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Shye Roberts is runner-up on ‘The Voice’ Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. Her poignant delivery of the line “It’s not Glen Cove native Shye Rob- easy to be me” appeared to resoerts ended her remarkable jour- nate with viewers and judges ney on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ by alike. “I always thought that was being named the Season 26 runner-up, with her teammate such a sweet and impactful moment,” said Sophronio Vasquez Bublé, her coach. claiming the title. “She has this wonBoth members of derful ability to Team Michael make you feel every Bublé, Roberts and word she sings.” Vasquez delivered Reflecting on her standout perfordecision to join mances throughout Team Bublé, Robthe competition, but erts said that the it was their camarasinger has a pasderie and mutual sion for storytelling support that capthrough music. She tured audience knew he would help members’ hearts. SHYE RoBERTS her dig deeper into “Y’all, I … wantRunner-up, her emotions in ed 2nd place so ‘The Voice’ every performance. bad,” Shye wrote on And Bublé’s menInstagram after the finale. “I am so … happy right torship extended beyond the now, you don’t even under- stage, with regular texts and stand.” Her genuine joy under- calls offering feedback on her scored her pride in Vasquez and performances and advice on her her gratitude for her experience artistic growth. “Michael was incredibly supon the show. Roberts, 18, first wowed an portive,” Roberts said. “He audience during her blind audi- taught me to be myself on stage tion, with a stirring rendition and focus on connecting with of Five for Fighting’s “Super- the audience.” The finale showcased Robman,” earning a coveted fourchair turn from judges Bublé, Continued on page 13
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In the spirit of giving Teresa Leotta, far left above, spoke of the magic of Christmas and the power of giving this holiday season at the Miracle of Christmas Toy Drive last Friday. At right, Luigi Grecco and Thomas Bannon were among Santa’s elves who helped make the event magical.
e taught me to be myself on stage and focus on connecting with the audience.