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Beloved Northern Westchester High School Student Dies After Leukemia Battle At Age 16
A 16-year-old Northern Westchester high school student is being remembered for her determination to keep working and learning throughout her courageous battle with cancer.
Brooke Audrey D’Aleo, a student at John Jay High School in Lewisboro, died on Thursday, June 27 at the age of 16 after a battle with leukemia, according to her obituary.
Born in 2007, D’Aleo began life as a joyful baby, "always smiling and giggling," her obituary said.
As the years went on, she grew into a role model for her younger sister and best friend, Paige, and became known for her selflessnes…
Former Standout Athlete In Westchester Who Played Three Sports In College Dies At Age 30
A former standout athlete in Westchester County has died at age 30.
Joshua Zumbado's funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc. in Yonkers, according to Sinatra Family of Funeral Homes.
A visitation is set to be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at the same location.
He was born in 1991.
Salesian High School, located in New Rochelle, shared a tribute to Zumbado on Facebook, saying Zumbado graduated with the class of 2009.
According to a statement in the post from his former soccer coach, Daniel Romero, Zumbado was recently…
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall
One of the area’s most popular shopping centers is getting a facelift as developers signed multiple deals to bring new restaurants, stores, and “experiences” to the Danbury Fair Mall.
Site construction has already begun at Danbury Fair on a new Shake Shack and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants, officials announced this week, marking the first ground-up construction at the site since 1991.
Other planned grand openings at the Danbury Fair Mall include in 2021 include Athlete, Barbarie’s Fitness Evolution gym, Charming Charlie, FYE, Newbury Comics, and Urban Outfitters.
Officials noted that des…