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Obituaries
Former School Board President Raised On Long Island Dies Former School Board President Raised On Long Island Dies
Former School Board President Raised On Long Island Dies A Northern Westchester woman passionate about volunteering for her community died on Saturday, Oct. 22.  Gail Wittkin Sasso of Croton-on-Hudson died at the age of 75, according to her obituary. Raised on Long Island, in Roslyn Heights, Sasso was heavily involved in her village, serving as a past president of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and a member of the Croton on Hudson Water Control Commission, her obituary said.  Sasso also co-founded the local chapter of CCoHope INDIVISIBLE, a political group.  In addition to her volunteering, Sasso was al…

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by Ben Crnic
News
ESPN Commentator's Long Island Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says ESPN Commentator's Long Island Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says
ESPN Commentator's Long Island Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says The suburban New York home of ESPN commentator Mike Breen was destroyed in a fire over the weekend, according to a report from TMZ. Emergency responders on Long Island rushed to the scene of the blaze in North Hills at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, the Nassau County Police Department previously reported. TMZ reported that Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department received reports from Breen's neighbors about the fire. No one was in the residence at the time. "Numerous hand lines as well as 2 ladder pipes and a deck gun were used to battle the fire," the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire De…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
These NY Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive These NY Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive
These NY Colleges Rank Among Nation's 50 Most Expensive A ranking of the most expensive colleges in the United States includes several schools in the Hudson Valley, according to a report from CBS News. The news outlet shared a report on March 10 of the 50 most expensive colleges in the United States. Vassar College, located in Poughkeepsie, was the most expensive of the New York colleges that made the list, ranking 12th due to its tuition of about $76,000 annually. The following New York colleges were also included in the list: Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, 15th Barnard College, New York City, 22nd University of Rochester 24th Corne…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG
Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG The trial attorney who served as the majority counsel during former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials announced that he is running to become “The People’s Lawyer of New York.” Dan Goldman, a Democrat who was the lead prosecutor in the first impeachment probe and as a staff counsel in the second, announced that he is running to replace New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously announced a gubernatorial run. Related story - 'I'm Running For Governor': NY AG Letitia James Makes It Official The 45-year-old Goldman took to social media to announce his "people-powered ca…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Long Island's Rosemary Molinaro, 100, Was Devoted To Family, Volunteering Long Island's Rosemary Molinaro, 100, Was Devoted To Family, Volunteering
Long Island's Rosemary Molinaro, 100, Was Devoted To Family, Volunteering Rosemary Rita Zito Molinaro died at Long Island home in Kings Point on Aug. 25 after 100 years of gracing this Earth with her loving heart, beauty, winning smile and smart, inquisitive mind. Her strong-willed optimism of “I can, I will, I must” was matched by her unconditional love of her family. She reveled in motherhood and loved children. Rosemary gave selflessly as a devoted wife to Albert, mother to Lorraine M. Molinaro and Valerie A. Molinaro (also of Kings Point) and grandmother to Michelle Birnbach Katz—while also welcoming her son-in-law Howard and grandson-in-law Danny into the fam…

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by Daily Voice
Sports
Long Island Pitching Standout Becomes First Known Orthodox Jew Picked In MLB Draft Long Island Pitching Standout Becomes First Known Orthodox Jew Picked In MLB Draft
Long Island Pitching Standout Becomes First Known Orthodox Jew Picked In MLB Draft A Long Island native is looking to make history as he attempts to become the first Orthodox Jewish ballplayer to make it to the Show after being chosen in the third round of the MLB Draft. Jacob Steinmetz, a right-handed pitcher from Woodmere in Nassau County who stars at the Elev8 Baseball Academy in Florida, was picked by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the sixth pick of the third round (77th overall) of the draft on Monday, July 12. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound 17-year-old Steinmetz is believed to be the first known practicing Orthodox Jewish player to be chosen in the MLB Draft. Steinmetz pr…

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by Zak Failla
News
WNBC Anchor David Ushery Named To NY State Broadcasters Hall Of Fame WNBC Anchor David Ushery Named To NY State Broadcasters Hall Of Fame
Wnbc Anchor David Ushery Named To NY State Broadcasters Hall Of Fame Longtime NBC New York anchorman David Ushery has been elected into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The New York Broadcasters Hall of Fame recognizes commitment to journalistic excellence and local service. WNBC anchor Ushery is a positive role model, said David Donovan, the Hall of Fame’s president and executive director. Members of the New York Broadcasters Hall of Fame include Walter Cronkite, Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin, Marvin Scott, Diana Williams, and Boomer Esiason. “He has one of the best journalistic resumes I’ve ever seen,” said Donovan noting that Ushery has co…

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by Kristin Palpini
Obituaries
Richard Hake, Popular WNYC Radio Host, Dies Suddenly At 51 Richard Hake, Popular WNYC Radio Host, Dies Suddenly At 51
Richard Hake, Popular Wnyc Radio Host, Dies Suddenly At 51 Hudson Valley native Richard Hake who helped wake up New York during his show on WNYC, the city's public radio station for more than 28 years, died suddenly on Friday, April 24, of natural causes. "It’s with a heavy heart that I write to inform you that our beloved colleague and friend Richard Hake passed away suddenly on Friday at home," said Goli Sheikholeslami, the chief executive of WNYC.  Hake, 51, a Carmel High School grad, died at his Manhattan home where he had been broadcasting his shows since the onset of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Know as a reporter, and p…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
COVID-19: Major HS Basketball Tournament At Fordham Postponed COVID-19: Major HS Basketball Tournament At Fordham Postponed
Covid-19: Major HS Basketball Tournament At Fordham Postponed A major postseason high school basketball tournament has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. The four quarterfinal games in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Tournament won't be played as scheduled on Sunday, March 8 because the host site, Fordham University, canceled most on-campus events, starting on Sunday.  A pair of Westchester County rivals -- White Plains-based Archbishop Stepinac and Iona Prep, located in New Rochelle -- were scheduled to play at 6:15 p.m. The first game of the tournament had been scheduled to start …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Slain NYPD Officer Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete Slain NYPD Officer Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete
Slain Nypd Officer Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete The NYPD officer who lived in Westchester and grew up in Orange County who was fatally shot in a hand-to-hand struggle with an armed suspect over the weekend is being remembered as a natural-born leader and standout athlete. Brian Mulkeen, 33, was shot and killed while wrestling with an armed suspect just after 12:30 Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. Mulkeen was a 2008 graduate of Fordham University, where he was a standout on the track-and-field team. Mulkeen had just decided to re-join his alma mater as a volunteer throwing coach. Mulkeen was a two-year…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings
Here Are New York's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the top colleges and universities in the nation. More than 130 four-year institutions granting degrees are locations throughout New York - the most in any state, according to the list. These institutions include large research universities, midsize colleges, small liberal arts colleges, federal military academies and several specialized institutions in urban, suburban and rural environments. The rankings for each college include basic details like tuition and fees, enrollment, regional or national university ranking, user reviews …

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Student Dies After Tripping, Falling From Tower At Fordham University Student Dies After Tripping, Falling From Tower At Fordham University
Student Dies After Tripping, Falling From Tower At Fordham University A 22-year-old student was killed after tripping and falling from Fordham University's clock tower. The university confirmed the death of Sydney Paige Monfries, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, April 14. Monfries, of Portland, Oregon, was climbing to the top to take pictures of the New York City skyline with a group of fellow seniors when she tripped on a landing and fell 40 feet through an opening in the stairs, according to police. "It is with great sadness that I report that Sydney Monfries, a senior at Fordham College at Rose Hill, died today after sustaining a fall ins…

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by Joe Lombardi