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‘Catastrophe:’ Ogdensburg Family Seeks Support After House Collapses ‘Catastrophe:’ Ogdensburg Family Seeks Support After House Collapses
‘Catastrophe:’ Ogdensburg Family Seeks Support After House Collapses A Sussex County family is in need of support following a structural collapse of their home’s foundation that left the residence condemned just a week before Christmas. Joe and Courtney Sewatsky, of Ogdensburg, awoke early on Monday, Dec. 18 and experienced an “unimaginable home catastrophe,” reads a GoFundMe launched to help them rebuild. “Their foundation collapsed, resulting in dangerous structural damage that led to emergency responders deeming their home unsafe, and therefore condemned,” reads the campaign, launched by Alyssa Norcia. The Sewatskys were forced out of their home with the…

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by Valerie Musson
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House Fire Strikes Family Of Recently-Deceased EMT From Bergen County House Fire Strikes Family Of Recently-Deceased EMT From Bergen County
House Fire Strikes Family Of Recently-Deceased EMT From Bergen County The family of a beloved EMT who died last year suffered another tragedy when fire severely damaged their Emerson home earlier this week. Valderes “Val” Toulouzan-Vaporakis and her twin boys are physically OK. So are their cat and three dogs – one of whom was rescued from the fire and another who was found following an intense search. Firefighters prevented Tuesday's smoky blaze from causing major structural damage to the Sanford Avenue home. "As it turns out, their house was underinsured, making things even more difficult for them," said friend Lisa Leuck. "There are many repairs to be do…

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by Jerry DeMarco