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NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report
NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report The Pemberton Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced the death of Patrolman Brian Lucykanish on Friday, Feb. 2. CBS Philadelphia reported the cause of death was an off-duty crash Thursday, Feb. 1 in Waterford. A meal train was organized for the patrolman's family. "This meal train is being organized to help Kirstin and the Lucykanish babies during this horrific time," founder Ashley Chiolan writes. "We would like to keep this meal train going so that Kirstin does not have to worry about cooking meals and can focus her energy where it's need…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
EMT's Mom Gets Meal Train Rollin' For Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad EMT's Mom Gets Meal Train Rollin' For Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad
EMT's Mom Gets Meal Train Rollin' For Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad Beef stew, stuffed shells, pizza and more are headed to the Lyndhurst Emergency Squad thanks to a caring mom who’s gotten a meal train rolling. “They are very busy and do not have time to get meals when they are on shift,” RoseMarie Rubinetti-Cappiello said. “Besides, many of our local restaurants are closed or close at 8 p.m. It's time for us to do our part.” Four to five responders work each night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. To keep the train rolling, go to the schedule: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/9lg0o6 Then contact Rubinetti-Cappiello directly so meals are delivered efficiently:…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash
Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash White ribbons for her favorite color were tied on mailboxes, trees and lamp posts over the weekend in Newton honoring Alexis "Lexi" Faye. The 17-year-old Newton High School student was killed in a rollover accident Saturday in Fredon, a day after her school's prom.  Two other teens including the driver were seriously injured in the crash and flown via helicopter to Morristown Medical Center. Dozens had signed up to contribute to a meal train for the family. "Entrances are covered," EMT Nick Nannery wrote on Facebook, along with a picture of white ribbon across the Newton welcome sign. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Community Rallies For Dumont Dad Following Stay In ICU Community Rallies For Dumont Dad Following Stay In ICU
Community Rallies For Dumont Dad Following Stay In ICU Paul Yates of Dumont is recovering well. His is road to recovery, however, has only just begun. The dad of two had emergency surgery on his skull last month to treat a massive brain bleed. He was later diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) -- an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain or spine -- and spent several days in the ICU. More than $11,000 had been raised for Yates, his wife Joanne, and sons Tom and Sean, on a GoFundMe as of Tuesday afternoon. "The Yates family is a caring, close-knit family who is always helping someone else in need," said Dana Agderian-…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says
Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says An 8-year-old Norwood girl critically injured in a head-on crash in Harrington Park earlier this month is on what her father called a “miracle pace.” Glori Lee continues to experience intense pain, however – and, perhaps as heartbreaking, remembers the crash. Still, a hospital employee called her “a fighter.” “Glori could not sleep for 3 days,” Hans Lee wrote in a Facebook post. “Her eyes were blood-shot red, but it seemed like she was afraid to go to sleep. “My aunt who had a similar accident when she was in her teens told me that when she was in the hospital bed, she kept hearing the no…

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by Jerry DeMarco