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Teen Wakes Up To Pillow On Fire Before Flames Destroy Long Island Home: 'God Protected Them'
Strangers are rallying around a Long Island family who lost everything in an early-morning fire.
The blaze, sparked by a faulty electrical outlet, tore through the family’s Mastic residence at around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cornelius Hobson wrote on a GoFundMe campaign.
The youngest resident, a 14-year-old freshman at William Floyd High School, was awakened by crackling noises and intense heat next to her face. Her screams alerted her mother and two brothers, ages 18 and 26.
“Milania, the youngest, woke up at 5 in the morning to the pillow next to her on fire,” Chrissy Hobson said on F…
Support Swells For Navy Officer, Ex-Wrestler From Nassau Co Facing 'Toughest Fight Of His Life'
A Long Island father and naval officer in the fight of his life is finding an outpouring of support from the community.
Chris Araoz, of Massapequa, has been described as many things to those who know him best: a devoted father, a loving husband, a brave naval officer, and a fierce competitor on the wrestling mat at Columbia University.
Now, his family and friends are rallying around him as he faces "the toughest fight of his life," a rare and terminal brain cancer diagnosis.
“In this unimaginable moment, Chris’s wife, family, and friends have rallied around him, offering love, strength, a…
Toddler, Grandparents Lose Home, Daycare In 'Unimaginable' Long Island Fire
The community is rallying around a Long Island family after their home and business was destroyed in a fire.
Flames broke out at a two-story residence, located in Lindenhurst on 51st Street, at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The house is the site of Mama Rutty’s Daycare, owned by Esmeralda Mejia, according to state records.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the North Lindenhurst, Copiague, and East Farmingdale fire departments. Photos from the scene showed much of the home was gutted.
Several children were inside at the time, but everyone escaped without injury, NB…
Bereaved Widower Closes LI Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer
Long Islanders are stepping up to support the devastated family of a beloved mother and business owner following her untimely death from cancer.
Kathy Fusaro, who co-owned Blazin’ Bagel and Deli in Manorville with her husband Daniel, died in November after a long fight with stage 4 breast cancer, relatives wrote on GoFundMe.
She leaves behind her husband and their three sons, triplets Blaze, Chase, and Zackary.
“Last night, the best mom I could have ever asked for, passed away…” Zackary wrote. “She fought with incredible strength, but after years of struggle, she is finally at peace.”
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