Beloved Nyack Firefighter, Coach, Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly
Sometimes, you never know who that firefighter is working to save.
But all have a story, as does Miles E. Taylor, former Chief of the Nyack Fire Department in Rockland County, who died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Taylor, 60, of Nyack and Perkinsville, VT, was a well-known video producer for major news outlets, including ESPN, CNN, CBS, and NBC. He was also a member of the Nyack Fire Department since age 16.
In his obituary, Taylor's wife, Lee-Ann Taylor, said he loved adventure and the thrill of danger.
In addition to his work as a video producer, he worked with Fireworks by Grucci, tr…
Holiday Heart: Spring Valley Church To Host Christmas Dinner For Homeless, Lonely
Christmas is usually a season of joy and family gatherings. But for the homeless or lonely, it can be challenging to cope.
To help, the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley will serve Christmas dinner and distribute coats and food packages to the homeless, indigent, and lonely on Christmas Day.
Deacon Michael Williams said the church, whose theme is "Love thy Neighbor," will also deliver dinners and food packages to homebound members, their neighbors, and the homeless in Spring Valley and surrounding communities.
According to Williams, the number of attendees can reach 200…
Albany CSX Employee, National Guardsman Matthew King Dies, 38: 'Loveyoubye'
Family and friends are remembering a 38-year-old Capital Region man who died earlier this month.
Senior Master Sgt Matthew H. King of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County died on Thursday, Dec. 5.
According to his obituary, he was born August 17, 1986, in Albany, to David and Denise King.
Matt attended Averill Park schools, graduating in 2005 surrounded by lifelong friends.
When he was 18, he joined the New York Air National Guard, building another family with the 109th Airlift Wing. He graduated from Schenectady Community College with a degree in firefighting and later became …
