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New Haven Native Norman Lear, Iconic Sitcom Producer, Dies
Legendary television producer Norman Lear died after a lifetime of laughter surrounded by family on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes, according to his obituary.
He was 101 years old.
Lear, known for creating such iconic situation comedies as "All In the Family," and "Maude," was born in Connecticut in 1922 in New Haven, the eldest child of Jeanette and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a traveling salesman.
He grew up in a Jewish household. When Lear was 9 years old and living in Massachusetts with his family in Chelsea in Suffolk County, his father went to prison…
50-Year-Old From Stanford Killed In Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker
A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man who was killed in a head-on crash when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars, was a popular life coach and event planner in the area.
Dutchess County resident Erin T. Clancy, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks.
Troopers responded to Route 44 near Brown Road for a report of a head-on collision. Initial investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Murano, driven by Camay Pryce, age 33, of Poughkeepsie, was traveling eastbound when he passed two vehicles and struck…
Long Island Man Nabbed Following High-Speed Chase, Attack On Officers, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly taking police on a high-speed chase and then attempted to assault them during his arrest.
Bradley Bull, age 37, of Uniondale, was arrested around 12:40 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, following the incident in Uniondale, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, officers spotted a 2007 Chevrolet SUV driving westbound on Jerusalem Avenue in the eastbound lanes. As officers initiated a traffic stop, the SUV fled at a high rate of speed.
Officers began searching for the vehicle and found it near the vicinity of Jer…
Mount Kisco's John C. Hvisch, 94, Saw Battle At Okinawa, A Yankee Stadium 'Veteran Of The Game'
John C. Hvisch of Mount Kisco died at his home on Friday, April 19 – his 94th birthday.
John, the son of John Joseph and Mary (Gurrall) Hvisch, was born in Yonkers on April 19, 1925. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corp., enlisting in 1943 at the age of 17, and was a part of the Pacific campaign and fought in the grueling battle of Okinawa. John was awarded several citations, campaign medals and battle stars for his bravery, including three Battle Stars.
John married Rosemarie Lewandowski on May 3, 1947; she predeceased him in 1988. He is survived by his five loving children, Candi…
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Hudson Valley Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree In Mississippi
A 31-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed in a car crash while helping friends move down south.Scott Fish of Carmel was pronounced dead at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi after his car slammed into a tree on Interstate 59 at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 30.
He is survived by his father, Scott M. Fish Sr., his mother, Joan L. Fish, sister Rebecca DeLuca, and brother-in-law Alfonso DeLuca.
Fish, who studied engineering at SUNY New Paltz and Westchester Community College, embraced his love of technology by spending his time creating pieces from his 3D printer, computer pr…
