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Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…
Beloved Doughnut Shop Set To Reopen After Being Damaged By Car In Maryland Beloved Doughnut Shop Set To Reopen After Being Damaged By Car In Maryland
Beloved Doughnut Shop Set To Reopen After Being Damaged By Car In Maryland A popular eatery in Prince George's County is set to reopen after a son in Maryland rallied the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their business. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 last year after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents…
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former South Salem Restaurant Manager Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former South Salem Restaurant Manager
Support Swells For Family Of Beloved Former South Salem Restaurant Manager Community members are coming together to lend their help to a family reeling from the sudden loss of a beloved father, grandfather, and former restaurant manager from Northern Westchester.  The death of Steve Rosenschein, a Pound Ridge native known for once managing The Horse And Hound restaurant in South Salem, was announced in a GoFundMe fundraiser page created on Saturday, Jan. 13 by his friend, James Ddoge.  After growing up in Pound Ridge and graduating from Fox Lane High School, Rosenschein moved to Florida and began a successful real estate business. However,…
Berks Community Ralles For Senior Killed In Crash Berks Community Ralles For Senior Killed In Crash
Berks Community Ralles For Senior Killed In Crash Loved ones and neighbors are raising donations for the family of Benjamin Miller.  The Fleetwood Area High School senior was killed after his car veered off Richmond Road in Richmond Township on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, WFMZ reported citing area police.  On GoFundMe.com, community members are organizing a memorial fund in Miller's honor.  "Benny Miller, a son, a brother, a family member, a teammate, and a friend to so many lost his life tragically this morning in a car accident," wrote campaign organizer April Morgan.  "This is one of those moments that you wish you just didn't have to …
Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K
Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K The amount of money raised for a Foxborough mom is a testament to the hole she left in the community, her friends and family said.  Christine McDonough died unexpectedly Sept. 17 after suffering a cardiac arrest while out to eat with her husband and three young children. In the days since her passing, a GoFundMe to benefit her husband, Conor, has raised nearly $180,000 from more than 1,500 donors.  It’s with shock and heavy heart that I am putting this go fund me together for my brother Conor McDonough. His wife, love of his life and mother to their three beautiful young daughters was taken…
Mother, Son Killed By Standoff Suspect Remembered For Hearts, Souls Full Of Kindness In MD Mother, Son Killed By Standoff Suspect Remembered For Hearts, Souls Full Of Kindness In MD
Mother, Son Killed By Standoff Suspect Remembered For Hearts, Souls Full Of Kindness In MD The Fort Washington community continues to mourn after a deadly scene played out when a man shot and killed his wife and son before barricading inside their home in Prince George’s County. Thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of the family of Rori Burch, 52, and her son, Michael K. Burch, Jr., 25, who were shot and killed in late August - allegedly by Michael Kevin Burch, Sr. on Tall Timber Court. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, 62-year-old Michael Kevin Burch shot and killed his wife,... Posted by Lipstick Alley on Saturday, September 2, 2023 In r…
Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support
Flooded CT Farm Loses 90 Percent Of Crops: Here's How To Give Support As a beloved Connecticut farm figures out how to recover from losing most of its crops to a freak flooding event, a fellow colleague is leading the effort to help them remain in business despite the massive loss.  Hartford County staple Botticello Farms, located in Manchester at 209 Hillstown Rd., suffered the loss of 90 percent of its crops after a severe flooding event in July that left their fields almost completely flooded.  In a post on social media from Wednesday, July 12, owner Tony Botticello posted photos and videos depicting fields that looked more like ponds than farmland.  …
Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort
Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort In the aftermath of a destructive fire that heavily damaged a more than 100-year-old church in New London County, community members are pulling together to make sure the beloved building gets a new lease on life.  St. Mary & St. Moses the Strong Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Taftville Congregational Church, located in Norwich at 16 N B St., was severely damaged in a blaze during the night of Saturday, Aug. 5.  Although the fire did not completely destroy the church and no one was hurt, much of the 119-year-old building was left in ruins, according to Fath…
Effort Underway To Send CT Teen Who Drowned Home To Guatemala Effort Underway To Send CT Teen Who Drowned Home To Guatemala
Effort Underway To Send CT Teen Who Drowned Home To Guatemala Friends and strangers from the community are coming together to help send a young Connecticut teen who drowned while swimming with his family home to Guatemala for his funeral. New London County resident Jaimer Martin Ico Gregorio, of the city of New London, was located on Sunday, July 30, in the ocean off Dunes Park Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island. Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella said Jamier went missing on Thursday, July 27, around 7 p.m. while swimming with family and friends. On Sunday, around 5:15 p.m. the police department received a report that a body had been recovered o…
Longtime Haledon DPW Worker, West Milford Volunteer Firefighter Roy Sconfienza Dies, 63 Longtime Haledon DPW Worker, West Milford Volunteer Firefighter Roy Sconfienza Dies, 63
Longtime Haledon DPW Worker, West Milford Volunteer Firefighter Roy Sconfienza Dies, 63 Roy Sconfienza, a longtime volunteer firefighter for West Milford, and Haledon DPW worker died on Monday, July 10, according to his obituary. He was 63 years old. Sconfienza was a volunteer firefighter for Fire Company 6 for 30 years, and spent almost 40 years with the Borough of Haledon DPW. The West Milford Fire Company #6 regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter #118 Roy Sconfienza. Roy has served his... Posted by West Milford Fire Dept. Station 6 on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 The women and men of the Haledon Police Department are sincerely saddened about the unexpected loss o…
Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Croton-on-Hudson: Developing Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Croton-on-Hudson: Developing
Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Croton-on-Hudson: Developing New, updated report: Man Dies In Route 9 Crash In Croton-On-Hudson: Community Rallies To Raise Funds For Family A motor-vehicle crash that caused a fire to burn alongside a busy Northern Westchester road also resulted in the temporary closure of a portion of the busy main route.  The crash, involving a motorcycle, happened on Saturday, July 15 around 2:30 p.m. on Route 9 southbound in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  The incident resulted in a blaze that burned on the side of the road, requiring a response from the Croton and Montrose Fir…
Support Swells To Help Flood Victims Replace Belongings In Yorktown, Chappaqua Support Swells To Help Flood Victims Replace Belongings In Yorktown, Chappaqua
Support Swells To Help Flood Victims Replace Belongings In Yorktown, Chappaqua In the aftermath of a severe storm that dumped several inches of rain in the Hudson Valley, communities are pulling together to help those who lost belongings in the ensuing floods.  A slow-moving storm system that hit the region on Sunday, July 9 resulted in over six inches of rain falling, causing flash floods that damaged roads, public parks, and even homes.  Related Story - Fatality Confirmed In Hudson Valley After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding In the aftermath of the freakish event, several homeowners in Northern Westchester and Putnam County have found themselves n…
Community Rallies To Save Newark Boys Chorus School Community Rallies To Save Newark Boys Chorus School
Community Rallies To Save Newark Boys Chorus School For more than 50 years, the Newark Boys Chorus School has been an institution in the city. Now the community is trying to ensure it stays that way. A fundraiser has been launched to help save the Newark Boys Chorus School, which is facing financial difficulties. As of Friday, June 30, more than $21,000 has been raised. The campaign, which began last month, is close to hitting its goal, the school said. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey said they are matching donations made during June. The tuition free school was founded in 1969 and educates boys in grades 3 to 8. The chorus has perform…
Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say
Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say Nate Moody, the New Jersey truck driver who died in the Philadelphia I-95 wreck that collapsed a portion of the highway on Sunday, leaves behind a family, loved ones say.  Moody was driving under a highway overpass in Tacony early on June 11 when his truck caught fire, causing the roadway above to buckle, Daily Voice reported. His remains were pulled from the wreckage the following day.  Now, loved ones and community members are raising money to assist the wife and children he left behind.  "Nate was a father of three, a veteran, and a hardworking devoted family man," s…
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces ‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’: LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of a 19-year-old boater was found, his family said. Jack Koch, aged 19, of Locust Valley, first went missing on the night of Monday, May 15 when he went boating with an 18-year-old friend, according to the Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: Teen Boater Missing After Falling Into Water On Centre Island The two teens had gone sailing on Centre Island in Oyster Bay Harbor, but shortly after setting sail, Koch fell into the water. On Sunday, May 28, the teen’s family announced that Jack’s body was recovered by a local fisherman nea…
Support Surges For Beloved Yorktown Coach Injured In School Bus, Car Crash Support Surges For Beloved Yorktown Coach Injured In School Bus, Car Crash
Support Surges For Beloved Yorktown Coach Injured In School Bus, Car Crash A community is doing its best to help a beloved basketball coach and bus monitor who was injured in a head-on crash between a car and a school bus in Northern Westchester. Basketball coach Jim Martin was severely injured on Wednesday, April 26 just before 3 p.m. when the school bus he was serving as a bus monitor on collided head-on with a Honda Accord driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old in New Castle on Lake Road.  Earlier Report - Update: 4 Have Life-Threatening Injuries After School Bus, Car Crash In New Castle The crash injured at least nine people including Martin…
Neighbors Raise $30K For Clarks Summit Men Killed In I-76 Accident Neighbors Raise $30K For Clarks Summit Men Killed In I-76 Accident
Neighbors Raise $30K For Clarks Summit Men Killed In I-76 Accident Less than 24 hours after they were identified by state police, neighbors and community members have raised a staggering $33,885 for the families of three Lackawanna County residents killed in a Philadelphia highway crash.  Twins Tucker and Christian Schimelfenig, 23, their friend Michael Comerford, 24, all of Clarks Summit, and 31-year-old Jan Santana of Philadelphia were all pronounced dead at the scene when another car "swerved across lanes of travel" and hit the rear of their vehicle, sending them into a bridge pillar around 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, Daily Voice re…
Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say
Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say A family from Cherry Hill lost their home in a fire last weekend, but the community is rallying to help them. Nearly $10,000 has been raised for Anya Rozenblit and her family, who lost everything when the fire destroyed their home.  A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Anya's friend, Lyann Figueroa. Figueroa wrote: "On the afternoon of Saturday, March 18, she was out walking her dogs & on her way back realized that her house was on fire." Her son Jacob was home in the shower when the fire broke out. "The fire moved quickly through her home & she lost absolutely eve…
'Did Not Deserve To Die': Mother Of Fatally Shot Teenager In Mount Vernon Speaks Out 'Did Not Deserve To Die': Mother Of Fatally Shot Teenager In Mount Vernon Speaks Out
'Did Not Deserve To Die': Mother Of Fatally Shot Teenager In Mount Vernon Speaks Out The mother of a teenager who was the victim of a fatal shooting in Westchester is urging city officials to improve safety and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.  The shooting, which happened in Mount Vernon on Thursday, March 9 around 10:35 a.m. in the courtyard of the Levister Towers complex at 215 South 9th Avenue, left 14-year-old Zyaire Fernandez dead.  Earlier Report - Arrest Made After Teenager Shot Dead In Mount Vernon: ID Of Victim Released Days after the shooting, on Tuesday, March 14, Mount Vernon Police arrested  21-year-old Tyr…
Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style
Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style When residents in Wayland learned that their beloved mailman Bob would be taking his last route, they decided to give him a special retirement gift.  "Let's send Bob off with a little something for a rainy retirement day," organizer Jennifer Koeller  said in a GoFundMe campaign. "Feel free to leave him a note on this site as well."  Through the campaign, the community raised over $4,000 to thank Bob for his many years of service. Residents came together on Thursday, Jan. 26 – Bob's last day – to shower him with congratulatory notes and a card with the money. "I would li…
More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer
More Than $100K Raised For Fallen Yorktown Police Officer A community has rallied to raise thousands of dollars for the family of a fallen hero from Northern Westchester, who received a posthumous promotion.  Earlier Report - Fallen Yorktown Officer Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department died on Monday, Jan. 2 at the age of 37 after fighting a sudden illness. Now, after supporting his community for many years, his town is now giving back to his wife and two young children who he left behind.  A fundraiser held by FundtheFirst, which supports fallen first responders, had col…
Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas
Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas A community just south of Boston is digging into their pockets to help the family of a mother to two children who was murdered by her husband in Texas earlier this month.  Amanda Montgomery, age 42, was shot to death by her husband, Bruce Shealy, age 48, at their home in San Leon, TX on Friday, Dec. 9, the Galveston County Daily News reports. Shealy shot himself in the stomach after pulling the trigger on his wife, the outlet continued. He was hospitalized in stable condition and charged with murder the following Monday. Shealy was later placed on a $250,000 bail which, according to Montgom…
Virginia Basketball Coach Dies In Crash, Support Surges For Family Virginia Basketball Coach Dies In Crash, Support Surges For Family
Virginia Basketball Coach Dies In Crash, Support Surges For Family The Loudoun County community is rallying in support of the family of a popular longtime high school coach who unexpectedly died in a car crash earlier this month. Thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of former Broad Run High School basketball coach and educator John Costello, who died on Thursday, Dec. 8 unexpectedly. Love you Coach! pic.twitter.com/Dd0nXerlze — Broad Run HS (@BroadRunHS) December 9, 2022 “Known across the community as a widely adored coach, teacher, and mentor, John’s legacy will live on through the thousands of lives he has touched over the past 25 (plus) …
Thousands Raised To Help Mount Vernon Cheerleading Team Compete In National Championship Thousands Raised To Help Mount Vernon Cheerleading Team Compete In National Championship
Thousands Raised To Help Mount Vernon Cheerleading Team Compete In National Championship A community is pulling together to help give a Westchester County cheerleading team the opportunity of a lifetime.  Thousands of dollars have been raised for the Mount Vernon High School Cheerleading team, which has qualified to compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, according to head coach Mekiyah Knox.  To be able to compete in the championship though, which will be held from Friday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 12, the team needs to raise money to pay for travel expenses, lodging fees, accommodations…
New White Plains Coffee Shop To Donate To Local Charities New White Plains Coffee Shop To Donate To Local Charities
New White Plains Coffee Shop To Donate To Local Charities In the spirit of the holidays, the owners of a new Westchester County coffee shop are dedicated to giving back their proceeds to help their community.  The Pamplemousse Project, located in White Plains at 124 Mamaroneck Ave. (Route 125), opened on Thursday, Dec. 1, and is already popular, according to co-owner Lydia Kris.  The idea for the store was born when Kris and her husband, Gary, who sold their first company before the pandemic, decided that they wanted to combine their desire to fundraise money for community organizations with a business idea they held together.  "We’ve always fel…
Community Steps Up For Veteran 'Hero' Severely Injured In Massive Maryland Explosion Community Steps Up For Veteran 'Hero' Severely Injured In Massive Maryland Explosion
Community Steps Up For Veteran 'Hero' Severely Injured In Massive Maryland Explosion A community is stepping up to help support a veteran who was injured while trying to rescue several people from an explosion in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood last week, according to GoFundMe. Terry Bagley Sr., 70, was attempting to help rescue two people when he was crushed by debris after the explosion in the 1100 block of Bayard Street, leaving him trapped until firefighters found him, the GoFundMe states.  "My father is a 70-year-old veteran who had put his life on the line to ensure the safety of others", stated Bagley's son, Terry Bagley. "He is currently in Shock Trauma, where…
Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report
Soon-To-Be Adopted Teen Killed In Central PA Drive-By Shooting: Report Demarao Alexander Gumby Jr. had lived in 30 foster homes just in the past six years.  Most recently, he had been living with five new siblings including Shaquille Moore, who was planning on adopting him in the near future, PennLive reports. But Gumby’s bright future with a loving family was shattered when he was shot dead on Saturday, June 18 on North 16th Street in Harrisburg. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries, police say. The teen's community is already sharing about it's loss of social media. His sister, Iyanna Puglia, writes in part: "We lost s…
Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson
Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson The family of a beloved EMT who died last year suffered another tragedy when fire severely damaged their Emerson home earlier this week. Valderes “Val” Toulouzan-Vaporakis and her twin boys are physically OK. So are their cat and three dogs – one of whom was rescued from the fire and another who was found following an intense search. Firefighters prevented Tuesday's smoky blaze from causing major structural damage to the Sanford Avenue home. "As it turns out, their house was underinsured, making things even more difficult for them," said friend Lisa Leuck. "There are many repairs to be do…
Historic North Jersey Cemetery ‘Brutally’ Vandalized [PHOTOS] Historic North Jersey Cemetery ‘Brutally’ Vandalized [PHOTOS]
Historic North Jersey Cemetery ‘Brutally’ Vandalized [Photos] A historic North Jersey cemetery was brutally vandalized overnight Sunday. The Orchard Street Cemetery in Dover posted about the incident on its Facebook page Monday evening: “It’s a very sad day for Orchard Street Cemetery,” the post begins. “…The cemetery grounds were vandalized. Not just slightly, but extremely.” In addition to brutally knocking over nine historic headstones, the vandal(s) ripped through the property’s bed of chrysanthemums. “It was shocking, to say the least,” the post continues. “We’re angry, and we’re sad.” The vandalism occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Sunday a…
Community Members Hope To Save Historic Performing Arts Center In Suffolk County Community Members Hope To Save Historic Performing Arts Center In Suffolk County
Community Members Hope To Save Historic Performing Arts Center In Suffolk County Members of the community are hoping to purchase a historic performing arts center on Long Island to ensure it is not torn down. A GoFundMe created for the Smithtown Performing Arts Center received $9,435 in donations as of Thursday, Sept. 16, with a goal of raising $400,000. Organizers said they hope to purchase the building, located at 2 East Main St., and restore it "to its original historic beauty so generations of residents can continue to enjoy the arts in the heart of Smithtown." Organizers added that they are concerned private investors will purchase the building and tear …
Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall
Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall The Lehigh County community is rallying for the family of a father of two killed by a driver in South Whitehall last week. Over $35,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for the family of Barry Evans, 30, who was struck around 8:55 p.m. on Sept. 2 while crossing the 1400 Block of North Cedar Crest Boulevard. The Coplay resident was pronounced dead at 9:24 p.m., the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. Evans left behind his wife, Rebecca (Ciciliot) Evans, and two children, ages 5 and 3 years old, his GoFundMe reads. He worked as the General Manager of PrimoHoagies on Cedar Crest Boule…