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Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies
Lifelong Rockland County Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies A fire department in Rockland County is remembering Douglas Mackey, a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, who died on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the age of 87.  Mackey, a cherished member of the West Haverstraw community and the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, was known for his dedication to the fire service and numerous contributions to his community.  As a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, Mackey played a key role in designing and constructing the firehouse on Bridge Street in Garnerville. His commitment extended beyond leader…

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by Ben Crnic
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Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction
Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction By all accounts, Casey Crafton was a devoted husband and father who served his Connecticut community with conviction and grace. The Salem dad of three young boys was one of 67 people killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a Blackhawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 29. It is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 15 years. He was returning home from Witchita, Kansas, and had a scheduled layover at Reagan National Airport.  Related: Ex-Head Of International Skating Center Of Connecticut, Olympian Wife Killed In DC Plane Crash Cas…

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by Josh Lanier
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Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover
Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover A Hudson Valley firefighter who has spent over five decades helping his village is now on the receiving end of assistance as community members raise funds to help him heal from serious injuries sustained in an accident.  Putnam County resident Phillip McMurray is well-known in his hometown of Southeast as someone who has dedicated himself to serving others as an over 50-year member of the Brewster Fire Department, Little League coach, and Boy Scouts troop leader.  Unfortunately, McMurray was seriously injured when a piece of heavy equipment rolled over him, causing him c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Owner Of Popular Westchester Pizzerias, Father Of 4 Dies Suddenly At Age 52 Owner Of Popular Westchester Pizzerias, Father Of 4 Dies Suddenly At Age 52
Owner Of Popular Westchester Pizzerias, Father Of 4 Dies Suddenly At Age 52 The owner of several popular Westchester County pizzerias who could often be found enthusiastically cheering on his children at their little league games has died. Eastchester resident Mike Provenzale died on Friday, Dec. 23 at the age of 52, according to his obituary.  Born in Toronto, Canada in 1970 before his family eventually settled in Eastchester, Provenzale graduated from Eastchester High School in 1988.  After graduating, Provenzale went on to begin several eateries across the county. After some hard work, he opened Scarsdale Pizza Station at 36 and then op…

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by Ben Crnic
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North Rockland HS Grad Tanya Alfonso, 43, Softball Standout, Coach North Rockland HS Grad Tanya Alfonso, 43, Softball Standout, Coach
North Rockland HS Grad Tanya Alfonso, 43, Softball Standout, Coach Tanya Alfonso died on Sunday, Jan. 7 with her family by her side. She was 43.Tanya was a North Rockland High School graduate and longtime resident of Haverstraw where she was born and raised.  Tanya spent many years playing softball in the various North Rockland leagues and she also coached Little League. Tanya is survived by her mother Esperanza Rivera and her six siblings: Elizabeth, Jose, Quetcy, Frieda, Anita and Kelvin. She is predeceased by her father Jose "Nacho" Alfonso, who died Oct. 13, 2017. Private memorial services were held on Saturday. A future celebration of Tanya…

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by Joe Lombardi