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MLB Speedster, Three-Time World Series Champion Terrance Gore Dies At 34 MLB Speedster, Three-Time World Series Champion Terrance Gore Dies At 34
MLB Speedster, Three-Time World Series Champion Terrance Gore Dies At 34 Terrance Gore, a World Series champion known for his blazing speed and clutch postseason appearances, has died at the age of 34. Gore, a beloved teammate on several MLB teams, died after what his wife described on social media as a complication during a routine surgical procedure, according to multiple reports. The former New York Met spent eight years in the Majors, playing in just 112 games, almost exclusively as a pinch-running specialist. Gore made just 14 starts in his career, tallying 85 at-bats with one RBI and three extra-base hits. Though he was sparsely used, Gore still wound up …
Undefeated Cherry Hill East Loses Leading Scorer To Ankle Fracture: Can The Run Continue? Undefeated Cherry Hill East Loses Leading Scorer To Ankle Fracture: Can The Run Continue?
Undefeated Cherry Hill East Loses Leading Scorer To Ankle Fracture: Can The Run Continue? Cherry Hill East High School’s undefeated basketball season just took a major hit. Jamieson Young, a sophomore guard who leads the team in scoring at 22 points per game, fractured his ankle during a game on Saturday, Jan. 17. It is an injury that will require surgery. The injury occurred while the Cougars were in the middle of a perfect 14-0 start to the season. “I was having a good game — 17 points in the second quarter with minutes to go," said Young, 16. "I tried to save a ball going out of bounds but landed weirdly and tweaked my ankle." Cherry Hill East head coach Dave Allen said he …
Best Indoor Recreation On Long Island In 2025: Can You Escape? LI Best Indoor Recreation On Long Island In 2025: Can You Escape? LI
Best Indoor Recreation On Long Island In 2025: Can You Escape? LI We are thrilled to announce that Can You Escape? LI has been named Best Indoor Recreation on Long Island in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Can You Escape? offers an interactive indoor experience built around fully themed escape rooms where teams have 60 minutes to break out. The concept challenges players to work together under pressure, searching for clues, cracking codes, and solving puzzles before time runs out. Teamwork sits at the center of the experience. The website explains that success depends on communication, problem-solving, and collaborat…
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies His steady voice —“Houston, we’ve had a problem”— became an instant part of American history. Jim Lovell, the indomitable astronaut who steered Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion in space, has died at age 97.  NASA announced his death on Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, marking the end of a remarkable life spent on the frontiers of exploration and resilience. Lovell’s name became synonymous with calm leadership under pressure during the harrowing 1970 Apollo 13 mission, which was famously dubbed a “successful failure.” When an oxygen tank exploded more than 20…
Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say
Kids Rescued From Submerged Car During Montgomery County Flash Flood, Officials Say An 8-year-old was spotted standing on top of a car as floodwaters raged around him — with a toddler and a woman still trapped inside — during a wild flash flood in Maryland, authorities said. It happened just before rush hour on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Bethesda.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to Bradley Boulevard and Mercy Hollow Lane, where storms had turned the street into a brown, fast-moving river. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue First responders arrived to find one car pinned to a guardrail. Then they made a harrowing discovery across the road: a second car…
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men. The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week.  He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said. Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief.  His contagious smile and unwavering com…
McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025 McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025
McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025 They don’t just roll out the red carpet for guests — they do it for their own team. McLean-based Hilton has officially been named the best company to work for in the United States, topping the 2025 Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work For” list released this week. According to employee feedback collected by Great Place To Work, a whopping 96 percent of Hilton employees said it’s a great place to work — compared to just 57 percent of employees at a typical US company. Hilton beat out hundreds of other organizations across all industries, topping tech companies, healthcare giants, and financi…
Best Company To Work For In Bergen County In 2024: MetLife Stadium Best Company To Work For In Bergen County In 2024: MetLife Stadium
Best Company To Work For In Bergen County In 2024: MetLife Stadium We are thrilled to announce that MetLife Stadium has been named Best Company to Work For in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, MetLife Stadium fosters an environment built on teamwork, inclusivity, and professional growth, according to its website. One standout feature of MetLife Stadium, per its website, is its commitment to sustainability: From reducing energy use to implementing robust recycling programs, the stadium’s green practices reflect its dedication to innovation and responsibility. The 2024 Daily V…
Best Supermarket And Company To Work For In Fairfield County In 2024: Stew Leonard's Best Supermarket And Company To Work For In Fairfield County In 2024: Stew Leonard's
Best Supermarket And Company To Work For In Fairfield County In 2024: Stew Leonard's We are thrilled to announce that Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk has been named Best Supermarket and Best Company to Work For in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Stew Leonard's website, this family-owned and operated fresh food store was founded in 1969 in Norwalk and over the years, it has expanded to eight locations across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.  Stew Leonard's offers a unique shopping experience with costumed characters and animated entertainment that delight both children and adults, per its website. "Stew Leonard's is my favo…
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (Photos) A heartwarming rescue unfolded in Bergen County over the weekend when firefighters rescued a dog who had fallen through the ice and swam to a nearby island approximately 75 feet offshore. 🐾 Ice Rescue at Shadow Lake 🐾 Yesterday, the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a unique call for... Posted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department on Monday, December 23, 2024 The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 22, on Shadow Lake in Franklin Lakes. Firefighters say Assistant Chief Piccoli arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed the situation. Rescue crews quickly su…
STATE CHAMPS: Why This Yonkers Volleyball Team Shines On And Off The Court STATE CHAMPS: Why This Yonkers Volleyball Team Shines On And Off The Court
State Champs: Why This Yonkers Volleyball Team Shines On And Off The Court A Westchester volleyball team clinched a 2024 New York State championship in a victory that solidified its place as a dominant force in its league.  The Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE) Owls, based in Yonkers, defeated AECI2 of the Bronx on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a decisive 3-1 victory in the City Schools Sports Association (CSSA) 2024 High School Varsity New York State championship game. The win avenged a narrow defeat the Owls suffered against AECI2 during their homecoming game in October and cemented their status as a "dominant force" in the league, school officials …
Perfection: Greenwich High Freshman Cross Country Team Finishes Dominant Season Of Big Wins Perfection: Greenwich High Freshman Cross Country Team Finishes Dominant Season Of Big Wins
Perfection: Greenwich High Freshman Cross Country Team Finishes Dominant Season Of Big Wins The Greenwich High School boys freshman squad ran through their competition in every meet this year and capped off the regular season with a commanding win in the Hatters Freshman Championship. The event, held at scenic Tarrywile Park in Danbury, saw Greenwich crush the competition with a near-perfect score of 18, leaving rivals Staples High School and Trumbull far behind with 37 and 77 points, respectively. This victory solidified their dominance after prior wins at the Wilton Invite, Brewster Invite, and the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference Championship. Coach Sean Astl…
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years
New Canaan Highway Superintendent Calls It A Career After 44 Years A Fairfield County native who has worked for the public works department in the town he was born in for 44 years is calling it a career. New Canaan Public Works Highway Department Superintendent Mose Saccary recently retired. The department said Saccary was hired as a laborer for the Highway Department in April 1980 by Director of Public Works Lou Mareno and soon promoted to operator, with responsibility for the streets north of Turner Hill to the New York State line, west to Smith Ridge Road, and east to Valley Road. The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining the town's 125 mil…
Fairfield Little League Team Headed To Tournament After Winning State Championship Fairfield Little League Team Headed To Tournament After Winning State Championship
Fairfield Little League Team Headed To Tournament After Winning State Championship Twelve Fairfield County baseball players ages 13 and under won the state 50/70 Championship on Saturday, July 13, and are headed for the Little League Regional Tournament in Dover, Delaware. Coach Chad Czapla said the Fairfield American team, known as the "Summer Brothers," will get a big send-off to the tournament with a barbecue on Thursday, July 18, and a parade of cars will escort them as they take off for Delaware on Friday, July 19.  "Our team is proud to represent Connecticut in the East Regionals next week," Czapla said. "Many of the boys have played together since they were ei…
Area Football Players Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Area Football Players Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
Area Football Players Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award A group of student-athletes in New York has been nominated for a prestigious award sponsored in part through the New York Giants. Football players in Freeport and Coram on Long Island, Port Chester in Westchester, Bardonia in Rockland and Newburgh and Wallkill in Orange County have been nominated for the “Heart of a Giant” award, and now need their communities to vote them into the finals. Each week, 10 football players in the tristate area are nominated for voting, and their communities have 25 days to note them in. Six finalists and four honorable mention finalists will ultimately be…
Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
Suffern Football Player Named A Finalist For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award After spending most of his childhood bouncing from home to home, a Rockland County football standout has finally found a home on and off the field. Jeffrey Adeclat, a star linebacker for Suffern High School, has been named a finalist for the “ Heart of a Giant ” award. He is one of six nominees to be named a finalist, joining four other New York football standouts and a player from New Jersey. USA Football, Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants will review all finalist video submissions and identify one grand prize winner. As a finalist, Adeclat earned $1,500 for his hi…
NHLPA Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams' NHLPA Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams'
Nhlpa Helps Yonkers Hockey Players Reach Their 'Goals And Dreams' Some of the youngest athletes had their “goals and dreams” realized as they teamed with the National Hockey League Players' Association to form one of Westchester's newest sports teams. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the newly formed Yonkers Force Youth Hockey team has received a donation of 25 brand new sets of hockey equipment from the NHL Players’ Association’s Goals and Dreams fund. According to Spano, the Yonkers Force Youth Hockey is a learn-to-play program which will be administered and coached by Yonkers Police Officers. The program will be open to boys and girls ages 7 thr…