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18-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother’s Fiancé To Death Inside Trailer In NY: Police 18-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother’s Fiancé To Death Inside Trailer In NY: Police
18-Year-Old Stabs Grandmother’s Fiancé To Death Inside Trailer In NY: Police An 18-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his grandmother’s fiancé inside a trailer in Suffolk County, police said. Noel Bermudez-Chin, of East Northport, was arrested following the violent early morning incident at a home on Catherine Street on Sunday, March 29, according to Suffolk County Police. Officers were called to the property at 3:42 a.m. for a reported stabbing and found that Joseph Falvo had been attacked multiple times inside a trailer parked in the driveway, authorities said. Falvo, 61, was rushed to Huntington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Bermu…
33-Year-Old ID'd After Fatal Stabbing Inside NY Home (UPDATE) 33-Year-Old ID'd After Fatal Stabbing Inside NY Home (UPDATE)
33-Year-Old ID'd After Fatal Stabbing Inside NY Home (Update) A man was stabbed multiple times and killed inside an Elmont residence, Nassau County police announced early Monday morning, Dec. 29. Officers responded to an aided case at a home on Travis Avenue at about 1:08 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, where they found 33-year-old Jasson Phillips suffering from numerous stab wounds inside the residence, according to detectives. Phillips, of Elmont, was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff, police said. Witnesses at the scene identified Desean Harrison, 23, who lives at the home, as the suspect, investigators expla…
Man, 84, Kills Assisted Living Neighbor Dead In NY, Cops Say Man, 84, Kills Assisted Living Neighbor Dead In NY, Cops Say
Man, 84, Kills Assisted Living Neighbor Dead In NY, Cops Say A 62-year-old Port Jervis woman was found stabbed dead inside an assisted living facility over the weekend, and an 84-year-old resident has been charged with her death, officials said. New York State Police from the Greenville Barracks and the Town of Deerpark Police Department responded at approximately 11:39 p.m. to a reported assault at The Sentinel of Port Jervis, located at 2247 Greenville Turnpike in Port Jervis. Town of Deerpark officers arrived first and found the victim, identified as Patricia Winters, of Port Jervis, deceased inside a bedroom with a stab wound, police said. T…
Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Breaks Silence After Being Booked Following Hospital Release Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Breaks Silence After Being Booked Following Hospital Release
Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Breaks Silence After Being Booked Following Hospital Release Mark Sanchez left an Indianapolis hospital and went straight into the legal process, getting booked at the county jail before posting bond as his stabbing case shifts fully to the courts. The Fox Sports analyst and former NFL quarterback was released on Sunday, Oct. 12 after surgery for stab wounds to the chest and transported to the Marion County Jail for booking. After exiting the facility, Sanchez told reporters he was "recovering slowly," and that "it's a long process." A video of the exchange was posted on X by anchor/reporter Matt Lewis of FOX59/CBS4Indy. Sanchez thanked the fir…
Fox Shuffles Booth After Sanchez Arrest: 'We’re Trying To Wrap Our Heads Around It,' Host Says Fox Shuffles Booth After Sanchez Arrest: 'We’re Trying To Wrap Our Heads Around It,' Host Says
Fox Shuffles Booth After Sanchez Arrest: 'We’re Trying To Wrap Our Heads Around It,' Host Says Fox pivoted on game day, sliding Brady Quinn into the booth and briefly addressing Mark Sanchez’s stabbing and arrest on air. On Sunday, Oct. 4, the network noted the incident on its "FOX NFL Sunday" show with a brief acknowledgement of the situation involving analyst Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback.  Sanchez, 38, was arrested at an Indianapolis hospital on preliminary misdemeanor charges of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication after an incident late Friday night, Oct. 3, in Indianapolis. He remains hospitalized and has not been booked into…
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE) 16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE)
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (Update) A 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult after a stabbing inside Pittsburgh Carrick High School left three classmates injured on Wednesday, Sept. 24, police announced. Anthony Taulton is facing three felony aggravated assault charges, along with possession of instruments of crime and possession of a weapon on school property, according to police and court records. Surveillance video captured Taulton squaring off with one victim before a fight broke out, leading to the stabbings, investigators said. The two other victims became involved during the altercation, police detailed in co…
Son Murdered Mom Inside Her NY Home, Police Say (UPDATE) Son Murdered Mom Inside Her NY Home, Police Say (UPDATE)
Son Murdered Mom Inside Her NY Home, Police Say (Update) A Long Island man is accused of stabbing his mother to death inside their Brentwood home. Jason Kurumoglu, 30, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of his mother Melida Velásquez, 59, Suffolk County Police said. Officers responded to the pair’s residence on West White street for a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. They found Velásquez dead inside with multiple stab wounds. Kurumoglu was taken into custody and is being held overnight at the Third Precinct. He is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 11, at First District Court in …
Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Bank In Region, Police Say Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Bank In Region, Police Say
Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Bank In Region, Police Say A home intruder was stabbed after forcing his way into an Albany residence, hours after an unrelated knife attack outside a city bank. Officers responded to a residence on Yates Street near Ontario Street for reports of a domestic disturbance at around 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Albany Police said. Investigators determined that Calibi McLeod, 27, of Albany, forced his way into the home, sparking a physical fight with the occupants, police said. During the confrontation, McLeod was stabbed in the chest and fled before officers arrived. A short time later, Albany Medical Center staff conta…
Man Murdered At NY Hotel Near PA Border Over 'Status On Sex Offender Registry': Police Say Man Murdered At NY Hotel Near PA Border Over 'Status On Sex Offender Registry': Police Say
Man Murdered At NY Hotel Near PA Border Over 'Status On Sex Offender Registry': Police Say A man was found stabbed to death inside a hotel room just miles from Pennsylvania, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 21. Officers responding to a welfare check discovered the body of Sean M. Dawson, 32, of Alfred, New York, inside his room at the Economy Inn on State Route 244 in Allegany County, approximately 30 minutes from Pennsylvania, around 10:22 a.m., investigators said. He had suffered multiple stab wounds. Detectives determined Dawson had been visited by Briar A. York, 27, of Alfred, two days earlier. During the visit, the two discussed Dawson’s status on the sex of…
Man Chased Wife Down Street, Stabbed Her 35 Times In NY: Here's His Fate Man Chased Wife Down Street, Stabbed Her 35 Times In NY: Here's His Fate
Man Chased Wife Down Street, Stabbed Her 35 Times In NY: Here's His Fate A Westchester man who chased his wife down the street and repeatedly stabbed her, leaving her with more than 30 wounds, will spend over a decade in prison, prosecutors announced. Carlos Obed-Tovar, 35, of White Plains, was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 14, to 12 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision for the May 2024 domestic violence attack, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said.  According to prosecutors, the assault began on May 4, 2024, inside the victim’s basement apartment, where she was with her then-6-year-old daughter and Obed-Tovar. After…
Duo Ambushes, Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Duo Ambushes, Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
Duo Ambushes, Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Two men are facing serious charges after ambushing and stabbing a victim outside a Hudson Valley home, police said. The alleged attack happened just after midnight Tuesday, July 29, at a residence on Higgins Trail in Monroe, according to New York State Police. Josue Huilca-Rea, 20, and Jony David Perez-Sanchez, 26, waited at the victim’s residence and physically attacked them when they arrived, stabbing the victim with a knife outside the home, police said. The victim was initially taken to Aizer Health Center before being transferred by Kiryas Joel EMS to Garnet Health Medical Center. The…
Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff
Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff A Michigan man is facing terrorism charges after police say he stabbed 11 people in a horrifying attack at a Walmart on Saturday afternoon. Bradford James Gille, 42, of Elkden, was arrested after allegedly walking into the store in Garfield Township around 4:45 p.m. on July 26 and using a folding knife to stab multiple people at random, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time.A PIO is in route t…
Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate
Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate A 26-year-old man will spend over a decade in jail for fatally stabbing a man lying on a street in Orange County last year, prosecutors announced.  New Windsor resident Cameron Williams, age 26, was sentenced on Thursday, July 24 in Orange County Court to 18 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision., Orange County DA David Hoovler announced. He previously pleaded guilty on March 27 to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the deadly attack.  According to prosecutors, the incident happened on October 13, 2024, at around 10:45 p.m. in the area o…
Blood-Covered Woman Stabs Elderly Man In Face, Chest, Kicks Cop: Mt. Poconos Police Blood-Covered Woman Stabs Elderly Man In Face, Chest, Kicks Cop: Mt. Poconos Police
Blood-Covered Woman Stabs Elderly Man In Face, Chest, Kicks Cop: Mt. Poconos Police A woman was found walking through a quiet Poconos neighborhood, drenched in blood, moments after stabbing an 71-year-old man in the face and chest and assaulting a police officer, authorities announced on Tuesday, July 22. Colleen B. Hall, 56, of Tobyhanna, launched a brutal, unprovoked attack on the elderly man she lived with at a home on Starlight Terrace around 9:50 p.m. on Monday, July 21, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. While officers were responding to the stabbing call, dispatchers received a report of a blood-covered woman wandering nearby on Winding Way…
Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Victim In NY; Officers Hospitalized: Police Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Victim In NY; Officers Hospitalized: Police
Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Stabbing Victim In NY; Officers Hospitalized: Police A knife-wielding man was shot dead while lunging at a stabbing victim, and two Suffolk County police officers were hospitalized during the chaos, authorities announced on Sunday, July 13. Officers from the Sixth Precinct were called to the rear of 2505 Middle Country Road in Centereach at 8:48 a.m. for a disturbance involving a weapon, according to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina. At the scene, officers found a 44-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck. As the victim was being treated, Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegas, 29, came out of a nearby wooded area with a kn…
Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say
Fatal Stabbing: Teen Kills Man In Mineola Home, Police Say A man was stabbed to death inside a Mineola home, and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the murder, Nassau County police announced early Friday, July 11. Officers rushed to a Roosevelt Place house after a 911 call about a stabbing at 12:29 a.m., according to the Homicide Squad. Inside, they found a 32-year-old man bleeding from a stab wound to the abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where a doctor pronounced him dead, police said. A teenage boy was taken into custody at the scene without incident. He is now charged with Murder 2nd Degree. The teen will be arraigned on Satur…
EXCLUSIVE: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says EXCLUSIVE: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says
Exclusive: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says A New York family is mourning a young man who died protecting his loved ones—just weeks after graduating from college. Simon Brault, 20, was fatally stabbed outside his family’s Clifton Park home on Saturday, May 31, as Daily Voice previously reported. But for his father Bernard, the story is about something more: bravery, brotherhood, and sacrifice. “If Simon had not been there, [the attacker] would’ve stabbed my wife, me, or [Simon’s brother] Paul,” the elder Brault told Daily Voice. The grieving dad said the altercation began around 2 p.m.—on prom day. A 17-year-old boy, reportedly upse…
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty In Idaho Student Slayings As Witnesses Fight Subpoenas: Reports Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty In Idaho Student Slayings As Witnesses Fight Subpoenas: Reports
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty In Idaho Student Slayings As Witnesses Fight Subpoenas: Reports Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to the brutal stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students, ending a high-profile case that spanned two states and left a college town shattered, multiple outlets report. The 30-year-old former criminology Ph.D. student, originally from Pennsylvania, admitted to the November 2022 slayings in an Idaho courtroom on Wednesday, July 2. Under the plea deal, he will avoid the death penalty but will serve four consecutive life sentences and up to 10 years for felony burglary, CBS News and NBC News report. 💔 The Murders That Stunned A Nation Kaylee Goncal…
Philly Exotic Dancer's Body Found Stuffed In Futon, Co-Worker Arrested 3,732 Miles Away Philly Exotic Dancer's Body Found Stuffed In Futon, Co-Worker Arrested 3,732 Miles Away
Philly Exotic Dancer's Body Found Stuffed In Futon, Co-Worker Arrested 3,732 Miles Away A 21-year-old woman was found dead, stuffed inside a futon in her Philadelphia apartment, and her alleged killer has been captured overseas, authorities announced on Friday, June 27. The body of Yuleisy Carolina Torrelles-Martinez was discovered on Saturday, April 5, inside her living room couch in the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue, after friends grew concerned when she hadn't answered the door for days. Police were called to the apartment and found her wrapped in a shower curtain and trash bags, Philadelphia police said. Medics pronounced Torrelles-Martinez dead at 8:26 a.m. A post-mortem…
NY 22-Year-Old Was Killed Days After Graduation—Now His Name Is Giving Others A Second Chance NY 22-Year-Old Was Killed Days After Graduation—Now His Name Is Giving Others A Second Chance
NY 22-Year-Old Was Killed Days After Graduation—Now His Name Is Giving Others A Second Chance Just weeks ago, Simon Brault was celebrating a milestone: graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance. Now, his family is preparing to lay him to rest—while launching a scholarship in his name that will help other young adults in need. Simon, 20, died after being stabbed on a Clifton Park street Saturday, May 31, in what investigators allege was a senseless attack involving two teens, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Both suspects have since been arrested. Investigators did not publicly speculate on a possible motiv…
Adolescent Took Part In Killing Of 20-Year-Old Saratoga County Man, Police Say Adolescent Took Part In Killing Of 20-Year-Old Saratoga County Man, Police Say
Adolescent Took Part In Killing Of 20-Year-Old Saratoga County Man, Police Say An adolescent took part in the murder of a 20-year-old Saratoga County man, police said. The minor, who was not named due to their age, was taken into custody Tuesday, June 17, in connection with the death of Simon Brault, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation determined the minor joined 18-year-old Jaiden Ildefanso in repeatedly stabbing Brault on Beresford Road in Clifton Park on Saturday, May 31, police said. Brault later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Ildefanso was arrested Sunday, June 1, on suspicion of second-degree murder, as Daily Voice repo…
Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Region Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Region
Police Chief Outraged After Teen Stabbing Suspect Released On Home Monitoring In Region A top cop in the Capital Region is not happy after a teenage stabbing suspect was freed while her case proceeds. The Albany County incident happened in Watervliet, near 13th Street and 2nd Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Officers responding to reports of a large fight found two juveniles, one suffering from multiple stab wounds and another who had been pepper sprayed. Both victims were taken to the hospital, and the stabbing victim is expected to recover, police said. Following an investigation, detectives determined that a 14-year-old girl had attacked the victim with a knife …
PHOTOS: Two Manhattan Court Officers Stabbed In Attack At Criminal Courthouse, Officials Say PHOTOS: Two Manhattan Court Officers Stabbed In Attack At Criminal Courthouse, Officials Say
Photos: Two Manhattan Court Officers Stabbed In Attack At Criminal Courthouse, Officials Say Two New York State Court Officers were stabbed during a targeted attack at Manhattan’s criminal courthouse Monday morning, June 16, a state court spokesperson confirmed. The attack unfolded shortly before 9:45 a.m. in the south lobby of the courthouse at 100 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. Photos of the attack were captured by the NY Post, who identified the assailant as Jonathan Wohl, 37, of Queens. Officials did not immediately confirm his name to Daily Voice. Preliminary information indicates that at least two officers suffered stab and slash wounds during the assault, which appeared …
Body Found In Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered NY Dad Months Earlier, Police Say Body Found In Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered NY Dad Months Earlier, Police Say
Body Found In Pool Is Fugitive Who Murdered NY Dad Months Earlier, Police Say A months-long manhunt tied to a brutal Long Island murder ended in a backyard swimming pool. Weeks after a man was found deceased in an East Shoreham backyard pool, investigators confirmed his identity as 23-year-old Matthew Zoll, a fugitive who had been sought for months after allegedly stabbing his father to death in Rocky Point, Suffolk County Police revealed Tuesday, June 10. A homeowner on Lower Cross Road made the disturbing discovery on Saturday, May 25, after uncovering his pool for the summer and spotting a body floating in the water, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigat…
18-Year-Old Murdered Young Man In Region, Police Say 18-Year-Old Murdered Young Man In Region, Police Say
18-Year-Old Murdered Young Man In Region, Police Say An 18-year-old man is behind bars and accused of murdering a young man in the Capital Region. Saratoga County resident Jaiden Ildefanso, of Clifton Park, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder on Sunday, June 1, in connection with the death of 20-year-old Simon Brault, deputies said. Brault, who is also from Clifton Park, died at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, May 31, after being stabbed. An investigation found that Ildefanso intentionally stabbed Brault on Beresford Road in Clifton Park, according to deputies. Investigators did not speculate on a possible motive for the a…
Long Island Man Finds Body Floating In Pool — And Cops Say It Might Be Son Who Killed His Dad Long Island Man Finds Body Floating In Pool — And Cops Say It Might Be Son Who Killed His Dad
Long Island Man Finds Body Floating In Pool — And Cops Say It Might Be Son Who Killed His Dad A Long Island homeowner made a chilling discovery while uncovering his swimming pool for the summer — a man’s body floating in the water. The East Shoreham homeowner called 911 on Sunday afternoon, May 25, after removing the pool cover and spotting the body, Suffolk County Police said. Investigators believe the man may be Matthew Zoll, the 23-year-old fugitive wanted for allegedly stabbing his father to death in Rocky Point in November 2024, as Daily Voice reported. “The male was not wearing shoes, was wearing clothing similar to what Zoll was wearing when he was last seen, and the home is…
Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life
Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life An employee stabbed a victim outside a Hudson Valley metal business before taking his own life, police said. Emergency crews in Greene County responded to Royal Metals, located on West Road in the town of Greenville, for a stabbing just before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 15. Troopers determined that 27-year-old Jason Park, an employee at the business, got into an argument with a 39-year-old man in the parking lot, New York State Police said. The fight escalated and Park pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene, police said. Troopers launched a search for Park and soon l…
Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing
Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing A Jackson Township man was arrested and charged after two people were stabbed — one fatally — during a violent early morning altercation at a Toms River home, officials said. Steven McNeill, 32, was charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, and Eluding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer The attack happened on Friday, May 9, around 7:20 a.m., when Toms River Police responded to a 911 call about an altercation on Adams Avenue. The call was made …
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years ‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years
‘Route Boys’ Leader Behind Tri-State Pharmacy Raids, Jail Stabbing Gets 22 Years A man who led a violent, drug-dealing burglary crew known as the “Route Boys” will spend over two decades in federal prison. Jason Liriano, 25, of Brooklyn–also known as “jay bigfella”–was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, April 29. It followed his September 2023 guilty plea to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tuesday’s sentencing marked the final chapter in a wide-reaching crime spree that spanned New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Liriano founded the Route Boys gang, which committed more than 100 break-ins at pharmacies, bodegas, chec…
Ex-Con Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Of Friend In Region Ex-Con Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Of Friend In Region
Ex-Con Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Of Friend In Region A Capital Region man previously convicted of assault was formally indicted for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 47-year-old acquaintance. Juan Rivera, 26, of Troy, was arraigned in Rensselaer County Court on Monday, April 28, on one count of second-degree murder in the slaying of Kevin Hall. Hall was found seriously wounded inside a 3rd Street home just north of Monroe Street around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, April 21. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive, as Daily Voice reported. Rivera fled the scene after the attack, prompting a nine-hour manhunt before detective…
Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin
Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide Was Award-Winning Filmmaker: Remembering NY's Kaleigh Griffin A Hudson Valley wife and mom to two toddlers killed in a suspected murder-suicide was also an award-winning filmmaker whose work touched lives far beyond her hometown. Ulster County resident Kaleigh Smith, 37, of Kingston—credited under her maiden name Griffin—was best known for her 2013 short documentary, First Name: Jogger, Last Name: John, which profiled an “extraordinary man” and his deep connection to the town of Woodstock, New York. The film premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival, won the Grand Prize at the SUNY-Wide Film Festival, and took second place at the Broadcast Education As…