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Wyckoff Dad Trevor Major Dies Suddenly, Leaving Wife To Raise 3 Children Alone Wyckoff Dad Trevor Major Dies Suddenly, Leaving Wife To Raise 3 Children Alone
Wyckoff Dad Trevor Major Dies Suddenly, Leaving Wife To Raise 3 Children Alone A Wyckoff mother is raising three children on her own after her husband died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. Trevor Major, 50, leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and the couple’s three children: Ailenna, Grayson, and Jake, organizer Christina Meytrott wrote in the campaign that had raised more than $57,000 as of Wednesday, May 13. Trevor had a pre-existing heart condition that prevented him from obtaining life insurance, the campaign reads. Melissa is now dealing with mounting household and living expenses while trying to provide stability…
Family Says ICE Took The Wrong Guy, Now They Want Their Father Back Family Says ICE Took The Wrong Guy, Now They Want Their Father Back
Family Says ICE Took The Wrong Guy, Now They Want Their Father Back A young Virginia family was torn apart in an instant when immigration officers reportedly took their patriarch, they said. Jennifer Portillo's partner, who was not named, was reportedly not the intended target when immigration officers arrived around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, in Manassas and took him into custody. "Officers were reportedly looking for someone else, but instead they took him," Diana Vargas said. "Since that moment, his family, partner, and friends have been left shocked, confused, and heartbroken."  In the hours that followed, the reality set in for those close…
Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children
Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children What should have been a joyful new beginning turned into an unimaginable tragedy after a young New York mom suffered a massive medical emergency just after giving birth. Leeanna Pato, of the Bronx, died Friday, Jan. 30, after suffering a massive heart attack related to serious pre-existing medical conditions, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Doctors performed an emergency seven-hour surgery and implanted a heart pump to keep her alive. Despite those efforts, Leeanna later suffered a stroke and remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit. As her family kept vigil, her newborn…
From Snow Day To Winter Break: Schools Closed, Delayed For Fifth Straight Day In Virginia From Snow Day To Winter Break: Schools Closed, Delayed For Fifth Straight Day In Virginia
From Snow Day To Winter Break: Schools Closed, Delayed For Fifth Straight Day In Virginia One snowstorm later, students are officially on an unexpected winter break. Across Maryland and Virginia, some school districts are closed for a fifth consecutive day on Friday, while others are shifting to remote learning or delayed openings as the region continues thawing out from the weekend storm that rocked the area — and quietly turned a snow day into a full week off. For students, it’s a free vacation. For parents, it’s another day of rearranged schedules, burned PTO, and figuring out childcare on the fly. More snow is likely on the way. District leaders cited lingering ice, treach…
Stamford Seeks Teens For Summer 2026 C.I.T. Program Stamford Seeks Teens For Summer 2026 C.I.T. Program
Stamford Seeks Teens For Summer 2026 C.I.T. Program Stamford Parks & Recreation will open applications beginning Jan. 3, 2026, for a Summer 2026 Counselor In Training program for teens ages 14 to 15. In their Facebook announcement, the Stamford Parks & Recreation Department said the C.I.T. program is designed to train students to become future camp counselors, with accepted participants scheduled to work during the summer, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students selected for the program will be assigned to one of the department’s three large day camps. To apply, teens must be 14 by March 1, 2026, and applications w…
Widow Raising Two Young Boys After Route 80 Crash Kills Young Elmwood Park Father Widow Raising Two Young Boys After Route 80 Crash Kills Young Elmwood Park Father
Widow Raising Two Young Boys After Route 80 Crash Kills Young Elmwood Park Father A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Bergen County mother raise her two young sons after her husband was killed in a crash on Route 80 last week. The lives of Chrystie Almonte, 4-year-old Noah, and 2-year-old Liam were charged Friday, Dec. 19, when Kelvin Almonte, 37, ran off the roadway on the southbound ramp from the Garden State Parkway to Route 80, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Almonte's Jeep struck multiple signs, traveled across a grassy area, and hit a tree, killing the young father, police said. In the days since, the fundraiser describes Chrystie as facing both…
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 …
Loudoun County Father Of Five Dies Suddenly At 33, Leaving Behind Wife And Newborn Loudoun County Father Of Five Dies Suddenly At 33, Leaving Behind Wife And Newborn
Loudoun County Father Of Five Dies Suddenly At 33, Leaving Behind Wife And Newborn Friends of the family are mourning the sudden death of 33-year-old Garrett Kranias, a devoted husband and father of five who died unexpectedly in Virginia, leaving behind his wife and five children — the youngest just seven weeks old. The Loudoun County community is rallying behind the Kranias family as they now face an unimaginable future after he passed away without warning. “Our hearts are broken as we share the devastating news that Garrett Kranias passed away suddenly at just 33 years old,” friends of the family said. “He was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished fr…
‘No Time To Stop’: Virginia Mom, Four Kids Badly Hurt In Route 30 Crash As Town Rallies ‘No Time To Stop’: Virginia Mom, Four Kids Badly Hurt In Route 30 Crash As Town Rallies
‘No Time To Stop’: Virginia Mom, Four Kids Badly Hurt In Route 30 Crash As Town Rallies A Virginia family is facing a long road to recovery — and their community is stepping up to help them get there. Adrienne Left and her four children — Khloe, Kohen, Abra, and Atlas — were involved in a car crash on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21, according to loved ones. A vehicle backed out onto Route 30, leaving Left with no time to stop or avoid the crash, which involved multiple vehicles. All of the children were in the car at the time and rushed to VCU, according to friends of the family. Their mother was airlifted to the hospital with critical injuries.  "All of them received …
Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign
Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign A 35-year-old Elizabeth woman was shot while sitting in her car outside a Linden Wendy’s with her two young children, authorities and loved ones said. Just after 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, officers responded to 709 S. Wood Ave. on reports of shots fired, according to Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther. Officers found the victim seated in a vehicle in the parking lot with a single gunshot wound. She was treated at the scene and transported to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Guenther said. Friends identified the victim as Nelkys, a mother of two and small…
Pleasantville Parents Erupt Over Proposed 15-Minute School Start Time Change Pleasantville Parents Erupt Over Proposed 15-Minute School Start Time Change
Pleasantville Parents Erupt Over Proposed 15-Minute School Start Time Change A proposal to push back start times across one New Jersey school district sparked heated debate at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Pleasantville Schools Superintendent Marilyn Martinez said during the meeting the plan would move Pleasantville High School’s start time from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m., the middle school from 8:05 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the elementary schools from 8:50 a.m. to 9 a.m. High school dismissal would be at 2:50 p.m., middle school at 3:20 p.m., and elementary at 3:10 p.m. Martinez said the later start would “support our high school students in perhaps attending …
Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help
Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help A Maryland mother is facing an unthinkable loss — and a long road home — after her husband died suddenly during a family trip to Germany. According to her family, Sarah Lee was visiting her home country with her husband, Alexander David Lee, and their two young children when tragedy struck.  A previously undetected brain tumor was diagnosed, and within weeks, he was gone, leaving his loved ones shell-shocked. Sarah and the children live in Maryland but remain in Germany, where she is now navigating grief, caring for her children, and facing what organizers described as “a mountain of …
Man Stole Cash From 10-Year-Old Meant For His Babysitter In Newburgh: DA Man Stole Cash From 10-Year-Old Meant For His Babysitter In Newburgh: DA
Man Stole Cash From 10-Year-Old Meant For His Babysitter In Newburgh: DA A 31-year-old man is facing years behind bars after being found guilty of grabbing cash from a 10-year-old boy's hands and fleeing in Orange County, prosecutors said.  On Thursday, Aug. 14, a jury convicted Jamar Murry-El of Newburgh on all counts, including third-degree robbery, fourth-degree grand larceny, and endangering the welfare of a child. He was immediately remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said the incident happened around 5 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2024, when the victim was walking to his babysi…
Westchester Medical Center Residents Ratify New Labor Contract After Months of Negotiations Westchester Medical Center Residents Ratify New Labor Contract After Months of Negotiations
Westchester Medical Center Residents Ratify New Labor Contract After Months of Negotiations After months of rallies, petitions, and high-pressure negotiations, nearly 500 doctors at Westchester Medical Center (WMC) have ratified a new contract. The deal was finalized Thursday night, July 17, under the leadership of newly appointed WMC CEO Dr. David Lubarsky, and comes just as a new class of medical interns begins its residency at the hospital. Supporters touted the deal for delivering long-fought improvements to wages and working conditions. Union members, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU), said the contract marks a turning point in the hospital’s t…
Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss' Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss'
Community Rallies After Middletown Dad Of 2 Young Girls Dies In Crash: 'An Unimaginable Loss' A grassroots effort to support a mother left to raise two young children after her husband was tragically killed in a car crash has raised thousands of dollars—and continues to gain momentum. Simon Stopka, 29, died recently in a car wreck. Details surrounding the crash remain scarce, and requests for additional information have not been returned. Stopka leaves behind his wife, Natalia, and their daughters, Lea, age 3, and Jolie, age 2. A GoFundMe campaign was created to support the family as they navigate life without their beloved husband and father and grieve this “unimaginable loss.” As…
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss 'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss
'In It To Win It': Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent Bid For NYC Mayor After June Primary Loss Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t backing down after losing the Democratic primary for New York City mayor — instead, he’s doubling down. Cuomo confirmed Monday, July 14, that he will continue his campaign and run in the November general election despite his surprising primary defeat to progressive Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in June. “The Democratic primary did not go the way I had hoped,” Cuomo said in a campaign video shared on X. “To the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for me, a sincere thank you. Thank you for believing in me and my agenda and in my experience. And I am truly sor…
28-Week Pregnant Mom Widowed In Fatal Go-Kart Crash: PA State Police 28-Week Pregnant Mom Widowed In Fatal Go-Kart Crash: PA State Police
28-Week Pregnant Mom Widowed In Fatal Go-Kart Crash: PA State Police A Pennsylvania mother—28 weeks pregnant—was suddenly widowed after her husband was killed in a go-kart crash in Snyder County, according to Pennsylvania State Police and devastated loved ones. The collision happened around 7:43 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, in the area of Middle Creek Road and Sandhill Road in Spring Township, state police said. Kolbe Straw, of Beaver Springs, was operating a low-riding go-kart on Sandhill Road when he entered Middle Creek Road—failing to yield at a stop sign—and drove into the path of an oncoming Chevrolet Express passenger van, according to investigators. S…
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed'
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed' President Donald Trump isn’t taking the New York City primary results well. Following Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Trump unleashed a furious response on Truth Social, criticizing everything from Mamdani’s appearance to his voice. “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor… He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart…” Two minutes later, Trump continued his diatribe wi…
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race
Muslim Progressive Zohran Mamdani Eyes Historic Upset In Crowded NYC Mayor Race New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday, June 24, in a high-stakes Democratic primary that could end with history in the making. In a surprise twist, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive Assemblyman from Queens, has pulled ahead of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the latest polling—setting up what could be a stunning upset in the nation’s largest city. A final independent survey by PIX11 News, Emerson College, and The Hill shows Mamdani edging out Cuomo in the last round of a ranked-choice simulation, 52% to 48%, thanks to strong second- and third-choice support. The race is …
DC Mom Dies Unexpectedly During 4-Year-Old Son’s Graduation: 'The Glue To Our Family' DC Mom Dies Unexpectedly During 4-Year-Old Son’s Graduation: 'The Glue To Our Family'
DC Mom Dies Unexpectedly During 4-Year-Old Son’s Graduation: 'The Glue To Our Family' The moment was supposed to be full of pride. A mother watching her 4-year-old son cross the stage at his pre-K graduation — smiling, clapping, proud. Instead, it ended in tragedy. Markita Young, a beloved 39-year-old mother of three from DC, suddenly collapsed during her youngest son’s graduation ceremony on June 11, her family said.  Onlookers watched in panic as paramedics rushed to her aid, loading her into an ambulance. En route to the hospital, Young went into cardiac arrest.  Despite efforts to save her, she was gone before they arrived. The cause, her family says, was a …
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…
Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack
Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack Support is swelling for a Long Island mother and author who was seriously injured while saving her daughter from a vicious dog attack. Sarle Jeffries, of Massapequa, described the harrowing ordeal in a GoFundMe campaign. While traveling abroad with her daughters earlier this month, she said she was attacked by a Rottweiler as she shielded her youngest daughter, Veya, who was initially targeted by the dog. “She had to get one stitch after being punctured, but unfortunately, the dog got me and took a chunk out of my leg,” Jeffries wrote. The attack left her with gruesome injuries, including …
CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78 CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78
CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78 Connecticut is mourning the loss of its second female governor, Jodi Rell, who died following a brief illness.  Rell, who served as the state's 87th governor from 2004 to 2011, died on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the age of 78 at a hospital in Florida following a short illness, CBS News reported.  Rell took office following the resignation of her predecessor, John G. Rowland, who pleaded guilty to corruption charges in 2004. She is the most recent Republican to serve as Connecticut's governor and spent her two terms expanding healthcare and childcare, strengthening ethics laws, and brin…
'Negligent' Family Charged After PA Fire Kills Infant: Affidavit 'Negligent' Family Charged After PA Fire Kills Infant: Affidavit
'Negligent' Family Charged After PA Fire Kills Infant: Affidavit A dad, mom, and grandma have been charge for endangering the lives of four children when 4-year-old playing with a lighter caused a fire killing an infant, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 31. Barbara Miller, 59; Jessica Ann Miller, 25; and Brian Scott Navarre, 28, were charged with multiple counts of endangering the welfare of children on Oct. 25 for "the negligent death of an infant," the Lebanon County District Attorney's office details in press release.  The fire broke out in the second floor of the Navarre home located in the 1300 block of Bra…
Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say
Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Woman, Police Say A brother and sister from Long Island are accused of abusing their elderly mother to the point the woman died. Nassau County Police were called to a Roosevelt home at around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, to perform a welfare check. Inside, officers found 85-year-old Carmel McDougall unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital and died days later, on Wednesday, Sept. 18. An investigation found that McDougall’s 65-year-old son, Michael McDougall, was responsible for the injuries that caused her death, police said. Detectives also determined that McDougall’s 55-year-old daughter, Nichole Mull…
Irvington Woman Convicted Of Killing Toddler In Her Care After Sharing Her Side Of Story Irvington Woman Convicted Of Killing Toddler In Her Care After Sharing Her Side Of Story
Irvington Woman Convicted Of Killing Toddler In Her Care After Sharing Her Side Of Story A 44-year-old Irvington woman was convicted of manslaughter on Friday, Aug. 9  in the death of a two-year-old child she was babysitting in 2021, authorities said. Claire Gelin was babysitting the victim from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19 in her Irvington apartment, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said. The child sustained serious from physical abuse on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, but Gelin did not call 911 until Friday, Feb. 19, Stephens said. By the time first responders arrived, the child was in cardiac arrest and was rushed to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center where it was pronounc…
Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike
Phelps Hospital Workers Sign Agreement, Avoid Strike Following week-long bargaining sessions, workers at a Westchester hospital have reached an agreement, avoiding a planned one-day strike.  Caregivers at Phelps Hospital, which Northwell Health owns, reached a tentative agreement with hospital leaders on Thursday morning, May 30, according to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. As a result, a one-day strike planned for Friday, May 31 was avoided, union officials said. The tentative agreement includes:  Wage increases retroactive to April 2023; No-cost family health insurance; Secure pensions; Employer-paid childcare and educ…
Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support
Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support A New Jersey daycare that has always been there for people in need now needs help of its own. Last week, the Westside Infant Daycare in Englewood at 192 West Demarest Ave. suffered severe damage in flood.  The flood destroyed cribs, toys, books and furniture and the daycare remains closed. A fundraiser has been set up to support the daycare. As of Friday, March 8, more than $2,000 has been raised. Vivi Nguyen, who organized the fundraiser, is a former graduate of the Westside Infant Daycare and Teen Parent Program and said she benefitted from the childcare and counseling they provided…
'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression 'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression
'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression WARNING: This article contains information related to suicide.  A family from Southeast Massachusetts is opening up the conversation surrounding mental health after a 36-year-old mother tragically took her own life following the birth of her twins.  Ariana Sutton, of Norton, was "a vibrant and devoted mother" who was "eagerly awaiting the arrival of her twins," a GoFundMe campaign reads. However, the twins' early arrival brought unexpected challenges that sadly pushed Sutton's mental health to the ultimate breaking point.  "Despite her relentless efforts to seek help, the burden of postpar…
Mom Who Died After Giving Birth To Twins In Central Jersey Was Role Model Ballerina Mom Who Died After Giving Birth To Twins In Central Jersey Was Role Model Ballerina
Mom Who Died After Giving Birth To Twins In Central Jersey Was Role Model Ballerina A pair of premature twins whose New Jersey mother died shortly after their birth are growing and thriving, cooing and sleeping through the night. GIgi and Bella's mother, Gabrielle Noa-Abbate of Sayreville, was a well-known and respected ballerina with the New Jersey Ballet, seen as a role model to young dancers.  Isabella Rose and Gianna Grace AbbateGoFundMe The girls were born on Jan. 26 and Gabby passed away on Feb. 8, She was home four days with them. "Mrs. Noa-Abbate was a role model to her students and the professional dancers she coached and danced beside," the NJ Ballet said in…
'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Mamaroneck 'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Mamaroneck
'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Mamaroneck A Westchester County YMCA has announced a new nursery school that is planned to open next year. The new school, which will serve children and toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years, will open in mid-January 2023 in Mamaroneck at the St. John's Lutheran Church at 122 Fenimore Rd., according to Rye YMCA spokesperson Lisa Tidball.  The new program will offer both morning and afternoon sessions with three, four, and five-day options. Children who attend will learn foundational skills, as well as how to develop healthy relationships, and will participate in activities including music, lite…