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Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service
Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service Romy and Jake Reiner have issued a new public statement in the wake of their parents’ brutal murders, expressing gratitude for the support they’ve received and sharing that the date for a memorial service will soon be announced. "Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received," read a statement from the siblings’ spokesperson, shared with People this week, saying that they will share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later date. The statement comes after an informal gathering of friends was held at actor/ co…
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says
Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says Cornell University is mourning the loss of a first-year student and a longtime staff member who both died on the same day.  According to the university, 18-year-old Joselyn Guadalupe Garcia, a member of the Class of 2029, was found dead in her campus residence hall on Friday, Sept. 19.  A Brooklyn native and graduate of Baruch College Campus High School, Garcia was a first-generation college student who planned to major in biological sciences and hoped to become a dentist. She had participated in Cornell’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program and was part of the inaugural “…
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies
At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Widow Offers Forgiveness As Trump Vows ‘Hate’ For Enemies Charlie Kirk’s widow and President Donald Trump delivered sharply different messages during a memorial for the 31-year-old conservative activist, who was shot and killed at an event in Utah earlier this month. Mourners filled the 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Glendale, Arizona, where some of the most prominent figures in Trump’s administration and right-wing politics took the stage. Many vowed “retaliation” and “retribution,” but Erika Kirk — the widow of Charlie Kirk — urged forgiveness, telling mourners she has forgiven the 22-year-old accused gunman. “My husband,…
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him'
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Grief turned to resolve as family, friends and political allies gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and promise to continue his work.  The service at the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals near Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 21 lasted around five hours and there were an estimated 95,000 in attendance. From the lectern, his widow of the 31-year-old conservative influencer offered grace to the 22-year-old suspect in his murder and vowed to carry the mission forward. Erika Kirk, newly named CEO of Turning Point USA, told mourners she intends to make her …
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk will be among about a dozen speakers at his funeral this weekend. The list includes the president, vice president, and several Cabinet members. Click here for a new, updated story: How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: TV, Streaming, Start Times, Security The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Inset:…
VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder
VP JD Vance Hosts First 'Charlie Kirk Show' Broadcast After Conservative Influencer's Murder Vice President JD Vance is stepping behind the microphone to host a special live broadcast of “The Charlie Kirk Show," the first episode after Kirk's death. It will honor the life and legacy of the late conservative influencer and founder of Turning Point USA. The tribute is scheduled to air live at noon Eastern time on Monday, Sept. 15. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Sept. 14. Vance announced that viewers can watch the special edition on Rumble, Real America’s Voice, and the Salem News Channel. After the live broadcast, the episode can be viewed at thecharliekir…
Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather
Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather Police have identified the man who was fatally electrocuted while working at the Yale Golf Course last month as a 54-year-old New Haven grandfather. Luís Alberto Marcatoma was working on a restoration project at the New Haven course on Aug. 21 when a downed power line electrocuted him, Yale Public Safety Chief Duane Lovello has said. It's unclear if the wire fell on him or if he stepped on it by mistake.   The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Lovello said last week the case remains under investigation. He did not respond to a follo…
NY Native, Army Veteran Ishmoile Mohammed Remembered After Fire Island Drowning NY Native, Army Veteran Ishmoile Mohammed Remembered After Fire Island Drowning
NY Native, Army Veteran Ishmoile Mohammed Remembered After Fire Island Drowning A Wyandanch native who drowned at Sailors Haven on Fire Island is being remembered as a decorated combat veteran and kind soul who dedicated his life to service, friends told Daily Voice on Sunday, Aug. 24. Ishmoile Mohammed, 59, died after being pulled from a rip current at Sailors Haven on Saturday, Aug. 23, Suffolk County police previously announced. He was airlifted to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Mohammed grew up in Wyandanch, where he attended Wyandanch Memorial High School, according to his Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. Friends remembe…
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless'
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Two world-renowned Barbie designers were among four people killed in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver in northern Italy. Mattel confirmed the deaths of Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 55, in an Instagram post on Monday, July 28. The longtime couple co-founded Magia2000, a custom Barbie doll brand they launched in 1999 that became widely celebrated in the world of collectible dolls. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. Central European Summer Time on Sunday, July 27. According to Italian news service ANSA, an 82-year-old man made a U-turn before a toll booth in Arluno, about 2…
Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship
Princeton Rower Killed In South Africa Helped Lead School To Ivy League Championship Kerry Grundlingh, a 21-year-old student at Princeton University was killed on Sunday, July 27, after being hit by a car while cycling in her native South Africa, the school announced. Grundlingh, an economics major was an accomplished athlete who was a member of the women's open rowing team at Princeton, and rowed for South Africa in international competitions, the university said. With the heaviest hearts, we mourn the tragic loss of Kerry Grundlingh. To the Grundlingh family and all those who... Posted by Row SA on Sunday, July 27, 2025 This past season, Grundlingh was part of t…
Much-Loved Former Substitute Teacher Remembered In Dutchess: 'Always Had Her Door Open' Much-Loved Former Substitute Teacher Remembered In Dutchess: 'Always Had Her Door Open'
Much-Loved Former Substitute Teacher Remembered In Dutchess: 'Always Had Her Door Open' The Dutchess County community and beyond are mourning the passing of a former substitute teacher, cherished matriarch, and beloved neighbor, who died after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.  Audrey Lillian Watson, a resident of Millerton, died on Sunday, July 20, at the age of 72, according to her obituary.  Watson, who once worked as a substitute teacher in the Webutuck School District, left a lasting impact on students, staff, and countless families throughout Dutchess County. Thought of as “Nanny” to many—not just her grandchildren—Watson was a warm, steady pre…
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending The death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency responders arrived after a 911 call reporting a possible cardiac arrest and pronounced her dead at the scene. The NYPD confirmed officers responded to her home around 7:50 a.m., where she was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive.” The internal police document stated that Burrell was found …
Cherished HV Mom, Son Killed In Crash During Visit Together: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter' Cherished HV Mom, Son Killed In Crash During Visit Together: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter'
Cherished HV Mom, Son Killed In Crash During Visit Together: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter' Just hours before her death, Hudson Valley resident Datrice Armstrong shared her excitement for a journey south to see her son with a cheerful Facebook post.  It would be her final message. Later that day—Friday, June 13—Datrice and her son, Lenny Armstrong, were tragically killed in a head-on car crash, devastating their Middletown family and sending shockwaves through the wider community. The driver of the other vehicle survived and is in custody, according to a relative’s social media post.  Armstrong had been traveling from Middletown to Rocky Mount, North Carolina to visit Lenny, acco…
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted HV Dad, Heroic Lineman Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted HV Dad, Heroic Lineman
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted HV Dad, Heroic Lineman Services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Hudson Valley father and dedicated lineman who died while trying to save his sons from a burning home.  Shane Webb Munn, age 50, of Goshen, died on Saturday, May 31, after he rushed back into his burning home on Pulaski Highway in a desperate effort to rescue his two sons, Ryan, 17, and Travis, 12.  All three died as a result of the fire, which was reported around 8:10 p.m. at 876 Pulaski Highway, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to New York State Police, Munn had been seen using a weed trimmer outsid…
22-Year-Old Dies Of Peanut Allergy Days After Graduating College 22-Year-Old Dies Of Peanut Allergy Days After Graduating College
22-Year-Old Dies Of Peanut Allergy Days After Graduating College Timothy “Timmy” Howard had just graduated from college. Days later, the 22-year-old died from a severe allergic reaction to peanuts, his family said. Timmy, a Southborough, MA native, passed away on May 24 surrounded by loved ones, following what his mother Patty Howard described as “a severe anaphylactic reaction.” “We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him,” Patty Howard wrote on social media. “Our hearts are broken and we now have joined a club no one wants to be part of.” Timmy had just received his degree in communication studies from the Un…
Mom Dies Of Injuries In Drunk Driver Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Daughter: DA Mom Dies Of Injuries In Drunk Driver Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Daughter: DA
Mom Dies Of Injuries In Drunk Driver Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Daughter: DA A 38-year-old Massachusetts mother has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving an alleged drunk driver that also claimed the life of her young daughter last month. Minaben Patel was a passenger in a Honda Civic driven by her husband, Atulkumar Patel. Their children, including daughter Krisha and a son, were in the backseat when a suspected drunk driver collided with their vehicle around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, in Franklin, Massachusetts, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. James N. Blanchard, a Plainville mechanic, has been charged with motor vehicle…
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison A Virginia man who torched his car with homemade “napalm” outside the US Capitol during President Jimmy Carter’s memorial will avoid prison time, federal officials said. Adrian J. Hinton, 36, of Lorton, was sentenced to one year of supervised release and 125 hours of community service for setting his vehicle on fire near the Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Hinton pleaded guilty in January to one count of destruction of government property. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, when Carter's body was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda.  …
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley (Update) Police have released the names of the four people killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York that claimed the life of beloved football coach and teacher Robert Violante, as well as three New Jersey men.   The crash occurred on Wednesday, May 14, at around 4:46 p.m., near mile marker 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle, as Daily Voice previously reported.   According to a preliminary investigation, a 2014 Ram ProMaster van driven by a 50-year-old Long Branch, NJ resident was driving southbound when it crossed the center median into the nor…
HS Coach Killed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure HS Coach Killed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure
HS Coach Killed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure A popular New Jersey football coach and teacher was one of the four people killed in a devastating two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York, district officials confirmed.  Robert Violante, known affectionately to students and colleagues as “Coach V,” died in the crash while driving home from Bergenfield High School in Bergen County on Wednesday, May 14, according to a letter sent to families by Bergenfield Schools Superintendent Christopher Tully.  The fatal crash happened around 5 p.m. near milepost 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle, when a Sprinter van traveli…
Beloved Former Child Star Who Spent Much Of Her Life In NY Dies At Age 24 Beloved Former Child Star Who Spent Much Of Her Life In NY Dies At Age 24
Beloved Former Child Star Who Spent Much Of Her Life In NY Dies At Age 24 A former child actress has died at the age of 24. Sophie Nyweide appeared in a total of 12 movies and television series, starting in 2006. The Burlington, Vermont native, who “spent most of her brief life in Vermont and New York City,” died on Monday, April 14, according to her obituary. The cause of death has not been released.  A memorial service is planned for a date to be determined. Nyweide made her onscreen debut as the title character in the film Bella.  Among her notable roles was that of the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal in the 2009 movie Mam…
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Dutchess Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Dutchess Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Dutchess Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be The Dutchess County community is mourning the loss of Eugene “Gene” Murphy—better known as “Murph”—a retired highway department supervisor who died in a devastating house fire.  Murphy, 81, died at his home at 9 Alice St. in Beacon on Tuesday, April 15 after a fast-moving fire broke out just after 6:20 p.m. Three other relatives were injured in the blaze, including his 15-year-old great-grandson, who was left in critical condition with severe burns at Westchester Medical Center, as Daily Voice reported.  Murphy, a lifelong Beacon resident, was born on October 24, 1943, and worked …
Funeral Set For Hero 'Cat Man,' Volunteer Police, Fireman Killed In NY Sanctuary Blaze Funeral Set For Hero 'Cat Man,' Volunteer Police, Fireman Killed In NY Sanctuary Blaze
Funeral Set For Hero 'Cat Man,' Volunteer Police, Fireman Killed In NY Sanctuary Blaze Funeral services are set for Christopher Arsenault, whose devotion to his feline friends right up until the very end has earned him admiration around the world. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Manhasset, according to his obituary. The service will be open to close friends and family only, but plans are underway for a larger public memorial in the near future. Lovingly known as "The Cat Man," Arsenault, 65, was killed early Monday, March 31, when a fire tore through his Medford home, which also served as the longtime headqu…
Funeral Services Set For Officer From Hudson Valley Killed In Off-Duty Crash (UPDATE) Funeral Services Set For Officer From Hudson Valley Killed In Off-Duty Crash (UPDATE)
Funeral Services Set For Officer From Hudson Valley Killed In Off-Duty Crash (Update) Funeral arrangements have been announced for Officer Jose A. Santiago Sr., who was killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 17 in New York, police said. Orange County resident Officer Santiago of Washingtonville, 65, died at the scene of the crash on Saturday, March 22, after his vehicle was struck head-on by a van that crossed into the wrong lane near Exit 113 in the Sullivan County town of Mamakating, according to New York State Police and Washingtonville Police Chief Brian Zaccaro.  His wife, Blanca Santiago, 64, was injured in the crash and remains hospitalized in stable condition at Garnet…
Hudson Valley Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Hudson Valley Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory
Hudson Valley Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Following the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile of Hawthorne, her family is determined to honor her memory by helping other high school students who show the kindness she so often demonstrated.  Gia, who was born in White Plains on June 9, 2010, died on Sunday, March 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and selflessness, according to her obituary.  Gia was known for her warm heart, boundless energy, and unwavering kindness. Whether she was excelling in academics, cheering as a flyer on the Westlake Varsity Cheer Team, or participating in student council and servic…
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story
Community Rallies For 3 Young Mass Women Found Dead In Belize; Families Question Official Story Hundreds of people turned out for a memorial service for three Massachusetts women who were found dead in a beachfront resort over the weekend in the Central American nation of Belize. The women — Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — are all from Revere, in their mid-20s, and of Moroccan descent. They had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Saturday, Feb. 22, according to Boston 25. As news spread of their deaths, Revere, the Moroccan community, and strangers from around the globe offered words of sympat…
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Christopher Katz, a 22-year-old Capitol Police recruit officer and Army Reserve lieutenant from Northern Westchester, is being remembered as someone who spent his life protecting others following his death in a crash earlier this month.  Katz, a 22-year-old resident of Crompond, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, in a car crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glen County, Georgia. Katz, a recruit officer for the United States Capitol Police, was leaving the base with fellow officers when the accident occurred, according to his obituary. A graduate of Walter Pan…
Longtime NBC Washington Reporter Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Longtime NBC Washington Reporter Derrick Ward Dies At 62
Longtime NBC Washington Reporter Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Veteran NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 after suffering complications from a recent cardiac arrest, the station confirmed on Wednesday. Ward, a District resident, had been a staple in the community for years, having reported for NBC, as well as local station WTOP after getting his start in upstate New York .  He has been covering his hometown community since 2006. Ward was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Jan. 7 following the complications, his family confirmed in a statement. No further details have been provided. "We'll miss his writing, his reporting, h…
Longtime Firefighter From Cold Spring Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service Longtime Firefighter From Cold Spring Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service
Longtime Firefighter From Cold Spring Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service A Northern Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of veteran firefighter and Hudson Valley resident Christopher Johanson, who dedicated his life to service and his family.  Johanson, a 24-year veteran firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 26, at his home in Cold Spring at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Johanson, badge number 61, joined the Lake Mohegan Fire Department in August 2000 and was most recently assigned to Station 2, the Jefferson Valley Firehouse.  In a memorial post on social media, t…
Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Hudson Valley Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Hudson Valley
Husband Killed By Wife In Oceanfront High-Rise Murder-Suicide Was From Hudson Valley A 34-year-old man shot dead by his wife in a murder-suicide at a high-rise luxury condo in Florida hailed from Westchester.  Yonkers resident Pajtim Krasniqi was fatally shot by 27-year-old Sabrina Krasniqi at the Beach Club II Hallandale at 1830 South Ocean Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 around 12:30 a.m., according to a report by NBC6 South Florida.  Once officers arrived at the shooting scene, they also discovered that Sabrina Krasniqi had died as well. An investigation determined Sabrina had fatally shot Pajtim several times before turning the gun on h…
Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy' Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy'
Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy' Shock and sadness spread through Rockland County following the death of a 9-year-old boy. Ocean Torres was a "pure loving energy" before he lost his life over Thanksgiving, according to his obituary on the George M. Holt Funeral Home website. He died Saturday, Nov. 30. News12 said Ocean died of a medical emergency and was a student at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point. "At just nine years old, he had this incredible way of making everyone around him feel special and loved," his obituary reads. "Every single night, Ocean would make sure his siblings - Castiel, Delinda, and his tw…