‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation ‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation Out of tragedy, Adriana Monsalve’s spirit of giving lives on. The 54-year-old Freeport mom, killed in a crash earlier this month, donated her organs to save the lives of as many as eight people, her loved ones said. Monsalve, a devoted wife, mother, and longtime member of Iglesia Renacer in Freeport, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Mill Road near Buffalo Street on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Daily Voice reported. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died of her injuries. In the days since, friends and family have shared how Monsalve’s final act embodied the …
Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending NY Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party' Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending NY Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party'
Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending NY Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party' The family of a 28-year-old man who grew up attending school in Westchester before moving down south is remembering him for his vibrant energy after his unexpected death.  Conway, South Carolina resident Nicholas Thomas Hold, 28, who grew up going to schools in Yonkers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to his obituary.  Born on Staten Island in 1997, Hold grew up in Yonkers and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and High School, where he formed lifelong friendships, according to his family.  In 2024, he moved to South Carolina, where he quickly made new frien…
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From NY Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm' Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From NY Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From NY Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm' A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community.  Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced.  Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…
Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In NY Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In NY Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness
Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In NY Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness Community members are coming together to help cover funeral costs for a 14-year-old girl killed in a violent Rockland County crash over the weekend whose loved ones say was a selfless person who could always cheer people up.  Nuria Fajardo of Stony Point, 14, was one of three people who died when a Honda Civic crashed into a tree in New City around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, near North Little Tor Road and Roberts Road, as Daily Voice reported.   The crash also claimed the lives of Andrew Pinos, 20, of Nanuet, and Larry Buestan, 18, of Thiells. Police said the car sustai…
Ellen DeGeneres Mourns ‘Boyfriend’ Tayt Andersen, Dead At 19: Viral Tribute Hits 24M Views Ellen DeGeneres Mourns ‘Boyfriend’ Tayt Andersen, Dead At 19: Viral Tribute Hits 24M Views
Ellen DeGeneres Mourns ‘Boyfriend’ Tayt Andersen, Dead At 19: Viral Tribute Hits 24M Views Tayt Andersen, known to millions as Ellen DeGeneres’ only “boyfriend,” has died at 19 after being born with half a heart. The talk show host, who has kept a low profile since her show’s cancellation, shared a moving tribute on TikTok. The video — viewed more than 24 million times as of Sunday, Sept. 28 — featured a montage of Tayt’s visits to her set. Andersen was a frequent guest on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where the two developed a special bond. Tayt often joked that DeGeneres was his girlfriend, and she played along. “He thought I was his girlfriend, and I told him he was my boyfrien…
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell University is mourning the loss of a first-year student and a longtime staff member who both died on the same day.  According to the university, 18-year-old Joselyn Guadalupe Garcia, a member of the Class of 2029, was found dead in her campus residence hall on Friday, Sept. 19.  A Brooklyn native and graduate of Baruch College Campus High School, Garcia was a first-generation college student who planned to major in biological sciences and hoped to become a dentist. She had participated in Cornell’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program and was part of the inaugural “…
Former Highway Super, Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed' Former Highway Super, Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
Former Highway Super, Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed' A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades.  Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said. Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46 Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported. A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
Services Set For NYSP Sergeant Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash In NY Services Set For NYSP Sergeant Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash In NY
Services Set For Nysp Sergeant Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash In NY Visitation and funeral plans have been announced for the 49-year-old New York State Police sergeant who died in a motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County earlier this week. Calling hours for Poughkeepsie native Sgt. Nigel Barnett, who died in a crash in East Fishkill on Tuesday, Sept. 16, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. at 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction.   The funeral service will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at The Gathering at Faith Assembly, located at 25 Golf Club Ln. in Poughkeepsie. Sgt. …
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From NY Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From NY Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From NY Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids A Northern Westchester community is mourning a devoted father, firefighter, Navy veteran, and funeral director who died at the age of 53.  Shawn O’Mara of Verplanck died on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to his obituary.  Born in Peekskill in 1971, O’Mara dedicated his life to service in many forms. He joined the Navy after high school in 1991 and served as a medic during Desert Storm before being honorably discharged in 1994.  Back home, he trained at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director, eventually run…
Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident In Hudson Valley Was 'Friend To All' Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident In Hudson Valley Was 'Friend To All'
Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident In Hudson Valley Was 'Friend To All' A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month. Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign. “Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds. Salo jo…
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Ricky Hatton, the fan-favorite boxing champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer, has died at 46. Authorities in Greater Manchester, England said that Hatton’s body was found at his home on Sunday, Sept. 14, and that they are not treating the death as suspicious. One of Britain’s most popular fighters, Hatton held multiple world titles at light-welterweight and one at welterweight, and was named 2005 Fighter of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN. He reached the sport’s summit that year by defeating Kostya Tszyu for the IBF, Ring and lineal t…