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Essex NJ
Obituaries
Baby Killed By Falling Tree Was Visiting Family In Verona, Campaign Says: 'Hearts Are Broken' Baby Killed By Falling Tree Was Visiting Family In Verona, Campaign Says: 'Hearts Are Broken'
Baby Killed By Falling Tree Was Visiting Family In Verona, Campaign Says: 'Hearts Are Broken' The family of a 6-month-old baby is seeking support after his tragic death during a recent trip to New Jersey. Micah Gasin was visiting his grandparents in Verona when he and his grandfather were killed by a falling tree on Monday, April 29, while they were lying in a hammock. The tree in the back of their West Lincoln Street home became uprooted and fell on the two, Verona police said. "Micah was the happiest baby anyone ever met," Ben Canales, who organized a fundraiser for the family, based in San Diego, said. "He had a smile that could light up a room, and strangers would stop in the s…

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by Sam Barron
Hudson
Police & Fire
Six Displaced, One Injured In Jersey City Fire: Authorities Six Displaced, One Injured In Jersey City Fire: Authorities
Six Displaced, One Injured In Jersey City Fire: Authorities One person was injured and six people were displaced following an apartment fire in Jersey City on the afternoon of Monday, April 15, authorities said. Firefighters arrived at 290 Webster Ave and found a working fire in an apartment on the third floor, which caused extensive damage, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. Six adults were relocated by the Red Cross, Wallace-Scalfione said. One woman in a basement apartment was treated and transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation, Wallace-Scalfione said. Two cats were removed and revived by firefighters, …

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by Sam Barron
Dauphin
Police & Fire
HS Junior Killed, Dad Of 4 Hospitalized In Head-On Crash At Dauphin/Schuylkill Line: Police HS Junior Killed, Dad Of 4 Hospitalized In Head-On Crash At Dauphin/Schuylkill Line: Police
HS Junior Killed, Dad Of 4 Hospitalized In Head-On Crash At Dauphin/Schuylkill Line: Police Multiple families have been affected by a deadly head-on crash at the Dauphin and Schuylkill counties lines. Ronald "RJ" Maichle, 17 of Gratz, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu east on Berry Road/PA Route 209 in Williams Township when he crossed over the center line and slammed into a 2021 Ford Escape, Pennsylvania State Police detailed in a release. His family and school later identified the driver as RJ.  The crash happened at 4:17 p.m. on Dec. 3, according to the police.  ***MCI on Route 209*** The Engine Company and Rescue Company recently cleared a motor vehicle accident on Rou…

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by Jillian Pikora
Nassau
Lifestyle
‘So Grateful’: Farmingdale Junior Injured In Deadly Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics ‘So Grateful’: Farmingdale Junior Injured In Deadly Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics
‘So Grateful’: Farmingdale Junior Injured In Deadly Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics Audrina Crocitto doesn’t remember much about the charter bus crash that killed her band director and a retired teacher, and injured dozens of her fellow marching band students. The 15-year-old Farmingdale High School student on Long Island only remembers the initial impact of the bus careening off of I-84 in Orange County, in the town of Wawayanda, before it rolled several times down an embankment Thursday, Sept. 21. Following the crash, Crocitto was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where X-rays and MRIs revealed that titanium screws and rods would be needed to hold her spine …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hudson
Neighbors
Residents Displaced By Four-Alarm Jersey City Fire See Community Support Residents Displaced By Four-Alarm Jersey City Fire See Community Support
Residents Displaced By Four-Alarm Jersey City Fire See Community Support Three homes were damaged and 17 people were displaced following a four-alarm fire in Jersey City on Wednesday, April 5. Now the community wants to help. Two fundraisers have been launched on GoFundMe to assist people displaced by the blaze. Combined, the fundraisers have raised almost $27,000 from more than 300 donors, as of Monday, April 10.  Simone Monahan and her husband Danny launched her fundraiser after she said they lost everything in the fire.  "If the situation weren’t so bad I wouldn’t even be doing this, but I have no choice but to ask for your help," Simone said. …

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by Sam Barron
Essex MA
News
Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support
Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support A pedestrian who was hit by a car on Easter Sunday has been identified as a 41-year-old mother of four, according to officials.  Tammi Lyn Guy, of Salem, suffered extensive injuries from being hit by a vehicle in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Wilson Street in Salem on Sunday, April 9, according to the Salem Police Department.  Guy was transported to North Shore Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.  In addition to leaving behind her four children, Alahna, Cody, Amaya, and Ava, Guy is survived by her partner, Shawn Bryer, according to a GoFundMe set up for he…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Bucks
Neighbors
Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server
Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server Guests at Booker's Restaurant and Bar in Philadelphia's Cedar Park neighborhood are on a first-name basis with Gerald Willis-Dean.  The beloved restaurant server has been a part of the Booker's team for three years, and is known to regulars for his lively demeanor and infectious passion.  But on Saturday, Oct. 8, Gerald was on his way to work when he was in a serious car crash on Baltimore Avenue, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up by his Booker's coworkers and friends.  "The accident sent him to the ICU with a bleeding brain, fractured face and multiple cuts and bruise…

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by Mac Bullock
Montgomery PA
News
Beloved PA Boy Dies After Brief Illness: GoFundMe Beloved PA Boy Dies After Brief Illness: GoFundMe
Beloved PA Boy Dies After Brief Illness: GoFundMe Shane Williams died at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, April 8, after a month-long battle with an illness, his loved ones said. Shane Williams' "beautiful smile lit up the room and brought people together," Gwen Garcia wrote on a GoFundMe for the Williams family's medical and funeral expenses. Though Williams' age was not made clear, NorthPennNow confirms he was a fifth-grader at North Wales Elementary School. In the arms of the angels. Rest In Peace sweet one. Shane Williams Posted by Phyllis Bronson on Saturday, April 9, 2022 A lover of sports, Williams played with No…

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by Nicole Acosta
Suffolk NY
News
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Suffolk County First Grader Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Suffolk County First Grader
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Suffolk County First Grader Donations have poured in to support the family of a Long Island elementary school student who died earlier this week. Daniel Rubi, a first-grade student at Tackan Elementary School in the hamlet of Nesconset, died on Monday, March 14, according to representatives at GoFundMe. A GoFundMe set up in Daniel's memory has received more than $29,700 as of Thursday, March 17, passing its $20,000 goal one day after it was created. Members of the community and organizations have also shared the fundraiser online with messages of support for Daniel's family. "Our thoughts and prayers go ou…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant
Business
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region 30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region A 30-year-old woman who died in a crash in the region is being remembered as a dedicated EMT and mother.  Erica Vilaca was killed in the rollover crash in the Sullivan County town of Neversink on Sunday, Dec. 5, New York State Police reported. Earlier report - 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region Vilaca was a resident of the hamlet Grahamsville in Sullivan County and she worked as an EMT with Mobilemedic EMS, according to her obituary. Vilaca previously volunteered with the Island Park Fire Department. According to her obituary, she had recently begun worki…

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by Nicole Valinote
Somers
Politics
'Cuomo's Got Real Problems,' Says Trump At Fundraiser In Northern Westchester 'Cuomo's Got Real Problems,' Says Trump At Fundraiser In Northern Westchester
'Cuomo's Got Real Problems,' Says Trump At Fundraiser In Northern Westchester Guess who’s back. Former President Donald Trump was at his namesake golf club in Northern Westchester this week, where he took the opportunity to take pop shots at embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is under fire himself for allegedly sexually harassing 11 women. Cuomo, facing an impending impeachment inquiry from the State Assembly Judiciary Committee, has been under the microscope following the release of the findings of independent investigators’ probe into allegations made against the longtime governor. “Cuomo’s got real problems,” the former president reportedly said at the R…

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by Zak Failla
Hampden
Business
Wall Of Favorite Movie Quotes Is Helping One Cinema Stay Open Wall Of Favorite Movie Quotes Is Helping One Cinema Stay Open
Wall Of Favorite Movie Quotes Is Helping One Cinema Stay Open Do you have a favorite movie quote? To raise funds for the independent theater, Agawam Cinemas on Suffield Street in Agawam is selling “dedication squares” - tiles that feature the quote and a still from the movie as well as the donor’s name. Each square costs $35. So far, the quotes have ranged from inspiring to silly. “Our lady of the blessed accelerator don’t fail me now!” - "Blues Brothers" “Zang!” - "Wayne’s World" “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” - "Mulan" “And … I am … Iron Man.” - "Iron Man" Agawam Cinemas owners said money raised th…

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by Kristin Palpini
Morris
Lifestyle
Former Schools Admin, Fiancé Roll Gourmet Shaved Ice Truck Into Morris County Former Schools Admin, Fiancé Roll Gourmet Shaved Ice Truck Into Morris County
Former Schools Admin, Fiancé Roll Gourmet Shaved Ice Truck Into Morris County Kona Ice is rolling into Morris County. Local resident Steve Good, a former school district administrator, is teaming up with his fiancé and her two kids, shifting good times into overdrive. The mobile truck was born in 2007 in Kentucky. Kona Ice now has hundreds of trucks on U.S. roads, and has given back more than $60 million to neighborhood schools, organizations and sports teams. Beyond fundraisers, popular spots for the Good's truck include stops throughout Dover, Mount Olive, Chester, Mendham, Wharton, Picatinny Arsenal, Roxbury, Mine Hill, Netcong and Lake Hopatcong State Park of W…

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by Cecilia Levine