Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In Islip Murder-Suicide Was 'Such A Sweet Soul' Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In Islip Murder-Suicide Was 'Such A Sweet Soul'
Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In Islip Murder-Suicide Was 'Such A Sweet Soul' Loved ones are mourning the loss of a former American Airlines flight attendant and dedicated philanthropist from New York whose generosity and commitment to service touched countless lives. Eileen Clifford, 68, was shot to death by her husband, William, at the couple’s Islip home on Parsons Landing early Thursday, Feb. 20, Suffolk County Police said. Mr. Clifford, 73, then fatally shot himself, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators had not revealed a motive for the shootings as of Friday, Feb. 21. Colleagues and friends remembered Eileen Clifford as a beacon of warmth and compassion, kno…
Greene Co. Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public Service' Greene Co. Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public Service'
Greene Co. Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public Service' Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh. The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given. “It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook. A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Crompond Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Crompond Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Crompond Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22 Christopher Katz, a 22-year-old Capitol Police recruit officer and Army Reserve lieutenant from Northern Westchester, is being remembered as someone who spent his life protecting others following his death in a crash earlier this month.  Katz, a 22-year-old resident of Crompond, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, in a car crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glen County, Georgia. Katz, a recruit officer for the United States Capitol Police, was leaving the base with fellow officers when the accident occurred, according to his obituary. A graduate of Walter Pan…
Final Ride: Paterson Motor Officer Laid To Rest, Honored With Special Sendoff Final Ride: Paterson Motor Officer Laid To Rest, Honored With Special Sendoff
Final Ride: Paterson Motor Officer Laid To Rest, Honored With Special Sendoff Former Paterson Police Officer Anthony DeSopo was honored with a heartfelt farewell on Thursday, Feb. 13, as colleagues and loved ones gathered to pay their final respects. The department shared powerful images of a solemn police procession, featuring DeSopo's former patrol bike—a touching tribute to his years of service. DeSopo, who retired in January 2024, tragically lost his life in a snowmobile accident in Pennsylvania on Friday, Feb. 7. He was 55 years old. Photos captured officers standing at attention, lining the city streets in salute as a black hearse, flanked by Paterson motor of…
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, the agency confirmed. The 11-year veteran of the department later died at Wilson Hospital. Two other firefighters were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Gaudet’s untimely loss sparked a flood of tributes, including from his brothers and sisters in uniform. “JR embodied…
Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies
Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies A fire department in Rockland County is remembering Douglas Mackey, a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, who died on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the age of 87.  Mackey, a cherished member of the West Haverstraw community and the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, was known for his dedication to the fire service and numerous contributions to his community.  As a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, Mackey played a key role in designing and constructing the firehouse on Bridge Street in Garnerville. His commitment extended beyond leader…
Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies
Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies A town in Westchester is mourning the loss of Alice Roker, a trailblazing leader and its first African-American elected official who died on Monday, Feb. 10, surrounded by her family. Roker's death was announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman, who said she was the first African-American and first woman to serve in elected office in town.  "Her death is a loss for the community she loved and enthusiastically supported," Lachterman said. Roker was a long-time member of the Town Board and former Town Clerk. Her more than 30 years of public service left…
Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered' Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered'
Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered' The Rockland community is mourning the loss of Michael Flannery, a dedicated life member and past president of the New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1, who died on Monday, Feb. 3 at the age of 85. Flannery's death was announced by his former company on Friday, Feb. 8:  "His quiet demeanor and friendly smile, as well as his dedication to the fire company and the residents of New City, will be remembered by many," the company wrote on social media. Flannery joined the department in October 1976 and quickly became an integral part of its operations, serving on several key committees, includin…
Newly Retired Paterson Officer Killed In Snowmobile Crash Newly Retired Paterson Officer Killed In Snowmobile Crash
Newly Retired Paterson Officer Killed In Snowmobile Crash The Paterson Police Department is mourning the loss of recently retired officer Anthony DeSopo, who was killed in a snowmobile accident in Pennsylvania on Friday, Feb. 7. He was 55 years old. DeSopo, of Totowa, and another man were riding snowmobiles on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pike County when they collided with the lake's rocky shoreline near Cove Road and North Hemlock Lane in Palmyra Township around 6 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police said. Both riders were ejected from their snowmobiles after striking large rocks and boulders. DeSopo was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coron…
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop
Immigrant Entrepreneur Turns Garage Storage Auctions Into Thriving Dundalk Thrift Shop What started as a garage side hustle has grown into a thriving business, for Lazaros Giannos, a Greek-American entrepreneur in Baltimore County. Giannos, who came to the United States in September 2008, turned storage auction finds into a full-fledged thrift shop operation called The Thrift Boutique, set to open a 3,500-square-foot store in Dundalk next month. "It's not just another thrift store, it's a testament to perseverance, passion and the power of giving back," he mused. Giannos’ journey into the thrift world didn’t start in retail. It began with bidding on storage auction…
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran From Lake Carmel Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On' Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran From Lake Carmel Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On'
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran From Lake Carmel Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On' A longtime firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated a half-century to serving his Hudson Valley community has died.  Daniel "Danny" Hill, a lifelong member of the Lake Carmel Volunteer Fire Department in Putnam County, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Born in Peekskill on Nov. 30, 1938, Hill grew up in The Bronx before spending the majority of his life in Lake Carmel, where he became a staple of the community.  Hill served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1961, before continuing a lifetime of service through the L…
Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Westminster Restaurant Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Westminster Restaurant
Win Free Chicken Salad For Year At Grand Opening Of Westminster Restaurant A fast-casual chain known for its Southern-style chicken salad is opening its first Maryland location in Westminster. Chicken Salad Chick will open its newest restaurant in the Westminster Station shopping center, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The location at 255 Baltimore Boulevard will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Feb 11. The first 100 customers at the grand opening will win free chicken salad for life. The first guest in line will get one large Quick Chick per week for a year, while the next 99 will receive one per month. Franchise owner Paul Weitz sa…