‘His Final Act Of Kindness’: Maryland Teen Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation ‘His Final Act Of Kindness’: Maryland Teen Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
‘His Final Act Of Kindness’: Maryland Teen Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation A Maryland community already shattered by a devastating crash is now mourning the loss of 16-year-old Andrew Sober — a Dulaney High School sophomore remembered as the kind of kid who showed up for everyone around him, even in death. Sober died Thursday, May 7, nearly a week after suffering critical injuries in a violent crash in Cockeysville that also claimed the life of 18-year-old Ryan Duvall and left two other teens seriously hurt. But as classmates, teammates, coworkers, friends, and family continue trying to process the unimaginable loss, one detail about Sober has continued to echo th…
WNY T-Ball Team Fights For Player, 6, Diagnosed With Leukemia WNY T-Ball Team Fights For Player, 6, Diagnosed With Leukemia
WNY T-Ball Team Fights For Player, 6, Diagnosed With Leukemia A Hudson County T-ball community is rallying around a 6-year-old player who is newly diagnosed with leukemia. The West New York Little League community has started a GoFundMe that had raised more than $8,000 as of press time to support Henry Escarret and his family. Henry plays T-ball in the West New York Little League and is known throughout the league for his energy and love of the game, organizers said. “Henry is a bright, joyful, and loving child who plays T-ball in our league,” the fundraiser says. “He is known for his big smile, his excitement for baseball, and his ded…
Atlantic Highlands Grocery Store Owner Apologizes For 'Unacceptable Conditions' Atlantic Highlands Grocery Store Owner Apologizes For 'Unacceptable Conditions'
Atlantic Highlands Grocery Store Owner Apologizes For 'Unacceptable Conditions' The owner of three grocery stores in Monmouth County issued an apology for what he says were "unacceptable conditions" at the locations. Lou Scaduto, Jr., the president and CEO of Circus Foodtown, which has locations in Atlantic Highlands, Red Bank and Sea Girt, acknowledged recent issues with a supplier have led to shelves being barren. "It is not our intent to operate this way but our family-owned business is currently in a dispute with our primary grocery supplier that we are actively trying to work through," Scaduto said. "Despite what you may have seen on social media it is NOT our int…
FD Clears Air On GoFundMe ‘Scam’ Rumors After Separate Walden Area Fires In Same Week FD Clears Air On GoFundMe ‘Scam’ Rumors After Separate Walden Area Fires In Same Week
FD Clears Air On GoFundMe ‘Scam’ Rumors After Separate Walden Area Fires In Same Week A fire department is pushing back against online rumors claiming a family fundraising page tied to a recent Orange County house fire was fake, saying two separate incidents displaced two different families within days of each other. Coldenham Fire-Rescue, based in Walden, issued a public statement on Tuesday, May 12, after what officials described as confusion surrounding GoFundMe campaigns connected to recent structure fires in the Walden area.  According to the department, one of the fires was the massive blaze on Riverview Street in the Village of Walden on Friday, May 8, that destr…
Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help
Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help A Westchester County pastor known for his dedication to faith and community is now facing a difficult health battle — supporters are coming together to help him and his family and make sure he's not alone in the fight.  Anthony “Tony” Karlik, the lead pastor of Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Briarcliff Manor, was recently diagnosed with bile duct cancer, a rare and serious illness that will require surgery and ongoing chemotherapy, according to his family.  Karlik, described by loved ones as a devoted husband and father of five, has long been a central figure in the area. Marri…
Student-Athlete Loses Arm In Maryland Crash, Will Have To Learn To Walk Again, Loved Ones Say Student-Athlete Loses Arm In Maryland Crash, Will Have To Learn To Walk Again, Loved Ones Say
Student-Athlete Loses Arm In Maryland Crash, Will Have To Learn To Walk Again, Loved Ones Say It was supposed to be a normal Friday night for four Maryland teens. They went out to hit some golf balls, grabbed a bite to eat, and were heading home along a narrow, winding road on Friday, May 1, when the driver lost control. Minutes later, everything changed forever for those teens. The driver struck a tree, claiming the life of 18-year-old Ryan Duvall. Three others were critically injured and rushed to area hospitals. Now, Liam O'Donoghue, 16, a Calvert Hall student-athlete known for his skills on the rugby and football field, is facing the fight of his life. The crash left the teen…
20-Year-Old Woman Shot Before Deadly Lawrence Crash Remembered As ‘Light’ By Grieving Family 20-Year-Old Woman Shot Before Deadly Lawrence Crash Remembered As ‘Light’ By Grieving Family
20-Year-Old Woman Shot Before Deadly Lawrence Crash Remembered As ‘Light’ By Grieving Family Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old woman who was shot before a car crash in Lawrence last week. Her family says she was a “light in the lives of everyone who knew her” and is asking the community for help. Nayeli Liriano, 20, was inside a 2014 Jeep Cherokee that crashed near 63 Erving Ave. around 9:21 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Lawrence, according to the office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker. Liriano and 20-year-old Alexander Carvajal Mendez were both found suffering from gunshot wounds inside the SUV. Liriano was taken to a local hospital, where she died Fr…
Black Belt Ryan Duvall, 18, Mourned After Deadly Maryland Crash: 'A Light In All Of Our Lives' Black Belt Ryan Duvall, 18, Mourned After Deadly Maryland Crash: 'A Light In All Of Our Lives'
Black Belt Ryan Duvall, 18, Mourned After Deadly Maryland Crash: 'A Light In All Of Our Lives' Ryan Duvall was just 18, a first-year college student, a dedicated martial artist, and someone those closest to him say brought light into every room he entered. Now, his family and community are mourning his sudden loss after a crash in Maryland late Friday night. Shortly before 9:45 p.m. on May 1, officers were called to the intersection of Poplar Hill Road and Merrymans Mill Road in Cockeysville, where a single vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Duvall, who was a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. A teen driver and another passenger were taken to the hospital with lif…
Closed Overnight: Commack Greek Restaurant Pulls Plug After 30 Years — Hours After Promo Post Closed Overnight: Commack Greek Restaurant Pulls Plug After 30 Years — Hours After Promo Post
Closed Overnight: Commack Greek Restaurant Pulls Plug After 30 Years — Hours After Promo Post A popular Long Island Greek restaurant announced a shocking closure on Friday morning, May 1. Athenian Greek Taverna in Commack had operated for more than 30 years before shutting its doors. “After 30+ wonderful years in business, we have made the decision to close this chapter as we move on to new future endeavors," the owners wrote in an Instagram post. "We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, trust, and support throughout the years. It has truly been an honor to serve you.” The decision came on almost no notice. Just one day earlier, the restaurant had shared its lunch specials on Inst…
Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer
Support Swells After Wall Township Gravel Owner Dies Of Cancer Kevin Cotta ran NJ Gravel in Wall Township for 20 years. Now the community is coming together for him. Cotta died on Tuesday, April 28 after batting multiple myeloma for two years. Despite his illness, Cotta remained devoted to his wife Lisa, their three children, his new puppy and his boy scout troop, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "Kevin’s determination and kindness inspired everyone around him, and he never let anything stand in the way of what he wanted to do," Cecelia Wingard, who organized the fundraiser said. At NJ Gravel, Cotta built lasting relat…
22-Year-Old Killed In Riverhead Motorcycle Crash, Family Launches Fundraiser 22-Year-Old Killed In Riverhead Motorcycle Crash, Family Launches Fundraiser
22-Year-Old Killed In Riverhead Motorcycle Crash, Family Launches Fundraiser After a young man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Long Island, his family is hoping to raise money to bury him in his home nation of Ecuador. Ismael Basantez Ramon, 22, was killed Tuesday, April 28 in the crash in Riverhead, when he was trying to turn left onto Cross River Drive from Union Avenue and collided with a pickup truck, News 12 Long Island reported. “His family is devastated and wishes to fulfill his final wish: to bring him back home to Ecuador so he can rest in peace surrounded by his loved ones,” his relatives wrote in a GoFundMe launched Wednesday, April 29. Riverhead …
Teen Critically Injured In Pawling Motorcycle Crash To Be Taken Off Life Support Teen Critically Injured In Pawling Motorcycle Crash To Be Taken Off Life Support
Teen Critically Injured In Pawling Motorcycle Crash To Be Taken Off Life Support A 19-year-old man who suffered devastating injuries in a motorcycle crash while on the way to work in Dutchess County is set to be taken off life support after being declared brain dead, his family said.  New, updated report - Teen Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash In Pawling: Investigation Underway (Update) Kayden Kabashi, who had just celebrated his 19th birthday on Sunday, April 19, was critically injured in a crash on Monday, April 27, at the intersection of Route 55 and Old Route 55 in Pawling.  Kabashi had left home that day on his motorcycle, heading to work, but nev…