NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.  According to Variety, the 86-year-old Sedaka's death on Friday, Feb. 27, came after a sudden medical emergency  “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement according to Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deep…
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Pittsburgh Pirate legend Bill Mazeroski — who clubbed one of the greatest and most famous home runs in World Series history — died at the age of 89 in Pennsylvania.  The Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career is best known for his Game 7 home run in the 1960 World Series when he took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 10-9 championship win over the New York Yankees. 10/13/60: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Pirates against the Yankees in Game 7 MLB "It …
Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
Fatal NY Shooting Victim, 43, Had Heart 'Big And Full Of Love,' Felt Home In Nature Fatal NY Shooting Victim, 43, Had Heart 'Big And Full Of Love,' Felt Home In Nature
Fatal NY Shooting Victim, 43, Had Heart 'Big And Full Of Love,' Felt Home In Nature A 46-year-old Orange County man who was fatally shot this week is being remembered by loved ones as a devoted family member with a big heart and a love for the outdoors. Jason Allan Finch, 43, died on Sunday, Feb. 15, following a shooting on Hammond Street in Port Jervis, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Finch was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body after a disturbance outside a residence shortly after midnight on Feb. 15, according to Port Jervis Police. He was taken to Bon Secours Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A 26-year-old Port J…
Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50 Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50 A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others.  Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion. A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74 'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74
'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74 Tom Noonan, a prolific character actor with credits dating back more than 40 years, has died.  The Greenwich native was 74. Director Fred Dekker announced his death on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 18, saying the 6-feet-5-inch-tall actor had died last week.  He did not provide a cause of death.  Noonan built a long and memorable career in film, television, and theater. His film credits include playing a crime boss in “RoboCop 2,” an assassin in “Last Action Hero,” a hacker in “Heat,” and a serial killer in “Manhunter.” Famed director Michael Mann, who directed hi…
High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day
High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day A Massachusetts couple who died after falling through ice on a Cape Cod beach on Valentine's Day met as teenagers and were high school sweethearts, their family said. Kit Boucher, 71, and Jerry Boucher, 72, were walking along First Encounter Beach in Eastham around 9 a.m. when the ice gave way beneath their feet, authorities said. Eastham police responded to the Bee’s River area after receiving a report of a loose dog in the parking lot that was wet and appeared distressed. An officer arrived to hear Kit Boucher screaming for help after she'd fallen through the ice, authorities said.  …
Monsey Native, First Responder Ari Lifschitz Dies Suddenly, Teaneck Ambulance Corps Says Monsey Native, First Responder Ari Lifschitz Dies Suddenly, Teaneck Ambulance Corps Says
Monsey Native, First Responder Ari Lifschitz Dies Suddenly, Teaneck Ambulance Corps Says The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps is mourning the untimely loss of longtime member Ari Lifschitz, the organization announced Tuesday, Feb. 17 on Facebook. He was 49 years old. Lifschitz was a TVAC member for more than 22 years and served as a permanent fixture on the Sunday evening shift since 2004, according to the corps. He ran the crew as its Crew Chief for more than 10 years and supervised the training of dozens of probationary members, the statement said. Lifschitz also personally served in leadership roles as First Lieutenant and as a member of the Board of Trustees, the l…
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ben Stiller Pay Respects To James Van Der Beek Following His Death At 48 Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ben Stiller Pay Respects To James Van Der Beek Following His Death At 48
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ben Stiller Pay Respects To James Van Der Beek Following His Death At 48 Popular actor who was one of the biggest stars of the late 1990s, James Van Der Beek, has died following a long public battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday, Feb. 11. He was just 48 years old.  While Van Der Beek kept fans up on his treatment, successes, and setbacks, news of the former "Dawson's Creek" star's death still hit many hard. Several former co-stars, colleagues, and fans have released remembrances of the actor, father of six, and Chesire, Connecticut, native. Chad Michael Murray, a fellow 1990s heartthrob, called Van Der Beek an inspiration.  "Sending love an…
'Wonder Woman', NY School Board Chair Who Championed Cancer Awareness Dies At 49 'Wonder Woman', NY School Board Chair Who Championed Cancer Awareness Dies At 49
'Wonder Woman', NY School Board Chair Who Championed Cancer Awareness Dies At 49 A Westchester County school community is mourning the loss of its longtime Board of Trustees co-chair, a devoted alumna and nationally recognized cancer advocate who died after a nearly four-year battle with Stage IV colorectal cancer. Elizabeth “Liz” Healy, the Co-Chair of The Ursuline School's Board of Trustees in New Rochelle, died on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the age of 49, according to her obituary.  A member of Ursuline’s Class of 1994, Healy was remembered by the school as someone who embodied its mission “To Learn, To Lead, and To Serve,” living with “passion, generosity, and purpose”…
Soldier, 21, Killed In Route 1 Crash In NY — Support Now Pouring In For Her Family Soldier, 21, Killed In Route 1 Crash In NY — Support Now Pouring In For Her Family
Soldier, 21, Killed In Route 1 Crash In NY — Support Now Pouring In For Her Family An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a 21-year-old US Army service member killed in an early morning crash in Westchester County.  Amy Josabeth Munguia, 21, of Port Chester, died after her car struck a utility pole on Boston Post Road near Olivia Street around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, as Daily Voice previously reported.   Authorities said the impact caused her to be ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Now, friends and loved ones are rallying around her grieving family.  A GoFundMe campaign created by Jessie Pineda t…
Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56 Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56
Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56 Greg Brown, a founding guitarist of the alt-rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Cake announced Brown's death in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 7. He was 56 years old, Consequence of Sound reported. Brown was the sole songwriter behind the group's 1996 breakout hit "The Distance," which reached No. 4 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg Brown's passing after a brief illness," Cake wrote. "Greg was an integral part of Cake's early sound and development. His creative contributions were immense, and his pre…