Husband Of Union City 'Top Chef' Star Dies
The husband of "Top Chef" star Leah Cohen and co-founder of a popular New York City restaurant has died at 44 years old, leaving behind his wife and their two young sons.
Ben Byruch, who records show lived with Cohen in Union City, NJ, died Monday, Nov. 10, according to a Maplewood, NJ-based GoFundMe campaign launched by Lonny Sweet and Cassandre Pallas to support his family.
Byruch was the creative force behind Pig & Khao, the Southeast Asian restaurant he built alongside Cohen, who finished sixth on Season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which aired from 2008 to 2009.
The couple …
NYC Building Collapse: 8 Victims ID'd, Search Of Site Ends, Reports Say
Authorities have identified all eight people killed in a Brooklyn building collapse, including two children ages 9 and 10, and rescue crews have finished searching the rubble, according to reports.
The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into a neighboring construction site just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, killing eight people and injuring 19 others, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
The NYPD has now released the names of all eight victims, ABC7 reported. Those killed were identified as:
Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, 9;
Kevin Santiago Reyes Gon…
8 Dead In NYC Building Collapse: Construction Site Had History Of Violations, Report Says
UPDATE: A Brooklyn construction site next to a building collapse that killed eight people and injured 19 others had a history of safety violations, stop-work orders, and concerns about protecting neighboring buildings, according to reports.
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The collapse happened at 1321 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the FDNY.
As of Thursday, Nov. 12, the death toll had risen to eight, with two of the 19 injured people in critical condition, ABC7 rep…
Election 2026: Kathy Hochul Wins Reelection, Defeats Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman
Polls have closed, and a winner has emerged in New York's gubernatorial race.
Incumbent Kathy Hochul is projected to be reelected to a second full term as Governor of New York, according to multiple reports. As of 11:43 p.m. p.m., Hochul had received 3,404,922 votes, or 59.36 percent, while Blakeman had received 2,261,870, or 39.43 percent.
Hochul, 68, defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, the current Nassau County Executive.
She centered her campaign on affordability, public safety, and opposition to President Trump's policies. She also highlighted her admin…
What Is Rhabdo? NJ Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death
A 24-year-old woman who was in "perfect health" died after collapsing near the finish line of the New York City Marathon, and New Jersey doctors say the rare condition linked to her death can strike even healthy people.
Rachel Apa, a former Division I basketball player from Lewisberry, PA, collapsed near Mile 24 of her first marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
Her father, Steve Apa, told The New York Times she died of rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo." He had been texting with her throughout the race until she stopped responding near Mile 24. Three bystanders, inclu…
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports.
Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted.
Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations.
Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…
Two Nurses Attacked By Patient At North Shore Hospital: Police
A New York City man being treated at a Long Island hospital punched two nurses who were caring for him Monday, Oct. 5, police said.
Oshane Bernard, 36, of Queens, was arrested at the scene at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Cops responded to an assault report inside the hospital around 3:30 p.m. Monday, authorities said. Inside, they learned Bernard became agitated and struck two nurses with a closed fist, according to police.
The two injured nurses, both 29-year-old women, were evaluated by hospital staff at the scene, cops said. Ber…
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life.
Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
“He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.”
Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…
Woman Hit Wife With Car, Baseball Bat In Schenectady, She Admits In Plea Deal
A New York woman admitted to attacking her wife and a friend with a car and a baseball bat before leading state police on high-speed chases with kids in the car, authorities said Friday, March 27.
Juanita Moore, a 25-year-old Schenectady resident, copped to one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree attempted assault on Wednesday, March 25, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office said.
The incident began on Halloween 2024, when Moore hopped in a Hertz rental car and drove to a home “where she knew her wife was staying with a friend,” the district attorney’s of…
'Will & Grace' Actor, NY Native Corey Parker Dies At 60 After Four-Decade Career
A performer who moved effortlessly between television, film, and the stage, and later devoted his life to mentoring young actors, has died after a career that spanned more than four decades.
Corey Parker, a veteran character actor remembered by many viewers for his role as Josh on the hit sitcom "Will & Grace," died Thursday, March 5, following a private battle with Stage 4 metastatic cancer. He was 60.
Parker built a steady career across film and television beginning in the 1980s, appearing in a wide range of projects that showcased his versatility as both a comedic and dramatic perfor…
ISIS Inmate Who Planned To ‘Create The Next 9/11’ Stabs Federal Prison Guards In PA, DOJ Says
A Canadian man serving a 40-year federal sentence for plotting a terrorist attack in New York City has pleaded guilty to violently assaulting two correctional officers inside a Pennsylvania prison, federal officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 27, of Mississauga, Ontario, attacked two officers at USP Allenwood on December 7, 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Bahnasawy used a sharpened piece of steel from a desk in his cell to stab one officer in the head and face, causing the victim to lose his right eye, invest…
5 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tour Bus Returning From Niagara Falls Overturns In Western NY
Five people were killed and dozens more injured when a tour bus overturned on the Thruway in western New York.
The Genesee County crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-90 in the town of Pembroke, between exits 48A and 49, at around 12:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, according to New York State Police.
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A preliminary investigation found that the bus, owned by M&Y Tour Inc., was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls when it lost control, crossed the median, then overturned on the s…
Hamptons Writer, Arts Advocate Dies At 51, Remembered For 'Brilliant Mind'
Matthew “Dutch” Rooney, a beloved writer, arts patron, and longtime supporter of ballet and opera, died Friday, Aug. 15, at his home in East Hampton. He was 51.
Rooney was born Nov. 11, 1973, in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, the son of JoAnn (Wallace) Rooney and the late John Rooney, according to his obituary.
He attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Master’s from Columbia University, where he won several writing awards.
Rooney was active in New York’s arts community. He serv…
Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA From Floral Park
Nearly 24 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the remains of three more 9/11 victims have been identified, offering long-awaited closure to their families.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, New York City officials announced three victims who had been identified through advanced DNA testing. They are:
Ryan Fitzgerald, 26, of Floral Park, who was working on the 94th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when it was struck by United Airlines Flight 175
Barbara Keating, 72, a cancer survivor from Palm Springs, California, who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 w…
