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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Sarah Silverman reveals grandfather may have killed her infant brother
Sarah Silverman has opened up on a dark family secret. Photo: TNS Sarah Silverman has opened up on a dark family secret, revealing for the first time what her father told her about the death of her brother when he was three months old. In a new interview for Rolling Stone , the 54-year-old comedian said that for years she and her sisters thought baby Jeffrey died as the result of a crib accident. But in 2022, her father finally told her that he believed his own dad killed him after shaking him in a violent rage. The tragic incident occurred before she was born, when Jeffrey was being babysat while Silverman's parents were on vacation. 'The story was that something happened with the crib, and Jeffrey's little body slid and he got suffocated. But if you look back, there was never a lawsuit with the crib company or anything,' she told Rolling Stone. Silverman said her father delivered the shocking revelation after watching her perform in the off-Broadway musical adaptation of her memoir, The Bedwetter , which included a joke about the infant's death. 'My dad says, 'I always felt that he was crying or something, and my dad shook him,'' she recalled. ''He shook him in a rage and killed him.'' 'As soon as he said it, it was like, 'Of course, that's what happened,'' she continued. 'His mother always stood by her husband. She watched him beat the s— out of her son. I couldn't ask my mum, because she was dead.' Silverman's mother, Beth, died in 2015, while her father – who she called her 'best pal' – died in 2023. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bernard Kerik family: All on wife Hala Matli and children
Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik passed away on Thursday following a brief illness. He was 69. According to the New York Post, Kerik was suffering from a cardiac-related condition and was hospitalized. He is survived by his wife, Hala Matli, and three children, including a son from his previous marriage to Jacqueline Llerena. Hala Matli, a Syrian immigrant, met Kerik in 1996 while working as a hygienist in his dentist's office, as reported by the New York Daily News. The two reportedly had multiple argument over him skipping appointments. 'We despised each other,' Kerik wrote in his autobiography, 'It was a running battle between us, me skipping appointments, her pointing out how inconsiderate I was.' They eventually began dating and got married on Nov. 1, 1998, in New Jersey. The couple has two daughters - Celine, Angelina. Kerik was previously married to Linda Hales from 1978 to 1983, a marriage that ended in divorce with no children. He later married Jacqueline Llerena in September 1983 in New Jersey. They had a son, Joseph (Joe) Kerik, who followed in his father's footsteps as a police officer. The couple divorced in 1992. The Kerik family has not yet released an official statement regarding his passing. However, tributes have poured in. FBI Director Kash Patel honored Kerik in a post on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday evening, writing. "Today, we mourn the loss of Bernard B. Kerik, a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this country has ever known. Bernie passed away tragically on May 29, 2025, after a private battle with illness." Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, also shared a heartfelt tribute: 'A true patriot, fearless leader, and devoted friend. Bernard Kerik embodied strength, loyalty, and courage every single day. I'm honored to have known him. Rest in peace, Bernie - your fight, your legacy, and your love for this country will never be forgotten.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Parents thought their pitbull puppy mauled their baby to death while they slept. An autopsy says otherwise
A one-month-old baby who died in a New York City apartment was not killed by a dog despite initial suspicions, an autopsy has found. Kiyanna Winfield was pronounced dead at the Queensbridge Houses complex in Long Island City on Tuesday morning. At first NYPD investigators believed the newborn had been mauled by the family's 6-week-old pit bull and German Shepherd mix puppy. The girl's mother reportedly told cops she had been sleeping between her parents in bed when they woke up to find the dog gnawing at her face. When police arrived Kiyanna was unconscious with 'a substantial portion' of her face bitten off. However, a medical examiner has ruled that she did not die as a result of the dog's bites. 'The cause and manner of death are pending further study following the examination today,' a spokesperson for the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner told The New York Post Wednesday. 'But we can confirm this is not a death from a dog mauling. The injuries inflicted by the dog were postmortem.' Winfield's official cause of death is 'pending further study' and will 'include a full pediatric workup', the spokesperson said. No charges have been filed as of Thursday. Neighbors from the apartment complex said they heard 'piercing screams of a mother in anguish' bellowing through the building when the incident occurred Tuesday morning. Upon learning of the girl's death, neighbor Shanel Norville told NBC New York: 'That's really sad. I feel bad for the mom.' Norville added that she rarely saw the puppy on a leash. Two other dogs, including a pit bull, were found inside the home. The young pit bull mix pup was removed from the home by the NYPD and taken to an Animal Care Centers of NYC shelter on Tuesday evening, according to the New York Daily News. The animal was reportedly placed on a 10-day observation hold for rabies. Yvette Mathurin, whose late son was an ex-boyfriend of Kiyanna's mother, described the family's excitement at the birth. Mathurin had remained close to the girl's mother after her own son's death. 'She promised to come see me,' Mathurin told the New York Daily News. 'She said she was going to bring the baby. She was very excited. She loves kids, loves children. 'Everybody was shocked to hear what happened.'
Time Out
6 days ago
- Time Out
The East River Tunnel shutdown is going to mess up your LIRR commute—here's what to know
Your LIRR commute just got a lot more complicated. As of Friday, May 23, Amtrak officially began a three-year, $1.6 billion rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel, a project that has already set the stage for delays, congestion and general commuter chaos. The work involves a full closure of two of the four century-old tubes beneath the East River, which serve as critical infrastructure for Amtrak, NJ Transit and the Long Island Rail Road. And while Amtrak insists the full gut renovation is necessary to fix lingering damage from Superstorm Sandy, LIRR officials and Governor Kathy Hochul argued for a less disruptive approach. For months, state leaders pushed for a 'repair-in-place' plan, similar to the L train fix, which would have kept daytime schedules intact. But Amtrak held firm, citing safety concerns and the need to fully replace power, signal, track and fire-safety systems to meet modern standards. They maintain that patchwork repairs aren't feasible in a high-speed, high-voltage environment like this. Line 2 was taken completely out of service Friday night and will remain offline for 13 months. After that, Line 1 will shut down for another extended stretch. During this time, Amtrak and NJ Transit will prioritize the two remaining tubes, forcing the LIRR to share limited tunnel space and warning of possible schedule disruptions for its 125,000 daily riders. LIRR leadership previously called a full shutdown 'catastrophic,' as reported by the New York Daily News. Amtrak has promised to minimize the pain with extra inspections, more crews and emergency locomotives on standby. Still, the fallout is already being felt. 'With the onset of the spring and summer travel seasons, it's imperative that New Yorkers have convenient and reliable passenger rail service to help them get where they want and need to go,' said New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. 'We want to continue to work with Amtrak to find a way to do this work without inflicting unnecessary burdens on New Yorkers.' Despite the outcry, the project is underway—and your commute may never look the same until 2028. So if your train feels more packed or your schedule is off this week, now you know why. Brace for delays, grab a good book and maybe leave a few minutes earlier—just in case.
The Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Cassie Ventura in labour just weeks after Diddy trial testimony
Cassie Ventura (pic) and her husband Alex Fine first announced they were expanding their family again in an Instagram post in February. Photo: AP Cassie Ventura is about to welcome her third baby and she is reportedly at the hospital and may be in labour. The 38-year-old arrived at the labour and delivery unit of a New York City hospital on Tuesday, according to TMZ. Just two weeks ago, the R&B singer was the star witness in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial, testifying against her ex for four consecutive days. At eight months pregnant, the R&B singer showed up to court with a visible baby bump, and took the stand to detail her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Ventura and her husband Alex Fine first announced they were expanding their family again in an Instagram post in February. The couple started dating after her decades-long relationship with Combs that ended in 2018. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
