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Berlin, CT
News
Hit-And-Run Driver Gets 3 Years In Death Of CT State Police Chaplain In Berlin
The driver who struck and killed a 66-year-old Connecticut State Police chaplain in a hit-and-run crash will spend three years in prison, authorities said. Gabriel Figueroa, 26, of New Britain, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, suspended after three years, on Thursday, March 20, prosecutors said. He will serve five years of probation after his release. Figueroa pleaded guilty in January to evading responsibility resulting in death after fleeing a September 2024 crash on Route 9 in Berlin that killed Paul Krampitz, a longtime chaplain for the State Police and Department of Emergency Servi…
College Park, MD
Business
Prince George's County Army Veteran Makes Lottery History With Record $660K Racetrax Win
The luck of the Irish is real. An Army veteran in Maryland made Lottery history, claiming the largest prize ever won on the game Racetrax since its inception in August 2006. The lucky lotto winner from Prince George's County was on the verge of tears, officials said, when he was on hand to claim a $660,414 prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. He almost didn't make it. After finishing the paperwork involved with making his claim, he shared stories about his life, including the tale of discovering his big win. “I’m surprised I didn’t have a heart attack,” he mused. The winner,…
Trenton, NJ
Politics
How To Watch Mikie Sherrill’s Swearing-In As New Jersey Governor
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Mikie Sherrill will take the oath of office as the 57th Governor of New Jersey. The Democratic governor-elect will be sworn in at noon, replacing Gov. Phil Murphy after two terms in office. Sherrill and her Lt. governor, Dale Caldwell, chose to hold their ceremony in Newark. Sherrill turned 54 on Monday and will be the first female veteran to serve as a United States governor. She lives in Montclair with her husband, Jason Hedberg. Two of the couple's four children are in their first year at the Naval Academy. Mikie Sherrill to take the oath of office to serve …
Englewood, NJ
News
Released Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander Vows To Return To IDF Service
Edan Alexander, the Bergen County native and Golani Brigade soldier held hostage for 584 days, announced Wednesday night, Sept. 17 that he will return to Israel next month to resume military service. "I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers,” Alexander told a sold-out crowd of 1,200 at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Night to Salute Our Heroes in New York. “My story does not end with survival – it continues with service.” Edan Alexander is reunited with his parents. Israel Defense Forces Alexander, who was captured on …
Bowie, MD
Obituaries
Fight Turns Fatal: Man Accused Of Gunning Down Longtime Acquaintance In Bowie, Police Say
A community is rallying around the family of a Maryland pastor who was gunned down by a longtime family friend earlier this month. Herbert Keith Mason Jr. is facing murder and other charges in connection with the deadly shooting of 59-year-old Lanham resident Benjamin Francis in Bowie, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane in Bowie at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, PGPD said that officers found Francis outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed …
Cortlandt, NY
Politics
Trump Flag Controversy: Croton's Attempt To Enforce Zoning Code Draws President's Attention
A Westchester County, NY village's issuing of what they say was a routine code violation against a resident displaying a Donald Trump flag has drawn the attention of the President himself, as well as the US Department of Justice. The controversy began over the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 6, in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when officials issued a zoning violation against resident and Vietnam veteran Leonard Amicola, who had been displaying a "Trump Is My President" flag on his property, Newsmax reported. In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, village officials said the action was…
Ronkonkoma, NY
Obituaries
Heartbreaking Joint Obit Remembers Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Ronkonkoma Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
Ronkonkoma, NY
Obituaries
Husband, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Ronkonkoma
A Long Island couple who spent more than five decades together lost their lives side by side when their car crashed in their hometown over the weekend. On Monday, Aug. 25, Suffolk County Police identified the victims as Walter “Butch” Jakubowski, 83, and his wife, Margaret Jakubowski, 75, both of Ronkonkoma. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, when Walter was driving a Subaru Forester west on Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma, as Daily Voice reported. The vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane, left the road, and struck a tree. Both Walter and Margaret were pronounced dea…
Wyandanch, NY
Police & Fire
Wyandanch Native, Army Veteran Ishmoile Mohammed Remembered After Fire Island Drowning
A Wyandanch native who drowned at Sailors Haven on Fire Island is being remembered as a decorated combat veteran and kind soul who dedicated his life to service, friends told Daily Voice on Sunday, Aug. 24. Ishmoile Mohammed, 59, died after being pulled from a rip current at Sailors Haven on Saturday, Aug. 23, Suffolk County police previously announced. He was airlifted to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Mohammed grew up in Wyandanch, where he attended Wyandanch Memorial High School, according to his Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. Friends remembe…
Monroe, NY
Obituaries
Decorated Vietnam Vet, TV Producer, Philanthropist From Monroe Dies At 75
A decorated Vietnam War veteran, award-winning television producer, and devoted philanthropist from the Hudson Valley is being remembered for leading a full life. Michael John Mancino Jr., a resident of Burnt Hills in Saratoga County who hailed from Monroe in Orange County, died at his home on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the age of 75, according to his obituary. Born Nov. 5, 1949, to the late Michael and Patricia Mancino, he grew up in Monroe, graduating from Monroe-Woodbury High School in 1968, where he served as senior class vice president. Drafted into the US Army in 1969, Man…
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
Police & Fire
New Mount Arlington Firefighter, Army Vet Killed In Crash
A newly certified firefighter from Mount Arlington was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Sunday, Aug. 3, his department said. Diego Escobar had joined the Mount Arlington Fire Department earlier this year and successfully completed all requirements of Firefighter One, the department said in a public statement. "It is with heavy hearts that The Mount Arlington Fire Department announces the passing of Diego Escobar," the agency said. "We are saddened by this news and are asking for prayers for his family during this difficult time. Godspeed Brother, we have it from here." Funeral arrangemen…
Yonkers, NY
News
Disabled Veteran, Wife Displaced After Devastating 3-Alarm House Fire In Yonkers
A disabled veteran and his wife, who works as a nurse, are recovering from the loss of nearly all their belongings after a devastating three-alarm fire tore through their Westchester home. The early-morning blaze broke out at a home in the Homefield section of Yonkers, the city's fire department said on Saturday, August 2. According to the department, firefighters arrived to find smoke and heavy fire showing from the structure. An aggressive interior attack was launched, and crews were ultimately able to place the third-alarm fire under control. Westchester County Legislator Ja…
Somers, NY
Obituaries
31-Year Former Somers Police Chief Dies: 'Pillar Of Public Service'
A town in Westchester is mourning the loss of its former police chief who helped protect the community for more than three decades. Michael W. Driscoll, Sr., a well-known figure in local law enforcement and longtime chief of the Somers Police Department, died on Monday, July 21 at the age of 87, according to his obituary. Chief Driscoll’s career in public service spanned more than five decades, including 31 years as chief in Somers and two decades with the New York City Police Department, where he earned recognition for his bravery, humility, and deep dedication to duty.&nb…
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Obituaries
Former Naval Officer Matthew Maloney, Of Berkeley Heights, Dies Month After Fall From Ladder
New Jersey dad Matthew Maloney died on Wednesday, July 16, a month after he fell from a ladder, leading to respiratory failure, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He died two days after his 57th birthday. Born in Scotch Plains and a resident of Berkeley Heights, Maloney graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he served as captain of both the baseball and hockey teams, according to the fundraiser set up by his daughter. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball, graduating in 1991, the fundraiser reads. After completing hi…
Branchville-Frankford, NJ
Politics
Republican Branchville, Frankford Commissioner Faked Military Status For Tax Break: AG
A sitting Sussex County Commissioner has been indicted for falsely claiming a veteran’s exemption on a New Jersey tax return, officials said. William "Bill" Hayden, 58, of Frankford Township, was charged with one count of filing a fraudulent tax return (3rd degree), according to an announcement made by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) on Tuesday, July 15. Hayden, who was elected to the Sussex County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 8, 2022, is also employed as a Region North Permit Supervisor with the New Jersey Department of Trans…
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Middletown BOE Member Found With Unregistered Firearm While En Route To Confrontation: Cops
A 46-year-old school board member in Monmouth County was arrested on weapons offenses after police say they caught him with an unregistered firearm and a stun gun while en route to confront someone at their house last month, Daily Voice has learned. Joseph Fitzgerald, a trustee on the Middletown Board of Education, was stopped by police on Monday, June 30, after someone called 9-1-1 to report that he had a firearm in his vehicle, according to an affidavit of probable cause released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Police found Fitzgerald with a Ruger LCP .380 Caliber and a s…
Abingdon, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’
A Maryland father of four and US Army veteran has died after spending more than three weeks in intensive care, devastating his family and community. Mike Minyoung Pyon, 52, died on Thursday, June 19, in Baltimore, 22 days after being hospitalized and placed in intensive care on May 28. The loss stunned those closest to him—especially his wife Andrea, who had just celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary with him earlier that month. Pyon had been working full-time at Patient First while pouring everything into a dream he’d been building for four years: opening his own craft distillery, lo…
Revere, MA
Obituaries
Police ID Retired Revere Officer, Marines As Man Who Died In Fire: 'We Will Miss Him Immensely'
A respected veteran, longtime police officer, father, and grandfather died in a house fire that tore through his home on Washington Avenue in Revere earlier this week, officials said. Richard Serino, 77, was killed when flames engulfed part of his multi-family home on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. Serino was a retired Revere police officer with decades on the force. He served in the Marines before joining the police department. “This is a very sad day for the Revere Fire Department and the City of Revere,” Acting Revere Fire Chief James E. Cullen. “Mr. Serino was beloved …
Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief Of Millwood Department Dies: Served Over 6 Decades
A Westchester County fire department is mourning the loss of its former chief who served his community for more than 60 years. Neil Francis Gollogly, a 60-year member and former chief of the Millwood Fire Department and US Navy veteran, died peacefully at home in Yorktown Heights just before sunrise on Sunday, June 1, at the age of 92, according to his obituary. Millwood firefighters announced Gollogly's death on Tuesday, June 3. In a statement, the department said they would miss him for "his knowledge, voice of reason, kindness, and especially his infectious smile around the f…
Frederick, MD
Obituaries
Vet, Former Police Officer Killed In Fiery I-70 Frederick Crash Was ‘A Light To Everybody’
Rony Cabrera survived the Army and a stint in law enforcement — but lost his life on a Maryland highway behind the wheel of a box truck. Cabrera, 22, a decorated veteran and former police officer in Maryland, was one of two killed in a violent three-vehicle crash that shut down I-70 in Frederick County over the weekend. According to his family, Cabrera was behind the wheel of a box truck when a BMW SUV slammed into the back of it near Exit 62 in New Market around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday. Maryland State Police said the impact forced Cabrera’s truck across the grassy median and into the pa…
Yonkers, NY
News
Ex-NY Rep. Charles Rangel, Who Spent 4 Decades In Congress, Dies
Former Congressman Charles "Charlie" Rangel, who represented five districts in New York City over 46 years, has died. He was 94. A cause of death was not given. A founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rangel, a native of Harlem who went on to serve that section of upper Manhattan in the House of Representatives, was the first African American chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. "Rep. Charlie Rangel was a phenomenal patriot, hero, statesman, leader, trailblazer, change agent & champion for justice," House Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffri…
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
'A**'-Looking America Rant By LI Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad'
An Air Force veteran’s drive around Long Island is triggering a nationwide existential crisis. The Nassau County woman, who posts under the TikTok alias @thesnacksergeant, has gone viral after her rather pointed observation of America’s aesthetic. “We are one of the richest countries. Why does it look like ass?” she says in the video, which had been viewed over 162,000 times and received over 16,000 “likes” as of Thursday, May 1. “It’s just strip mall after strip mall with old buildings, horrible roads, no color," she adds in the caption. “Traffic lights and trash everywhere. It makes me s…
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
Halifax Army Vet Dies Saving Son, Niece From Drowning While On Vacation: 'He Was A Warrior'
A Massachusetts man who was honored as a hero on the battlefield proved his heroism once again, sacrificing his life to save his son and niece from drowning. Joshua Curtis, 38, of Halifax, was visiting family at Fernandina Beach, Florida — just north of Jacksonville — last week when a rip current dragged his 6-year-old son and niece deep into the ocean, according to reports. Curtis swam out and rescued them but drowned in the effort. Both children survived. "He's a warrior, and he sacrificed his life for the children," his mother, Dawn Wall, told CBS News. This wasn’t the first time…
Rutherford, NJ
News
Zach Bryan’s Quittin’ Time Tour Reaches MetLife As It Nears the Finish Line
Country breakout Zach Bryan is set to electrify MetLife Stadium with three shows as his Quittin’ Time Tour heads into its home stretch. And these MetLife concerts—with five stops left of Bryan’s 2024-25 trek—are expected to draw massive crowds. Friday, July 18, 2025 – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) Saturday, July 19, 2025 – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) Sunday, July 20, 2025 – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) The Quittin’ Time Tour has been a runaway success. Fans across the country have filled venues to sing along to Bryan’s heartfelt hits while critics have prais…
Catskill, NY
Police & Fire
Greene Co. Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public Service'
Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh. The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given. “It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook. A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
Carmel, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran From Lake Carmel Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On'
A longtime firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated a half-century to serving his Hudson Valley community has died. Daniel "Danny" Hill, a lifelong member of the Lake Carmel Volunteer Fire Department in Putnam County, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Born in Peekskill on Nov. 30, 1938, Hill grew up in The Bronx before spending the majority of his life in Lake Carmel, where he became a staple of the community. Hill served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1961, before continuing a lifetime of service through the L…
Maple Shade, NJ
Obituaries
Maple Shade School Bus Driver Killed In Crash Was Friend To All: Remembering Jack Hohwald
Jack Hohwald, an 85-year-old Maple Shade bus driver who was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 28 after being struck by a bus driver at the school, is being remembered for his years of dedication to the school district. The fatal crash happened at Maple Shade High School when Hohwald stepped outside of his vehicle and was struck by another school bus, sustaining fatal injuries, according to Maple Shade police. The driver of the striking bus, a 77-year-old Cinnaminson resident and district employee, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No charges have been filed at this time, …
Maple Shade, NJ
Schools
District IDs Maple Shade Bus Driver, Army Vet Killed By Bus
The Maple Shade school district is mourning the loss of Jack Hohwald, an 85-year-old bus driver who was killed when he was struck by another bus on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The fatal crash happened at Maple Shade High School when Hohwald stepped outside of his vehicle and was struck by another school bus, sustaining fatal injuries, according to Maple Shade police. The driver of the striking bus, also a district employee, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No charges have been filed at this time, authorities said. "Jack Hohwald was more than just a school bus driver he was a …
Gettysburg, PA
News
Pennsylvania Navy Veteran Found Dead In Submerged Car In West Virginia Lake
A Pennsylvania U.S. Navy veteran was found dead in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, after his car plunged off Interstate 68, officials announced on Sunday, Jan. 26. Kevin Lataille, 59, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, had last been seen leaving work at an Eat'n Park in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Jan. 19, according to Missing People in America. He was last spotted driving a bronze 2013 Hyundai Tucson with Pennsylvania license plates from a Kroger Fuel Center on University Avenue. His body was recovered after a vehicle was found submerged in Cheat Lake, according to Monongalia County and Pennsy…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Two Men Plead Guilty In Deadly Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor
Two men pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and racketeering charges in the March 2020 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor IV in Frankford, federal authorities announced. Hassan Elliott, 26, and Khalif Sears, 23, admitted their roles in the death of Sgt. O’Connor during a federal court hearing on Jan. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said. O’Connor, a 23-year police veteran and SWAT officer, was fatally shot on Friday, March 13, 2020, as police served a warrant at Elliott’s apartment on Bridge Street near Duffield Street, authoriti…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Support Swells For Massapequa Naval Officer, Ex-Wrestler Facing 'Toughest Fight Of His Life'
A Long Island father and naval officer in the fight of his life is finding an outpouring of support from the community. Chris Araoz, of Massapequa, has been described as many things to those who know him best: a devoted father, a loving husband, a brave naval officer, and a fierce competitor on the wrestling mat at Columbia University. Now, his family and friends are rallying around him as he faces "the toughest fight of his life," a rare and terminal brain cancer diagnosis. “In this unimaginable moment, Chris’s wife, family, and friends have rallied around him, offering love, strength, a…
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