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Bereaved Widower Closes LI Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer
Long Islanders are stepping up to support the devastated family of a beloved mother and business owner following her untimely death from cancer. Kathy Fusaro, who co-owned Blazin’ Bagel and Deli in Manorville with her husband Daniel, died in November after a long fight with stage 4 breast cancer, relatives wrote on GoFundMe. She leaves behind her husband and their three sons, triplets Blaze, Chase, and Zackary. “Last night, the best mom I could have ever asked for, passed away…” Zackary wrote. “She fought with incredible strength, but after years of struggle, she is finally at peace.” Fol…
Sports
Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former Knick Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58
Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks as part of a Hall of Fame career, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday, Sept. 30. We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024 Mutombo, who also played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, was known for his signature shot block, which he would follow up by wagging his finger and yelling, "No No No!…
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Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset
Leaders on Long Island are honoring a late police detective who died from cancer caused by his work at Ground Zero. In Syosset, the corner of Florence and Edward avenues was officially rededicated as Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cizmarik Way on Thursday, Aug. 29. The posthumous honor comes a year after Cizmarik died from pancreatic cancer that was caused by his time spent working at the World Trade Center site in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cizmarik served for 31 years with the Nassau County Police Department and was last assigned to the 6th Precinct, base…
Obituaries
Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
A decorated officer who served for nearly 40 years has died of complications from cancer, which he contracted during rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started out as a recruit in May 1985 before steadily rising through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieu…
Real Estate
Late Hudson Valley Native Paul Reubens' Hollywood Playhouse With 'Catio' Hits Market For $5M
Pee-wee Herman’s Hollywood playhouse could be yours if the price is right. The longtime Los Angeles home of late New York native Paul Reubens, born in Northern Westchester in Peekskill, was listed for just under $5 million. Perched high above the city’s Los Feliz neighborhood, the mid-century ranch hideaway, built in 1957, boasts over 2,900 square feet of living space situated on 1.44 acres. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Earlier Report: Peekskill's Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' Dies While there’s no talking furniture or robots in sight, buyers will find breathtak…
Obituaries
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…
Lifestyle
Support Swells For ‘Captain America,' Long Island Personal Trainer Battling Rare Cancer
Mike Emmel isn’t facing his cancer battle alone. Hundreds of friends, former clients, and community members have answered the call since the Long Island personal trainer and Blue Point resident, fondly known as “Captain America,” announced he was diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease. The rare cancer of the cerebrospinal fluid and tissue covering the brain affects the brain and spinal cord, according to the Cleveland Clinic. There is no cure. In Emmel’s case, the aggressive form of cancer has manifested as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, spreading throughout his brain, spine, and…
Obituaries
'Smile, Laugh Were Contagious': Businesswoman, Mom From Westchester Dies At 43
A businesswoman and mother who was a lifelong New York resident has died at the age of 43. Kimberly A. Hallenbeck was born in Westchester, lived in Orange County, and worked on Long Island. Her death, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, came after a two-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary. A resident of the town of Newburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Hallenbeck III and Elizabeth (Burns) Laurie, who was born on July 1, 1980 in Bronxville. She worked as a loan mortgage originator for Contour Mortgage in Garden City. She had "a smil…
Obituaries
Donald Trump's Sister Dies At 86 In New York
The elder sister of former President Donald J. Trump has died while in hospice care in New York, a source with direct knowledge told Daily Voice early Monday morning, Nov. 13. Maryanne Trump Barry, a Queens native and retired federal judge, died over the weekend from cancer while in hospice care in New York City, the source said. She was 86. Barry became an Assistant US Attorney in 1974 and was appointed to the US District Court for the District of New Jersey by the late President Ronald Reagan in 1983. She was appointed to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia…
Obituaries
'Ava's Army' Grieves LI 16-Year-Old Whose Resilience Amid Cancer Battle 'Never Faltered'
Friends and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved Long Island teenager being remembered for her smile and positive attitude throughout the cancer battle that ultimately claimed her life. Ava Salonia died Thursday, Aug. 17, at the age of 16 following a brief battle with leukemia, her family announced on Facebook. “Her smile, good nature, and resiliency never faltered throughout,” reads their post on the Ava’s Army Facebook group. “Our family would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support to the Salonia family during this past year.” Salonia, a sophomore at Oceans…
Obituaries
Community Mourns Loss Of Long Island Firefighter Following Sudden Death
Firefighters, friends, and acquaintances alike are grieving for a Long Island firefighter after her recent and sudden death. Kathie Cibulski died on Tuesday, Aug. 1 following a brief and recent battle with cancer, according to an announcement by the Cutchogue Fire Department. The 56-year-old Mattituck native joined the department in 2004. She spent time serving as a past officer, EMT, and the department’s Chicken Barbecue Chairperson. “Most importantly,” the department wrote, Kathie was “a friend to many.” Kathie Cibulski.Facebook/Cutchogue Fire Department A Facebook post announci…
Obituaries
‘Pillar Of Our Community’: Support Swells For Family Of Late Long Island Dad, Husband
After the years that one Long Island man spent with his community, the community hopes to help his family in their time of need. “Knowing Jim meant that you had a loyal friend for life who would always be there in good times and would be the first one to be there when times went bad.” On Thursday, June 8, Jim Weydig died following a three-year battle with cancer. Jim (also known to various people as James, Jimmy, Digger, and Digs was “a pillar of our community,” according to a GoFundMe set up by friends of the Weydig family. He served many roles in the community – Jim was an architect…
Schools
'I'm A Lucky Guy': Long Island Students Sell Bracelets, Raise Money For Teacher Battling Cancer
Two kindhearted students organized a fundraiser on behalf of their teacher, who had been out sick with cancer, raising hundreds for a cancer center in his honor. Rick Iurka, a social studies teacher at Nesaquake Middle School who left his classes in April 2023 to battle cancer, surprised students by making an appearance at the school’s “Moving Up Day” (a day to celebrate eighth graders ‘moving up’ to high school) – only to be surprised himself. Students Gracyn Catalanotto and Morgan DeBello, who had previously had Iurka as their seventh-grade teacher, came up with an idea to raise money f…
Obituaries
'The Most Selfless, Genuine Man': Support Pours In For Late Long Island Father, Husband
Friends, community members, and even strangers are providing whatever support they can to help a woman and her eight-month-old baby following the death of her husband to a rare form of cancer. At just 39, Haralabos "Bobby" Gemelas died after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to a GoFundMe launched by his sister-in-law, Jenna Licari. He left behind his wife, Samantha, and baby daughter, Kalligrace, who is less than one year old. His loss has left a hole in the hearts of not just his family members, but community members as well. “It was such a privilege and …
Obituaries
Update: Funeral Set For Ex
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Trooper Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer
This story has been updated: Funeral arrangements are set for a former New York State Police trooper who died from an illness stemming from his time working in and around the World Trade Center site following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Retired Senior Investigator Nicholas Georgeadis, of the town of Wilton in Saratoga County, died Friday, April 28, at the age of 52, according to his obituary. Georgeadis was assigned to New York City following the collapse of the twin towers and spent 13 weeks working at the site. In 2018, he retired after being diagnosed with a "rare,…
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‘Hug Your Kids A Little Tighter’: Support Rising For Long Island 7-Month-Old Battling Leukemia
Support is pouring in for the family of a “bashful, happy” 7-month-old boy from Long Island battling leukemia. Manorville’s Carmine Gary Martino was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer, in early December 2022, according to a GoFundMe campaign created by his grandmother, Colleen Martino. She said the diagnosis came after the boy spent two weeks in and out of the hospital with a high fever, low blood counts, transfusions, and biopsies. “His parents, Carmine and Christina, and our entire family are devastated by this diagnosis,” Martino said. She went on to descr…
Business
Banana Boat Sunscreen Brand Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
A popular brand of sunscreen is being recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical. Edgewell Personal Care Company issued the voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 on Saturday, July 30, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration. The products products all have expiration dates of Dec. 2022, Feb. 2023, or April 2024 and the UPC number of 0-79656-04041-8, along with three different lot codes: 20016AF, 20084BF, and 21139AF. Banana Boat will also offer reimbursement for consu…
Business
Mom From Region Seeking Cancer Treatment Needs Help Keeping Family Farm Afloat
As a mother with a young daughter and co-owner of Johnk Family Farm in upstate New York, located in Greene County in the town of Greenville, Becky Johnk is used to balancing a lot of things in her life. What she did not expect was to be juggling another life major component: cancer. After going through “countless misdiagnoses and daily physical challenges,” Johnk was diagnosed with Chordoma in 2021, according to a GoFundMe organized in her honor. Chordoma is a rare form of cancer that originates in the bones of the skull base and spine, according to the Chordoma Foundation. The …
Obituaries
Westchester Woman Who Sang National Anthem At MLB Games, 9/11 Responder, Dies At 61
A Westchester woman who was known for her work at Ground Zero with the Red Cross and for singing the National Anthem at Major League Baseball games has died. Marie Menna-Doescher, age 61, of Eastchester, died on Tuesday, May 17, after earlier surviving a 9/11 linked cancer relating to her volunteer work for the Red Cross at Ground Zero, according to her obituary. In 1965 the family moved to Eastchester. Her schooling began uneventfully enough, but after singing a solo in a musical performance at Eastchester High School, she blossomed as a natural singing talent, pursuing her singing career …
Obituaries
Former Hockey Player From Fairfield County Dies At Age 23
Family and friends are mourning the death of a former standout hockey goalie from the region. Fairfield County native Charlie Capalbo, age 23, of the town of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 24, following a five-year battle with cancer, according to a GoFundMe page established for his family. “After five years and 745 nights spent in hospitals, let’s just say that one got by Charlie in the 4th overtime today,” reads a post from GoFundMe organizer John McCormick. Those years included a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that began toward the end of Capalbo’s varsity season as goalte…
Business
Pfizer Pills Recalled Due To Increased Cancer Risk
Pfizer has issued a recall for blood pressure pills that were distributed across the United States due to the presence of an organic compound it said could increase the risk of cancer. The five lots of Accupril (Quinapril HCl) tablets distributed by Pfizer to the patient level due to the presence of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, observed in recent testing above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level, the Food and Drug Administration announced. "These impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time," the FDA sai…
Business
Pfizer Recalls Blood Pressure Medicines Over Carcinogen
Pfizer announced a nationwide recall of blood pressure medication that could potentially contain cancer-causing carcinogens. The pharmaceutical giant announced that it was recalling certain lots of the blood pressure drug Accuretic and two authorized cheaper versions of the drug due to the presence of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, an impurity that could cause cancer. “Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy products, and vegetables,” Pfizer officials announced. “Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines. These impurities may increase …
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Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
A company has recalled some of its deodorant products due to unexpected levels of a carcinogen. TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands recalled "Sure" and "Brut" branded aerosol spray deodorants with expiration dates on or before August 2023, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The company said the products contain unexpected levels of benzene, and that this was caused by the propellant that sprays the product from the can. The announcement said the following products are included in the recall: Recalled productsFDA "Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orall…
Obituaries
High School Student In Hudson Valley Dies After Brave Battle With Cancer
A Hudson Valley high school student who lived in Connecticut has died at the age of 16 after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Matthew Dooley died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, following his battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jane Dooley, his sisters, his grandmother and his uncles. Matthew was a junior at Trinity-Pawling School in Dutchess County and is remembered for his passion for learning, his obituary said. He lived in Fairfield County, in the Town of Wilton. He is also remem…
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Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
A company is recalling a variety of dry conditioner and shampoo spray products from well-known brands after testing found unexpected levels of a carcinogen. On Friday, Dec. 17, Procter & Gamble Company announced the recall of certain aerosol spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, along with previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food. According to the announcement, the products may have levels of benzene, which can cause cancers, such as leukemia and blood cancer, along with blood disorders. The company said based on …
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Covid-
19: Immunocompromised People May Need Fourth Dose, CDC Says
Some Americans may require a fourth shot of the COVID-19 vaccine if they are immunocompromised, according to new federal guidance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that adults 18 and older who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth dose at least six months after getting their third shot, the guidance states. Officials cautioned that Johnson & Johnson recipients “should not receive more than two COVID-19 vaccine doses,” though a second is recommended. The CDC authorized a thir…
Obituaries
Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From Westchester Dies At 66
Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari, a New York native known for his co-starring role with Tom Hanks in the ABC comedy “Bosom Buddies,” died at the age of 66 following a two-year battle with cancer. A Westchester County native, Scolari, from New Rochelle, died on Friday, Oct. 22, his manager, Ellen Lupin Sanitsky announced. The veteran actor got his big break on “Bosom Buddies” but also appeared in multiple films, tv series, including famed parts in “Newhart,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Good Fight,” and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Ted Horvath on "Girls" in 2016. Scolari was also nominated fo…
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Covid-
19: Don't Use Certain Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals, FDA Says
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning some Americans against using a certain hand sanitizer that could potentially contain high levels of potentially cancer-causing chemicals. An alert was issued by the FDA this week advising that it found unacceptable levels of benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants in certain artnaturals brand scent-free hand sanitizer labeled with “DIST. by artnaturals Gardena, CA 90248.” According to the FDA, consumers should not use any artnaturals hand sanitizer products, saying the company has not replied to the FDA to help identif…
Obituaries
Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49
Members of a Long Island police department are mourning the death of a respected officer who served for 26 years. Detective Sgt. James Stapleton died from cancer at the age of 49 on Saturday, Oct. 2, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. “James was a fantastic human being and one of the finest officers and detectives I have had the honor of meeting in my 34-years as a police officer,” Fourth Precinct Inspector Michael Romagnoli said. “His loss will be felt not only as a colleague but as a friend.” Stapleton earned 10 command recognitions and three departmental recognitio…
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Westchester Native Robert Durst Takes Witness Stand In Murder Trial
Accused killer and New York native Robert Durst took the witness stand this week to defend himself against allegations that he killed his best friend Susan Berman in 2000 in an effort to cover up his wife's disappearance. Looking frail in a dark prison jumpsuit and wheelchair, Durst again denied killing Berman, who was a close friend of his and his wife Kathleen, who suspiciously disappeared in 1982 under questionable circumstances in Northern Westchester County. Durst grew up in Scarsdale. It is alleged that Durst admitted to killing Kathleen to Berman nearly two decades ago, but regretted…
Obituaries
Beloved Teacher, Former HS/College Star Athlete From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 50
A beloved teacher who was a standout athlete in high school in Northern Westchester and in college has died after a battle with cancer. Amy Mittelstadt Traudt, who died on Friday, June 11, was 50 years old. "She was surrounded by loved ones who will honor her legacy by continuing to live their lives to the fullest," according to her obituary. She was born in Mount Vernon on Sept 3, 1970, and lived most of her life in Pleasantville, graduating from Pleasantville High School. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education at the College of Mount Saint Vin…
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