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Man Found Dead In Cove Worked With NYC Opera, Became Chef
A man whose body was found in a Long Island cove has been identified as a former employee of the New York City Opera and a chef who had a lifelong passion for music.
Keith Viagas, of Sag Harbor, died on Saturday, Aug. 6, from drowning near his home in Sag Harbor Cove. He was age 63.
Viagas grew up in Franklin Square, attending both John Street School and H. Frank Carey High School, where he appeared in musicals, according to his obituary.
His late father, Anthony Viagas, was a jazz musician, and Viagas lived in a home filled with music.
"At one point Keith would be pl…
Hudson Valley Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62
Maura Molloy’s life was defined by music.
Now, the Westchester County educator and musician’s loved ones must rely on the many video recordings of her performances if they hope to again experience her bright, angelic singing voice.
Molloy, of Rye, died at home Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 62 following a “long and courageous battle with lung cancer,” according to her obituary.
“Gracing this world with her presence” on June 18, 1960, Molloy was the oldest of seven children born to Joan and Joseph Molloy, her memorial said.
She went on to graduate from the Annunciation School in 1974 and O…
Covid-19: Billy Joel MSG Concert Scheduled For Mid-January Postponed
Billy Joel's Madison Square Garden concert that was set to take place this month has been rescheduled for a second time.The concert, which was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14, has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 24, according to an announcement on the musician's website on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
The concert was originally supposed to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
“Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG," Joel said in a s…
Beloved Teacher From Area Who Graduated From Marist Dies Unexpectedly
A beloved Hudson Valley teacher recently passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60.
Orange County resident Kathy Butsko, of Newburgh, died on Monday, Nov. 29.
Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Butsko was a master's graduate of Marist College and was also an adjunct professor at Marist College and SUNY Orange; she was very passionate about education, her obituary said,
In addition to teaching, Butsko loved music and traveled to many states to see her favorite band, Garbage.
She was also a big fan of Gaelic Storm and all things Irish.
"Kathy had a huge heart and loved big," h…
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Hudson Valley, Dies At 24
A Northern Westchester County woman, known as an accomplished musician with a love of helping others, has died at the age of 24.
According to her obituary, Danielle Barry, of Chappaqua, died on Sunday, Oct. 31, from ovarian cancer.
Barry was a co-captain of the junior varsity softball team during her time as a student at Horace Greeley High School, her obituary reads.
She also graduated from Binghamton University in 2019, earning a bachelor of science degree in integrative neuroscience.
Barry played violin and piano and had a love of traveling.
"Danielle had a passio…
Race About Race? Faso Attack Ads Call Rhodes Scholar Delgado 'Big City Rapper'
U.S. Rep. John Faso, a Republican representing New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes the mid-Hudson Valley is seen as vulnerable this year.
And now, Faso's campaign has resorted to racist attack ads calling Delgado a "big city rapper," according to multiple reports.
The district, encompassing 11 counties including Dutchess, has been represented by Republicans for eight years. However, voter registration is nearly equally split among the GOP, Democrats and unaffiliated voters.
Faso’s Democratic challenger is Antonio Delgado of Rhinebeck, a former rapper, Rhodes sc…
Kiefer Sutherland To Showcase Musical Skills In Sold-Out Daryl's House Show
Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for more than 30 ears, starring in movies like ‘Stand By Me’, ‘The Lost Boys’, ‘Young Guns’, Flatliners’, ‘A Few Good Men’, ‘A Time to Kill’, ‘Dark City’, ‘Melancholia’ and most recently, a western called ‘Forsaken,’ as well as the TV series ‘24.’But unknown to many during the course of his career, he has taken on other vocations with the same kind of dedication and commitment. The first one, beginning around 1992, was that of a cattle rancher and competitive cowboy (roper) in the USTRC team roping circuit. He ran a successful ranch with partner…
Hudson Valley Singer Appears On TV Show 'The Four'
If you haven't watched the Thursday, Feb. 1 episode of "The Four," here's a spoiler alert, 2015 Pine Bush High School graduate Kendyle Paige Wolven, 20, was eliminated with only a week until the season finale.
Voters kept Wolven’s challenger, Evvie McKinney, to take her spot as one of the finalists. The season finale airs Thursday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. on Fox.
On Facebook, Wolven took the loss in stride and thanked her supporters: "Just a step✨thank you to everyone who continues to support what I do.🙏 Can't wait to bring you new music💓 this is absolutely just the beginning🥀 DREA…
