Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Yonkers: Will Spend Years In Prison
A woman who drove the wrong way on I-87 while intoxicated in Westchester, killing a 22-year-old Bedford Hills woman and severely injuring another, will spend years behind bars, officials announced.
Brooklyn resident Qualasia Willis, age 29, was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison for her role in the death of 22-year-old Isabel Steger on April 9, 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.
On the day of the crash at around 4:30 a.m., Willis was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-87 in Yonkers for approximately fou…
Teen Football Star Killed In Columbia Mall Shooting Was A Standout On, Off The Field
A 16-year-old high school football player was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Columbia Mall, leaving family, friends, and teammates grieving an immeasurable loss, authorities said.
Michael Jerome Robertson III, a sophomore at Wilde Lake High School, was gunned down on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the parking lot near the Lidl grocery store on Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police.
A second teen, Roberton's 15-year-old friend Blake McCray, was critically wounded in the shooting and remains hospitalized.
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Police arrested 18…
Organs Of Huntingtown Boy, 4, Will Help Others Live
In his brief but impactful four years, Carter Bloom showed a remarkable desire to help others. Even in his passing, he continued that legacy by giving the ultimate gift—donating his organs to save lives.
Carter, 4, of Huntingtown, died on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 2:12 a.m., his mother, Brittany Bloom said. Carter is also survived by his father, Zach, and brother, Milo.
"He will always be my baby boy and I love him so much," she added. I was there for his first breath , and was with him for his last!"
A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family by Bev Woods had raised more than $25,000 as of pr…
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life.
Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."
"(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."
“Dominic w…
$75K Raised In Less Than 24 Hours After PA Teen Killed In Serious Crash
In less than 24 hours, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $75,000 for the family of Jay Crater, a 17-year-old from Limerick who died after a tragic car crash in Upper Providence Township on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Jay was critically injured when the 2011 Nissan Murano he was traveling in veered off Hopwood Road and collided with a tree, police said. He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, but his injuries were too severe.
Described as a compassionate and energetic teenager, Jay’s death has left his family, friends, and teammates heartbroken. His impact was evident as the fundr…
Newburgh Mother, Twin Babies Die Following Emergency C-Section: Here's How To Help Father
A Hudson Valley family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a devoted mother and her twin baby boys following complications during childbirth.
Tragedy struck the family just before Christmas when Julissa Padilla, a 28-year-old mother who managed a Newburgh apartment complex, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, following an emergency C-section. Her twin sons, Noah and Matteo, born prematurely at 25 weeks, also did not survive.
Padilla, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, had been admitted to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City for complications…
Hawthorne Mom, Kindergarten Teacher Nina Gumbman Dies, 32
Antonina "Nina" Gumbman (nee Cutrona) died on Wednesday, Oct. 30. She was 32 years old.
Nina was raised in Lodi and settled down in Hawthorne, where she lived with her husband, Keith, and their son, Nicholas, 3, according to her obituary on the Aloia Funeral Home website.
Nina worked as a Kindergarten teacher for 10 years, most recently in Elmwood Park at the 16 Avenue School.
A GoFundMe for Nina's husband and son had raised more than $20,000 as of Monday, Nov. 4.
"For over 10 years, Nina dedicated her life to teaching and inspiring countless students with her kindness, patience, and pass…
