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Restaurant Announces Sale, Closure After Over 40 Years In Hudson Valley
A Rockland County dining institution is preparing to serve its last meal after more than four decades. Latin Star Restaurant, located at 39 Broadway in Haverstraw, will officially close on Saturday, Oct. 4, according to a post from the owners, the Peralta/Lopez family. The restaurant has been sold, and longtime owner Don Miguelo will be retiring. "We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has visited and supported our family business over the years. The memories made here will always remain with us," wrote Ileana Peralta in announcing the news. …
Lifestyle
Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave'
Iconic radio host Howard Stern says he's not leaving SiriusXM, despite months of speculation over his contract and retirement. After another one of his pranks, Stern returned to his show on Monday, Sept. 8, and confirmed that he wasn't planning to step away from his microphone. The 71-year-old shock jock told listeners he remains in talks with the satellite radio company about a possible new deal. Stern also said recent headlines about him being fired or forced out were false. "SiriusXM and my team have been talking about how we go forward in the future; they've approached me," h…
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Sergeant Dies From 9/11-Related Illness
A retired New York State Police sergeant who served in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks has died from a 9/11-related illness. Sergeant Frederick Scheidt Jr., 67, of Middle Grove, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, according to State Police. Scheidt served 30 years with the New York State Police, most recently assigned to Troop G – SP Saratoga, before retiring on Oct. 14, 2009. Superintendent Steven James called his death “a solemn reminder of the lasting t…
Lifestyle
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year. The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
Police & Fire
Retired Cop Charged With Murder After Shooting Roommate In NY, Police Say (
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Authorities have identified the retired Hudson Valley police officer charged with murder after allegedly shooting his roommate on Monday, July 21. Edison Irizarry, age 52, of Beacon, called 911 and told dispatchers that he had shot his roommate at a home on Rombout Avenue in Beacon just after 9 p.m., New York State Police said in an update on Tuesday afternoon, July 22. When Beacon Police officers arrived, they found 58-year-old Casey Cuddy, also of Beacon, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Irizarry, a retired City of Beacon Police officer, was taken into custody at the scene…
Sports
World Series Champion, Two-Time MLB All-Star Dies At Age 44
A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game. That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…
Lifestyle
Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years
Renting forever. Working less. Living with robots. That’s the vision many Americans have for the year 2065. A new survey asked 2,000 adults to imagine what life could look like four decades from now. The predictions suggest a future shaped more by practicality and technology than luxury or tradition. Among the most striking forecasts: Twenty-five percent of respondents said they expect to rent for life, and only 35 percent of non-homeowners believe they’ll ever own property. As for the price tag? The average home is expected to cost more than $680,000 — about $270,000 higher than to…
Business
'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Valley Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea
For two decades, it was the kind of place where your waitress might’ve made the soup and remembered your favorite muffin. Now, Hudson is saying goodbye to Tanzy’s, the cozy café and gift shop on Warren Street that locals and tourists alike came to cherish. It officially closed its doors on Sunday, June 15. Owners and sisters Sandie Tanzillo-Gay and Tisha Tanzillo-Mulligan made the bittersweet announcement weeks before on Facebook, sharing that after 20 years of warm service, comforting breakfasts, and afternoon teas, they had decided to retire. “It has been a pleasure to serve the commun…
Sports
Phillies' Zack Wheeler Will Retire After 2027 To Focus On Family: Report
The one who got away from the New York Mets is ready to step away from the Philadelphia Phillies. Ace Zack Wheeler, among the best pitchers in baseball, is ready to trade fastballs for fatherhood when his $126 million contract expires at the end of the 2027 season, according to a new report from The Athletic. The multi-time All-Star and Cy Young Award finalist indicated that he plans to hang up his cleats two years from now, when he will be 37, to be surrounded by his family, which includes four children. Once a top Mets prospect after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants, Wheeler spe…
News
Police Commissioner To Retire After Almost 4 Decades In Westchester: 'Honor Of Lifetime'
A longtime law enforcement leader in Westchester County is preparing to retire after nearly 40 years of service to his department. New Rochelle Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola will step down at the end of June, closing a distinguished chapter with the department he joined in 1986, city officials announced on Friday, June 6. Gazzola has served as commissioner since July 2021 and spent his entire policing career with the city where he was born, raised, and educated. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of New Rochelle and to work alongside the dedicated off…
Sports
Aaron Rodgers To Join Steelers After NY Jets Disaster: What We Know
Aaron Rodgers finally has a new home. After months of speculation, the mercurial future Hall of Famer is set to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers — the team he famously beat in his only Super Bowl win — after a disastrous two-year stint with the Jets. Rodgers reportedly advised the Steelers that he plans to fly into Pennsylvania this week to make it official: he will fill the team's hole at quarterback. ESPN reported that Rodgers will join the team and sign on Friday, June 6, just in time for the Steelers' mandatory minicamp. His one-year deal is worth an estimated $10 million, according …
News
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why
Nearly two in three Americans worry more about running out of money than dying, according to a new survey. Allianz Life released its 2025 Annual Retirement Study on Tuesday, April 22. The life insurance provider found that 64% of US adults fear going broke more than death. That fear cuts across generations but is most common among Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s, with 70% saying they worry about outliving their savings. Millennials followed at 66%, while 61% of baby boomers said they share the same concern. The biggest financial concerns were inflation, taxes, and Social Security. "Wit…
Obituaries
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Hudson Valley Remembered: Here's Date Of Services
The Dutchess County community is mourning the loss of Eugene “Gene” Murphy—better known as “Murph”—a retired highway department supervisor who died in a devastating house fire. Murphy, 81, died at his home at 9 Alice St. in Beacon on Tuesday, April 15 after a fast-moving fire broke out just after 6:20 p.m. Three other relatives were injured in the blaze, including his 15-year-old great-grandson, who was left in critical condition with severe burns at Westchester Medical Center, as Daily Voice reported. Murphy, a lifelong Beacon resident, was born on October 24, 1943, and worked …
Lifestyle
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update
Celebrating his 70th birthday surrounded by loved ones, Bruce Willis received heartfelt tributes and a reassuring health update from his family. Daughter Rumer Willis shared that her father is "doing great," bringing comfort to fans concerned about his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Since his diagnosis in 2022, fans have remained hopeful for the "Die Hard" star, and most updates from the Willis family have been positive. Rumer Willis, whom Bruce shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, posed for photos with her father on Wednesday — his special day — and gave a brief update on his condition af…
News
Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
Obituaries
Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: Served For Over 3 Decades
A fire department in Westchester has announced the death of Mike Cucchiara, who bravely served his community for more than 30 years. The death of Cucchiara, a retired career firefighter with the Rye Fire Department, was announced by his former department on Wednesday night, Jan. 15. Cucchiara retired in 2020 after 31 years with the department. "The department will remember his service to the city and wish his family and friends our sympathy during this time," the department wrote in a social media page. More information about Cucchiara's death was not made public. …
News
Westchester K9 Hangs Up Her Leash After Sniffing Out Justice For Decade
After more than a decade of dedicated service, a Westchester County Police K9 has officially retired. K9 Madison, known for her exceptional tracking abilities, was honored on Wednesday, Jan. 8, her final day with the department. Madison and her handler, Sgt. Hicks, have been instrumental in countless cases over the years, tracking fleeing suspects and locating lost or missing persons, the department announced on Wednesday. Originally from Blount County, Tennessee, Madison joined the department as an 8-month-old pup. She quickly excelled in her initial 10 weeks of training…
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Worker ID'd As Victim Of Post-Christmas Tragedy
A New Jersey man and newly-retired New York State Police employee was shot and killed by his neighbor in Upstate New York who then killed his wife, and then himself, in a post-Christmas tragedy, according to officials and those who loved him. Thomas K. Fusco, 65, who was born in Passaic and raised in Saddle Brook, was found dead from a gunshot wound when New York State Police responded to a shooting at 10 Sunset Point Yankee Lake in Mamakating at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 26, New York State Police said. Police executing a search warrant at a neighbor's house found the bodies of…
Business
Iconic Anchor Chuck Scarborough Retiring After Record-Setting Run At NBC 4 New York
Iconic anchor Chuck Scarborough will step down from his role at NBC 4 New York after a 50-year career, concluding his run as the longest-serving local television news anchor in the New York City area on Thursday, Dec. 12, during the 6 p.m. newscast. The 81-year-old Scarborough, who joined the station in 1974, described his plans on the station's evening newscast on Thursday, Nov. 21 as “retirement with an asterisk,” noting he will continue contributing to special station projects and programming. “There is only one word: gratitude,” Scarborough said. “Our WNBC viewers welcomed me into…
Obituaries
Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its retired officers who committed himself to helping young athletes for decades. The Eastchester Police Department announced the death of retired Officer Alex Bonci on Monday, July 22. His age was not released. An over 40-year veteran of the department, Bonci served from 1979 until his retirement in 2020. In addition to his career as a police officer, Bonci was also known as an important figure to student-athletes in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Edgemont, where he served as an athletic directo…
News
Fire Chief Retires After Over 30 Years Of Serving City In Westchester: 'Made Great Strides'
After over three decades serving his community, a Westchester fire chief is celebrating his retirement. New, updated report - New White Plains Fire Chief Claudio Petriccione Sworn In White Plains Fire Department Chief Douglas McMath has retired from his position after two and a half years, the department announced on Tuesday, April 2. McMath's retirement marks the end of 31 years spend serving White Plains, according to fire officials. In a post on social media, the department said McMath "made great strides for this department by standing up for us when necessary, an…
Schools
Schools Superintendent In Northern Westchester Announces Retirement
A superintendent at one of the largest school districts in Northern Westchester has just announced he will be retiring. Andrew Selesnick has been in his post at the Katonah-Lewisboro School District since 2015, when he accepted the position after serving as principal at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. His retirement will be effective Friday, July 12. "It is hard to express how grateful I am to have been your superintendent for nine years and an educator in Northern Westchester for 32 years," Selesnick said in a statement. "Though I’m retiring as superintendent, I will seek new way…
News
Police Chief Announces Retirement In Northern Westchester: 'I Am So Proud'
A popular police chief in Northern Westchester has announced that he will be retiring from his position after more than two decades with his department. Ossining Police Chief Kevin Sylvester announced his retirement from the department on Thursday, Dec. 7, which will become effective on Sunday, Dec. 31. New, updated report - Ossining Police Department Names Interim Leader After Chief's Retirement In his announcement on social media, Sylvester said that his time as chief had been an "awesome ride." "Every chief likes to stand up and say that they’ve got the…
Police & Fire
Police Chief In Westchester Retires After 41 Years With Department: 'Forever Grateful'
A police department in Westchester has a new chief following the retirement of its former leader after over four decades as an officer. Following the retirement of Chief John Costanzo, the Tuckahoe Police Department has named Lieutenant Larry Rotta as its new leader, the department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Rotta's promotion came days after Costanzo announced that he would be stepping down from his position. In a letter published on the department's social media pages, Costanzo reflected on his 41 years with Tuckahoe Police. "My career in law enforcemen…
Lifestyle
Happy Trails: This Hudson Valley Locale Among Best Places To Retire In America, Report Says
Forget the palm trees and year-round beach weather in Florida; it turns out the best place to while away your golden years is right here in the Empire State, according to a new ranking. The New York village of Lake Success, located on Long Island in Nassau County, snagged the number one spot on Niche’s 2023 list of “Best Places to Retire in America.” To come up with its ranking, the site looked at several factors of interest to retirees, including weather, crime rates, housing costs, and access to amenities like restaurants, golf courses, fitness centers, and doctors. The most recent censu…
Obituaries
Retired Police Dispatcher From Westchester Dies: Had Nearly 40-Year Career With City
A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of a former dispatcher who retired after a nearly four-decade successful career. The Mount Vernon Police Department announced the death of retired Emergency Service Dispatcher Emma Blauvelt on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Her age was not released by the department. Blauvelt, who worked with the department for around 40 years, was known for her knowledge of Mount Vernon and her familiarity with the city's police officers. She always recognized the seriousness of the job that had to be completed, the department said …
Schools
Retired Northern Westchester Educator To Fill In For Superintendent On Medical Leave
A school district in Westchester has announced that a retired former superintendent with over 40 years of experience will be filling in for its current leader, who is out on medical leave. Longtime educator Joel Adelberg has been appointed as acting superintendent of the Irvington Union Free School District and will fill in for Kristopher Harrison, who is out on medical leave, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 28. Adelberg, who has an educational career spanning over 40 years and served as the superintendent of the Bedford Central School District before retiring, was…
News
'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim
The victim of a shark attack along the New York coast has undergone five surgeries in just over a week, with no end in sight, according to her family. “She…was eagerly anticipating her retirement, when she could — for the first time in her life — take a break.” Tatyana Koltunyuk was bitten by a shark on the left leg on Monday, Aug. 7 while swimming at Rockaway Beach in Queens, setting her forth on a life path her family could not anticipate. The 65-year-old woman was close to retirement, meant to be a promise of rest after a “grueling” life, as her daughter describes in a GoFundMe set up…
Schools
Interim Superintendent Appointed At School District In Westchester
A school district in Westchester has announced who will temporarily fill the shoes of its outgoing superintendent. Luis Rodriguez will serve as the Interim Superintendent for Yonkers Public Schools and replace outgoing Superintendent Edwin M. Quezada, who announced his retirement in April 2023. Earlier Report - Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years With Yonkers Public Schools Rodriguez was appointed to the position during a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, July 19. He will begin his new role on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and serve until Wednesday, July 31, 2024, according to the s…
Lifestyle
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business
After a half-century of slinging some of the best hot dogs to be found in the Hudson Valley, the three owners of Smith Street Hot Dogs are hanging up their aprons and closing the business permanently. John Pavlos, one of the owners of the Dutchess County restaurant located of course on Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, told Daily Voice it's time to retire, spend some time with his wife, and travel. "It's been great," Pavlos said. "We have the best customers who have been coming for years." Yum, a couple of Smith Street hot dogs.Smith Street Hot Dogs Packed for years, Pavlos sai…
Business
Iconic Eatery Closes After 52 Years In Westchester: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement. Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24. Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing. "Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now," Petrozza sai…
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