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Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Cromwell, CT
Obituaries
'Heart Full Of Kindness': State Police Chaplain Killed In Crash Remembered For His Compassion
Dr. Rev. Paul Krampitz didn't look like a preacher, but his friends and colleagues said he was built for it. Middlesex County resident Paul Krampitz, age 65, of Cromwell, was killed Thursday, Sept. 18, when a car crashed into his Harley Davidson motorcycle around 4:15 p.m. near Exit 33 on Route 9 in Berlin, Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics rushed him to New Britain Hospital, where he died of his injuries. The crash is under investigation. Krampitz, who went by the nickname Styx, was the Connecticut State Police chaplain, a preacher at Be…
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Kevin Waite, Jersey City Musician, Father Of Two, Dies At 46
Kevin Waite, a Jersey City musician who worked in mental health, died recently at the age of 46, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Waite is survived by his wife Nicole and his two children, Dylan and Ruby. As of Friday, Aug. 16, the fundraiser has raised more than $65,800. It’s hard to find a group that’s been together for 40 years. Through the good times and the bad we’ve been through it... Posted by Brian Skib on Monday, August 12, 2024 "Kevin's warmth, generosity, and boundless spirit touched everyone he met," wrote Melanie Kirsch, who organized the fundrai…
Lakewood, NJ
Obituaries
Toms River Dad, Church Musician With 'Angelic Voice' Dies After Motorcycle Crash: Fundraiser
A Toms River father died from his injuries after he was hit and dragged by a car when he fell off his motorcycle, according to a memorial fundraiser. A GoFundMe page said 30-year-old Collins Oluleti died on Wednesday, June 12. The father of a two-year-old girl was returning home from church when he crashed in Manchester Township on Sunday, June 9. Oluleti's GoFundMe page had raised more than $1,300 from at least 17 donations as of Friday, June 21. "He was a musician who loved playing the keyboards and had an angelic voice," wrote Anel John, the fundraiser's organizer. "He played in several…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
News
Garfield Musician Struck By Car Sees Support Swell
Support is on the rise for a Bergen County musician who was struck by a car last month. Wyl White, a Garfield resident and local musician, was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, April 28, according to a fundraiser set up to support him. It was not immediately clear where the crash happened. If anyone can, please lend a hand out to my dearest friend Wyl White. I love him like my brother. He’s an inspiration... Posted by Dre Brown on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 White, a Paterson native remains hospitalized after breaking his jaw and wrist and will be unable to…
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Hundreds Line Up To Meet 50 Cent At Stew Leonard's In Paramus
50 Cent can still draw a crowd. The legendary "Candy Shop" and "In Da Club" rapper hosted a bottle signing of his new Branson Cognac and Chemin du Roi champagne at Stew Leonard's on Wednesday, Feb. 21, attracting a crowd of hundreds of people. A few hundred fans lined up to see Musician and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. 50 Cent held a bottle signing... Posted by Paramus Police Department on Thursday, February 22, 2024 50 Cent a.ka. Curtis Jackson had previously done a signing at Stew Leonard's in Westchester County, NY. Blake Leonard, the president of Stew Leonard's…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
‘Talents Knew No Bounds’: Musician, Clothing Designer From Long Island Dies At Age 36
Support is pouring in for the family of a beloved musician and clothing designer from Long Island following his death. Justin Lee, of Sea Cliff, died Saturday, Jan. 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Lee performed as a hip hop musician under the name “Lee Kid” and also had a passion for designing clothes, which he did under his brand OkOk Global. He was also an athlete, having played on the basketball and baseball teams at his alma mater, North Shore High School. He also spent time training and coaching boxing at Glen Cove’s Howard Jr. Davis gym…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Clifton Musician, 29, Stabbed Dead In Philadelphia
A 29-year-old musician from Clifton, NJ died in a Philadelphia stabbing last month. Carl James "CJ" Mueller III was found unresponsive on the 1400 block of Snyder Avenue around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, Philadelphia police said. Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained. The sorrow we feel when... Posted by Ginger Kelly on Monday, November 27, 2023 CJ, who was reported missing, was pronounced dead just before 3:30 a.m. A postmortem exam performed by a doctor with a detective present and a single stab wound was found in the ce…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39
Beloved Hunterdon County musician and personal trainer Sean Joseph McKenna died at his home in Bloomsbury on Tuesday, Sept. 12 aged 39. Sean was born and raised in Whitehouse, where he became well-known for his compassionate and loving soul, his obituary says. He was an incredibly spirited musician, especially songwriting and playing the guitar. He was also a certified personal trainer and embraced his ability to uplift others as they navigated their individual health journeys. Above all, Sean loved spending his time with his many friends and family members, who will cherish his legacy of…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Driver Killed In Route 280 Crash Was Talented North Jersey Musician
The driver who died in a weekend crash on Route 280 was being remembered as a talented North Jersey musician and a beloved friend to many. Nathaniel Gardiner, 58, of Bloomfield, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai passenger car when he ran off the right side of the westbound lanes, down a grass embankment, and struck a tree near milepost 2.2 in East Hanover around 11:25 a.m. Sunday, March 26, Daily Voice previously reported. Video and photo tributes instantly poured in on social media for Gardiner, who friends and former bandmates call a skilled guitarist and compassionate friend. This…
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Rocker Gets Shipment Of Stranger's Remains With Apparent Ties To NJ Crematorium: Report
A story that has all the makings of a horror movie was real life for rocker Hamilton Leithauser, who said he got a box containing a complete stranger’s cremated remains — which according to the NY Post had ties to a New Jersey crematorium — in the mail. The 44-year-old The Walkmen performer and solo artist Leithauser detailed the strange shipment that arrived Tuesday, Jan. 31 in a series of tweets. I just received package addressed to "current resident". Address was mine. Inside package are cremated remains of a man from Oct 2017. I do not know the man. I've lived here for 6 years. (1…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Native Who Was Senior IT Analyst Dies Suddenly At Age 51
A man who grew up in the Hudson Valley and worked as a senior IT analyst has died at the age of 51. Brian Jonigan died unexpectedly at his Rochester home on Thursday, June 2, according to his obituary. Jonigan was born in Poughkeepsie and attended Wappingers schools in Dutchess County. He went on to graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology, his obituary said. "He worked for many years as a Senior IT Analyst for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics in Rochester," his obituary reads. "In his spare time, Brian was a great musician. He also enjoyed taking care of his home and doing wo…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Musician Slain In 'Sickening' NJ Shooting That Left Roomie Critical Had Big Instagram Presence
Shock and sadness spread on Friday, April 15 following a double shooting that left a beloved 27-year-old musician dead. Maurice Kobassic —who went by Millah Mack as an artist — posted videos of himself partying to his Instagram story in the hours before he was shot and killed near the entrance of the Fox Meadow Apartment Complex off Route 73 in Maple Shade with a gunshot wound around 3:30 a.m. Kobassic was pronounced dead at the scene while his 26-year-old roommate was hospitalized in critical condition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. An autopsy will be performed by Bur…
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing
A visitation is planned for an area musician and tattoo artist who was murdered earlier this week in the region. Sullivan County resident Michael A. Hankins, age 29, of Woodridge, was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Shawangunk in Ulster County, said the New York State Police. Walter D. Post Jr, age 26, of Shawangunk, was arrested and charged with Hankins murder, state police said. Related Story: ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Area The son of Michael H. and Maria LoCicero Hankins, Hankins enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician; he liked hiking and fishing, an…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Tattoo Artist Killed In Hudson Valley
A 29-year-old tattoo artist and musician was shot dead earlier this week in New York's Hudson Valley, authorities said. Sullivan County resident Michael A. Hankins, of Woodridge, was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Shawangunk in Ulster County, said the New York State Police. Walter D. Post Jr, age 26, of Shawangunk, was arrested and charged with Hankins' murder, state police said. Related Story: ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Area The son of Michael H. and Maria LoCicero Hankins, Hankins enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician; he liked hiking and fishing, an…
Fort Lee, NJ
Obituaries
New York Kayaker Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported. He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…
Rivertowns, NY
Obituaries
Kayaker From Westchester Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported. He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Northampton County Musician, Warren Surveyor Andrew Rushin Dies At Age 41
Northampton County musician and Warren surveyor Andrew J. Rushin died at his Mt. Bethel home on July 5. He was 41. Born in East Stroudsburg, Rushin attended Bangor High School, where he graduated in 1998, his obituary says. Rushin worked as a surveyor for PS&S in Warren, NJ, and enjoyed playing the guitar, snowboarding and cooking in his free time, according to his memorial. Rushin is survived by his parents, Eugene "Buzz" and Diane K. (Kupiszewski) Rushin; sister, Janene Phillips; brother, Chris Rushin, husband of Nichol; two nephews Carter Rushin and Addison Phillips; niece, Brooke R…
Fort Lee, NJ
Lifestyle
Support Surges For Leonia Student Who Saved Dog From Burning House
What Jei Yu saw when she came home from Leonia High School Friday was smoke coming from the walls of her house. She ran inside to grab her dog before contacting police and her mom, but it was too late. The house caught fire due to faulty wiring, according to a GoFundMe page, that had raised more than $1,200 as of Monday morning. Yu is an aspiring musician and lost all of her recording equipment in the blaze. She and her family are staying in a hotel apart from their dog. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
