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Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
MTA Cop, Wife Lose Long Island Apartment In Devastating Fire
An MTA police officer and his wife lost their apartment in a devastating fire last week on Long Island, according to an online fundraiser launched for the couple. Omar and Alana Johnson escaped the flames unharmed but lost all their possessions to the blaze, according to a GoFundMe launched Friday, March 13. “The road to rebuilding will be long, and right now they are starting over from scratch,” organizer Ryan McHale wrote in the fundraiser. Omar Johnson is an MTA police sergeant who “has dedicated his career to serving and protecting the public,” McHale wrote. “Day in and day out, he sh…
Fredericksburg, VA
Obituaries
VCU Mourns ‘Miss Peaches,’ Remembered As The 'Warm Light At The Top Of The Shafer Stairs'
The loss of a familiar face is hitting hard across the Virginia Commonwealth University community as students and staff mourn the loss of someone they interacted with nearly every day. Jackie “Miss Peaches” Cherry — the beloved Shafer Court Dining Center employee whose warm greetings became a daily ritual for countless students — died at the age of 61 on Sunday, March 8. On campus, she was never just another employee. For years, Miss Peaches stood at the top of the stairs inside Shafer Court, greeting students as they arrived to eat, study, or simply take a break from the grind of college …
Pound Ridge, NY
News
After Wife's Death, Community Steps Up For Fire Department Volunteer In Pound Ridge
A Westchester County community is coming together to support a longtime volunteer who has spent years helping others in their moments of need — and now needs help himself following the loss of his wife. Members of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and local residents are rallying around David Burgess, a volunteer firefighter and member of the local Ambulance Corps, after the recent death of his wife. In a message shared on Friday, March 13, the fire department encouraged residents to support Burgess during his time of need. "David has always been there for our com…
Towson, MD
News
Missing 9-Year-Old Found Safe In Baltimore After Months-Long Search, Officials Say
Relief swept across Maryland on Friday after a missing 9-year-old child whose disappearance haunted Baltimore for months was finally found safe. Tristan King was located Friday morning, March 13, ending a search that began when the Baltimore boy vanished on Sept. 24, 2025, according to city officials. Baltimore Police located Tristan at a residence in the Curtis Bay area after investigators received a tip that led members of the department’s Missing Persons Unit to the home, officials said. Officers transported the child to a nearby hospital after he was found, where he received medical an…
New City, NY
Obituaries
Family Of Rockland Native Who Died While Deployed In Kuwait Left With 'Deep Void': Help On Way
The family of a Rockland County native and NYPD officer who died while deployed overseas in Kuwait for Operation Epic Fury is receiving an outpouring of support from community members as they mourn the loss of a husband, father, and lifelong public servant. Major Sorffly Davius, 46, of Clarkstown, died Monday, March 9, after suffering a medical episode while assigned to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, part of the joint US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, as Daily Voice previously reported. Davius served as a Major in the US Army Natio…
New City, NY
News
Support Grows For Rockland Paramedic Battling Health Setbacks After Heart Attack, Injury
Support is growing for a longtime Rockland County paramedic who has spent decades helping others but is now facing a difficult recovery after a series of serious health challenges. Doug Berkowitz, a paramedic with Rockland Paramedic Services who has served the community for more than 30 years, is currently unable to work after surviving a massive heart attack and later suffering a severe injury on the job. Following Berkowitz's health struggles, his wife Lisa created a GoFundMe page to help the family cover mortgage payments, medical bills, and basic living expenses as…
Mineola, NY
Business
After 35 Years Fixing Cars In LIC, Injured Mechanic Faces Eviction As Shop Closes
A Queens mechanic who has spent more than three decades keeping neighbors on the road is now asking for help after an injury and eviction threaten to shut down the shop he has run for most of his life. Rickford Dhoman has operated KNR AutoRepairs in Long Island City since the late 1980s, building a loyal customer base over 35 years of fixing cars and helping residents get where they need to go. “My small auto repair shop in Long Island City has been more than just a business , it’s been my life’s work,” Dhoman wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Now, the longtime mechanic says his future — and …
Leesburg, VA
News
VA Leads Nation For Immigrant Support, New Study Says: Here's Why
One Mid-Atlantic state offers the best conditions for immigrants, while others across the Northeast lag behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2026 list of Best States for Immigrants on Tuesday, March 4. The report evaluated all 50 states using 16 measures tied to social support, economic opportunity, and legal stability for immigrants. The study was released as outrage grows toward President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that have stoked fears among immigrants of all legal statuses. "Over 53 mi…
Lanham-Seabrook, MD
Traffic
Retired Social Worker Killed In Lanham Crash Made 'Lasting Impact' In Senior Community: Friends
Support is swelling for the family of a 79-year-old retired social worker who died at the hospital after being struck by a car in Maryland. Greenbelt native Becky Lynn Steele is being remembered as a "lovely person who cared deeply about others," days after her death was confirmed by the Prince George's County Police Department. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, officers were called to investigate a reported crash on Annapolis Road near Ellerbie Street, where they found Steele suffering from critical injuries. She was rushed to an area hospital and pronounced dead on Saturday, Mar…
West Hartford, CT
Obituaries
Community Rallies For West Hartford Mom After Teen Son's Death: 'Our Turn To Show Up For Her'
A Connecticut community is rallying to protect a grieving mother after her teenage son was shot and killed while standing nearby when gunfire broke out in downtown Hartford last month. Camden Siegal, 17, of West Hartford, was waiting for a rideshare with friends near PeoplesBank Arena when gunfire erupted around 1:50 a.m. Feb. 22, police said. He died two days later from his injuries. The senseless killing left his friends and loved ones distraught, especially his mother, Liz Fisher. Her friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help give Fisher time and support as she grieves the loss …
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Birthday Weekend Turns Tragic For DC Woman Who Lost Home In Apartment Fire As Friends Step Up
Instead of celebrating her birthday this weekend, Erena “Ginger” Sasso is beginning the painful process of rebuilding her life after a fire destroyed her Southwest DC home. The blaze broke out in the 1400 block of 3rd Street SW on Friday, March 6, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. Firefighters responded to a working fire in a three-story middle-row apartment building. The fire in DC left one displaced. DC Fire and Rescue Sasso was able to escape the apartment safely, and no injuries were reported. The fire in DC left one displaced. DC Fire and Rescue She was th…
Hagerstown, MD
Schools
Beloved Southern Maryland Teacher Fighting For Life After Routine Procedure Sparks Crisis
A beloved Southern Maryland teacher has been fighting for her life for months after what was supposed to be a routine medical procedure. Amanda Cain, a longtime teacher at Northern Middle School, has remained hospitalized since November 2025 after developing severe pancreatitis following a minor procedure, according to friends and family. Cain has taught at the school for 12 years, touching the lives of countless students and families in the community. Her condition quickly worsened after the procedure just before Thanksgiving, according to organizers of a fundraiser set up for Cain and he…
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