Springs House Explosion Injures Two, Including Woman Fighting Cancer — Fundraiser Launched Springs House Explosion Injures Two, Including Woman Fighting Cancer — Fundraiser Launched
Springs House Explosion Injures Two, Including Woman Fighting Cancer — Fundraiser Launched A house explosion on Long Island wounded two people — and two pets — according to reports and an online fundraiser. The blast sent a home in Springs up in flames within minutes on Wednesday night, July 22, firefighters told the East Hampton Press. The victims were identified in a GoFundMe as a woman named Diana, her husband, and their two dogs. “A devastating explosion and fire destroyed their home in Springs, leaving them without a place to live and without their belongings,” organizer Beth Felsen wrote in the GoFundMe. “In an instant, they lost not only their house but also every ite…
'Signing Her Death Certificate': Maryland Mom Mourns Daughter Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash 'Signing Her Death Certificate': Maryland Mom Mourns Daughter Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash
'Signing Her Death Certificate': Maryland Mom Mourns Daughter Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash "Signing my baby's birth certificate was the happiest day of my life." "But now signing for that same baby's death certificate is a complete nightmare."  Carletta Maxwell is living every parent's worst nightmare as she mourns the loss of 22-year-old Adriana Maxwell, who leaves behind an infant after being killed in a Maryland crash. Adriana Maxwell GoFundMe The young mother is being remembered for what loved ones described as "infectious laughter and the way she could brighten any room she entered." Now, just days after a crash on Route 301 took her life, those who loved …
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job One wrong step changed everything. A Maryland business owner is beginning what friends describe as a long road to recovery after a devastating fall while power washing nearly left him paralyzed. William "Bill" Taylor, of Havre de Grace, suffered what organizers called a severe compression fracture of his L2 vertebra in the accident, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support his recovery. The fundraiser says Taylor underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his spinal nerves and stabilize his spine. While his condition is improving, friends say his recovery is expected t…
Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of Mount Vernon Woman In Family Inheritance Dispute: Report Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of Mount Vernon Woman In Family Inheritance Dispute: Report
Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of Mount Vernon Woman In Family Inheritance Dispute: Report A 58-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering his niece, a 39-year-old Westchester County woman who was gunned down in the Bronx earlier this week, police said. Mount Vernon resident Michael Foster, 58, was arrested at around 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, in connection with the killing of Mount Vernon woman Julia Anderson, the NYPD told Daily Voice. The arrest comes after Julia Anderson, 39, of Mount Vernon, was fatally shot at around 11:56 p.m. on Monday, July 13, outside 4385 Murdock Ave. in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, as previously reported by Daily Voice.&nb…
13-Year-Old's Killing Leaves DC Family Mourning, Searching For Somewhere Safe To Live 13-Year-Old's Killing Leaves DC Family Mourning, Searching For Somewhere Safe To Live
13-Year-Old's Killing Leaves DC Family Mourning, Searching For Somewhere Safe To Live He was only 13. Now, Ahmad Mims' family says they're preparing to bury the Northeast DC boy while also finding a new place to live after the shooting that took his life. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called to a home in the 1600 block of Rosedale Street NE, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Mims on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by DC Fire and EMS personnel. As detectives dug deeper, investigators determined the shooting had actually …
'Unimaginable Void': Family Honors Fall River Man Found Dead After Swimming It State Forest 'Unimaginable Void': Family Honors Fall River Man Found Dead After Swimming It State Forest
'Unimaginable Void': Family Honors Fall River Man Found Dead After Swimming It State Forest A Massachusetts community is coming together to support the family of a man who disappeared while swimming and was later found dead at a state forest. Loved ones remember him as a compassionate grandfather and a devoted family man who loved his family, the outdoors, and sports. Jonathan Maynard, 52, drowned Wednesday, July 9, at Charge Pond in Myles Standish State Forest. Plymouth Police responded to a report of a possible drowning shortly after 2 p.m. Search efforts continued until the victim was found at about 3:45 p.m. in water measuring between 17 and 19 feet deep. He was pronounced dea…
'To Know Oliver Was To Know True Kindness': Scholarship Honors Franklin Teen Killed In Crash 'To Know Oliver Was To Know True Kindness': Scholarship Honors Franklin Teen Killed In Crash
'To Know Oliver Was To Know True Kindness': Scholarship Honors Franklin Teen Killed In Crash A Massachusetts community is rallying around the family of a 15-year-old boy who was killed last month in a bicycle crash by honoring his generosity and kindness through a new scholarship created in his honor. Oliver Lewis was killed on June 23 after he was struck while riding his bicycle near King Street and the Interstate 495 north off-ramp in Franklin. Police said officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 3:20 p.m. The Franklin teenager was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The crash remains under investigation. Hundreds of people have sha…
Hero Hound Saves Massapequa Family From Inferno As Community Rallies To Help Them Rebuild Hero Hound Saves Massapequa Family From Inferno As Community Rallies To Help Them Rebuild
Hero Hound Saves Massapequa Family From Inferno As Community Rallies To Help Them Rebuild A Long Island family was saved by their dog in a house fire, but the home itself was severely damaged, and the community has rallied to support them. The blaze erupted around 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 3 on Bayview Place in Massapequa, according to the Massapequa Fire Department. No one was seriously injured in the inferno, but the blaze destroyed the home, according to an online fundraiser. “The Cestra family experienced a devastating house fire that took everything they owned,” organizer Brooke Eversman wrote in the GoFundMe. “While we are incredibly grateful that they are safe, they are now …
Branford Dad Who Beat Son, 12, To Death With Baseball Bat Sentenced To Decades In Prison: State Branford Dad Who Beat Son, 12, To Death With Baseball Bat Sentenced To Decades In Prison: State
Branford Dad Who Beat Son, 12, To Death With Baseball Bat Sentenced To Decades In Prison: State A Connecticut man will spend decades in prison after he admitted to beating his 12-year-old son to death with a baseball bat and trying to kill his teenage daughter, authorities announced. Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr., 53, of Branford, was sentenced on Monday, July 6, to 40 years behind bars for murder and another 20 years for attempted murder to be served consecutively, the Office of the State's Attorney said.  Judge Tracy Lee Dayton, who imposed the sentence, called the trial "one of the worst cases the court has seen." State's Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. thanked investigators, f…
'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up 'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up
'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up A Maryland teenager is facing the unimaginable after losing both of his parents in the span of about a year, leaving family members to rally around him as they help him navigate a future forever changed. Ryan Aigner lost his father, Robert, last year.  Now, after the recent death of his mother, Roblyn Aigner, relatives have stepped in to care for him while trying to provide the stability every child deserves. Ryan Aigner GoFundMe As family members grieve two heartbreaking losses, they're also hoping the community that has already surrounded them with love can help ease som…
Bridgeton Teen Mourned After Deadly Stabbing Bridgeton Teen Mourned After Deadly Stabbing
Bridgeton Teen Mourned After Deadly Stabbing Jamar Byrd was fatally stabbed in Bridgeton on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. A GoFundMe has been established by his father, Jamar Byrd, Sr., to support the family in the wake of his death. "His life was taken far too soon," Byrd wrote. "I watched helplessly as he fought for his life, and our family is devastated by this unimaginable loss. The pain and trauma of that night have left us struggling to cope, and we are doing our best to support each other through this difficult time."  At 3:05 p.m., Bridgeton police responded to Ivy Square Apartments on Cottage Avenue and found B…
'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks 'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks
'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks The family of a father killed in a tragic Fourth of July fireworks explosion is asking the community to help give him the farewell they say he deserves while remembering him as a man who spent his life helping others. Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto, 37, died after a firework exploded and struck him in the head while he was lighting it during a backyard celebration at his Central Islip home on Long Island at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Suffolk County Police said. His son-in-law, Emmanuel Rosario Alvarez, has since launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $18,000 to help cover funeral ex…