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Obituaries
Sorority President, 'Selfless Leader' Dominique Franco Of Park Ridge Dies, 21 Sorority President, 'Selfless Leader' Dominique Franco Of Park Ridge Dies, 21
Sorority President, 'Selfless Leader' Dominique Franco Of Park Ridge Dies, 21 Dominique Franco of Park Ridge was on a mission to save the world. The senior University of Rhode Island nursing major was on track to a career in pediatric oncology. At 17, she launched a fundraiser that collected toys and hundreds of dollars for pediatric cancer patients. Franco's mission was tragically cut short on Saturday, when she died at 21 years old. "The girl was out to save the world and make a difference," her mom Gina Franco told The Providence Journal, "and she made a difference in so many people’s lives every day." President of the university's Zeta Tau Alpha sorority,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC's New Treatment ‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By HUMC's New Treatment
‘I Finally Get To Be A Kid Again,' Says Cancer Patient Cured By Humc's New Treatment Olivia Viscogliosi is a curious, outgoing and very active three-year-old. But, earlier this year, her parents were concerned about her future.  At the age of two, Olivia of Harrison, N.Y. was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia , a rare form of the disease. “There was a time when Olivia had a lot going on and we were constantly watching every single tiny movement she would make and constantly worrying about the next thing that was going to happen or complication with her illness,” said Dory Viscogliosi, Olivia’s mother.  “She is so energetic now. We have a three-year-old who like…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Ridgewood Officer Reminds Parents To Hug Kids As His Baby Fights Cancer Ridgewood Officer Reminds Parents To Hug Kids As His Baby Fights Cancer
Ridgewood Officer Reminds Parents To Hug Kids As His Baby Fights Cancer A pair of Ridgewood parents recently had their world turned upside down at the news that their son, Cole, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. More than $58,00 had been raised as of Saturday afternoon on a GoFundMe for Cole's parents Kevin McKeon, a Ridgewood police officer, and his wife Stephanie of Waldwick. The parents said the diagnosis came as a complete shock to them as Cole showed no significant signs of being sick. After investigating a stiff neck, something didn't "sit right" with their pediatrician, who ordered blood-work, the police officer said. Follow up blood …

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by Cecilia Levine