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Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police A former high school coach from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. In Virginia, the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating Rockland County native George Porcha, age 53, originally from Spring Valley and now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "compreh…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
9 Students From High School In Westchester To Compete As Division I Athletes 9 Students From High School In Westchester To Compete As Division I Athletes
9 Students From High School In Westchester To Compete As Division I Athletes Nine hard-working standout athletes from a Westchester County high school are moving on to play on Division I teams for numerous colleges.  The athletes all currently attend Bronxville High School as seniors, and will all move on to different colleges and universities to play for a variety of Division I teams, the Bronxville Union Free School District announced.  The nine students are:  Catherine Berkery, who will join the University of Pennsylvania's lacrosse team; Olivia Shinshato, who will join Georgetown University's women's lacrosse team;  Timothy Lockwood, who wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Westchester, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Westchester, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Westchester, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons A woman who grew up in Westchester County and spent decades working in marketing has died at the age of 48. Carolyn Anne Beal, of Barrington, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from cancer and its complications, according to her obituary. She grew up in Valhalla with her brothers David and Robert and graduated from Westlake High School. Her parents were Robert and Barbara Kirk. She went on to attend Boston College, where she met some of her closest friends, her obituary said. Beal is survived by her 14-year-old son Alexander and her 11-year-old son Nicholas, whom sh…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft
Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft After enjoying his one shining moment -- and a national championship -- former Westchester County high school basketball star Ty Jerome is eyeing the pros and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle and cut down the nets after winning the NCAA Tournament with Virginia last month, has announced he’s leaving the University of Virginia and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome was a key contributor in throughout the NCAA Tournament, and starred in the Final against Texas Tech, finishing with 16 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title It’s one-to-go for a former Westchester County high school basketball standout who will help lead top-seeded Virginia into the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Monday night, April 8. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, will have his shot at cutting down the nets as the Cavaliers face the third-seeded Texas Tech in the NCAA Final. Just one year removed from becoming the first ever top-seed to lose to a 16-seed in the first round of the tournament, Jerome and Virginia will take on Texas Tech at 9 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minne…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Former Westchester HS Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia Former Westchester HS Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia
Former Westchester HS Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia Related story: Here's when to watch local standouts in March Madness A former Westchester County high school basketball standout has turned into one of the top talents on the top team in the nation heading into this week’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle before taking his talents to Virginia, will be on center stage this week, as the overall top seed Cavaliers prepare to take on 16-seed UMBC on Friday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Jerome enjoyed a breakout year, starting each game for the Cavaliers, leading the team i…

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by Zak Failla