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Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer
A longtime Northern Westchester high school coach who spent more than three decades helping young athletes is now facing a devastating battle with terminal brain cancer, prompting his family to seek help.
Dave Fernandes, known to generations of Horace Greeley High School athletes in Chappaqua as "Coach Dave," was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in September 2026, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by his daughter, Kayle Fernandes, on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The diagnosis came suddenly, and his health has declined rapidly, his daughter said.
Fernandes spent more than 30 y…
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester
A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northern Westchester, offering everything from gourmet burgers and seafood to steaks, creative appetizers, and craft cocktails.
The Mill, located at 289 Route 100 in Somers, officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Its website said the restaurant aims to combine an upscale dining experience with a comfortable, inviting setting.
The menu features a mix of familiar comfort foods and dishes with a creative twist. Appetizers include Reuben empanadas, whipped ricotta with truffle …
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.
Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.
The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station
One lucky New York Lottery player is more than $15,000 richer after a top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Putnam County gas station.
The winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $15,320.50, was purchased at the BP gas station located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster, New York Lottery officials announced.
The ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold for the Wednesday, Oct. 21, TAKE 5 Evening drawing.
The other winning ticket, also worth $15,320.50, was sold at St. Nicholas Auto Center at 800 Saint Nicholas Ave. in Manhattan.
The winning numbers were 1 3 14 16 38.
Lottery officials…
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!
From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love.
And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community.
Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment.
Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…
