After 25 Years On Two Wheels, US Park Police Sgt. Todd Hand Begins Long Road To Recovery After 25 Years On Two Wheels, US Park Police Sgt. Todd Hand Begins Long Road To Recovery After 25 Years On Two Wheels, US Park Police Sgt. Todd Hand Begins Long Road To Recovery
After 25 Years On Two Wheels, US Park Police Sgt. Todd Hand Begins Long Road To Recovery Todd Hand has spent nearly three decades showing up for other people. Now they're showing up for him. The longtime US Park Police sergeant, who has spent roughly 25 years on a motorcycle, is facing a long recovery after suffering serious traumatic injuries in the line of duty in Virginia last week. For Hand, the motorcycle has always meant more than getting from one assignment to another. Over the years, he has ridden in countless escorts and motorcades, helping grant wishes for children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, welcoming veterans home on Honor Flights and supporting families th…
Fire Guts Freeport Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Freeport Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost Fire Guts Freeport Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost
Fire Guts Freeport Family’s New Home Amid Nor’easter: ‘Nearly Everything’ Lost A devastating house fire amid the weekend nor’easter destroyed a Long Island family’s home and decades of memories, and now they’ve reached out to the community for help. “In a matter of moments, the whole family lost not only the place they called home, but nearly everything [they] had worked so hard for over the past two decades,” organizer Alenthea Jaggernath wrote in a GoFundMe. Jaggernath launched the fundraiser for her mother, Sara, and father, Adi, who just bought the home at 44 Cedar Street in Freeport two years ago. “We are starting this fundraiser on her behalf because we want he…
NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids
NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids After a New York father of five was found dead in his home last week, the community has launched a fundraiser to support his children. James M. Clark, 43, was killed by his wife, Christine S. Clark, at their home in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to New York State Police. “His life was brutally ended at the hands of his wife after years of domestic violence,” organizer Alicia Randazzo, Clark’s sister, wrote in a GoFundMe. Clark worked at NAPA Saratoga Auto Supply in Saratoga Springs and “will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he brought into the lives of ot…
Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks Long Beach Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Friends Hoping To Help Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks Long Beach Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Friends Hoping To Help Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks Long Beach Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Friends Hoping To Help
Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks Long Beach Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Friends Hoping To Help A flood ruined a Long Island family’s home during the nor’easter over the weekend, and now their loved ones are reaching out for help through a fundraiser. Leah and Lynn Kelly, along with their son Dylan, are looking for temporary housing after their home in Long Beach was inundated by floodwaters, according to a GoFundMe. The Kellys “ended up with six inches of water in their home, causing major damage and ruining their kitchen, playroom, living room, and office,” organizer Kathleen Davidson wrote. “For any family, this would be heartbreaking, but for a household with a toddler trying to n…
2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious Bloomingdale Crosswalk Crash: Police 2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious Bloomingdale Crosswalk Crash: Police 2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious Bloomingdale Crosswalk Crash: Police
2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious Bloomingdale Crosswalk Crash: Police Two pedestrians suffered serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle and thrown into the air while crossing a Passaic County street Sunday evening, Sept. 27, authorities said. The man and woman were walking across Main Street in a marked crosswalk near Ryerson Avenue in Bloomingdale around 7:39 p.m., when they were struck by a Kia Soul, Bloomingdale Police Sgt. Sami Zeidan said. Both pedestrians were thrown into the air and landed in the roadway a distance from one another, Zeidan said. The Kia was driven by a 64-year-old Bloomingdale woman who remained at the scene and was co…
Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years
Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years A longtime South Jersey restaurant is closing its doors after 19 years in business. T.W. Howells, located at 341 W. White Horse Pike in Pomona, announced it will permanently close at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, according to a notice posted by the restaurant. “After 19 wonderful years in business, we are saddened to announce the closure of T. W. Howells on October 2, 2026, at 2:00PM.” The restaurant thanked its customers, staff, suppliers, friends, and community members for nearly two decades of support. "It has been a privilege to serve you and we will always cherish the memories, friends…
Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: PA Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: PA Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: PA Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth'
Not Black, No Palestinian Heritage: PA Teacher Admits Lying For Years 'I Hid The Truth' A veteran public school teacher and activist has admitted she lied for years about being Black and Palestinian, prompting two organizations she worked with to permanently cut ties with her. Hannah Gann, a teacher at The Workshop School in Philadelphia, publicly acknowledged the deception after members of Philly Educators for Palestine and the Racial Justice Organizing Committee confronted her about her background, the organizations said in a joint statement. "Members met with Hannah and questioned her about her background on Thursday and after an hour of discussion, Hannah finally admitted …
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. Click here for a new, updated story: Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and st…
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery Community support is pouring in for Massachusetts police officer Peter Ginnetty as he begins a long recovery after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.  Ginnetty was struck by a truck late Sunday, Sept. 13, near the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Police identified the driver as Robert Brando-Hunt, 43, of Osterville, who now faces multiple charges including OUI, police said.  Ginnetty, a 19-year Barnstable Police Department veteran, was helping people cross the street after a ZZ Top concert. Police said he wore a reflective vest and stood in a marked crosswalk when the truc…
Warren Hills Football Player Airlifted To Hospital After Injury During Game Warren Hills Football Player Airlifted To Hospital After Injury During Game Warren Hills Football Player Airlifted To Hospital After Injury During Game
Warren Hills Football Player Airlifted To Hospital After Injury During Game A New Jersey high school football player was airlifted to Morristown after suffering an injury during a game Monday, Sept. 14, district officials said. The Warren Hills Regional High School student-athlete required emergency medical attention and was flown by helicopter to Morristown for further evaluation, Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Diaz said in a message to the school community. The incident happened during a freshman football game against Morris Knolls, NJ Advance Media reports. The player was released from the hospital to his family's care Tuesday, Sept. 15, Diaz said. "I know that w…
Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club
Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club Hospice of Westchester has received a $1,500 donation from The Scarsdale Woman’s Club to support end-of-life care in Westchester County. “The Scarsdale Woman’s Club has been a strong supporter of our organization for years, and we are grateful for their unwavering generosity,” said Mary K. Spengler, RN, MS, LNHA, CEO of Hospice of Westchester. “With this donation, we can continue to provide quality and compassionate services and programs to our patients, their families, and the wider Westchester community,” Spengler added. To learn more about Hospice of Westchester, click here.
He Delivered 100 Instruments To Fairfax County Students. The Next Day, He Couldn't Teach He Delivered 100 Instruments To Fairfax County Students. The Next Day, He Couldn't Teach He Delivered 100 Instruments To Fairfax County Students. The Next Day, He Couldn't Teach
He Delivered 100 Instruments To Fairfax County Students. The Next Day, He Couldn't Teach Darwin De La Cruz spent one of his last days as a Virginia teacher making sure his students would have instruments after he was gone. On Thursday, Sept. 3, the Herndon orchestra teacher drove to a warehouse in Springfield, loaded up 100 instruments for young musicians at Dranesville and Herndon elementary schools, hauled them back and prepared them for students, according to colleague Allison Devereux. Then he went to Back to School Night. By the next day, De La Cruz could no longer work for Fairfax County Public Schools. "He could have said I’m done, but he went. He always goes abov…