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Binghamton University Student From Long Island Dies In Hiking Accident Binghamton University Student From Long Island Dies In Hiking Accident
Binghamton University Student From Long Island Dies In Hiking Accident A Binghamton University student who was a volunteer firefighter on Long Island has died. Andrew Desiderio, a senior from Mineola in Nassau County, was 21 years old, majoring in mechanical engineering, with a minor in economics, and was due to graduate next month. Desiderio died Monday, April 12, as the result of a hiking accident, the university said in a statement, adding, "No additional details are available at this time." Desiderio became a junior lieutenant in the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department in 2016, three years after joining the department. "Andrew’s dedication t…
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Westchester Boy Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Westchester Boy
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Westchester Boy A scholarship fund has been established in memory of a Northern Westchester boy who died on Saturday, Feb. 29 at age 11 in a hiking accident. Mattias James Edstrom of Chappaqua was born July 12, 2008 in New York City to Ivy Pool and Christian Edstrom. He is also survived by his sister Alexandra.  Mattias was a student at Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua.  He was an avid learner and loved to share what he knew with all around him, according to his obituary. Mattias loved the outdoors, skiing, playing baseball, and hiking with his family. He was a scout in Chappaqua Troop…
Scholarship Fund Set Up In Memory Of Ex-Football Star Killed In Motorcycle Crash Scholarship Fund Set Up In Memory Of Ex-Football Star Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Scholarship Fund Set Up In Memory Of Ex-Football Star Killed In Motorcycle Crash A scholarship fund has been established in the memory of a former high school football standout from Northern Westchester who went on to play in college. Nicolas De La Pava died on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 23. A standout at Fox Lane High School, De La Pava joined the football team at SUNY Cortland as a tight end. "Our intention is to help future players at Nick's alma maters," said a GoFundMe page established for the scholarship fund. "The outpouring of love and support to our heartbroken family has been incredible, and we are…