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NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments.
Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion.
Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot.
The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
Patriarch Of NJ Farm Killed In Machinery Accident: Police
John Hunter, who ran Hunters Farm in Cinnaminson, was killed in a machinery accident Sunday, Aug. 3, authorities said.
At 10:16 a.m., police, fire and EMS responded to the farm at 1101 Union Landing Road and found Hunter dead at the scene from the machinery accident, Cinnaminson police said.
“Our family suffered a tragic loss today of the family patriarch,” Hunters Farm said in a social media post.
“The farm market will be closed until further notice. Do me a favor, in his honor, tell those who are important to you that you love them. Give them a hug, a kiss, a phone call, life can c…
Woman Pepper Sprayed Three Teens: Newark PD
A 28-year-old woman was arrested and charged after she used pepper spray on three teenagers in Newark on Tuesday, April 1, authorities said.
At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to 18th Avenue and South 18th Street after three juveniles, ages 13 and 14, were sprayed with pepper spray following a verbal altercation with a woman, later identified as Hiydera Rowell, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.
The parents of each victim arrived at the location, where EMS evaluated each for complaints of pain to the eyes and face, Miranda said. No further injuries have been reported, Miranda…
Bergen County Man Killed In Mountain Bike Accident At NY State Park
A 71-year-old Bergen County man was killed in a mountain bike accident at a state park in the Hudson Valley.
Alido M. Pavan, of Tenafly, was riding his mountain bike at Tallman State Park when he lost control of his bike, causing him to hit the ground striking his head around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said.
Pavan was wearing biking shoes and was clipped to the bike; he was also wearing a helmet, Nevel said.
Witnesses rushed to Pavan’s aid, called 911, and rendered first aid. State Police arrived on the scene, removed him fr…
