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Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say
Nearly a month after a University at Albany student from Long Island was severely injured in a hit-and-run dirt bike crash, a suspect is behind bars.
Albany Police arrested Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, early Thursday morning, May 23, in connection with the collision that left 18-year-old UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf in a medically induced coma.
Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck by a dirt bike rider just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27.
Earlier Report: New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake …
Teen Suffers Skull Fracture In Virginia ATV Crash, Support Surges For Family
Support was surging for the family of a Virginia high schooler who suffered a brain bleed and fractured skull in an ATV crash earlier this month.
More than $3,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the family of Liberty High School (Bealeton) senior Emily, who was flown from Culpeper Hospital to Fairfax Hospital following the April 17 crash, the campaign says.
In addition to the brain bleed and skull fracture, Emily also suffered swelling, brain bruising, pneumocephalus, and more, according to the GoFundMe.
Emily, who works at Subway, is facing a long road to recovery.
"Emily…
Bedford Native Katherine Darcy Deickler, 66, Mom, Occupational Therapist, Lit Up A Room
Katherine ("Kath") Darcy Deickler, age 66 of Lincoln, MA, died peacefully at her residence on May 19 from an arduous struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was a beautiful, dynamic, intelligent and giving woman.
Kath is survived by her husband Stephen Dyer of Lincoln; son Michael Bower (wife Kokila) of Toronto, Canada; daughter Kimberly Bower of Austin, TX; parents Judith Deickler and Barry Deickler of Pawling; sisters Beverly Deickler (husband Colin Harley) of Woodbury, CT and Leigh Deickler (husband Victor Cassarino) of Hebron, CT and brother William Deickler of Redding, CT.
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Phelps Spine And Back Pain Services Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery And Comprehensive Care
Your spine is an essential part of your body, constantly working while you stand, sit, and sleep. When you experience discomfort in your back and spine, managing that pain can be a challenge. The Spine and Back Pain Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health offers a comprehensive approach, including customized treatment plans and pain management evaluations, to address your pain. Our interdisciplinary team of pain management specialists, physical therapists, orthopedic spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work hard to deliver exceptional care to all of our patients.
Phelps’ holistic approac…
Most Strokes Are Preventable, According To The Experts At Phelps Hospital
What is a stroke?
Your brain needs oxygen to function, and it receives oxygen in the blood. If something like a clot deprives your brain of the oxygen it needs, your brain cells will die, along with the functions they control, such as memory, movement, or speech. This is a stroke.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 800,000 people annually. The good news is that up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. The sooner you receive a diagnosis and begin treatment, the greater a…
