NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At 37: 'Loved Deeply, Laughed Often' NYPD Officer From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At 37: 'Loved Deeply, Laughed Often'
Nypd Officer From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At 37: 'Loved Deeply, Laughed Often' A Rockland County father of three, decorated NYPD officer, and beloved member of his community died unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and deep devotion to family. Joseph Sabino Gravino, 37, of Orangeburg, died suddenly on May 23, 2025, according to his obituary.  A 12-year veteran of the NYPD, Gravino most recently served with the Strategic Response Group, where he earned the respect of colleagues for his integrity and dedication.  In addition to his service in law enforcement, Gravino co-owned Masterpiece Renovations, a general contracting business he ran w…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Claims 8th Victim As Mom Of 3 Dies From Injuries Philadelphia Plane Crash Claims 8th Victim As Mom Of 3 Dies From Injuries
Philadelphia Plane Crash Claims 8th Victim As Mom Of 3 Dies From Injuries A mother of three who was critically injured in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia has died, her loved ones and the coroner confirmed on Tuesday, May 6. Dominique Goods-Burke, 39, passed away on Saturday, April 27, after spending nearly three months in the hospital due to severe injuries and related health complications from the crash. Crash And Aftermath Dominique had been with her family at Macy’s in Roosevelt Mall on Friday, Jan. 31 when the Learjet 55 crashed into the area during the afternoon rush hour. The impact caused her car to catch fire with her and her …
Beloved Coach, Mentor, Father Of George Mason Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Beloved Coach, Mentor, Father Of George Mason Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Beloved Coach, Mentor, Father Of George Mason Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’ Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men. The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week.  He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said. Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief.  His contagious smile and unwavering com…
NY's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why NY's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …
Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (VIDEO) Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (VIDEO)
Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (Video) A video of a cowardly group of teen bullies terrorizing a terrified 5-year-old Chinese-American boy in Virginia has gone viral—and now parents are calling for accountability.  The two-minute video, shared on YouTube by the group "JusticeForEthan" shows a group of teens—reportedly from Eagle Ridge Middle School—preying on the young preschooler who was sobbing and begging for the torment to stop. "Don't hurt me!" the child shouted while clutching a blue blanket he tried to hide behind while the teens called him offensive names. "Save me! Save me!" he shouted while running to the corner o…
Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together
Family Killed In Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together A mother, her teenage daughter, and her sister who were killed in a crash on Saturday, April 19 in Connecticut will be laid to rest together this weekend. Services for Florinda Antonia Tineo, 50, her daughter Gabriela Johailiz Difo, 17, and her sister Jeannette Tineo, 48, will be held Friday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 626 Willard Ave., with burial at West Meadow Cemetery. Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain also died in the cra…
Siena College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Siena College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito
Siena College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Evan Esposito, a 19-year-old Hackettstown resident, died on Thursday, April 17, according to his obituary from the Cochran Funeral Home website. Esposito graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2023 and was pursuing a business degree at Siena College at the time of his death, his obituary reads. An avid fan of the Mets and Packers, one of Esposito's favorite memories was traveling with his mom to Lambeau Field and going on the Packers Cruise, according to his obituary. He loved organizing cornhole, bucketball or Kan Jam tournaments during family camping trips or creating fantasy sports l…
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Capital Region ‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Capital Region
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Capital Region In a moment as tender as it was powerful, Lavender—an abused dog whose story has gripped upstate New York—was reunited this week with the very heroes who saved her life. The gentle pup, still recovering from unimaginable cruelty, greeted members of the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady Animal Control, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s (MHHS) Humane Law Enforcement team with tail wags and quiet trust. It was her way of saying thank you. “Lavender’s Heroes Reunited,” MHHS wrote in a heartfelt update Friday, April 18, on Facebook. “Lavender greeted them with tail wags and trust—a…
'Sweet' NY Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support 'Sweet' NY Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support
'Sweet' NY Teen Battling Leukemia Finds Swelling Of Community Support A New York family is facing every parent’s worst nightmare — but they’re not facing it alone. Eshaal, a bright and spirited student at Plainview’s Mattlin Middle School, was recently diagnosed with leukemia, sparking an outpouring of support from the Long Island community and beyond. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Eshaal’s Fight Against Leukemia” was launched by family friend Marisa Wein to help ease the financial burden of medical treatment, travel, and time away from work. As of Monday, April 14, the fundraiser had already brought in more than $4,800 from donors touched by Eshaal’s s…
Capital Region Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor' Capital Region Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor'
Capital Region Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor' After more than three decades of pouring pints and serving up Irish classics, a beloved Albany-area pub is closing its doors. O’Toole’s Restaurant Pub, located at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, will hold its final dinner service on Tuesday, May 27, after 32 years in business. Owner Anthony Gizzi — who also runs neighboring What’s Poppin — made the bittersweet announcement in a Facebook post Monday, April 7, thanking staff, customers, and the surrounding community for their support over the years. “Thirty two years of serving the community, our beloved patrons, and our cherished Village of…
CT Man Kills Estranged Wife, Marine Vet Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops CT Man Kills Estranged Wife, Marine Vet Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops
CT Man Kills Estranged Wife, Marine Vet Son Before Being Shot Dead By Son's Friend: Cops A Connecticut mother and son are being remembered as pillars of love, strength, and generosity following a horrific double homicide. David Thomas Cote Jr., 34, and his mother Michelle Renee Cote, 55, were killed on Thursday, March 27, by David Cote Sr. in Wolcott. Wolcott police, who did not identify the victims, said officers were called to a. home on Boundline Road just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found three shooting victims dead on the bedroom floor: A 59-year-old father, a 55-year-old mother, and their 34-year-old son. The elder Cote was in the proces…
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Three Massachusetts women found dead last month in a seaside Belize hotel died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to an investigation by the Belizean government, CBS Boston reported Wednesday, March 26. The bodies of Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all lifelong friends from Revere — were discovered on Feb. 22. The trio had traveled to Central America to celebrate El Arar’s 26th birthday, their families said. Related: Communities Rally Around Families of 3 Women Who Died in Belize Initial reports from officials indicated that the women died of acute pulmonary edem…