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Body Of NYC Financier Washed Ashore In Spain Weeks Ago – But Desperate Family Kept Searching Body Of NYC Financier Washed Ashore In Spain Weeks Ago – But Desperate Family Kept Searching
Body Of NYC Financier Washed Ashore In Spain Weeks Ago – But Desperate Family Kept Searching A New York City banker who vanished during a sailing trip to Spain earlier this year was found dead – though his desperate family continued searching for weeks before getting the devastating news. Grant Barr, 37, disappeared on Tuesday, Jan. 28, while visiting friends and family in Estepona, a coastal town along Spain’s Costa del Sol. The discovery of his passport, boating license, and pants near a beach that same day sparked a desperate search. But on Monday, April 7, Barr’s father, Michael Carr, shared devastating news on Facebook: “It is with profound sadness that I speak of the passing…

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by Michael Mashburn
Sports
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Boy From Hudson Valley Has Been Missing 3 Days 16-Year-Old Boy From Hudson Valley Has Been Missing 3 Days
16-Year-Old Boy From Hudson Valley Has Been Missing 3 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from the Hudson Valley. Sullivan County resident Edward Koskey, 16, of Liberty, was last seen on Saturday, April 12, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Koskey was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with his last name written on the back, and black sweatpants with the word “wrestling” written in yellow. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester
Sizzling Debut: Tabletop BBQ, Hot Pot Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester Food lovers in Westchester County have a new sizzling new hot pot restaurant to explore that will soon celebrate its opening.  Located in Scarsdale at 825 Central Park Ave., KPOT Scarsdale, a new Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. The new restaurant promises an “unforgettable dining experience,” according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Monday, April 14. KPOT is known nationwide for its interactive, all-you-can-eat style, combining traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BB…

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by Ben Crnic
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Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back holiday plans, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Americans plan to skip dyeing eggs in 2025 because of rising costs, WalletHub said in its annual Easter Survey released on Tuesday, April 15. The personal finance website surveyed 200 adults nationwide about their preparations for the important Christian holiday that falls on Sunday, April 20. WalletHub found that 47% of Americans are passing on dyed eggs in 2025. Nearly two in five said that President Donald Trump…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Westchester: Here's When Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Westchester: Here's When
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Westchester: Here's When Firefighters will showcase their full hazardous materials response capabilities during an upcoming large-scale deployment drill at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the exercise will bring together a wide array of specialized equipment, interagency partners, and tactical scenarios designed to prepare first responders for real-world emergencies involving hazardous substances, the Yonkers Fire Department said on Tuesday, April 15.  During the drill, the Yonkers Fire Department will deploy all of its HazMat resources, including…

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by Ben Crnic
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Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54; Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54; Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public
Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54; Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public Nicky Katt, the versatile actor celebrated for his portrayals of wild cards and tough-guy characters was found dead in his residence in Burbank, California. He was 54 years old and best known for his appearances in films such as Dazed and Confused and Boiler Room, and popular television shows like Boston Public. The cause of death has been confirmed as suicide by both his family and the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. Katt, who grew up in Los Angeles, launched his acting career as a child, taking the surname of his mother, American costume designer Carol Katt. His father…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Missing Hudson Valley Man, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (UPDATE) Missing Hudson Valley Man, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (UPDATE)
Missing Hudson Valley Man, 59, Found In Good Health: Police (Update) New Update: A missing 59-year-old man who was reported missing in Dutchess County has been found, police announced.  Glenn Ungaro was found in good health after being reported missing on Tuesday, April 15, following a sighting the day before in Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Police Department said on Tuesday afternoon. More information about where Ungaro was found was not made public.  Original Report: Authorities in Dutchess County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man who may be experiencing a psychiatric episode.  The Hyde Park Police Department issued…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Westchester Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Westchester
Making Blight Bright: Long-Vacant Kmart Space Replaced By Michaels In Westchester A long-vacant big-box store in Northern Westchester has come back to life with the grand opening of national arts and crafts chain Michaels.  Michaels celebrated its official opening on Saturday, April 12, at the Yorktown Green shopping center, moving into the former Kmart building at 335 Downing Dr. in Yorktown Heights.  The store features a custom framing department, and will soon add a balloon bar and fabric section later this year.  The grand opening marks another milestone in the ongoing revitalization of the shopping center, which is fast becoming a go-to retail destin…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It American Airlines will offer free high-speed Wi-Fi on nearly all of its flights starting in 2026 – but travelers will need to sign up for the airline's loyalty program to get it. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively to AAdvantage members beginning in January 2026, American announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The service will cover more planes than any other domestic carrier, according to the Dallas-based airline. American is partnering with AT&T to offer free internet connections. "Our customers greatly value staying connected while in the air, whether communicat…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe A popular bottled sauce brand is sizzling after US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon mistakenly referred to AI (short for Artificial Intelligence) as "A1." McMahon made the blunder repeatedly when speaking at an annual gathering of education and learning leaders, the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, in San Diego last week. "Kids are sponges," McMahon said at one point. "They just absorb everything. “It wasn’t all that long ago that it was, ‘We’re going to have internet in our schools!’” McMahon said. “Whoop! Now let’s see A1” — pronouncing it 'A-One' instead of 'A-Eye' — “and how can…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House
Watch: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House Vice President JD Vance made a curious fumble on Monday afternoon. While welcoming the NCAA Football Champion Ohio State Buckeyes to the White House, Vance accidentally dropped the trophy, leading to a near game-changing turnover. President Donald Trump, Vance, and other members of the administration were on hand at the White House's South Lawn when the VP attempted to lift the trophy, which subsequently broke off its base. The White House The incident was captured on video and later shared by the White House on YouTube, accompanied by Queen's "We Are The Champions" playing in the …

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by Zak Failla