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Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition
Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition Members of a Levittown High School's alumni group on Facebook group reacted to a Daily Voice story April 29 about the demolishing of an abandoned toll plaza on Meadowbrook Parkway and a monumental gateway sign to welcome visitors to Jones Beach State Park. "Remember in '63 and '64 when Civil Rights protesters chained themselves to the booths and closed them? Traffic backed all the way to Siberia," one comment said on the group's page. One person called it a "landmark" saying it evoked "memories of better days," while another said the structure was "a total eyesore and obsolet…

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by Donna Christopher