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Beloved Mom From Northern Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' Beloved Mom From Northern Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon'
Beloved Mom From Northern Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon' A much-loved mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered as a selfless, delightful person who was always ready to spend her time helping others. Thornwood resident Christina Nassar died on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the age of 45, according to her obituary. Born in 1978, Nassar was raised in Yonkers before eventually marrying Kal Nassar in 2007 and moving with him to Thornwood. There, they welcomed their three children, Nicole, Christopher, and Joseph.  Those who knew Nassar knew that she was a deeply caring mother who always went out of her way for others, especiall…

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by Ben Crnic
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Retired Police Officer Who Served In Hudson Valley For Decades Dies Retired Police Officer Who Served In Hudson Valley For Decades Dies
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Hudson Valley For Decades Dies A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served communities in the Hudson Valley for decades.  The Peekskill Police Department announced the death of retired officer John Lynch on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in a post on social media.  According to the department, Lynch served with both the Beacon and Peekskill Police Departments for almost 25 years between the 1960s and 1980s. Most of this time was spent in Peekskill, the department added.  After his retirement, Lynch moved to Arizona, where he had been at the time of his death. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure' Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure'
Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure' A Hudson Valley resident who owned a business in Westchester is being remembered for his sense of adventure and his countless escapades into the great outdoors.  Putnam County resident Steven Dorazio of Mahopac died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age of 62, according to his obituary.  Born in Port Chester in 1960, Dorazio was raised in the village and eventually graduated from Port Chester High School in 1978. Although he later moved to Putnam County, he remained tied to his hometown by becoming the owner of Port Chester-based Dazco Heating and Air Conditioning Corp.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Northern Westchester Family After Mother's Death 'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Northern Westchester Family After Mother's Death
'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Northern Westchester Family After Mother's Death A Northern Westchester family that is mourning the loss of their beloved wife and mother after a hard-fought cancer battle won't have to face their grief alone thanks to the help of their community.  Lewisboro resident Lynn Lee died on Monday, Oct. 16 in the comfort of her home following a two-year battle against pancreatic cancer, according to her son, Brandon, who has since started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for her funeral expenses.  Lee was surrounded by her husband, Sunho, and her sons, Ryan, Matthew, and Brandon, at the time of her death. "We are beyond h…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Fire Chief Of Mahopac Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service' Former Fire Chief Of Mahopac Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service'
Former Fire Chief Of Mahopac Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service' A Hudson Valley community is mourning the loss of a former fire chief who spent nearly his entire life serving the public. The Mahopac Fire Department in Putnam County announced the death of its former chief, Edward J. Scott, on Sunday, Oct. 8.  In addition to serving as the former chief, Scott had also served as the past President and Chairman of the Mahopac Board of Fire Commissioners. He also worked as a 911 dispatcher for Putnam County.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office posted a memorial for Scott on social media. "We remember and honor his remarkable lifetime dedicated to public se…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream
Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream A man who was reported missing after a day of riding his ATV was found dead underneath the vehicle in a stream in the region. The Ulster County incident took place in Port Ewen on Tuesday, Sept. 26. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, Wayne Nickerson, age 47, of Port Ewen was reported missing by his partner after he failed to return home from a ride on his ATV. State Police performed an immediate search of the area but failed to find the missing man, Nevel said. Nickerson was located on Wednesday, Sept. 27 by state police partially submerged in a stream undern…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44 Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44
Business Owner From Mahopac Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
Former Fire Chief Of Northern Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership.  Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary.  Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist' Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist'
Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist' Longtime Spectrum News NY1 anchor and reporter Ruschell Boone has died just months after returning to the anchor chair following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Boone died Sunday, Sept. 3, at the age of 48 due to cancer-related complications, the station announced Tuesday, Sept. 5. “For 21 years, Ruschell was a member of our staff, as well as a friend and mentor to many.” A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Boone immigrated to the Bronx with her family when she was 11 years old.  The Emmy award-winning journalist joined NY1 in 2002 as a Queens reporter after discovering a passion for journa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-nba Player A young woman killed in a horrific Connecticut crash earlier this week was the first child and only daughter of a former NBA player. Tiara Wheeler was 24 years old. Her father, Tyson Wheeler, played for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team as point guard from 1994 to 1998 when the Rams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He later appeared in an NBA game as a member of the Denver Nuggets in 1999. The crash took place in New London County on Monday, Aug. 28 at around 9:30 p.m. in Groton at the intersection of Long Hill Road and t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver. Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. "Many residents o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Support Pours In For Family Of CT College Student Killed Entering Wrong Home Near Campus Support Pours In For Family Of CT College Student Killed Entering Wrong Home Near Campus
Support Pours In For Family Of CT College Student Killed Entering Wrong Home Near Campus Support is pouring in for the family of a college student from Connecticut who was shot and killed attempting to enter the wrong house near the campus of the University of South Carolina. Updated story - New Info Released: Shooting Of CT 20-Year-Old Who Tried Entering Wrong Home Deemed Justifiable New Haven County resident Nick Donofrio, age 20, of Madison, was found dead having suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body, on the front porch of a home in Columbia, South Carolina on the 500 block of South Holly Street around 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, the city's police department said. …

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by Kathy Reakes