Victor Willis Dies: Voice Of Village People Helped Shape Disco Era, Co-Wrote 'Y.M.C.A.'
A voice behind some of disco’s most enduring anthems is gone.
Victor Willis, 74, the original lead singer and a founding member of Village People, died Tuesday, June 30, after a short illness, the band announced.
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Village People said in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, July 1, "We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People."
The group said Willis died after a "short but aggressive illness" and requested privacy.
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National Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Hits New York Hardest: CDC
A summer illness linked to contaminated food is spreading across multiple states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, according to the CDC’s surveillance page.
The cases were reported in 17 states among people who became sick from Friday, May 1, through Tuesday, June 16, the CDC said.
The CDC map shows New York as the most affected state in the nation. The map also shows cases in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well a…
Distinctive Tattoo Leads To Germantown Man's Downfall After Home Break-In Spree: Prosecutors
One tattoo helped crack a burglary spree in Maryland.
Now, a man with diverse tastes is heading to prison for two decades.
Germantown resident Todd Dixon-Latkovski, 53, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a residential burglary in Frederick County last year, according to the state's attorney's office.
On Oct. 28, 2025, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to investigate a reported burglary, when a homeowner reported waking that morning to discover multiple items missing.
Among the missing items were credit cards, gift cards, a wallet, personal…
Missing Freehold Woman, 26, Found Dead After Days-Long Search, Family Says
A days-long search for a missing New Jersey woman has ended in tragedy.
Iyanna Asia Fairfax, 26, of Freehold, has died after disappearing on Friday, June 19, according to a GoFundMe launched by her family. She died on June 26, the campaign says.
Iyanna Fairfax
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Fairfax's family said only that her body was found in New York City. The NYPD did not have details when Daily Voice inquired on Tuesday, June 30.
Loved ones had been searching for Fairfax after she was last seen Friday night, June 19, into early Saturday near the 7-Eleven on Throckmorton Street, heading toward …
Ridgefield Beachgoers: July 4 Weekend Rules To Know
Ridgefield Parks & Recreation is reminding residents to buy their beach passes before the Fourth of July weekend, when drop-in admission will not be available at Martin Park Beach.
The beach, located at 19 Great Pond Road, offers seasonal swimming and kayaking at a natural, spring-fed pond through Monday, Sept. 7.
According to Ridgefield Parks & Recreation’s Facebook post, the Recreation Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, and drop-ins will not be available from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
The beach will be free for Recreation Center members when the building is c…
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Whirly Bird Fans: Helicopter Day Set In Stratford
Vintage, military, and modern helicopters will be featured during Helicopter Day at the Connecticut Air & Space Center in Stratford.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 225 B Main St., with a rain date of Sunday, July 12.
According to Connecticut Air & Space Center's Facebook post, the event will again celebrate “all things Whirly Bird,” giving visitors a chance to see aircraft from different eras up close.
General admission will be paid at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for veterans, and $5 for kids age 6 and older.
Connecticut Air & Space Center stated…
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Double-Dipping Brightwaters Clerk Gets Prison For Stealing From Boss And Taxpayers: Authorities
A Long Island woman who stole from her employer and from taxpayers has been sentenced to prison time, authorities announced Tuesday, June 30.
Christa Ramos, 57, of Brightwaters, got three to six years behind bars for swiping $230,000 from her company and $40,000 through unemployment fraud, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said.
Ramos worked as a clerk for Northeast Electrical Contractors from December 2018 to June 2023 and was responsible for paying company bills, authorities said.
But in addition to that, she also wrote numerous checks to herself, which she deposited into he…
Man Convicted Of Cocaine Possession, Acquitted Of Trying To Grab Agent's Gun In Poughkeepsie
A man caught with cocaine in Dutchess County has been convicted of a drug charge — but acquitted of trying to grab an agent's gun during his arrest.
Angel Lebron, 49, was convicted of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on Monday, June 29, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.
According to prosecutors, on Nov. 25, 2025, Lebron was caught with at least one preparation, compound, mixture, or substance containing at least one-half ounce of cocaine in the area of North Clinton Street and Thompson Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.
Lebron …
