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Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Millions Over Decades With Her Songs, Spirit
One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died.
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Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her nephew Brian Seaver announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family.
Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several …
Restaurant Closes After 11 Years In Westchester, Was Known For Comfort Food
After more than a decade of serving comfort food in Westchester, a longtime restaurant has closed its doors for good.
The Wooden Spoon, located at 1282 North Ave., closed on Sunday, Aug. 16, ending an 11-year run in the city, owner Nick Triscari announced.
The restaurant spent its first nine years on Division Street before moving to North Avenue two years ago.
"The last 11 years...have been an incredible ride," Triscari wrote in announcing the closure, adding, "We thank everyone who made the Wooden Spoon a part of their lives."
The Wooden Spoon's menu was rooted in…
100-Year-Old Colt Pistol Seized From Suspect In Westchester
A century-old pistol with a defaced serial number was taken off the streets after officers recovered it from a suspect in Northern Westchester, police said.
The Colt .25-caliber pistol, which police said is 100 years old, was found in Ossining on Saturday night, Aug. 22, the Ossining Police Department announced on Monday, Aug. 24.
Police said the weapon was unloaded when officers found it. However, its serial number had allegedly been defaced, and the person carrying it did not have a pistol permit.
The suspect, whose identity was not released, was taken into custody with…
Wanted Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin In Westchester Traffic Stop, Then Jailed: Cops
A traffic stop in Northern Westchester led to the discovery of crack cocaine and heroin and the arrest of a wanted man, police said.
Elmsford resident Olajuwon Dancy, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 19, following a traffic stop in Croton-on-Hudson, the village's police department announced on Monday, Aug. 24.
The traffic stop happened the same day on Mount Airy Road, when officers stopped a vehicle after its driver allegedly failed to use a turn signal, police said.
The driver, identified as Dancy, was driving with a suspended license, according to the…
Lacrosse Player, 19, Was Among 2 Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash
A 19-year-old Long Island lacrosse player is being remembered for his outgoing personality, positive spirit, and love of cars after his death in a head-on crash in Ulster County.
Smithtown resident Peter B. Bonenfant, 19, died in a two-vehicle crash on Route 28 in the Town of Olive in Ulster County on Sunday morning, Aug. 23, as Daily Voice previously reported.
The crash happened around 6:47 a.m., when a 2024 Chevrolet driven west by Bonenfant crossed into the eastbound lane for an unknown reason and struck a 2021 Mercedes-Benz head-on, according to New York State Police.
Bonen…
