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Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18, HS Baseball Captain Killed In Sterling Forest Wildfire
Shock and sadness spread following the death of 18-year-old firefighter Dariel Vasquez, who was killed on Saturday, Nov. 9, while bravely battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire that spread from New Jersey into Greenwood Lake, New York.
Vasquez, a young Parks and Recreation Aide with the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department, lost his life in the line of duty, a heartbreaking end to a life full of promise and service. New York State Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.
Known as a rising star in his community, Dariel was a former R…
Hudson Valley Girl Killed, 17-Year-Old Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Parked Truck
A Hudson Valley girl was killed and another is in critical condition after the car they were passengers in hit the back of a parked oil tanker.
Related: GoFundMe Started For Nanuet Girl Killed In Crash
Rockland County resident Sabrina Villagomez, age 15, of Nanuet, was killed, and a 17-year-old unnamed girl remains in critical condition following the crash around 3:18 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, in the Bronx, said the New York City Police.
According to NYPD, the collision occurred when the 23-year-old male driver of a 2013 Chrysler sedan was traveling eastbound on Viele Avenue when he failed …
Beloved Athletic Director, Coach, Former Star Athlete In Hudson Valley Dies
A beloved former coach and athletic director in the Hudson Valley who was a star athlete in high school and college has died after battling cancer for over 15 years.
Rockland County resident Charles S. "Chuck" Scarpulla, of Valley Cottage, died on Tuesday, April 11 at age 81.
Scarpulla, the former Ramapo High School and Sleepy Hollow High School athletic director and Section 1 football coordinator was known for his coaching skills, but more importantly for listening, caring, and motivating young athletes.
But before coaching athletes, Scarpulla was a two-sport athlete in his own right at …
Trio Indicted For Murder Of Hudson Valley Teen Set To Start Senior Year In High School
A grand jury has indicted three Hudson Valley men in the fatal shooting of a beloved 17-year-old high school student.
Rockland County resident Treynahel Cineus, age 17, of Spring Valley, was found shot to death at around 2:30 a.m. on July 8, in a parking lot on West Eckerson Road.
Cineus, who was about to begin his senior year at Ramapo High School, later died at Good Samaritan Hospital, according to police.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, a Rockland County grand jury indicted three Haverstraw men on murder and other charges related to the boy’s killing.
They were identified as Anthony Mitchell,…
ID Released For 36-Year-Old Victim Of Fatal Rockland Crash
Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist killed during a crash with another motorcycle over the weekend in Rockland County.
Peter Etienne, 36, of Spring Valley, was killed around 11:05 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, in the area of West Nyack Road and Route 304, in Nanuet, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters.
According to Peters, Etienne, a lifelong resident of Spring Valley, was reportedly operating a motorcycle traveling northbound on Route 304, when he struck another motorcycle in the rear causing both operators to lose control.
The driver whose motorcycle w…
