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Former Hockey Player From Region Dies At Age 23 Former Hockey Player From Region Dies At Age 23
Former Hockey Player From Region Dies At Age 23 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former standout hockey goalie from the region. Fairfield County native Charlie Capalbo, age 23, of the town of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 24, following a five-year battle with cancer, according to a GoFundMe page established for his family. “After five years and 745 nights spent in hospitals, let’s just say that one got by Charlie in the 4th overtime today,” reads a post from GoFundMe organizer John McCormick. Those years included a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that began toward the end of Capalbo’s varsity season as goalte…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC
NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC A National Hockey League player from Long Island is facing charges following an alleged assault in a Manhattan apartment. Frank “Sonny” Milano, who was born in Massapequa and plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Colorado Avalanche forward A.J. Greer were arrested on Sunday, July 7 in a Greenwich Village apartment after allegedly throwing down the gloves and assaulting an acquaintance. The incident allegedly arose after their victim tried to up-charge the group on a four-figure bill from a trendy Manhattan club. The pair were arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to …

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by Zak Failla