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Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died.
Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page.
A cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
"We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force."
The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories.
They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor."
Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On Sprain Brook Parkway, Then Arrested In Westchester: Police
A New Jersey man who ran out of gas on a parkway in Westchester County, NY, was arrested after troopers responding to check on his welfare said they found him drunk behind the wheel.
Passaic County resident Belvis Colon, 47, was arrested on Saturday, June 13, following a welfare check a little after 2 a.m. on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 15.
According to police, at around 2:08 a.m. on the day of Colon's arrest, troopers found a Subaru out of gas and parked on the shoulder of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in the a…
Man Impersonating Officer Found With Loaded Gun, Fake Police Gear In Westchester, Cops Say
A Bronx man is facing felony charges after he was caught impersonating a police officer while carrying a loaded firearm and law enforcement equipment in Westchester County, authorities said.
Dylan Gonzalez, 26, was arrested on Friday, June 12, in the Village of Bronxville following a joint investigation involving the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center, the FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the FBI-NYPD Violent Threat Initiative, and the NYPD Gun Violence Suppression Division, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Monday, June 15.
Investigators said that …
Man, 38, Flees Cops After Speeding On Taconic Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
A 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police who tried to pull him over on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, authorities said.
The events leading to the arrest began at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, June 15.
According to the department, a detective tried to pull over a vehicle that was allegedly speeding and committing other traffic infractions. They activated emergency lights, but the driver allegedly failed to stop and con…
Storm Threat To Return After Pleasant Stretch: Knicks Parade Outlook
The week is starting on its best behavior, but storms are already waiting offstage.
Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, after a cold front moved through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said.
A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as another cold front moves through the region.
That is als…
Man, 27, Killed After Skid Steer Falls On Him In Hudson Valley (Update)
This story has been updated.
A 27-year-old man was killed in a farm machinery incident in Putnam County over the weekend, authorities said.
The incident happened on Sunday, June 14, in Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Monday, June 15.
According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies, firefighters, and emergency responders responded to Cornwall Hill Road at around 6:20 p.m.
There, they found 27-year-old Tyler Pfister severely injured by a skid steer that had fallen on top of him.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said.
Pfister's de…
Loaded, Stolen Gun Found In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop — Trio Charged, Cops Say
Three men face felony charges after police said they found them with a loaded stolen handgun during a traffic stop in Dutchess County.
The stop happened in Poughkeepsie at around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the area of Rinaldi Boulevard and Laurel Street, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.
During the stop, officers found a loaded 9mm Taurus G2C handgun inside the vehicle, according to police.
The handgun had been reported stolen out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
The vehicle's occupants were identified as McArthur Nicks, 24; Camrin Young, 25; and Jale…
Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch
The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display.
A slender crescent moon will join Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments.
Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting.
Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon
The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Look low toward the west-n…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio.
NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline.
The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies.
Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog.
He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Woman Dragged By SUV During Protection Order Incident In NY: Sheriff
A woman suffered injuries after she was partially dragged by a vehicle during a domestic-related incident in New York, authorities announced on Sunday, June 14.
Craig A. Simmons, 39, of Malta, was arrested following an investigation into a personal injury crash reported on Ellsworth Boulevard in Malta at 10:11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office.
Simmons was charged on Sunday, June 1, with aggravated family offense and first-degree criminal contempt, both class E felonies, as well as second-degree reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor, the sheri…
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster.
American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports.
Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32.
The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País.
One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported.
The crash killed all six people abo…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt.
Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports.
The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas.
Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
