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‘Talents Knew No Bounds’: Musician, Clothing Designer From Sea Cliff Dies At Age 36 ‘Talents Knew No Bounds’: Musician, Clothing Designer From Sea Cliff Dies At Age 36
‘Talents Knew No Bounds’: Musician, Clothing Designer From Sea Cliff Dies At Age 36 Support is pouring in for the family of a beloved musician and clothing designer from Long Island following his death. Justin Lee, of Sea Cliff, died Saturday, Jan. 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Lee performed as a hip hop musician under the name “Lee Kid” and also had a passion for designing clothes, which he did under his brand OkOk Global. He was also an athlete, having played on the basketball and baseball teams at his alma mater, North Shore High School. He also spent time training and coaching boxing at Glen Cove’s Howard Jr. Davis gym…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island HS Football Player Who Died After Collapsing Remembered As 'Inspiration To Peers' Long Island HS Football Player Who Died After Collapsing Remembered As 'Inspiration To Peers'
Long Island HS Football Player Who Died After Collapsing Remembered As 'Inspiration To Peers' A Long Island community is mourning the loss of a beloved varsity football player who died days after collapsing at his high school. Robert Bush, age 17, was taken off life support on Friday, July 7, according to the Middle Country School District. It came after the teen collapsed at Newfield High School during workout drills on Monday, July 3. The teen spent days in the intensive care unit at Stony Brook University Hospital, where doctors declared him brain dead on Friday, relative Pattie Noren said. It was not immediately clear what caused him to collapse. Dozens of people, including h…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19 Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19
Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19 A teenage woman who worked as an emergency medical technician on Long Island died suddenly. Susan Giovanniello was 19 years old. The cause of death, which came while she was on duty, has not yet been released. According to a statement by the City of Glen Cove EMS: "EMT Giovanniello proudly served as a volunteer responding to many emergency calls throughout the City of Glen Cove, rising up from Glen Cove EMS Explorer Post 1072 to a caring professional who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our community. "Susan, with her contagious smile and demeanor, put forth calm in stressful situations as …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash
Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Services have been scheduled for a Long Island teenager killed after being hit by an SUV while skateboarding. Gerrin Hagen, who turned 18 on Monday, Dec. 26, played both ice hockey and lacrosse at Long Beach High School, where he was a senior. Earlier report: Teen Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville The incident happened in Hicksville around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. Hagen was riding his skateboard westbound on Cantiague Lane near Robbins Lane when he was struck by a 19-year-old driving a 2012 Honda Pilot, also traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said. He…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island
Expect Significant Delays, Road Closures In Nassau During Funeral For EMT From Long Island Authorities are advising motorists to expect major traffic delays on Long Island in the area of the funeral for a local New York City Fire Department EMT. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, age 61, of Huntington Station, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack on Thursday, Sept. 29, while working at EMS Station 49 in Queens, authorities reported. The New York City Police Department reported that 34-year-old Peter Zisopoulos is facing charges in the attack. Russo-Elling's funeral is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, which is located at 720 North…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49 Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49
Longtime Detective Sergeant On Long Island Dies At Age 49 Members of a Long Island police department are mourning the death of a respected officer who served for 26 years. Detective Sgt. James Stapleton died from cancer at the age of 49 on Saturday, Oct. 2, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  “James was a fantastic human being and one of the finest officers and detectives I have had the honor of meeting in my 34-years as a police officer,” Fourth Precinct Inspector Michael Romagnoli said. “His loss will be felt not only as a colleague but as a friend.” Stapleton earned 10 command recognitions and three departmental recognitio…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Funeral Held For Long Island Corrections Officer Killed In Crash Funeral Held For Long Island Corrections Officer Killed In Crash
Funeral Held For Long Island Corrections Officer Killed In Crash A funeral was held for the 25-year-old corrections officer on Long Island who died after being involved in a crash last week. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. said on Monday, June 28 that the men and women of his Office said goodbye to officer Candace Ogiejko, who was killed in a car crash while driving on Sills Road in Yaphank on Wednesday, June 23. Ogiejko joined the Sheriff’s Office in January 2019 and just completed her second year on the force at the time of her death. The funeral was held at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Port Jefferson Station, with the Suffolk Count…

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by Zak Failla
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Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of NYPD Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of NYPD Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of Nypd Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash Several road closures are scheduled for the wake and funeral of Long Island resident and NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos who was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway last week. Tsakos, age 43, of East Northport, was killed on Tuesday, April 27, when he was working another accident on the LIE and was allegedly hit and killed by Jessica Beauvais, age 32, of Hempstead, who then fled the scene. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 3 in Greenlawn from 2 to 9 p.m. at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church on 1 Shrine Place.  The funeral is sch…

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by Kathy Reakes