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Livvy Dunne, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Skenes, Chandler At New Orleans Bar Before Attack Killed 15 Livvy Dunne, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Skenes, Chandler At New Orleans Bar Before Attack Killed 15
Livvy Dunne, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Skenes, Chandler At New Orleans Bar Before Attack Killed 15 LSU gymnast and social media influencer Livvy Dunne, along with her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, and Pirates Pitcher Bubba Chandler were in New Orleans hours before the deadly pickup truck attack that killed 15 people early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Dunne, a native of Bergen County, New Jersey, shared photos on social media of herself, Skenes, and Chandler enjoying the New Orleans nightlife. In one image, the group is seen inside a bar, smiling and seemingly enjoying their evening. Shortly after, Dunne posted another photo of New Orleans with a broken heart emoji, indicating h…
Beloved Rockland County Firefighter, Coach, And Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly Beloved Rockland County Firefighter, Coach, And Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly
Beloved Rockland County Firefighter, Coach, And Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly Sometimes, you never know who that firefighter is working to save. But all have a story, as does Miles E. Taylor, former Chief of the Nyack Fire Department in Rockland County, who died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 28. Taylor, 60, of Nyack and Perkinsville, VT, was a well-known video producer for major news outlets, including ESPN, CNN, CBS, and NBC. He was also a member of the Nyack Fire Department since age 16. In his obituary, Taylor's wife, Lee-Ann Taylor, said he loved adventure and the thrill of danger. In addition to his work as a video producer, he worked with Fireworks by Grucci, tr…
Livvy Dunne Spotted At NY Rangers Game Cheering On NJ Devils Livvy Dunne Spotted At NY Rangers Game Cheering On NJ Devils
Livvy Dunne Spotted At NY Rangers Game Cheering On NJ Devils Livvy Dunne is home for the holidays—and cheering on the New Jersey Devils. The LSU gymnast and social media star was spotted at the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, Dec. 23, supporting the Devils as they faced off against the New York Rangers. Dunne, a Hillsdale native who trained at ENA in Paramus growing up, showed love for the Devils on Instagram, sharing a selfie in a team jersey. She shared a video from the stands during the first period. The Devil were clearly inspired by her presence as they crushed their biggest rival 5-0, with Jack Hughes leading the way with two goals.&nbs…
Incarcerated Gymnastics Coach From Hudson Valley Charged With New Sex Crime Against Child Incarcerated Gymnastics Coach From Hudson Valley Charged With New Sex Crime Against Child
Incarcerated Gymnastics Coach From Hudson Valley Charged With New Sex Crime Against Child A popular local gymnastics coach already locked up for sexually abusing a child is facing a new allegation of sex abuse. Joseph Lewin, age 71, of Hillburn in Rockland County, also known as Joseph Lewandoski in the 1990s, was arraigned Friday, Sept. 30, on one count of felony sexual conduct against a child under the age of 13. According to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Lewin sexually abused the female victim between 2012 and 2015 while working as a gymnastics coach at his gym in the Village of Hillburn in the Town of Ramapo. Earlier Report: Youth Gymnastics Coach Fr…
COVID-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York COVID-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York
Covid-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York A date has been set for six youth sports to start up again in regions of New York in Phase 3 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reopening process. Those sports, characterized as "low risk," can start up again on Monday, July 6. They are: Baseball Softball Field Hockey Crew Cross Country Gymnastics Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement on Sunday, June 14 during his daily news briefing, held in Albany. The clearance applies only to recreational sports, and does not include interscholastic or school-based sports. Each child participating is allowed no more than two spectato…
Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice
Support Pours In For Family Of College Gymnast Who Died In Practice Hundreds are rallying around the family of a 20-year-old college gymnast who died after suffering a spinal cord injury in practice. Melanie Coleman, who attended Southern Connecticut State in New Haven, suffered the injury on Friday, Nov. 8 and died two days later. She was reportedly practicing on the bars at the time she sustained the spinal cord injury. Following her injury, friends and family members set up a GoFundMe campaign that saw an overwhelming response from the community. In less than three days, the fundraiser had more than $65,500 in donations - more than six times greater than…
College Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice College Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice
College Gymnast Dies After Suffering Spinal Cord Injury In Practice A member of the Southern Connecticut State University women's gymnastics team died after suffering a spinal cord injury in practice. Melanie Coleman, 20, died on Sunday, Nov. 10 after the incident while she was practicing on the bars at the university's campus in New Haven on Friday, Nov. 8. Coleman, a junior, came to Southern Connecticut State from Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Connecticut, where, as a team captain, she was the program's most valuable player and all-state selection.  As a freshman at SCSU for the 2017-18 season she joined her sister, Tiffany, who was a so…