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Greenwich Resident, Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline, 64, Was Father Of 6
Fairfield County resident J. Michael Cline, the founder of Fandango and other startups, who died from an apparent suicide after falling from the 20th floor of a luxury hotel in Manhattan, was a father of six.
Cline, age 64, a homeowner in Greenwich, died around 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, at the Kimberly Hotel on 50th Street, said the New York City Police Department.
"Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. An investigation remains ongoing," NYPD said.
Original report: Fandango Founder Fr…
Westchester High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
A Northern Westchester high school graduate struck a $250,000 deal with Mark Cuban after presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank.
Earlier report - Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank
Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford in 2016, appeared on the popular ABC-TV show on Friday, Oct. 14.
During his appearance, he presented his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Chason's busin…
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51.
Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness.
He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance."
Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…
