94-Year-Old Cedar Grove Grandmother's Song To Granddaughter, Wife At NJ Wedding Melts The Room 94-Year-Old Cedar Grove Grandmother's Song To Granddaughter, Wife At NJ Wedding Melts The Room
94-Year-Old Cedar Grove Grandmother's Song To Granddaughter, Wife At NJ Wedding Melts The Room “The days will not be fair... and that’s when I’ll be there — always.” A 94-year-old Cedar Grove grandmother brought guests to tears over the weekend with a heartfelt song for her granddaughter and her new wife — a moment of love and acceptance years in the making (click here for video). On Saturday, June 7, in front of friends and family, Josephine Ruggiero stood before the crowd at Amanda Ruggiero and Alexandra "Lexi" Kirby's party, and made one heartfelt request. "Maybe not as good as I used to be, because you know a lot of years have gone by,” she said. “But what I would like ever…
Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies
Music Pioneer Sly Stone, Frontman For Band Bearing His Name, Dies Groundbreaking musician Sly Stone has died after a battle with lung disease. The pioneering and charismatic leader of the band that bore his name, Sly & the Family Stone, was age 82, his family announced on Monday, June 9. Known for breaking racial and gender barriers in music, Stone’s innovative sound and enduring hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair” catapulted him to stardom starting in the 1970s. Born Sylvester Stewart in Texas in 1943, he forever became known as Sly after a young classmate misspelled his name. He soon became a music prodigy in California, where…
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63 Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63 A Hudson Valley woman who brought joy to countless families through scoops of ice cream and warm conversation has died.  Debra Ann Travis, longtime owner of Debra T’s Ice Cream Café in Poughkeepsie and a resident of Dover Plains, died at home on Friday, May 30 at the age of 63, according to her obituary.  Born in Oneonta on June 11, 1961, Debra was the daughter of the late Don J. Lifgren and Beverly Ann Manchester. She graduated from Schenevus High School and eventually made her home in Dutchess County, where she ran the popular Debra T’s Ice Cream Café at 141 Overlook Rd.  …
Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns
Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has canceled his remaining tour dates in 2025 after doctors discovered a serious heart condition during a routine checkup that requires immediate treatment. Mason, age 78, announced the decision on Facebook, pulling the plug on his Traffic Jam West Coast tour.  While the news marks an unexpected halt for the English singer-guitarist known for his work with Traffic and a litany of rock legends, his team emphasized the prognosis is optimistic. “I'm heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s doctor’s orders,” Mason said. “I’ll be back, and …
United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard
United Airlines Adds Free Spotify Streaming To Flights: See What's Onboard You can now contribute toward your year-end Spotify Wrapped while flying at 30,000 feet. United Airlines has teamed up with Spotify to allow flyers to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks for free, United said in a news release on Thursday, June 5. Passengers can now access Spotify on more than 130,000 seatback screens on about 680 planes. The new collaboration marks the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline. Travelers can listen to curated playlists and top podcasts like "Good Hang with Amy Poehler," "The Dave Chang Show," and "The…
NJ Man Charged After Loud Late Night Birthday Party: Fairfield PD NJ Man Charged After Loud Late Night Birthday Party: Fairfield PD
NJ Man Charged After Loud Late Night Birthday Party: Fairfield PD A 44-year-old East Hanover man was arrested after he allowed a late night warehouse party on his property on Sunday, June 1 in Fairfield, authorities said. At 1:14 a.m., officers responded to Commerce Road after receiving complaints about loud music and saw numerous vehicles and people at a trucking business usually closed at that hour, Fairfield police said. The loud music at Canasis Express at 23 Commerce Rd. was turned off once those inside were alerted to the presence of law enforcement, police said. An investigation determined Montana agreed to sublet his space in the multi-unit buildi…
T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour
T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour Rapper and auto-tune icon T-Pain is hitting the road this fall for a nationwide run he’s calling a celebration, not a tour. "If I learned one thing in the last 20 years, it’s that music doesn’t live on charts. It lives in people," T-Pain said on social media. “This isn’t a tour, it’s a thank you.” Dubbed the TP20: Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain Tour, the shows will celebrate two decades of hits like "Buy U A Drank," "Bartender," and "I'm Sprung," with a nod to the next 20 years of what he calls music “nobody is ready for.” The tour kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Radio City Music Hall in New…
Former Summit Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train Former Summit Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train
Former Summit Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train A 19-year-old former soccer player has been identified as the person struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Tuesday, May 27 in Summit. At 1:28 a.m., Morris and Essex Line train 6907, which departed New York Penn Station and was en route to Dover, struck and fatally injured Dylan Faulkner, NJ Transit said. A native of England, Faulkner moved to Summit at the age of 12, attending middle school and high school there, according to his obituary. After graduating Summit High School, he attended university back in England, his obituary reads. Faulkner was a massive soccer fan, who played fo…
‘Heart Of His Home’: Fairfield Rallies To Support Family After Father's Sudden Death ‘Heart Of His Home’: Fairfield Rallies To Support Family After Father's Sudden Death
‘Heart Of His Home’: Fairfield Rallies To Support Family After Father's Sudden Death Residents of a Connecticut community are coming together in a show of compassion and solidarity following the sudden death of a longtime local and beloved father. He was just 60 years old.  Jim Paladino, of Fairfield, remembered as a devoted husband, father of three, and cherished community figure, died unexpectedly on May 20, leaving behind a grieving family and stunned town. In the days since his passing, neighbors, friends, and even strangers have mobilized to help the Paladino family as they navigate their loss. A GoFundMe for them has raised more than $33,000 as of Friday, May 30.…
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Jackson Councilman Scott Sargent Dies After Open-Heart Surgery, 61 Jackson Councilman Scott Sargent Dies After Open-Heart Surgery, 61
Jackson Councilman Scott Sargent Dies After Open-Heart Surgery, 61 Scott Sargent, who served on the Jackson Township Council, died Friday, May 23, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center due to complications from open heart surgery, according to his obituary from the George Hassler Funeral Home website He was 61. Born in Point Pleasant, Sargent lived in Jackson Township for 30 years, his obituary reads. It is with unfathomable sadness that I share the passing of my brother, Scott. He had a giant heart, fantastic taste in... Posted by Dawn Sargent Lolla on Saturday, May 24, 2025 Dedicated to service, Sargent previously served in the Navy, before becoming a…
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…