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Woman Accused Of Throwing Knife, Pot Of Grits, Curtain Rod During Westport Argument, Police Say
A woman in Westport was charged for allegedly throwing items in an argument, including a knife, curtain rod, and pot of grits, according to Westport Police.
On Sunday, Aug. 25 at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers responded to a home on a report of a loud disturbance, police said.
When they arrived officers learned of an argument between two people in the home, which ultimately moved outside as it escalated, according to police.
The victim alleged that upon returning home, he had been engaged in what began as a verbal argument with Tiana Hillaire, over accusations that she had made, said …
Janneth Batyr Of Huntington Station Dies At 30
Janneth Bagas Batyr, of Huntington Station, died on Sunday, Aug. 25, at age 30.
She was the wife of Mark, daughter of Lolito Bagas and Maria Luz Capito; daughter-in-law and best friend to Kenneth Batyr; sister to Jojo, Jill, Jason, Jean-Paul, and Ella Luz.
She was a "shining star" for Johnny, Reina, Chris, and Alex as well as an aunt and friend to so many. Of Waray-Waray (Philippines) descent, Batyr is being remembered as "blessed with the heart, humility, and strength of a warrior," the obituary said.
The family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Ho…
Duo Charged In Connection With Fatal Overdose In Nassau County
Two men face charges connected with the overdose death of a Nassau County man, according to police.
An investigation into the death of the male victim on Friday, Aug. 23 in a Woodmere residence led to the arrest of Piero Russotto, 46, and Alexandro D’Angelo, 55, both of Ridgewood, Queens, Nassau County Police said.
Detectives reportedly arranged to meet D’Angelo at a Queens location and placed him under arrest on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m., said police.
A subsequent investigation also led to the arrest of Russotto who is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled s…
Patrick Federice, Child-Care Counselor In Westchester, Dies At 37
A childcare counselor in Westchester, Patrick Christopher Federice, of Pelham, died Monday, Aug. 26, at age 37.
Born Feb. 24, 1982, in New Rochelle Hospital to William and Margaret, Federice was one of four children.
He was raised in Pelham where he attended Hutchinson School before graduating from Pelham Memorial High School in 2000.
Federice obtained an associate's degree in business from Westchester Community College and continued his education at Concordia College.
After graduating college, he worked as a childcare counselor for St. Christopher's in Dobbs Ferry where…
Elizabeth A. Taylor, Former Westchester Resident, Dies At 34
Formerly of Northern Westchester, Elizabeth A. Taylor, of Ansonia, Connecticut, died suddenly and tragically on Saturday, Aug. 24, at age 34.
She was born in Mount Kisco on Jan. 26, 1985.
Taylor worked for Friendly's, both in New York and Connecticut.
She took care of her brother John O'Hara IV "who she loved and cared for very much. She was loved by everyone who knew her," said the obituary.
Survivors include her mother Linda Taylor, her sisters Heather (Frederick Silva) and Stephanie O'Hara, and brother John O'Hara IV; and grandmother Mildred Uhlig; her niece Jammie, nephews Thomas, Log…