, and veterans’ affairs, Scott was a trailblazer in Congress and a respected advocate for his constituents. He was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Scott’s political career spanned nearly five decades. Before joinin…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports. Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy. A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000. Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52 Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52
Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52 A Westchester County community is mourning the loss of a longtime municipal employee who spent years defending others as a fireman, police constable, and US Marine.  Carlos “Tito” Torres, a Peekskill resident who worked for the Village of Elmsford for more than two decades, died on Sunday, April 19, after what his family described as a short battle with cancer. He was 52, according to his obituary.  Torres spent 24 years working in Elmsford’s Water Department and also served the community in multiple roles, including as a firefighter and police constable.  Born in Brooklyn o…
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG' Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG'
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,' 'JAG' Rif Hutton, a veteran actor best known for his roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," has died. Hutton's death at age 73 came on Saturday, April 18, at his home in Pasadena, California, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hutton was a prolific performer with a career spanning decades. He played Dr. Ron Welch, a recurring character and close friend of Neil Patrick Harris’s character on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," appearing in 17 episodes from 1989 to 1993.  On "JAG," he portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in five epi…
'Once In A Lifetime Person': Support Comes To Family Of Man, 19, Killed In Hudson Valley Crash 'Once In A Lifetime Person': Support Comes To Family Of Man, 19, Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
'Once In A Lifetime Person': Support Comes To Family Of Man, 19, Killed In Hudson Valley Crash An Orange County community is mourning the loss of a 19-year-old who was killed in a crash while heading to work and is remembered by loved ones as a kind and unforgettable young man.   Logan M. Malone, of Cornwall, died Sunday, April 19, in a crash on Mineral Springs Road in Cornwall, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to his obituary, Malone was born on March 22, 2007, in Middletown and worked as a landscaping assistant for Hickory Hollow Nursery in Tuxedo.  Family members described him as “a once-in-a-lifetime person,” whose “smile lit up a room." He w…
Hudson Valley Man Killed By Falling Tree — Now, His Family Needs Help Hudson Valley Man Killed By Falling Tree — Now, His Family Needs Help
Hudson Valley Man Killed By Falling Tree — Now, His Family Needs Help A family is mourning and seeking support after an Orange County man was killed in a tragic incident when a tree fell on him outside his home. Charles Kluender, a resident of the Greenwood Lake area, died last week in what his family described as a sudden and devastating incident. Now, his wife and teenage child are grappling not only with grief, but also with significant financial and practical challenges.  According to his family, Charles had long been a central figure in maintaining their home, handling repairs and day-to-day responsibilities that now must be managed without him. His…
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In NY Crash 'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In NY Crash
'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In NY Crash As the family of a New York State correction officer from Ulster County killed in a motorcycle crash in Dutchess County grapples with their sudden loss, their community is making sure they have help moving forward.  Justin Brown, 33, of Gardiner, was killed Monday afternoon, April 13, in a single-vehicle crash on Matteawan Road in Beacon, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  The day after the crash, Brown’s wife, Cecily, created a GoFundMe campaign to support their 7-year-old son, Gabriel, and help the family navigate the devastating loss.  Just a day later, communit…
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' 'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone'
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' An Irish actor known in the US for his role in "Game of Thrones" has died from a rare neurological condition. Michael Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, died on Tuesday, April 7, at Northern Ireland Hospice. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023. Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8. "He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there," Sheehan wrote. "He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can't describe how br…
22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle 22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle
22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle Samuel W. Nice, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student who inspired those around him with his strength and spirit, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his obituary on the R Strunk Funeral Home website says. Sam, of Schwenksville (Montgomery County), passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 4, following what his obituary describes as a courageous fight against the disease. Sam graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, where he played varsity lacrosse for four years before continuing his athletic career at Neumann University alongside his brother. He later a…
Longest-Serving Chief Of Police Department In Westchester County Dies: 'Steady, Respected' Longest-Serving Chief Of Police Department In Westchester County Dies: 'Steady, Respected'
Longest-Serving Chief Of Police Department In Westchester County Dies: 'Steady, Respected' A longtime Westchester County police chief who spent nearly five decades serving his community and was his department's longest-serving leader is being remembered for a lifetime of leadership and dedication.  Joseph Burton Jr., of Ossining, died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 80, according to his obituary.  Burton devoted 48 years to the Village of Ossining Police Department, rising through the ranks before being appointed chief in 1992. He served in that role for 24 years, becoming the longest-serving police chief in the department’s history.  During his tenure, Burton o…