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Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62 Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62
Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62 A high school legend in Westchester who made her mark as a player, coach, and teacher has died. Sue Adams was 62 years old. She died "peacefully surrounded by family" at White Plains Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 24, following a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary. She spent essentially her entire life as a proud resident of White Plains. She was extremely well-known and respected in the community, most notably as a legendary basketball player and coach at White Plains High School. She was the first female student-athlete from White Plains High School to earn an at…
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 A Northern Westchester County woman, known as an accomplished musician with a love of helping others, has died at the age of 24. According to her obituary, Danielle Barry, of Chappaqua, died on Sunday, Oct. 31, from ovarian cancer. Barry was a co-captain of the junior varsity softball team during her time as a student at Horace Greeley High School, her obituary reads. She also graduated from Binghamton University in 2019, earning a bachelor of science degree in integrative neuroscience. Barry played violin and piano and had a love of traveling.  "Danielle had a passio…
Newburgh Mourns Death Of Mayor Newburgh Mourns Death Of Mayor
Newburgh Mourns Death Of Mayor Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy has died after battling ovarian cancer. She was 73. Kennedy died on Sunday morning at Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh. Kennedy, a Democrat, was first elected in 2011. She won a second term in 2015, defeating current Councilman Jonathan Jacobson in the general election after losing to him in a Democratic primary. Kennedy made a "long-lasting impression" on the city, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus said in a statement. "She will be missed for her hard work, compassion and commitment to the residents of Newburgh," said Neuhaus. "May…