'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Bellmore Woman Found Dead On College Campus 'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Bellmore Woman Found Dead On College Campus
'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Bellmore Woman Found Dead On College Campus Amanda Robinson was more than just a 22-year-old from Long Island who was about to graduate from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She was the epitome of serving others.  "As a cadet of the Massachusetts Maritime Colleges Regiment, Amanda truly embodied the spirit of 'one hand for the ship, one hand for your shipmate,'" Samara Podmore wrote on a GoFundMe campaign organized on the Nassau County native's behalf.  Robinson, of Bellmore, NY, was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday morning, April 19, The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office reports.  Earlie…
'Glue Of The Family': Funeral Set For NY 20-Year-Old Slain In Wrong Driveway Shooting 'Glue Of The Family': Funeral Set For NY 20-Year-Old Slain In Wrong Driveway Shooting
'Glue Of The Family': Funeral Set For NY 20-Year-Old Slain In Wrong Driveway Shooting Days after a 20-year-old woman was shot and killed after the car she was in turned down the wrong driveway in upstate New York, friends and loved ones are preparing to say their goodbyes. A funeral for Saratoga County’s Kaylin Gillis, of Schuylerville, will get underway at 4 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Flynn Bros. Funeral Home in Schuylerville, according to her obituary. Earlier Report: Wrong Turn Shooting: Suspect In NY 20-Year-Old's Death Denied Bail; Victim's BF Blames Himself Gillis died Saturday night, April 15, when her boyfriend mistakenly drove onto the property of 65-year-old K…
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness ‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired Nysp Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness Decades after he helped search for survivors buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a retired New York State Police trooper has died. Patrick Hogan, of North Greenbush in Rensselaer County, died Thursday, April 13, at the age of 61 from an illness stemming from his time at what became known as Ground Zero, according to State Police. The New York State Troopers PBA, which represents nearly 6,000 retired and active members of the New York State Police, said Hogan’s death will be considered a “line-of-duty death.” Born and raised in Tro…
Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer
Hofstra Grad Killed By Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies 'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies
'Just A Wonderful Person': Popular Sportscaster Rick Wolff Dies A beloved sports radio host from Northern Westchester who made numerous appearances on national television and enjoyed a successful career in book publishing is being remembered for his sharp nature and dedication to fulfilling his dreams.  Sportscaster, author, editor, and Armonk resident Rick Wolff died on Monday, April 10 at age 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer, his family announced on his blog.  Wolff was known for hosting his popular weekly radio show "The Sports Edge," which aired on New York City-based WFAN Sports Radio and often focused on youth sports. …
Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56 Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56
Longtime Nypd Officer, Attorney Dies At Age 56 A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died.  Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens.  Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
‘She Brought So Much Joy’: Community Mourns Long Island Woman Killed In Head-On Crash ‘She Brought So Much Joy’: Community Mourns Long Island Woman Killed In Head-On Crash
‘She Brought So Much Joy’: Community Mourns Long Island Woman Killed In Head-On Crash “You are a perishable item; live accordingly.” Long Island resident Maryclaire Brennen’s Instagram bio now serves as an eerie reminder after she died in a tragic head-on collision on Tuesday, April 4. The Manorville resident, who turned 40 in January, was killed after her car swerved into the lane over and collided with another driver on Wading River Road north of Par Drive, Suffolk County Police said.  A second woman suffered serious injuries, while Brennen was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital. Earlier Report: Head-On Crash: Woman Killed, Another Injured In Mano…
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Glen Cove Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral ‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Glen Cove Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Glen Cove Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral A young EMT from Long Island is continuing to leave an indelible mark on her community, even after her death. Glen Cove resident Susan Giovanniello, a 19-year-old who died suddenly while on duty on Monday, April 3, continues to be remembered not only by friends and family but also by the town in which she served. Earlier Report: ‘Brightest Smile In The Room’: Support Pours In After Glen Cove EMT’S Sudden Passing Giovanniello’s funeral ceremony and entombment were held on the morning of Thursday, April 6. Her dedication to service and untimely death has made an impact on even the most s…
Services Scheduled For Popular Volunteer EMT In Glen Cove, Age 19 Services Scheduled For Popular Volunteer EMT In Glen Cove, Age 19
Services Scheduled For Popular Volunteer EMT In Glen Cove, Age 19 Services have been scheduled for a popular EMT on Long Island who died suddenly while at work from a medical emergency. Earlier report: Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19 Nassau County resident Susan Giovanniello, age 19, of Glen Cove, died on Monday, April 3 at the end of her shift with the Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Corps. The corps announced her death on Facebook saying she "served proudly,": "It is with deep regret, the Chiefs, Officers, Members, and Staff of City of Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Corps announce the Line of Duty death of Emergency Medical Technician Susan Giovanniello." …
Long Island Swim School Manager Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Pool, Dies 'Doing What He Loved' Long Island Swim School Manager Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Pool, Dies 'Doing What He Loved'
Long Island Swim School Manager Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Pool, Dies 'Doing What He Loved' Friends and family are mourning the loss of a young Long Island swim school manager who died after suffering cardiac arrest while swimming. Stephen Petrillo, of Ronkonkoma, died Saturday, March 18, a week after he was hospitalized following the incident, according to a GoFundMe campaign to help his family with memorial expenses. Petrillo’s death came just months after he started working as a general manager at Saf-T-Swim, according to his Facebook profile. The swimming school has more than a dozen locations across Long Island. “Last Saturday, March 11th, he suffered a sudden cardiac arres…
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Killed In Southern State Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support is rising for the family of a 17-year-old boy killed in a single-car crash on Long Island. Osmar Vasquez, of West Babylon, died early Saturday, March 18, from injuries suffered in the crash, which happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Babylon, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Troopers said it was around 1:30 a.m. when a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by a 16-year-old went off the roadway between exits 36 and 37. The vehicle struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, kil…
Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People Killed In Hutchinson River Parkway Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People Killed In Hutchinson River Parkway Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 5 Young People Killed In Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In the wake of a horrific SUV crash that took the lives of five young people, support is pouring in to help pay for the funerals of those lost. The children were all killed in a single-vehicle crash in Westchester County around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale. The crash killed four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut, located near New Haven, officials said. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17.  A 9-year-old, the only survivor, managed to escape out a shattered back window with non-life-threatening injuries. Earlier rep…