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'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Westchester Family After Mother's Death
A Northern Westchester family that is mourning the loss of their beloved wife and mother after a hard-fought cancer battle won't have to face their grief alone thanks to the help of their community.
Lewisboro resident Lynn Lee died on Monday, Oct. 16 in the comfort of her home following a two-year battle against pancreatic cancer, according to her son, Brandon, who has since started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for her funeral expenses.
Lee was surrounded by her husband, Sunho, and her sons, Ryan, Matthew, and Brandon, at the time of her death.
"We are beyond h…
Standout NY College Football Player ID'd As Man Struck, Killed By Train
Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train.
The incident happened at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, west of the Wyandanch station, near the intersection of Long Island Avenue and Straight Path.
On Thursday, May 25, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Demetrius Houanche, of Deer Park, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice.
Earlier Report: Person Struck, Killed By Train Near LIRR Station In Wyandanch
Houanche had been on the tracks illegally and was struck by an eastbound train, the spokesperson said.
The incident halted servi…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
A community is coming out to support the family of a teen who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley.
Suffern High School sophomore Jacqueline Zangrilli, age 16, died around 2:50 a.m., on Saturday, April 24, when the vehicle she was riding in struck a utility pole, according to the Ramapo Police.
Following Zangrilli's death, a GoFundMe was set up to assist the family with funeral expenses.
"Jacqueline was special in so many ways," said the GoFundMe. "She was an incredible daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Jacqueline was full of life."
As of Monday…
Toddler Shot During Triple-Fatal Home Invasion Clings To Life At Westchester Medical Center
This story has been updated.
A 3-year-old boy shot during a home invasion that killed three family members is fighting for his life.
The child was shot multiple times on Sunday, Jan. 26, at an Orange County home on Route 300 in Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh.
During the shooting incident, the child's parents, Jimmy Crisantos, 27, Shatavia Crisantos, 26, and another child, 9-year-old Giovanni Tambino, the son of Shatavia from a previous relationship, were killed, according to Town of Newburgh Police Chief Donald Bruce Campbell.
Family members on GoFundMe said the…
Drive Launched To Support Family After Death Of 20-Year-Old In Westchester
A fundraising effort has been launched to help assist a family with funeral expenses after the loss of a 20-year-old man in Northern Westchester.
John Casterella of North Salem died suddenly at home on Thursday, Dec. 6.
A GoFundMe page has a goal of raising $5,000.
John was born on Jan. 16, 1998 to his parents, the late Robert Casterella, and Tina Curra In addition to his mother, he is survived by twin Anthony, another brother, Nicholas, sister Dana, sister-in-law Stephanie, brother-in-law Chris, half-brother of Marie and Robbie, aunt Tina, uncle John aunt Linda, nephew Noah, niece Davina,…
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