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NY Native, Singer Grace VanderWaal Mourns Death Of Her Mother: 'Can't Yet Find Words'
New York native and singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal is mourning the death of her mother following a 17-month battle with cancer, her family announced. VanderWaal, 21, shared an emotional tribute to her mother, Tina, on Instagram Tuesday, Oct. 21, writing, "Can’t yet find the words. I love you mommy. So much." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grace VanderWaal (@gracevanderwaal) According to VanderWaal's father, Dave, Tina died on Monday, Oct. 20. After her death, he posted a heartfelt message on Facebook, re…
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'Always Wore A Smile': Family Mourns 11-Year-Old Boy Killed In NY Shooting
The family of an 11-year-old boy who was tragically shot and killed inside an Orange County home last week is seeking help with expenses as they mourn a family member who they say was always smiling and respectful. Matthew DeGroat, who was identified by his family, died following an incident in Newburgh on Thursday, Oct. 9, as previously reported by Daily Voice. A day later, on Friday, Oct. 10, City of Newburgh Police arrested a 13-year-old boy and charged him with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting, which occurred around 8:17 a.m. on Thursday at 184 North…
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'Light In So Many Lives': Support Swells For NY Family Of Man Hit, Killed On Birthday
A Long Island family is grieving the death of a man who was struck and killed by a car just hours after celebrating his birthday. Ray Truocchio was walking outside a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a sedan on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas around 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, according to police. He was pronounced dead a short time later. The 50-year-old driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, police said. Loved ones said the tragedy came just six hours after Truocchio turned 43. "What should have been a day of celebration turned into one of unimaginable loss a…
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Public Works Employee Killed By Wrong-Way Driver In Region Was 'Full Of Fun, Energy'
Tributes are pouring in for a newly hired City of Watervliet public works employee who was killed by a wrong-way driver in Albany. Eric Hurley, 38, of Albany, died after his vehicle was struck head-on while driving northbound on I-787 near Exit 2 at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, as Daily Voice reported. The wrong-way driver, identified as 44-year-old Lewis Thomas of Coxsackie, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center, according to New York State Police. No charges had been filed as of press time. Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said on…
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Husband, Wife Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Were 'Foundation Of Our Lives,' Daughter Says
A family is mourning the sudden loss of a Connecticut husband and wife who were killed in a car crash in New York’s Hudson Valley. Radjindre Soekha, 65, and his wife Poernawatie Badal-Soekha, 61, both of Waterbury, Connecticut, were killed early Thursday, Oct. 9, when their Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a Ford F-150 on Kings Highway in Saugerties, as Daily Voice reported. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. when the Toyota, driven by Radjindre, crossed into the northbound lane near Sinsapaugh Lane and struck the pickup truck. Both Radjindre and Poernawatie were pronounced dead at t…
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'First To Lend Hand': NY Firefighter Mourned After Cancer Fight, Friends Fund Tribute
A Westchester firefighter and Army veteran who dedicated much of his life to serving others is being remembered for his courage, kindness, and community spirit following his death at 59 after a battle with cancer. Bronxville resident Anthony Torres, a longtime member of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, after a three-year battle with cancer, according to his obituary. Torres, who was formerly of Port Chester, served as the company treasurer and was a past first lieutenant during his 15 years with the…
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‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
Out of tragedy, Adriana Monsalve’s spirit of giving lives on. The 54-year-old Freeport mom, killed in a crash earlier this month, donated her organs to save the lives of as many as eight people, her loved ones said. Monsalve, a devoted wife, mother, and longtime member of Iglesia Renacer in Freeport, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Mill Road near Buffalo Street on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Daily Voice reported. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died of her injuries. In the days since, friends and family have shared how Monsalve’s final act embodied the …
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Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending NY Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party'
The family of a 28-year-old man who grew up attending school in Westchester before moving down south is remembering him for his vibrant energy after his unexpected death. Conway, South Carolina resident Nicholas Thomas Hold, 28, who grew up going to schools in Yonkers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to his obituary. Born on Staten Island in 1997, Hold grew up in Yonkers and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and High School, where he formed lifelong friendships, according to his family. In 2024, he moved to South Carolina, where he quickly made new frien…
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Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From NY Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community. Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced. Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…
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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 “…
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Sergeant Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash In Dutchess County
Visitation and funeral plans have been announced for the 49-year-old New York State Police sergeant who died in a motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County earlier this week. Calling hours for Poughkeepsie native Sgt. Nigel Barnett, who died in a crash in East Fishkill on Tuesday, Sept. 16, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. at 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at The Gathering at Faith Assembly, located at 25 Golf Club Ln. in Poughkeepsie. Sgt. …
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Saratoga Man Killed In Tavern Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light'
A Ballston Spa man who has been in a coma since being struck by a car outside a Saratoga County tavern is expected to be taken off life support in the coming days, as loved ones rally to honor his life and legacy. Joshua “Josh” Soden, 30, was hit by a vehicle outside Bentley’s Tavern in Malta on Monday, Sept. 8, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Brianna Falvey. Soden was pinned beneath the car and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he suffered two cardiac arrests and has remained unconscious on life support. GoFundMe/Brianna Falvey The driver, identified by Saratoga…
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