Linden Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes
Danielle Teplicky, a special education teacher from New Jersey, died suddenly, leaving behind three pets that need homes, loved ones say.
Danielle Teplicky died Thursday, Aug. 13, according to a GoFundMe launched by Kaitlyn Amato.
Teplicky was based in Linden and worked as a special education teacher in Elizabeth, according to her LinkedIn profile.
She was a 1994 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, according to a post shared by the Roselle Catholic High School Alumni group.
The GoFundMe is seeking $5,000 to cover Teplicky's cremation and a memorial service where family and friends c…
Rent Increase, High Prices Force Community Favorite Huntington Thrift Store Closure, Owner Says
A Long Island thrift shop is closing its doors after three years, with the owner blaming a recent rent increase and sky-high real estate prices.
Huntington Thrift at 2087 New York Avenue will shut up shop on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to an Instagram post.
“After many wonderful years, Huntington Thrift is closing its doors,” the post reads. “We want to thank all of our amazing customers for your support, friendships, and memories throughout the years.”
Owner Michael Esteves told Newsday he’ll be focusing on his other shops, including All-American Tag Sale, an estate liquidation service. H…
Farmington Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith
Sickle cell disease tested 11-year-old Mason Holmes throughout his young life, but it never dimmed the love he gave others. He was always smiling, dreaming big, and reminding his family, “I love you, because you never know.”
“You never know” became painfully real on Saturday, Aug. 8, when the Farmington boy entered a hospital for a common procedure, but things didn't go as planned.
“He walked into the hospital smiling,” Ebony Skyers, a close family friend, said. “ He was going to have a procedure that would allow him to play like other kids, allow him to return to just being a kid. Bu…
