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Basketball Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58
Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks as part of a Hall of Fame career, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday, Sept. 30.
We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024
Mutombo, who also played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, was known for his signature shot block, which he would follow up by wagging his finger and yelling, "No No No!…
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain CT DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.
New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.
Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
Ex-Yankees Star Mariano Rivera Sells NY Home At $2M Loss, Report Says
Retired Yankees pitcher and Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera has sold his longtime home in Westchester County.
Rivera and his wife, Clara, unloaded the 13,000 square-foot, nine-bedroom mansion, located in Rye, for $3.783 million, as was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The home hit the market in 2020 for $3.995 million and the buyer spent the past year renting the home for nearly $19,000 a month, according to the outlet.
Despite the impressive sale price, the Riveras actually took a loss, having purchased the home for $5.7 million in 2006, the report says.
Sitting on 1.2 acres, the …
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout In Connecticut Dies
A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died.
Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.
He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
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Covid-19: NY To Permit Arenas, Stadiums To Reopen To Public, With Specified Maximum Capacities
New York’s economy is opening up a little wider, with sports arenas, stadiums, and theaters given the green light to open with certain COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Citing the success of allowing nearly 7,000 fans into the stadium for the Buffalo Bills playoff run after being tested, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that more large venues can open back up as the state combats COVID-19.
“We’re doing vaccines and controlling the spread of COVID, but we have to get the economy opened in balanced ways,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
“The Buffa…
Quinnipiac University Grad Anthony Milea Dies At 27
Anthony F. Milea of White Plains died on Monday, March 5. He was 27 years old.
He leaves behind his parents, Andrea and Robert; his sister Kristen; and his love, Caily. Anthony is also survived by his grandmother, Noreen Milea, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Growing up, Anthony was always an energetic child who lit up the room. From being a diehard Green Bay Packers fan since the age of 5, to becoming utterly obsessed with golf, Anthony had a great passion for sports and was a relentless competitor. Whether at a concert or in his car, music was also a huge part of Anthony’s life.
Anth…
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