Retired Explosions Detection K9 Who Helped US Secret Service, Served Westchester PD Dies Retired Explosions Detection K9 Who Helped US Secret Service, Served Westchester PD Dies
Retired Explosions Detection K9 Who Helped US Secret Service, Served Westchester PD Dies Westchester County Police are mourning the loss of a longtime explosives detection canine who spent years helping protect residents and visitors across the county. The department announced Monday, March 9, the passing of Ellwood, a retired K9 who served with the Westchester County Police Department from 2013 to 2021.  Ellwood worked alongside his handler, Detective James O’Meara, who has since retired. During their years together, the pair conducted numerous security sweeps throughout Westchester, including assignments at Westchester County Airport, where they helped ensure the safety …
NY Police Dispatcher Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday NY Police Dispatcher Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday
NY Police Dispatcher Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday The first responder community in Rockland County is mourning the sudden loss of a longtime police dispatcher and volunteer firefighter whose career was devoted to helping others in times of crisis.  Dominick J. D’Alisera, 47, of Orangeburg, died on Tuesday, March 3, according to his obituary.  D’Alisera most recently served as a dispatcher with the Ramapo Police Department, where he had worked since 2022. According to the department, he brought with him decades of experience in emergency communications and public safety.  Before joining Ramapo, D’Alisera spent more tha…
Family Of Music Teacher From Westchester Gets Wave Of Support After Fatal NY Crash (UPDATE) Family Of Music Teacher From Westchester Gets Wave Of Support After Fatal NY Crash (UPDATE)
Family Of Music Teacher From Westchester Gets Wave Of Support After Fatal NY Crash (Update) In the weeks since the death of a beloved music teacher and conductor in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, countless community members are rushing to the aid of his family as they grapple with their massive loss.  The help has been pouring in for the family of Shutong Li, a Bard College Conservatory of Music faculty member from Chappaqua who died on Friday, Feb. 13, following an incident on the Taconic State Parkway in Clinton two days earlier.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the crash happened around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the southb…
Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Westchester Dies Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Westchester Dies
Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Westchester Dies A longtime Westchester County resident and member of the family behind one of the Bronx’s most beloved bakeries has died.  Harrison resident Anthony J. Artuso Sr., the owner of Artuso Pastry Shop in the Bronx, died on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the age of 78, according to his obituary.  For decades, Artuso carried on his family’s legacy at the iconic 80-year-old bakery in Little Italy that has served generations of customers.  Born on June 16, 1947, in the Belmont section of the Bronx to Vincent and Betty Artuso, Artuso briefly studied engineering at RCA School of …
NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.  According to Variety, the 86-year-old Sedaka's death on Friday, Feb. 27, came after a sudden medical emergency  “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement according to Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deep…
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Pittsburgh Pirate legend Bill Mazeroski — who clubbed one of the greatest and most famous home runs in World Series history — died at the age of 89 in Pennsylvania.  The Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career is best known for his Game 7 home run in the 1960 World Series when he took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 10-9 championship win over the New York Yankees. 10/13/60: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Pirates against the Yankees in Game 7 MLB "It …
Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50 Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50 A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others.  Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion. A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74 'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74
'Heat,' 'Manhunter' Star, Actor Tom Noonan Dead At 74 Tom Noonan, a prolific character actor with credits dating back more than 40 years, has died.  The Greenwich native was 74. Director Fred Dekker announced his death on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 18, saying the 6-feet-5-inch-tall actor had died last week.  He did not provide a cause of death.  Noonan built a long and memorable career in film, television, and theater. His film credits include playing a crime boss in “RoboCop 2,” an assassin in “Last Action Hero,” a hacker in “Heat,” and a serial killer in “Manhunter.” Famed director Michael Mann, who directed hi…
Peekskill HS Football Alum, NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Remembered As ‘Dad First’ By Family Peekskill HS Football Alum, NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Remembered As ‘Dad First’ By Family
Peekskill HS Football Alum, NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Remembered As ‘Dad First’ By Family The games are still on the schedule — but Tre’ Johnson won’t be in the stands. Johnson, a former Washington Redskins Pro Bowl lineman turned history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, during a brief family trip, his wife announced.  He was 54. For those who knew him in Maryland, Johnson was more than a former college and NFL standout. He was Dad. “If you know Tre', you know what a devoted and loving father he was to his children,” Irene Johnson wrote. “Tre' lived for his kids’ sports activities and supported them through ever…
High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day
High School Sweethearts ID’d As Couple Killed After Falling Through Ice On Valentine's Day A Massachusetts couple who died after falling through ice on a Cape Cod beach on Valentine's Day met as teenagers and were high school sweethearts, their family said. Kit Boucher, 71, and Jerry Boucher, 72, were walking along First Encounter Beach in Eastham around 9 a.m. when the ice gave way beneath their feet, authorities said. Eastham police responded to the Bee’s River area after receiving a report of a loose dog in the parking lot that was wet and appeared distressed. An officer arrived to hear Kit Boucher screaming for help after she'd fallen through the ice, authorities said.  …
Peekskill HS Grad, Former NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Peekskill HS Grad, Former NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip
Peekskill HS Grad, Former NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip Former standout NFL lineman turned Maryland high school history teacher Tre' Johnson died unexpectedly while on a family vacation, his wife announced. Johnson was just 54. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during a brief family trip," Irene Johnson posted. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock." A Peekskill High School graduate, Johnson went on to star at Temple University before being picked 31st overall in the secon…