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Susanna Battiston, Formerly Of Glen Rock, Dies After Long Illness, 36 Susanna Battiston, Formerly Of Glen Rock, Dies After Long Illness, 36
Susanna Battiston, Formerly Of Glen Rock, Dies After Long Illness, 36 Susanna Battiston died on July 11, 2024 at home in Stockholm after a long illness, her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home site says. She was 36 years old. A talented singer, Susanna was raised in Glen Rock where she performed in school musical productions and coffeeshops, her obituary reads. She studied marketing and media at Emerson College before moving to Philadelphia, where she most notably worked as a campaign manager for the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2016, her obit on the Becker Funeral Home site continues. After successfully flipping the district to blue, she returned to New …
Princeton Grad Students Arrested At Pro-Palestinian Protest (PHOTOS) Princeton Grad Students Arrested At Pro-Palestinian Protest (PHOTOS)
Princeton Grad Students Arrested At Pro-Palestinian Protest (Photos) Two Princeton University graduate students were arrested and barred from campus during a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday, April 25, authorities said. The arrests came as pro-Palestinian student encampments are being set up on multiple university campuses nationwide. Various pro-Palestinian Princeton groups shared footage to social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PSL New Jersey (@pslnewjersey) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest …
NBC CT Reporter Mike Massaro Leaving Station NBC CT Reporter Mike Massaro Leaving Station
NBC CT Reporter Mike Massaro Leaving Station After some five years on the screen, informing and entertaining, NBC Connecticut reporter Mike Massaro is leaving the station. A Connecticut native, born and raised in Hartford County, Massaro, who's from Manchester, announced on Friday, Feb. 16 on the X Platform that he will be signing off at the end of the month.  "It has been an amazing journey of reinvention at NBC Connecticut for nearly five years," Massaro wrote. "I challenged myself to use my broadcasting skills in a different yet meaningful way and succeeded. However, I will be leaving the network at month’s end. Onward!" The …
Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat
Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat New polling is showing a tight race ahead of New York’s special election to fill George Santos’ vacant House seat. An Emerson College/PIX11 poll of 3rd District voters released Thursday, Jan. 18, shows Democrat Tom Suozzi narrowly leading Republican Mazi Pilip 45 percent to 42 percent. Five percent of voters want someone else for the job while nine percent are still undecided, the poll found. Earlier Report: Election Date Set To Fill George Santos' Vacant House Seat The 3rd District seat – which represents parts of Nassau County and Queens – has sat vacant since Santos was ousted i…
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys  The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…
'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3 'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3
'Kind-Hearted, Creative Soul': Theatre Community Remembers Boston Woman, Mom Of 3 A Boston woman who died shortly after giving birth to her baby boy is being remembered by loved ones and the theatre community she was heavily a part of as “a kind-hearted and creative soul.” Elise O'Hara, 37, formerly of Wellesley, died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, after the birth of her third child, Michael, at Beth Israel Medical Center. “The O'Hara Family has always been kind and selfless members of the Church and the community, please consider helping them pay for the necessary child care and funeral services in this incredibly trying time,” a GoFundMe created to help O’Hara’s family said. O’…
Actress Born In Western Mass Earns SAG Award For Popular HBO Series Actress Born In Western Mass Earns SAG Award For Popular HBO Series
Actress Born In Western Mass Earns SAG Award For Popular HBO Series An actress from Longmeadow picked up her first Screen Actors Guild award Sunday night, Feb. 26, and was a part of the most talked-about moment from the award ceremony.  Meghann Fahy, along with her costars in the second season of HBO's "White Lotus," won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. It's the first major award for the 32-year-old rising star.  Fahy played Daphne Sullivan in the black comedy-drama series, and her nuanced portrayal of the layered housewife has solidified her as one of the breakout stars in the series. Fahy has also starred in "One Life To Live" and had numerous roles in o…
Death Investigation Underway After Body Found At Emerson College Building Death Investigation Underway After Body Found At Emerson College Building
Death Investigation Underway After Body Found At Emerson College Building District detectives are investigating after a body was found on Emerson College's campus in Boston, authorities confirm to Daily Voice. The investigation was launched after the body was found inside Emerson's Little Building, located at 80 Boylston Street, on Friday morning, Feb. 3, Boston Police said. Police said the death does not seem suspicious. No other information was provided. 
Emerson Grads Pick Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen' Emerson Grads Pick Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen'
Emerson Grads Pick Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen' It's funny. It's weird. It's great. It's "Everything All At Once," and now it's the most Oscar-nominated movie of the year. And several of those nominations belong to The Daniels, the directing, writing, and producing partners Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who met while studying at Emerson College.  "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is a reality-bending, parallel universe-hopping tale of a family struggling to stay together. Directed by The Daniels — Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — the movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards earlier this week. Kwan and Scheinert also wrote the film.  …
Westborough Native Picks Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen' Westborough Native Picks Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen'
Westborough Native Picks Up Oscar Nominations For Film That's 'Nothing Like You've Ever Seen' It's funny. It's weird. It's great. It's "Everything All At Once," and now it's the most Oscar-nominated movie of the year. And one of the nominations belongs to Daniel Kwan, a Westborough native and co-director of the most inventive and unique film last year.   "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is a reality-bending, parallel universe-hopping tale of a family struggling to stay together. Directed by The Daniels — Kwan and Daniel Scheinert — the movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards earlier this week. Kwan and Scheinert also wrote the film.  View this post on Insta…
New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire
New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Seen In First Photo Since Suffering Serious Burns In Gasoline Fire Funnyman Jay Leno is on the mend after undergoing surgery for serious burns to his face suffered in a gasoline fire. The 72-year-old former Tonight Show host and New York native was released from a Los Angeles-area burn center on Monday, Nov. 21, more than a week after he was hospitalized with third-degree burns to his hands, chest, and left side of his face, People reports.  Earlier Report: Westchester Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says The fire broke out at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, inside the garage where Leno stores his multi-million dollar col…
New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says
New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says Legendary late-night TV host Jay Leno is hospitalized after suffering serious burns to his face, TMZ reports. The 72-year-old comic was injured Sunday, Nov. 13, inside the Los Angeles garage where he stores his multi-million-dollar collection of cars and motorcycles, the outlet reports. One of the cars erupted into flames, burning the left side of Leno’s face, according to TMZ, which added that flames did not penetrate his eye or his ear. Leno, a New York native who grew up in the Boston area, is undergoing treatment at a burn center and has canceled all engagements for the remainder of …
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First Dccc Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years As Democrats across the country brace for what many political pundits say could be a great night for Republicans,  five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is facing a tough battle to win the newly drawn 17th District. Maloney, who has served as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since 2021, trailed his Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, by six points, 46 to 52 percent, in one poll taken in late October 2022, Forbes reports.  In the weeks leading up to the election, Cook Political Report changed its rating on the 17th District race from “lean Dem…
This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says
This Heated Hudson Valley Congressional Race Could Be 'Election Night Surprise,' Report Says New York’s governor’s race isn’t the only political matchup that could end up being closer than expected once all the ballots are counted, according to The Hill. The race to represent the 17th Congressional District - which includes all of Rockland County and portions of central and northwestern Westchester County - could end up being an election night surprise, the outlet said. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, is facing off against Republican State Assemblyman Mike Lawler in what some believe could be a political bellwether for the 202…
New Poll Shows How Hochul-Zeldin Race For Governor Looks As Election Day Gets Closer New Poll Shows How Hochul-Zeldin Race For Governor Looks As Election Day Gets Closer
New Poll Shows How Hochul-Zeldin Race For Governor Looks As Election Day Gets Closer With just over a week until New Yorkers choose their next governor, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is maintaining her lead over Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, new polling shows. Hochul garnered 50 percent support to Zeldin’s 44 percent in an Emerson College poll released Friday, Oct. 28. Earlier Report: New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion Four percent of respondents were undecided, while 2 percent said they plan to vote for someone else, pollsters said. Zeldin, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District covering east…
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On Most Likely Matchup For NY Governor’s Seat Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On Most Likely Matchup For NY Governor’s Seat
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On Most Likely Matchup For NY Governor’s Seat If Republicans in New York break their 16-year dry spell at the governor’s mansion, it will most likely be with Congressman Lee Zeldin, according to a fresh Emerson College poll. He garnered 34 percent support among likely Republican primary voters in the poll.  Zeldin, an officer in the US Army Reserve, represents the state’s 1st Congressional District covering eastern Long Island. He is a staunch supporter of former President Trump and was among the 147 Republicans in Congress who voted against certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. His closest competitor, former…
Cuomo Camp Responds To New Survey Touting His Polling Numbers Cuomo Camp Responds To New Survey Touting His Polling Numbers
Cuomo Camp Responds To New Survey Touting His Polling Numbers Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn't officially thrown his hat into the 2020 gubernatorial ring, but his advisors certainly have not been backing away from the possibility. A newly released Siena College poll found that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is still in the driver’s seat for a nomination in the 2022 Democratic Primary, with commanding leads over New York City advocate Jumaane Williams and Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi, both of whom announced their intention to run. Earlier story - Brand-New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Do Against Hochul In Potential Primary Matchup However, i…
Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says
Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could become his successor’s greatest threat in a Democratic primary as he reportedly mulls a run to reclaim his seat in Albany. Cuomo is reportedly contemplating a run against currently Gov. Kathy Hochul as he continues his comeback after being forced to resign following a probe by the New York Attorney General into sexual harassment allegations against him. According to a CNBC report, Cuomo has been busy hitting the phones, reaching out to supporters about a potential gubernatorial run against his former top lieutenant. Meanwhile, his aides have been cond…
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul While the majority of New Yorkers don’t believe embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should return to public office, many would still favor him in a potential Democratic primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. A brand-new Emerson College/The Hill poll has found that 63 percent of New York voters believe Cuomo should stay out of the public eye, compared to less than 25 percent who think he should run, and 14 percent are unsure. However, if Cuomo were to challenge Hochul, the hypothetical ballot test found that he was trailing Hochul by just four points - 37 percent for Hoc…