Tag:

Ground Zero

‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness ‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired Nysp Trooper Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness Decades after he helped search for survivors buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a retired New York State Police trooper has died. Patrick Hogan, of North Greenbush in Rensselaer County, died Thursday, April 13, at the age of 61 from an illness stemming from his time at what became known as Ground Zero, according to State Police. The New York State Troopers PBA, which represents nearly 6,000 retired and active members of the New York State Police, said Hogan’s death will be considered a “line-of-duty death.” Born and raised in Tro…
Westchester Woman Who Sang National Anthem At MLB Games, 9/11 Responder, Dies At 61 Westchester Woman Who Sang National Anthem At MLB Games, 9/11 Responder, Dies At 61
Westchester Woman Who Sang National Anthem At MLB Games, 9/11 Responder, Dies At 61 A Westchester woman who was known for her work at Ground Zero with the Red Cross and for singing the National Anthem at Major League Baseball games has died. Marie Menna-Doescher, age 61, of Eastchester, died on Tuesday, May 17, after earlier surviving a 9/11 linked cancer relating to her volunteer work for the Red Cross at Ground Zero, according to her obituary. In 1965 the family moved to Eastchester. Her schooling began uneventfully enough, but after singing a solo in a musical performance at Eastchester High School, she blossomed as a natural singing talent, pursuing her singing career …
Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds
Disbarred Northern Westchester Attorney Sentenced For Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester will spend time behind bars after he admitted to stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty in White Plains Federal Court for stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government fund…
Disbarred Lawyer From Northern Westchester Admits To Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds Disbarred Lawyer From Northern Westchester Admits To Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds
Disbarred Lawyer From Northern Westchester Admits To Stealing $1M From 9/11 Victim Funds A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester admitted to stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila pleaded guilty in White Plains Federal Court for stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government funds to compensate anyone who was harmed or killed as a result of the attacks. It ran fr…
Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say
Disbarred Northern Westchester Lawyer Charged For Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation, Feds Say A disbarred attorney from Northern Westchester has been accused of stealing approximately $1 million that was rewarded to one of his clients from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Yorktown Heights resident Gustavo Vila was charged in White Plains Federal Court for allegedly stealing from his client, who was a first responder who suffered life-threatening medical conditions while cleaning up the crash site at Ground Zero. The Victim Compensation Fund was created in the wake of the terror attack to provide government funds to compensate anyone who was harmed or killed as a result of the atta…
COVID-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus COVID-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus
Covid-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus A popular Hudson Valley coach, husband, and father died after contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). AAU basketball coach Sonny Aravena was among four Orange County residents to die on Sunday, March 29 from COVID-19, as the death toll in New York continues to climb as the virus spreads. Aravena, a New Windsor resident, was survived by his wife and four children. The Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh announced the death in a heartfelt Facebook post on Monday, March 30. “The Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend, supporter and AAU…
Former FDNY Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer Former FDNY Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer
Former Fdny Firefighter From Westchester Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer A retired FDNY firefighter from the area who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack along with his older brother who was killed that day, has died from an illness related to his work at Ground Zero. Westchester resident and Rockland County high school graduate Daniel R. Foley, 46, of New Rochelle, died Saturday, Feb. 22, from pancreatic cancer. His cancer was attributed to his rescue and recovery efforts at the site, according to the FDNY. Following the attack, Foley spent days searching for his brother, Thomas J. Foley, 32, a member of Recuse Co. 3, whose body was found 10 days following …