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Ridgefield Park Sophomore Mourned After Tragic, Sudden Death Ridgefield Park Sophomore Mourned After Tragic, Sudden Death
Ridgefield Park Sophomore Mourned After Tragic, Sudden Death Ridgefield Park is mourning the unexpected loss of a high school student who died Tuesday, May 19, Daily Voice has learned. Officers responded to reports of an injured female in the area of Challenger Road, local police said in a statement shared Wednesday, May 20. On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Joseph P. Vespignani informed families that a student at the junior-senior high school (which is for students in seventh to 12th grades) had died. School counselors were made available throughout the day for students and staff members needing support, according to Vespignani. The sophomore…
Beloved Fall River Grandfather Killed Crossing Brockton Road Leaves Family Heartbroken Beloved Fall River Grandfather Killed Crossing Brockton Road Leaves Family Heartbroken
Beloved Fall River Grandfather Killed Crossing Brockton Road Leaves Family Heartbroken A husband, father, and grandfather remembered for his kindness was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing a dark stretch of road last week, leaving his family shattered and searching for answers. William Dearth, a 55-year-old Fall River man, died following the crash near 885 Belmont St. in Brockton around 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. A Toyota Highlander struck Dearth, and both he and the SUV driver were taken to local hospitals, according to prosecutors. Authorities didn't disclose the driver's injuries.  Dearth’s su…
TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift
TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift Traveling with a young child can feel like a marathon of meltdowns and logistics, but sometimes a single kind stranger can make all that stress dissolve away. A Connecticut family traveling through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced that sweet relief when their 2-year-old began to throw a tantrum, and a TGI Friday's waitress stepped in to save the day. The moment went viral, and now the Terryville family has created a GoFundMe to find and repay the woman for her kindness. Chalaine Scott posted the video of server Brittany Bell holding a fussy toddler as she danced …
‘Squid Game’ Final Season Trailer Drops: Gi-Hun Prepares For One Last Bloody Battle ‘Squid Game’ Final Season Trailer Drops: Gi-Hun Prepares For One Last Bloody Battle
‘Squid Game’ Final Season Trailer Drops: Gi-Hun Prepares For One Last Bloody Battle All good games must come to an end.  Netflix just dropped the official trailer for the third and final season of "Squid Game," and it’s more ruthless, twisted, and high-stakes than ever — with a premiere date locked for Friday, June 27. Debuting during Netflix’s Tudum 2025: The Live Event, the explosive trailer teases a brutal, no-holds-barred finale where Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) must face not only deadly new games, but the ghosts of a failed rebellion, dead allies, and a growing sense of despair.  And yes — Young-hee, the terrifying Red Light, Green Light doll, is back. “He is in…
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle Peter Michael Gianusso, a beloved Morris County father, coach, and Red Sox fan, died on Saturday, May 24, after a 17-month battle with cancer, his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website says. He was 52. Gianusso was a devoted husband to Bethany (Wilber) Gianusso for 25 years and loving and proud father to Isabella (22), Luca (20), Serafina (17), and Tomasso (15), his obituary says. “His love for his family was the foundation of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them—whether on a baseball field, in the car trying to do the latest TikTok trend, or simply…
Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction
Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction It's not easy being green, or delivering an epic commencement speech.  But Kermit the Frog, a Peabody Award winner and best-selling author (and muppet) will do both in May, when he will return to the campus where he was first brought to life (by creator and alum Jim Henson, Class of 1960) to deliver the commencement speech in May. The school made the announcement this week, and the internet's reaction is everything you could've ever hoped for. "Kermencement," one absolute genius commented on UMD's post on Facebook. Others begged for the event to be live-streamed, while many …
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell As the Westchester community continues to grieve the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile, the Mount Pleasant Central School District will pay tribute to the beloved student and cheerleader with a special procession through her high school campus following her funeral mass on Thursday, March 13.  In accordance with the Gentile family’s wishes, the funeral procession will pass through Westlake High School and Middle School sometime before noon on Thursday, the Mount Pleasant Central School District announced earlier this week. Students, faculty, and staff—led by the Westlake Stu…
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Following the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile of Hawthorne, her family is determined to honor her memory by helping other high school students who show the kindness she so often demonstrated.  Gia, who was born in White Plains on June 9, 2010, died on Sunday, March 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and selflessness, according to her obituary.  Gia was known for her warm heart, boundless energy, and unwavering kindness. Whether she was excelling in academics, cheering as a flyer on the Westlake Varsity Cheer Team, or participating in student council and servic…
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services have been finalized for a Lodi High School senior who was killed in a Clifton crash, one month before her 18th birthday. A GoFundMe campaign, launched by Veronica Delgado to support Ezra Sanchez’s family had raised $19,900 as of Friday, March 7. Sanchez was a loving, outgoing 17-year-old who attended Lodi High School and was weeks away from turning 18 on April 3, according to Delgado. "This is shocking and tragic," Delgado wrote. "We are setting up this GoFundMe to help relieve the burden of costs for this family. Any and all donations are appreciated." While they did not identif…
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness'
Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, Oak Ridge Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness' Kimberly Koces, a 32-year-old North Jersey mother, died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to her obituary from the Scanlan Funeral Home website. A mom to Averianna, Daniel, and Benjamin, Kim "had a special way of making kids feel seen and cared for," her obituary reads. "She had a heart full of kindness and empathy, and her warm personality uplifted everyone around her." She loved Halloween and horror movies, always getting excited for spooky season, her obituary reads. A talented makeup artist, she worked at Cutting Edge Academy, according to her obituary. Kimberly Kocses Even though…
'Way Too Young For Heaven:' Family Remembers Long Island Woman Killed In Florida Crash 'Way Too Young For Heaven:' Family Remembers Long Island Woman Killed In Florida Crash
'Way Too Young For Heaven:' Family Remembers Long Island Woman Killed In Florida Crash A 28-year-old woman who died in a Florida car crash is being remembered by friends and family as a kind, powerful force. Emily Koutsoliontos, from Commack, was killed in a car crash in the city of Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, June 22, according to family friends. She leaves behind her parents, Michele and Nick, her sister Grace, and her brother Kevin. “[They are] completely devastated and heartbroken, as are her friends and family…Emily was a powerful force of kindness, beauty, and strength,” wrote Linda Pollack, who organized a GoFundMe campaign for Emily’s family. “Her laughter was…
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Preschoolers Kick Up Kindness In Dobbs Ferry Preschoolers Kick Up Kindness In Dobbs Ferry
Preschoolers Kick Up Kindness In Dobbs Ferry Think your toddler is too young to spread kindness? "Learning about, experiencing and reproducing kindness are fundamental skills that kids should acquire at a young age," said Monica Nolasco. She is vice president of curriculum at The Learning Experience, an education and childcare franchise in Dobbs Ferry. Preschoolers there were recently introduced to a fun-loving elephant "Bubbles" to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Kids as young as three took part in the fundraiser. A wish wall and coins for a cause were activities in this key part company-wide philanthropy curriculum that teaches and show…
Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator' Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator'
Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator' Closter's Hillside School principal Alfred F. Baffa died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. The Hillside and Tenakill schools will be closed Monday in his memory. Colleagues, students and loved ones remember Baffa for his "gentle soul" and "kind heart." Dozens of stories recalling acts of kindness -- both in and out of the schools -- poured in. "I worked with Mr. Baffa as a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher," Mariana Marinich wrote. "He was the best boss I have ever had. My kids and I remember his kindness, his soft tone of voice, his wit, h…