Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Support is pouring in for the fiance and daughter of a 23-year-old man who died after a two-vehicle crash in the region. Bryan Tumolo, of Mahopac, was killed in Putnam Valley around 8:55 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27 on Wood St., according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Tumolo leaves behind his fiance McKayla Gordineer and a young daughter. Since his death, friends, and even strangers, have donated to a GoFundMe in an effort to help the family in the time of need, said fund organizer Brittany Pirro. "Bryan was one of the most generous, funny, and kind-hearted souls I…
19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley A 19-year-old woman, who died in a crash in the Hudson Valley worked at an elementary school in the area. Hailee Witherel was driving a Nissan Sentra on Sand Hill Road in the Ulster County town of Gardiner at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, when her car went off the road and into a small pond, police reported. Earlier report - 19-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Off Area Roadway Into Pond, Police Say The Nissan overturned, and Witherel was unable to get out of the car, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to her obituary, Witherel, a resident of…
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Support is pouring in for a popular Hudson Valley life coach who was killed during a vehicle crash. Erin T. Clancy died on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars and hit Erin's car head-on. Since his passing, family, friends, and strangers have donated to a GoFundMe account set up by family friend  Michelle Cummings to cover final expenses costs. "Erin was a devoted husband, a super devoted father, and extremely devoted to his community," Cummings said. Earlier report: 50-Year-Old From Stanford Killed In Crash Was Life…
Support Pours In For Family Of Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester Support Pours In For Family Of Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Support Pours In For Family Of Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester Members of the community have raised thousands of dollars to support the family of a Northern Westchester highway department worker who was struck and killed by a vehicle. Jake Arcara, age 28, was struck by a vehicle while working as a machine equipment operator for the Yorktown Highway Department in the area of 477 London Road at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, police reported. Earlier report - ID Released For Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Yorktown, Police Say A GoFundMe, which was created to support Arcara's family, has received over $12,500 as of Tuesday evenin…
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Jersey Mike's Subs announced plans for the grand opening of its new sandwich shop in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the restaurant chain will open a location in Orange County at 444 Route 211 East in Middletown, representatives announced. The grand opening will include a fundraiser through Sunday, Aug. 14, to support Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue For Autism, according to the announcement.  Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 donation in exchange for a regular sub. “I am so very excited to be the general manage…
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment
Guide Dog, Fighting For Life, Travels To NY For Treatment A guide dog from Massachusetts who has been dubbed the "Goodest Girl in STEM" on TikTok is in need of help as she fights for her life in New York. O'Hara was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with meningitis encephalitis with inflammatory brain lesions earlier in July. She initially sought treatment in New York City and is now getting care back in her native area right outside Boston.  O'Hara's owner Isabella 'Bella" Scott has been traveling with her the entire time. Last we heard, Scott said her dog was showing some signs of improvement but was still struggling to get better. "An impo…
Support Pours In For Family Of FDNY Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV Support Pours In For Family Of FDNY Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV
Support Pours In For Family Of Fdny Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV Tens of thousands of dollars have poured in to support the family of a firefighter from Long Island who died when a tree fell on an SUV he was traveling in. Casey Skudin, age 45, of Long Beach, died on Friday, June 17, when a tree fell on the vehicle he was driving in Asheville, North Carolina, according to a GoFundMe set up for his family. Earlier report - Highly-Decorated FDNY Member From Long Beach Dies After Tree Falls On SUV Skudin, his wife, Angela, and his sons, 19-year-old Ben and 10-year-old CJ, were on vacation to celebrate Skudin's birthday and Father's Day, according …
Millions Raised Nationally For Four Children Of Teacher Killed In Texas Whose Husband Then Died Millions Raised Nationally For Four Children Of Teacher Killed In Texas Whose Husband Then Died
Millions Raised Nationally For Four Children Of Teacher Killed In Texas Whose Husband Then Died A GoFundMe effort launched to support the family of a slain teacher killed while protecting her students during the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has raised around $2 million as news spread that her grieving husband died of a heart attack just two days later. Irma Garcia, age 48, was killed on Tuesday, May 24, along with another teacher when an 18-year-old gunman walked into her classroom with an AK-15 assault rifle and began shooting students. In the end, 19 little children were dead, along with Garcia, another teacher and the gunman. Many others were wounded. "She loved her classroom k…
More Than $100K Now Raised For Family Of Slain 17-Year-Old Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete More Than $100K Now Raised For Family Of Slain 17-Year-Old Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete
More Than $100K Now Raised For Family Of Slain 17-Year-Old Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete A fundraiser for the family of a 17-year-old Fairfield County student who was fatally stabbed over the weekend has received well over $100,000 in donations. James McGrath was killed during a fight in front of a home in Shelton at about 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, police reported. James, a Shelton resident, was a football and lacrosse player at Fairfield College Preparatory School. Three other teens were also injured in the incident, and a 16-year-old Milford resident was arrested and charged with murder and three counts of assault, authorities said.  A GoFundMe set up for th…
Thousands Raised For Family Of Slain Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete With Still No Arrests Made Thousands Raised For Family Of Slain Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete With Still No Arrests Made
Thousands Raised For Family Of Slain Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete With Still No Arrests Made More than a thousand friends and strangers have donated some $80,000 to the family of a teen who was stabbed to death during an incident in front of a home in Fairfield County. James "Jimmy" McGrath, age 17, of Shelton, was killed around 11:50 p.m., in Shelton on Saturday, May 14 during a fight in front of the residence where three additional people were also stabbed, Shelton Police said. Earlier Story: 17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Played Football, Lacrosse For Fairfield Prep A junior at Fairfield Prep, where he was also a member of the football and lacrosse teams, word quickly spread …
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium A 6-year-old Connecticut boy who was burned by a gasoline ball by alleged bullies was treated to a day at Yankee Stadium and met with team players. In a video posted to Twitter by the New York Yankees, Fairfield County resident Dominick Krankall, of Bridgeport, can be seen getting a ball on Wednesday, May 11 from pitcher Gerrit Cole, and talking with fellow pitchers Nestor Cortes and Joran Montgomery. “6-year-old Dominick Krankall recently suffered severe burns, but he is an absolute warrior!” the team said in a Tweet. “We are so excited to have him here at Yankee Stadium for a special day…
Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester
Martha Stewart's Sold-Out Tag Sale To Evolve Into Auction In Northern Westchester Following the overwhelming success of her “Great American Tag Sale” in Northern Westchester, Martha Stewart is upping the ante and will be auctioning off truckloads of her personal belongings for charity at an auction. In late April, the businesswoman, writer, and television personality hosted her first of its kind two-day tag sale at her home in the hamlet of Katonah, with tickets going for $250 apiece that were sold out within minutes, and sales benefitting the Martha Stewart Center for Living at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Due to the proceeds raised during the initial sal…