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Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run 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
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Beloved Deputy Town Supervisor In Westchester Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' Beloved Deputy Town Supervisor In Westchester Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid'
Beloved Deputy Town Supervisor In Westchester Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' A beloved former town employee, husband, and father from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ever-caring nature despite his stoic outward appearance.  Leo P. Masterson of Cross River, who worked as Comptroller and Deputy Town Supervisor for the town of Lewisboro, died on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the age of 66 after an 11-month battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, according to his obituary.  Born on Staten Island in 1957, Masterson was both a standout student and athlete and played football and baseball in high school. He then went on to continue playing baseball during hi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Killed In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Was Beloved Community Leader Woman Killed In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Was Beloved Community Leader
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Was Beloved Community Leader A beloved community leader has been identified as the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Hartsdale 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 Anto…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62 Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62
Former Westchester HS Basketball Standout, Coach Sue Adams Dies At Age 62 A high school legend in Westchester who made her mark as a player, coach, and teacher has died. Sue Adams was 62 years old. She died "peacefully surrounded by family" at White Plains Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 24, following a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary. She spent essentially her entire life as a proud resident of White Plains. She was extremely well-known and respected in the community, most notably as a legendary basketball player and coach at White Plains High School. She was the first female student-athlete from White Plains High School to earn an at…

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by Daily Voice
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Retired Police Sergeant, Army Vet From Westchester Dies Retired Police Sergeant, Army Vet From Westchester Dies
Retired Police Sergeant, Army Vet From Westchester Dies A city in Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired police sergeant who served his community for over a quarter of a century.  Retired Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Jessie Kimble died on Friday, Aug. 18 at the age of 84, Mount Vernon Police announced.  Kimble, a resident of Yonkers, served with the department for over 25 years before retiring, according to his obituary.  He joined the department after returning home from service with the US Army.  "Our condolences go to his family and loved ones," Mount Vernon Police said on social media.  A service for&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Westchester Dies At 57 Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Westchester Dies At 57
Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Westchester Dies At 57 A beloved wife and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to donate her time to countless volunteer works and her devotion to her family.  Mount Kisco resident Beth Mannion died on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the age of 57 after a battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Mount Kisco in 1965, Mannion grew up in Bedford Hills and graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1983.  She then went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Western Connecticut…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Knights Of Columbus Member, Musician From Hudson Valley Dies At 34 Beloved Knights Of Columbus Member, Musician From Hudson Valley Dies At 34
Beloved Knights Of Columbus Member, Musician From Hudson Valley Dies At 34 A 34-year-old with ties to the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his dedicated Knights of Columbus membership and his love of music.  North Carolina resident Michael James Clement died on Thursday, July 20 at the age of 34, according to his obituary.  Born in Poughkeepsie in 1988, Clement graduated from Carmel High School in Putnam County before going on to attend both American University in Washington, DC and SUNY Plattsburgh, from which he received a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance.  During his time in college, he participated in a studen…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51 Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51
Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51 A beloved home health care aide and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to care for those most in need in addition to her joyful nature.  Ossining native Annette Perez died on Wednesday, July 19 at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1971, Perez graduated from Ossining High School and went on to work with Atria Senior Assisted Living, where she helped those who needed assistance most.  She also eventually became a home health care aide, which is what she loved to do most of all, h…

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by Ben Crnic
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Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters
Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Port Chester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters A fitness enthusiast and father who lived his entire life in Westchester is being remembered for his devotion to his family and love for riding motorcycles.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Lester John Williams, Jr. died on Thursday, July 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary.  Born in 1986, Williams went to school in Port Chester and graduated from the village's high school in 2004.  He then went on to become a private security officer for high-level clientele in New York City in addition to working as a personal fitness trainer.  An active motorcycl…

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by Ben Crnic
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CBS New York Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch, Dies At Age 51 CBS New York Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch, Dies At Age 51
CBS New York Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch, Dies At Age 51 An Emmy Award-winning meteorologist at CBS New York has died unexpectedly. Elise Finch, who was 51 years old, died over the weekend at a local hospital, the station announced. The cause of death has not been determined. Finch was an on-air fixture at WCBS for 16 years, joining the station in 2007. A Westchester County native, she graduated from Mount Vernon High School and Georgetown University before obtaining a Master of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University and completing Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program. "Elise was a gifted a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nursery School Teacher From Westchester Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle: 'Nurturing, Vibrant' Nursery School Teacher From Westchester Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle: 'Nurturing, Vibrant'
Nursery School Teacher From Westchester Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle: 'Nurturing, Vibrant' A beloved nursery school teacher and grandmother from Westchester is being remembered for her caring nature and the positive impact she had on children just beginning their life journeys.  Yonkers resident JoAnn Olimpio died at the age of 63 on Tuesday, July 11 following a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in 1959, Olimpio worked at the Asbury Nursery School in Tuckahoe, where she took care of countless young children and left her cheerful influence on them.  She was also dedicated to her family, including her husband of 39 years, Bill …

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by Ben Crnic