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School, Family Mourning Death Of 17-Year-Old Student In Region
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy from the region who died from a medical complication.
"It is with profound sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our high school students, Javon Islam, passed away from a medical complication on the evening of Monday, May 22," said Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent of the Liberty Central School District in Sullivan County.
Javon, of Liberty, was a high school student when he died, officials said.
"Jovan Islam was a light, he shone bright in the lives of those who loved him," said Ronda Ottino who s…
Standout NY College Football Player ID'd As Man Struck, Killed By Train
Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train.
The incident happened at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, west of the Wyandanch station, near the intersection of Long Island Avenue and Straight Path.
On Thursday, May 25, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Demetrius Houanche, of Deer Park, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice.
Earlier Report: Person Struck, Killed By Train Near LIRR Station In Wyandanch
Houanche had been on the tracks illegally and was struck by an eastbound train, the spokesperson said.
The incident halted servi…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
A community is coming out to support the family of a teen who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley.
Suffern High School sophomore Jacqueline Zangrilli, age 16, died around 2:50 a.m., on Saturday, April 24, when the vehicle she was riding in struck a utility pole, according to the Ramapo Police.
Following Zangrilli's death, a GoFundMe was set up to assist the family with funeral expenses.
"Jacqueline was special in so many ways," said the GoFundMe. "She was an incredible daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Jacqueline was full of life."
As of Monday…
Toddler Shot During Triple-Fatal Home Invasion Clings To Life At Westchester Medical Center
This story has been updated.
A 3-year-old boy shot during a home invasion that killed three family members is fighting for his life.
The child was shot multiple times on Sunday, Jan. 26, at an Orange County home on Route 300 in Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh.
During the shooting incident, the child's parents, Jimmy Crisantos, 27, Shatavia Crisantos, 26, and another child, 9-year-old Giovanni Tambino, the son of Shatavia from a previous relationship, were killed, according to Town of Newburgh Police Chief Donald Bruce Campbell.
Family members on GoFundMe said the…
Drive Launched To Support Family After Death Of 20-Year-Old In Northern Westchester
A fundraising effort has been launched to help assist a family with funeral expenses after the loss of a 20-year-old man in Northern Westchester.
John Casterella of North Salem died suddenly at home on Thursday, Dec. 6.
A GoFundMe page has a goal of raising $5,000.
John was born on Jan. 16, 1998 to his parents, the late Robert Casterella, and Tina Curra In addition to his mother, he is survived by twin Anthony, another brother, Nicholas, sister Dana, sister-in-law Stephanie, brother-in-law Chris, half-brother of Marie and Robbie, aunt Tina, uncle John aunt Linda, nephew Noah, niece Davina,…
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