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Best Secondhand Clothing Store In Westchester County In 2024: The Golden Shoestring
We are thrilled to announce that the Golden Shoestring has been named Best Secondhand Clothing Store in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Operated by the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound (JLWOS), the Golden Shoestring offers a carefully curated collection that includes high-quality clothing as well as accessories and home goods for all ages, according to its website. It's a mission-driven business that gives back to the community, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Westchester Cou…
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Best Hardware Store In Westchester County In 2024: Berger Ace Hardware
We are thrilled to announce that Berger Ace Hardware in Hawthorne has been named Best Hardware Store in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Berger Ace Hardware opened in 1937 and, as one of over 5,000 locally owned Ace Hardware locations worldwide, it focuses on personal service, quality products, and expert advice. Berger Ace Hardware is committed to serving the community with friendly customer care, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Westc…
Obituaries
Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In NY Murder-Suicide Remembered As 'Sweet Soul'
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a former American Airlines flight attendant and dedicated philanthropist from New York whose generosity and commitment to service touched countless lives. Eileen Clifford, 68, was shot to death by her husband, William, at the couple’s Islip home on Parsons Landing early Thursday, Feb. 20, Suffolk County Police said. Mr. Clifford, 73, then fatally shot himself, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators had not revealed a motive for the shootings as of Friday, Feb. 21. Colleagues and friends remembered Eileen Clifford as a beacon of warmth and compassion, kno…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public'
Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh. The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given. “It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook. A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
Obituaries
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Westchester Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22
Christopher Katz, a 22-year-old Capitol Police recruit officer and Army Reserve lieutenant from Northern Westchester, is being remembered as someone who spent his life protecting others following his death in a crash earlier this month. Katz, a 22-year-old resident of Crompond, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, in a car crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glen County, Georgia. Katz, a recruit officer for the United States Capitol Police, was leaving the base with fellow officers when the accident occurred, according to his obituary. A graduate of Walter Pan…
Obituaries
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant
A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, the agency confirmed. The 11-year veteran of the department later died at Wilson Hospital. Two other firefighters were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Gaudet’s untimely loss sparked a flood of tributes, including from his brothers and sisters in uniform. “JR embodied…
Obituaries
Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Westchester Dies
A town in Westchester is mourning the loss of Alice Roker, a trailblazing leader and its first African-American elected official who died on Monday, Feb. 10, surrounded by her family. Roker's death was announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman, who said she was the first African-American and first woman to serve in elected office in town. "Her death is a loss for the community she loved and enthusiastically supported," Lachterman said. Roker was a long-time member of the Town Board and former Town Clerk. Her more than 30 years of public service left…
Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran Born In Westchester Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On'
A longtime firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated a half-century to serving his Hudson Valley community has died. Daniel "Danny" Hill, a lifelong member of the Lake Carmel Volunteer Fire Department in Putnam County, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Born in Peekskill on Nov. 30, 1938, Hill grew up in The Bronx before spending the majority of his life in Lake Carmel, where he became a staple of the community. Hill served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1961, before continuing a lifetime of service through the L…
Obituaries
Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Pure Gentleman'
A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of an over five-decade member and historian who resided in Connecticut and spent a lifetime helping others. Tom Zack, a longtime member of Port Chester's Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the age of 78, according to his obituary. Zach, a Fairfield County resident who lived in the Greenwich neighborhood of Riverside, was born on July 4, 1946, in Port Chester, and dedicated his life to community service. He joined the Port Chester Fire Department in 1969, serving as a …
Politics
Richard Wishnie Named Deputy Westchester County Executive After Historic Stint In Top Spot
Westchester has a new Deputy County Executive who just made history by serving less than a week in the top spot following George Latimer's departure for Washington. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 8, officials revealed that Richard G. Wishnie has been appointed Westchester's next Deputy County Executive. Wishnie takes the role days after completing his stint as Acting County Executive, a position he held from Thursday, Jan. 2 to Monday, Jan. 6 when current County Executive Ken Jenkins was sworn in to the position. Wishnie’s appointment marked the first time in …
Obituaries
Artie Klamka, Longtime Religious Advisor To Westchester Fire Departments, Dies
Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a cherished religious advisor and firefighter who spent decades serving local fire departments and his community. Arthur "Artie" Klamka, a longtime chaplain and member of the Goldens Bridge Fire Department as well as other departments in the area, died at the age of 85 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, according to his obituary. Klamka was known as the Jewish Chaplain of the Ossining Fire Department and also served the Croton Falls Fire Department as well, according to his obituary and the Goldens Bridge FD. Known for his unwavering de…
Obituaries
Former Westchester Police Officer Edward Patane Dies At 75
A Northern Westchester police department mourning the loss of retired Patrolman Edward Patane, a former officer who served the public for more than two decades. Patane, a former officer with the North Castle Police Department, died on Monday, Dec. 30 at the age of 75, according to his obituary. The North Castle Police Department announced the loss in a post on social media on Monday, Jan. 6, saying that the former officer was a longtime Armonk resident. According to the department and his obituary, Patane served North Castle for 21 years beginning in April 1971 before his…
News
Rental Home Owners Dodge Jail After NY Fire That Killed 2 Sisters
A husband and wife will avoid jail after admitting fault in a fire at their New York vacation rental that killed two sisters. On Long Island, Peter Miller, age 56, and Pamela Miller, age 55, were each sentenced to community service in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the deaths of Lindsay and Jillian Wiener, CBS New York reports. The 19-year-old Lindsay and 21-year-old Jillian, both of Potomac, Maryland, were vacationing with their brother and parents at the Millers’ Noyac home when the blaze broke out on the morning of Aug. 3, 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation K…
Obituaries
Former Chief Of Ardsley Fire Department Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
The beloved former chief of a Westchester County fire department is being remembered for serving his community for six decades. Joseph Marsek, the former chief of the Ardsley Fire Department, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 81, according to his obituary. According to the department, Marsek was a Life Member who served for 60 years. "Joe was a mentor to all of us and loved by so many. He will be sorely missed," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Born in 1943, Marsek was a lifelong Ardsley resident who graduated from C…
Obituaries
Beloved Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service In Hudson Valley
A Hudson Valley fire department is mourning the loss of one of its active members who served his community for more than a quarter of a century. The death of Robert "Link" Linkenhoker was announced by Putnam County's Brewster Fire Department on Wednesday, Oct. 16. His age and cause of death were not made public. According to the department, Linkenhoker joined the department in 1998 and continued serving up to his death. Other members of the department gathered at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster on Wednesday afternoon as Linkenhoker arrived. More details ab…
Obituaries
Lifelong Firefighter Who Served Department In Westchester For Over 60 Years Dies
A fire department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its beloved life members who spent more than six decades helping his community. The death of David Brown, a life member of the Bedford Hills Fire Department, was announced on Sunday, Sept. 22. His age was not made public. Brown originally joined the department in March 1963 and served for a total of 61 years. During his decades as a firefighter, he served as an engineer in 1966; a secretary from 1967 to 1972 and 1980; as Vice President from 1981 to 1993; as President from 1993 to 1997; and on the Board of D…
News
CNN Anchor Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
News
Justin Timberlake Admits Driving While Impaired In NY
Justin Timberlake formally accepted a plea deal in his alleged drunk driving case in New York. The former NSYNC frontman, age 43, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired in Sag Harbor Village court on Friday, Sept. 13. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and complete 25 hours of community service within a year. He also agreed to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of drinking and driving. The judge said Timberlake's New York State driver's license will have a 90-day suspension. Earlier Report: NY Judge Suspends Justin Timberlake's Lic…
Obituaries
Former Town Board Member, Veteran From Westchester Dies
A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former Town Board member who dedicated much of his life to public service. Yorktown resident and former Town Board member Anthony Grasso died on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the age of 96, town officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Born in 1927, Grasso served two years in the military and spent 18 of those months stationed in Germany at the headquarters of the 66h Medium Tank Battalion of the Second Armored Division. He eventually returned home to Yorktown and went on to serve one term on the Town Board from 1985 t…
Obituaries
Retired Longtime Fire Chief Of Greenville District Dies: Made 'Indelible Imprint'
The former chief of a fire district in Westchester who held the position for more than three decades is being remembered for his dedication to serving his community. Daniel Raftery, the former chief of the Greenville Fire District, died on Sunday, June 16, the department announced. His age was not made public. A longtime member of the fire district, Raftery originally joined in 1973 and rose to the rank of Chief in 1986. He continued to lead the district for 34 years until retiring in 2020. In their announcement, the district described Raftery as an "admired and…
News
Ex-NY Nurse May Dodge Jail After Making $1M Selling Fake Vaccine Cards, Prescriptions
A former pediatric nurse from Long Island could avoid jail time after confessing that she raked in over $1 million selling forged COVID-19 vaccine cards and opioid prescriptions. Julie DeVuono, age 51, of Amityville, pleaded guilty to filing forged vaccination record cards, laundering the criminal proceeds from selling the cards, and filing false prescriptions for opioids in Suffolk County Court in September 2023. According to prosecutors, DeVuono charged her customers $220 or $350, depending on the year, between June 2021 and September 2022 for entering their false vaccine information into…
News
NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Former Hartsdale Firefighter
A New York Senate proclamation honoring the life of a beloved former Northern Westchester fire chief was presented to his family months after his sudden death. The proclamation, prepared by New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, was presented to the family of former Somers Fire Chef and Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Baker, Sr. the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department announced on Thursday, March 13. Earlier Report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Baker, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at t…
Obituaries
Public Servant From Elmsford Who Dedicated Life To Less Fortunate Dies
A Westchester woman who spent decades working toward helping the less fortunate through various organizations and churches is being remembered for her effectiveness and big heart. Lola Daniels Hunter of Elmsford died on Sunday, May 12, according to her obituary. Her age was not made public. Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Hunter eventually moved to Westchester, where she entrenched herself in her community through various committees and organizations. This included eight years as President of the White Plains Greenburgh Chapter of the NAACP; Board Membership in the Greenbur…
Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Westchester Dies
A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community. Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary. Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968. A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers. He was also…
Schools
US Presidential Scholars: 6 NY High School Seniors Awarded Top Honor
These students have a date with the president. Six graduating seniors from New York were among just 161 high school students across the country to be selected as a US Presidential Scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for students. Established in 1964, the award recognizes distinguished seniors who have shown exceptional accomplishments in areas like academics, leadership, and service to their school and communities. The program was later expanded to include students in the visual, creative, and performing arts, and in career and technical education fields. In the Empire State, the…
Obituaries
Beloved Former Fire Chief From Westchester Dies At 68
A former fire chief from Northern Westchester who dedicated most of his life to his department is remembered for always helping his community. Longtime Ossining resident Raymond Lips, the former chief of the Millwood Fire Department and life member, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 68, according to his obituary. Born in 1955, Lips graduated from Ossining High School in 1973 and earned an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College before joining Otto A. Lips Electric, the family business. In addition to his career, Lips was a lifelong …
Obituaries
Beloved Retired Police Sergeant From Westchester Dies: 'Steadfast Patriarch'
A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a beloved former police sergeant who left quite a lasting impact. Retired Ossining Police Sergeant Richard Parthemore Sr. died in Florida on Monday morning, Jan. 29, the department announced on social media. Parthemore joined the Village of Ossining Police Department in 1968 and dedicated himself to serving his community until he retired from the Town of Ossining Police Department decades later in 1988. Serving Ossining ran in Parthemore's family, as his brother, Jeffery, and son, Richard Part…
Obituaries
Lifelong Firefighter, Westchester Native Dies: 'His Legacy Will Undoubtedly Live On'
A Hudson Valley resident who spent decades protecting his community as a firefighter is being remembered for his selflessness and outgoing nature. Putnam County resident Dennis Rotenberg of Garrison died on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the age of 71, according to his obituary. Born in the Northern Westchester city of Peekskill in 1952, Rotenberg attended Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak and went on to work with City Carting of Westchester for three decades. After moving to Garrison, he joined the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company in May 1985 and served as a firefighter f…
Obituaries
Retired Sergeant, Former Youth Coach In Westchester Dies
A retired police sergeant who served a village in Westchester for close to four decades is being remembered for his lifelong dedication to the youth of his community. The death of retired Youth Sgt. Rocco Plateroti was announced by the Port Chester Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in a post on social media. Plateroti served the village of Port Chester for 36 years before retiring, the department said. During this time, he became known for his willingness to help the village's youth, becoming both a mentor and a coach. He was also often seen at Port…
Obituaries
First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered'
A woman who made her mark on history by becoming the first female mayor of a village in Westchester is being remembered for her consistent dedication to her community and her always-present kindness. Eileen (Downing) Pilla, who was the first female mayor of Tarrytown from 1987 to 1999, died on Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in Tarrytown in 1931, Pilla attended Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, where she began her lifelong tendency to involve herself in countless activities. After graduating, she went on to attend the Washington Sch…
Obituaries
Beloved Westchester Firefighter Dies Years After Collapsing At Residential Blaze
A city in Westchester is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter who is being celebrated for his bravery and dedication to his community. Mount Vernon Firefighter Lamont “Wise” Killian, Jr., died from heart-related issues on Monday, Dec. 11 at the age of 51, city officials announced. According to the US Fire Administration, Killian had been off-duty since collapsing at the scene of a residential fire on June 22, 2019, when he suffered a heart attack. Killian's city is now remembering him as someone who was always prepared to help people. "Your bravery …
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