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Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four
Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four Dan Hurley is never shy when telling people what he learned growing up in Jersey City has helped him reach the top of the college basketball world. The UConn men's head basketball coach has led the Huskies to back-to-back Final Fours for the first time in program history.  UConn's dominant run to Glendale, AZ, was capped off with a second-half avalanche of points in the Huskies' 77-52 win over Illinois in the Elite Eight on Saturday, Mar. 30. And the Hurley family is a basketball dynasty in the Garden State, started by Dan's father Bob Hurley Sr. at the now-closed St. Anthony High Sch…
Lawyer From Rye Dies At 37: 'Made Instant Impression On Everyone' Lawyer From Rye Dies At 37: 'Made Instant Impression On Everyone'
Lawyer From Rye Dies At 37: 'Made Instant Impression On Everyone' A lawyer who grew up in Westchester is being remembered for his outgoing personality and ability to make a lasting impression on anyone he met. Charles Michael Kunz, a native of Rye, died on Friday, April 21 at the age of 37, according to his obituary.  Born in Rye in 1985, Kunz graduated from Rye High School in 2003 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2006. After stints of living in Nevada and Arizona, he eventually moved to North Carolina in 2011 to be closer to his family.  There, he found his calling and graduated from North Carolina …
Ready To Mingle? NY 2nd Best State To Be Single, Report Says Ready To Mingle? NY 2nd Best State To Be Single, Report Says
Ready To Mingle? NY 2nd Best State To Be Single, Report Says For New York residents feeling lonely as Valentine's Day approaches, the results of one new report may bring comforting news.  New York has been named the second-best state in the nation to be single in, according to a new report released by Wallethub on Monday, Jan. 30.  The report compares all 50 states across three key dimensions: dating economics, dating opportunities, and romance and fun.  According to the report, New York ranks:  First in the nation for dating opportunities; Worst in the nation for dating economics; Second in the nation for romance and fun. Desp…
Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27 Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27
Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27 Chester County native and beloved uncle Stephen A. Koller died Friday, Oct. 7. He was 27 years old.  Koller, nicknamed "T-T," was born in Coatesville and was a graduate of Downingtown East High School, according to his obituary. He lived in Exton, worked as a barista at Starbucks for six years, and was studying physical fitness and nutrition through the Arizona State University, family members said.  Those close to Koller said he had a unique personality and a great sense of humor.  Koller leaves behind a brother, a sister, a niece, a nephew, and many extende…
NJ Woman Struck, Killed By DUI Arizona Football Player: Reports NJ Woman Struck, Killed By DUI Arizona Football Player: Reports
NJ Woman Struck, Killed By DUI Arizona Football Player: Reports New Jersey native Norah Bruther was struck and killed by an Arizona State University football player over the weekend, authorities said. Bruther, 23, of Sea Girt, was crossing Camelback Road in Scottsdale, AZ when she was struck by 22-year-old Sun Devil Stanley Kambert around 1 a.m. Saturday, Fox10 Phoenix reports. Bruther, a senior associate at Ernst and Young, was allegedly visiting Scottsdale at the time of the incident. Lambert is a redshirt senior and defensive lineman at ASU, according to the Sun Devils' roster. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Lancaster's Bailey Carr, 22, Mourned As Talented Artist Lancaster's Bailey Carr, 22, Mourned As Talented Artist
Lancaster's Bailey Carr, 22, Mourned As Talented Artist A talented young artist from Central PA died suddenly and unexpectedly according to his obituary. Bailey R. Carr, 22, of Lancaster, died on Dec. 2. Carr’s cause of death was not released. I am in shock and don't even know what to say. Bailey was always such a good friend to me and honestly just an amazing person. Posted by Analiese Rea on Sunday, December 5, 2021 Born in Roseville, California, Carr was a Class of 2017 graduate of Warwick High School, according to his social media pages. He was in the National Art Honor Society and was a member of the Gay Straight Alliance while atten…
Honors HS Grad Killed In Warren County Crash Was National Dancer, ‘Friend To All’ Honors HS Grad Killed In Warren County Crash Was National Dancer, ‘Friend To All’
Honors HS Grad Killed In Warren County Crash Was National Dancer, ‘Friend To All’ The Bethlehem teen who died in a car crash in Warren County Sunday morning was an honors student and award-winning dancer remembered as a “friend to all.” Angelina Serratore, 18, was driving west on Route 632 in an Isuzu SUV when the vehicle veered off the road to the right and overturned near milepost 3.7 in Franklin Township around 7:45 a.m., NJSP Tpr. Brandi Slota told Daily Voice. She was thrown from the vehicle and killed. Born in Bethlehem, Serratore graduated from Liberty High School with honors in 2021, her obituary says. Serratore played tennis and had earned numerous regional an…
NJ Native, 39, Dies Hiking National Forest In Arizona NJ Native, 39, Dies Hiking National Forest In Arizona
NJ Native, 39, Dies Hiking National Forest In Arizona A New Jersey native died while hiking in a national forest. Michael Benedetto La Marca, 39, was hiking at Peralta Trailhead in Arizona's Tonto National Forest when he died Oct. 3, according to his obituary. More than 14,000 acres of the forest he died in was consumed by wildfire on the day of his death, according to  the U.S. Forest Service. Circumstances around La Marca's death, however, were not made public, Born in Clinton, La Marca graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in 1999. La Marca had been living in Phoenix and working as the Director of Solar …
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile The Long Valley community is mourning West Morris High School graduate Tyler Zgombic, who died Aug. 6 — just one week before his 27th birthday. Zgombic was born in Reno, Nevada and moved to California before settling in Long Valley, where he had lived for the past two decades, his obituary says. A recent graduate of Arizona State University, Zgombic was known for loving sports. He played basketball, umpired games and loved the Baltimore Ravens. Zgombic is survived by his parents, John and Shauna Zgombic; his brothers, Justin, Trey and Matt; his grandmothers, Jo Zgombic and DeAnn Dunnigan, …
COVID-19: Masks Make Difference In Reducing Transmission, Lowering Death Rate, Research Says COVID-19: Masks Make Difference In Reducing Transmission, Lowering Death Rate, Research Says
Covid-19: Masks Make Difference In Reducing Transmission, Lowering Death Rate, Research Says To mask or not to mask? That is the question. A new study by Arizona State researchers found that wearing face masks and coverings during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could help curb the spread of the virus and prevent more deaths. Using data from New York and Washington - two of the states hit hardest by the virus - researchers recommended that the general public should wear face masks during the pandemic. “Face mask use by the general public for limiting the spread of the COVID-19 is controversial, though increasingly recommended, and the potential of this intervention is no…
22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Running For State Senate 22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Running For State Senate
22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Running For State Senate An upstart 22-year-old from the area announced his intention to run for the New York State Senate. Rockland resident Matthew Weinberg, a Republican, is the latest candidacy to throw his hat into the ring for the New York State Senate District 38 seat that has been held by Democratic Sen. David Carlucci since 2010. Carlucci will be challenging for the retiring Nita Lowey’s seat in New York’s 17th congressional district.  In a statement, Weinberg, of Suffern, cited "disunity within his district, depressed property values due to some of the highest property and school taxes in the nation,…
Elizabeth Police Debunk Viral Rumor Of Sex Trafficking By Religious Group Elizabeth Police Debunk Viral Rumor Of Sex Trafficking By Religious Group
Elizabeth Police Debunk Viral Rumor Of Sex Trafficking By Religious Group The Elizabeth Police Department issued a statement Wednesday debunking viral online posts accusing a religious group of secretly trying to lure women and girls into sex work while proselytizing at the Jersey Gardens Mall.  "Several of you have shared allegations of sex trafficking by an organization/religion known as 'God the Mother.' This group has been operating around the country attempting to add to their ranks and has allegedly attempted to engage people in Elizabeth shopping areas. They typically approach someone and strike up a conversation revolving around religion, philosophy, …
After 67 Years Of Marriage, Fairfield's Bob & Joan Seirup Pass Within Weeks After 67 Years Of Marriage, Fairfield's Bob & Joan Seirup Pass Within Weeks
After 67 Years Of Marriage, Fairfield's Bob & Joan Seirup Pass Within Weeks FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Robert L. Seirup Sr. and Joan (Hedin) Seirup of Fairfield, who were married for 67 years, passed away within weeks of each other.  Robert L. Seirup Sr., a beloved local teacher and coach, died Dec. 8. His beloved wife, Joan Seirup, died Dec. 31.  Joan, who was raised in Bridgeport by Harry and Katharine Hedin, graduated from Bassick High School in 1945 and from the Scudder Business School.  Bob, a lifelong Fairfield resident and son of the late Carl and Maud Seirup, was a graduate of Ludlowe High School and received a bachelor's degree from Springfield College, master's …