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Northeastern University

Hampshire Franklin MA
Obituaries
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis 'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis The family of a 21-year-old Greenville native said their 21-year-old son had a bright future ahead of him that was snuffed out when he died unexpectedly of bacterial meningitis.  Shane McCarthy was a junior business administration student at Northeastern University who graduated from Deerfield Academy. He died on Nov. 30.  It's unclear where he contracted the deadly virus, but the school said his friends and those who may have come into contact with him have been tested and treated as a precaution.  "Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Shane McCarthy,…

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by Josh Lanier
Suffolk NY
Obituaries
Dix Hills 22-Year-Old Killed In Plane Crash 'Left Mark On Everyone He Met' Dix Hills 22-Year-Old Killed In Plane Crash 'Left Mark On Everyone He Met'
Dix Hills 22-Year-Old Killed In Plane Crash 'Left Mark On Everyone He Met' Support is flooding in for a New York family working to bring their 22-year-old son's remains home after he was killed in a plane crash in Australia. Long Island resident William Jennings, of Dix Hills, was one of three people who died when their small plane went down in Queensland near the rural town of Cloncurry on Friday, Nov. 3. At the time of the incident, the group was working with the fire department to map out wildfires in the area, according to a GoFundMe.  A preliminary investigation found that the Gulfstream 695A JetProp Commander was flying from Toowoomba to Mount Isa when the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Middlesex MA
News
Man Conned 300 Mass Families To Pay For His Plastic Surgery, Vacations, Gambling: Feds Man Conned 300 Mass Families To Pay For His Plastic Surgery, Vacations, Gambling: Feds
Man Conned 300 Mass Families To Pay For His Plastic Surgery, Vacations, Gambling: Feds The only thing the kids who signed up for MB Sports Camps learned about baseball was how to steal — but not bases.  Mehdi Belhassan, 53, of Tampa, Fla., was convicted last week after a six-day trial of two counts of wire fraud, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He was accused of stealing $380,000 from 303 families across the state and country and a $191,000 advance from an online payment company.  Belhassan ran the annual MB Sports Camps. In 2019, however, he collected parents' money like usual, but this time, ran away with it to pay for plastic surgery and "extravagant…

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by Josh Lanier
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father
Northeastern Grad Dedicates World Marathon Challenge Victory To Late Father A woman from New York City who attended college in Massachusetts, where her passion for running took flight, says her late father was a key inspiration behind a monumental marathon win.  After winning an international week-long marathon earlier this year, Deirdre Keane still says that her favorite city to run in is Boston for many reasons.  “I am a massive Boston fan. I think it's the most beautiful city,” she said in an interview with Daily Voice. “You have so many different types of...views of the city and wonderful running routes that you don't really get in many metropolitans.” Keane, …

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right
Ten Top-Notch Brunch Spots Around Boston That Will Start Your Day Off Right With the long weekend here, you may be thinking of how you can take full advantage of your additional free morning.  Well if you plan on visiting Boston this President's Day weekend, be sure to stop by one of these highly-rated brunch spots around the city, courtesy of Eater Boston.  The Neighborhood Restaurant (Somerville) A family-run eatery with Portuguese fare, The Neighborhood Restaurant is conveniently located in Somerville's Union Square. Customers often rave about the restaurant's baked goods including sweet breads, baked apples, and Portuguese-influenced pastries, the owner said …

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
News
UPDATE: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers UPDATE: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers
Update: Northeastern Grad Student Killed By Seattle Cop SUV, Family Demands Answers A 23-year-old graduate student at Northeastern University was struck and killed by a police SUV while she was walking in a crosswalk, officials say.  Jaahnavi Kandula, from Andhra Pradesh in India, was crossing the road in a crosswalk on Dexter Avenue North in Seattle around 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 when a marked police SUV hit her, inflicting life-threatening injuries, according to the Seattle Police Department.  Police located the young woman and performed CPR until fire fighters arrived and took over. Kandula, in critical condition, was transported to Harborview Medical Center where…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Boston Teen's Recovery From Fiery Car Crash Celebrated By Rose Parade Float Boston Teen's Recovery From Fiery Car Crash Celebrated By Rose Parade Float
Boston Teen's Recovery From Fiery Car Crash Celebrated By Rose Parade Float A college student who suffered serious burns from a car accident and has undergone multiple surgeries will represent the patients of Shriners Children's on their float for the 134th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Katherine, a Northeastern University student, was in a "devastating" car accident in 2019, Shriners Hospital said. She suffered third and fourth degree burns, necessitating a month-long hospital stay, nine total surgeries and procedures, and frequent physical and occupational therapy.  Katherine's recovery focused on allowing her to achieve her athletic goals. An avid soccer player …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Brandeis University Student Killed, Dozens Injured In Waltham Shuttle Bus Crash Brandeis University Student Killed, Dozens Injured In Waltham Shuttle Bus Crash
Brandeis University Student Killed, Dozens Injured In Waltham Shuttle Bus Crash One student from Brandeis University is dead and dozens more are injured following a shuttle bus crash in Waltham over the weekend, authorities said. The bus was carrying 30 students when it crashed into a tree on South Street in Waltham around 10:32 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office reports.  The bus was performing a routine route from the Boston and Cambridge area, with one of the stops being a hockey game at Northeastern University, the office continued.  One student, identified as 25-year-old undergraduate Vanessa Mark, was pronounced dead. All…

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by David Cifarelli
Norfolk
Obituaries
Hunter Found Dead In Cohasset Woods Was Beloved Father, Northeastern Employee Hunter Found Dead In Cohasset Woods Was Beloved Father, Northeastern Employee
Hunter Found Dead In Cohasset Woods Was Beloved Father, Northeastern Employee A Quincy man who was found dead while camping with his family in Cohasset earlier this month was a beloved father, outdoor enthusiast and loyal employee. Joseph Whooley, age 56, was found dead after a 12-hour search around Lily Pond in Cohasset on Sunday, Oct. 9, as previously reported by Daily Voice. He was hunting "as he has for many years for the afternoon," his wife Maureen told Daily Voice.  "We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance with the search," Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley said.  Authorities …

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Schools
Northeastern Mistakenly Sends Acceptance Letters To Over 200 Law School Applicants Northeastern Mistakenly Sends Acceptance Letters To Over 200 Law School Applicants
Northeastern Mistakenly Sends Acceptance Letters To Over 200 Law School Applicants A technical glitch accidentally sent acceptance letters to more than 200 applicants at Northeastern University's School of Law, the university said in a statement.  The letters went out to 205 current applicants saying they were accepted into next year's class on Tuesday, Oct. 4. One of those applicants was Lakisha Papoutsakis, who has already applied and been rejected from the law school twice, NBC Boston reports.  "It was like going on a roller coaster, that's exactly how it felt," she told the outlet. "I was like 'Oh my god this is so amazing,' and then it was like 'Oh no, sorry, April …

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident
Former Northeastern Employee Charged With Fabricating Explosive Package Incident A former employee has been arrested and charged in connection with fabricating an explosion package incident at Northeastern University last month, authorities said. Jason Duhaime was arrested at his home in San Antonio, TX for lying to prosecutors in connection with the incident that happened on Tuesday, Sept. 13, FBI Boston and US Attorney Rachael Rollins report. Duhaime was recently hired to work at the university as a new technology manager of the Immersive Media Lab, according to his Northeastern biography. Authorities said Duhaime made a 911 call around 7:30 p.m. saying he was injure…

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester
Schools
Ashburnham, Gardner Among 20 Schools To Receive Bomb Threats, Officials Say Ashburnham, Gardner Among 20 Schools To Receive Bomb Threats, Officials Say
Ashburnham, Gardner Among 20 Schools To Receive Bomb Threats, Officials Say As many as 20 schools were said to have received bomb threats on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 27, according to Gardner Mayor Michael J. Nicholson. However, that number has not been confirmed by authorities.  This morning, Gardner High School was one of 20 schools across the state to recieve a bomb threat. All students were... Posted by Michael J. Nicholson on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 The initial threat was made against Oakmont Regional High School and Overlook Middle School, the Ashburnham-Westminster School District said in a release.  Both schools were ordered to shelter in place…

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Schools
Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident
Northeastern University Hit With Bogus Bomb Threat After Explosive Package Incident For the second time in almost two weeks, a bomb threat prompted a shelter-in-place at Northeastern University, WHDH reports. However, the threat was later determined to be false. Northeastern Police informed students about police activity near Curry Student Center around 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, the department said on Twitter. Students were being told to shelter in place and avoid the area at all costs. pic.twitter.com/kzonE70xlj — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 23, 2022 This was in response to an alleged bomb threat that was reported earlier that evening in …

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by David Cifarelli
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE) Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE)
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (Update) A staff member has been injured after opening an explosive package at Northeastern University, authorities said.  Police received a call about an explosion at 39 Leon Street around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Boston Police said during a press conference later that evening. This address is part of Holmes Hall on Northeastern University's campus, according to NUPD. pic.twitter.com/8RXc4xsZQr — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 13, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found a 45-year-old male victim suffering from minor hand injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.…

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by David Cifarelli
Monmouth
Obituaries
Devoted Monmouth County Dad Dies After Decade-Long Battle With ‘Aggressive’ Brain Cancer, 37 Devoted Monmouth County Dad Dies After Decade-Long Battle With ‘Aggressive’ Brain Cancer, 37
Devoted Monmouth County Dad Dies After Decade-Long Battle With ‘Aggressive’ Brain Cancer, 37 Devoted Monmouth County father Ryan Randall Briehof died on Thursday, May 5 following a long and valiant battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 37. Ryan grew up in Copake before moving to Howell, where he lived at the time of his death, his social media page says. Ryan attended Northeastern University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2007, according to his obituary. Four years later, he earned a master’s degree with a concentration in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, his memorial says. Ryan is remember…

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by Valerie Musson
Somers
Sports
Northern Westchester Standout Named Division I Player Of Year Northern Westchester Standout Named Division I Player Of Year
Northern Westchester Standout Named Division I Player Of Year A New Yorker has earned the top honor in NCAA Division I hockey. Westchester County resident Aerin Frankel, a senior goaltender for Northeastern University in Boston, was awarded the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award over the weekend as the top player in D-I women's hockey. Frankel led the nation in every statistical goaltending category including goals-against average (0.81), save percentage (.965), goalie winning percentage (.891), and shutouts (nine) as she led her team to a national runner-up finish and 22-2-1 record. Frankel also was honored as the Hockey East player and goaltender o…

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by Zak Failla
Atlantic
Real Estate
How YouTube Helped Land Small Town Jersey Shore Lifeguard Massive Real Estate Deal How YouTube Helped Land Small Town Jersey Shore Lifeguard Massive Real Estate Deal
How YouTube Helped Land Small Town Jersey Shore Lifeguard Massive Real Estate Deal A small town Jersey Shore lifeguard who became one of YouTube's most popular creators in the real estate sector just landed the biggest deal of his career. Erik Conover, 30 -- who  has 1.48 million YouTube subscribers -- is Nest Seeker International's newest New York City broker. And he credits the values his parents instilled in him growing up in Absecon. "Anything is possible, as long as you’re willing to put in the work and not have expectations about how you get there," Conover said. "I knew that there was something big like this on the horizon, especially starting on YouTube…

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by Cecilia Levine
Essex NJ
Police & Fire
Girlfriend Of Cedar Grove Man Charged In His Suicide: Report Girlfriend Of Cedar Grove Man Charged In His Suicide: Report
Girlfriend Of Cedar Grove Man Charged In His Suicide: Report A Cedar Grove resident originally from Upper Montclair killed himself immediately before he was set to graduate from Boston College and authorities have brought charges against the woman he was dating at the time of his death, Boston.com reported Monday.  Alexander Urtula, 22, jumped to his death from the roof of a parking garage near Northeastern University May 20 after months of physical and verbal abuse by Inyoung You, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. She has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.  You, 21, who also attended Boston College and is now back in her …

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by Paul Milo
Armonk
News
Video: Westchester Woman, 23, Reveals Sex Assault For 1st Time While Confronting Sen. Flake Video: Westchester Woman, 23, Reveals Sex Assault For 1st Time While Confronting Sen. Flake
Video: Westchester Woman, 23, Reveals Sex Assault For 1st Time While Confronting Sen. Flake A 23-year-old woman from Westchester is credited with possibly helping delay Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination to allow for an FBI investigation of allegations against him. The Senate Judiciary Committee officially voted to move Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination forward on Friday, Sept. 28, by an 11-10 partisan vote. However, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona suggested that an FBI investigation take place before the full Senate vote, delaying it by a week. It's impossible to say exactly what changed Flake's mind at the last minute -- the Republican senator had said he…

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by Jon Craig