Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream
Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream A woman who was killed and a daughter who was injured when a small plane crashed on Long Island were fulfilling a lifelong flying dream. Roma Gupta, age 63, of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, died, while her daughter, Reeva Gupta, age 33, of St. Davids in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, remains in critical condition following the crash in North Lindenhurst on Sunday, March 5. The plane’s pilot, New York City resident Fayzul Chowdhury, 23, of the Bronx, also remains in critical condition at Stony Brook University Hospital.  Earlier report: IDs Released For Woma…
NY Teen Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14 NY Teen Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14
NY Teen Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14 Tributes are pouring in for beloved New York teen Samantha Humphrey as police continue to investigate the 14-year-old’s mysterious death. The Schenectady High School sophomore was found dead in the Mohawk River on Wednesday, Feb. 22, according to Schenectady Police. It marked a tragic ending to a monthslong search that began when her mother reported her missing on Nov. 25, 2022. Earlier Report: New Update: Death Of Schenectady 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide Jaclyn Humphrey revealed on a GoFundMe campaign that the girl sneaked out of their home at around 11 p.m. o…
Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher
Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher A high school community in the region already mourning the loss of a student is now dealing with more grief following the death of a beloved teacher. Mary Hoffa, who taught science for 20 years at Schenectady High School, died Wednesday, March 1, after battling an illness, according to a statement from Schenectady City Schools Superintendent Anibal Soler. Soler said several of Hoffa’s colleagues had been in contact with her and were at her bedside before she died.  “Mary was known as a smart and kind woman, adored and loved by all who knew her,” Soler said. “She will be greatly missed b…
Retired Police Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Dies: Was 'Well Liked' Retired Police Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Dies: Was 'Well Liked'
Retired Police Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Dies: Was 'Well Liked' A beloved retired police lieutenant from Northern Westchester who started numerous community programs during his career has died.  Conrad Eschenberg, who served with the Peekskill Police Department for 25 years, died on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the age of 69, according to his obituary page.   A graduate of Mahopac High School in 1972, Eschenberg started his career with Peekskill PD in May 1978 and rose through the ranks, earning a promotion to Sergeant in April 1988 and becoming a Lieutenant in December 1998. He then retired in 2003. During his time with the depart…
Fallen Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand,' Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Fallen Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand,' Longtime Hudson Valley Resident
Fallen Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand,' Longtime Hudson Valley Resident A fallen 48-year-old detective from Westchester County who died suddenly is being remembered as a caring officer and father who left an impact on countless people.  Earlier Report - ID Released For 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Who Died Suddenly Longtime Yonkers resident Del Caraballo, a 16-year veteran of the city's police department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, leaving behind his wife and three children.  Born in Manhattan in 1974, Caraballo graduated from Mount Saint …
Hudson Valley Native, Brother Of Popular Actress Hayden Panettiere, Dies At 28 Hudson Valley Native, Brother Of Popular Actress Hayden Panettiere, Dies At 28
Hudson Valley Native, Brother Of Popular Actress Hayden Panettiere, Dies At 28 The Hudson Valley's Jansen Panettiere, whose older sister is actress Hayden Panettiere, has died at age 28, the Hollywood Reporter confirms. The Rockland County native, of Palisades, got his start in acting in the 2000s, sometimes alongside his sister. The sibling duo both appeared in Disney Channel's "Tiger Cruise" and "Racing Stripes." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jansen Rane Panettiere (@jrpanettiere) Jansen went on to land roles in "Even Stevens," "The Last Day of Summer," "The Perfect Game," "Hope & Faith," and "Thir…
Beloved Store Owner In Hudson Valley Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' Beloved Store Owner In Hudson Valley Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
Beloved Store Owner In Hudson Valley Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life' A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died.  Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile'
Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' A teen who died after falling through the ice at a park in the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his "amazing smile," and " infectious laughter." Dutchess County resident Noah Michael Thompson, age 17, of Amenia, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Sharon Hospital in Litchfield County, Connecticut, after falling through the ice at the Taconic State Park in the village of Millerton, located in the Town of North East.  Noah was a high school student at Webutuck High School in Amenia and was expecting to graduate this spring, according to his obituary. The son of Terry Lee Thompson of Poughkeep…
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County Authorities have released the identity of a 17-year-old boy who died after falling through the ice at a state park. Dutchess County resident Noah Thompson, of Amenia, was found about 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, after police responded to the Taconic State Park on Shagroy Road in the Town of North East for a report of someone who had fallen through the ice. Thompson and another teen had walked 20 to 30 feet out onto the ice when it broke, sending both into the water, according to Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The other teen was able to get out of the wate…
Fallen Patrol Officer Leaves 7-Year-Old, Wife Behind In Hudson Valley Fallen Patrol Officer Leaves 7-Year-Old, Wife Behind In Hudson Valley
Fallen Patrol Officer Leaves 7-Year-Old, Wife Behind In Hudson Valley A fallen patrol officer from a sheriff's office in the Hudson Valley has left behind a young son and family, who a community is now rallying to help. Earlier Report - 'Go-To-Guy': Patrol Officer Of Putnam County Sheriff's Office Dies Special Patrol Officer Timothy J. Stewart of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office died on Monday, Jan. 30 after an unexpected illness. Since then, his young son, Aiden, has been struggling to understand the momentous loss.  Timothy Stewart of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.Clark Funeral Home To help Stewart's family in the wake of his death, community me…
19-Year-Old Killed By Train Was 'Wonderful Kid' From Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Killed By Train Was 'Wonderful Kid' From Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Killed By Train Was 'Wonderful Kid' From Hudson Valley A 19-year-old who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester is being remembered as a hard-working son who loved helping his family.  Earlier Report - ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Peekskill Peekskill resident Wilmer Cango was fatally struck by Train No. 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, Metro-North officials said.  Now, his family is dealing with the unexpected loss of a son. However, they will not have to do it alone, as a GoF…
'Go-To-Guy': Patrol Officer Of Sheriff's Office In Hudson Valley Dies 'Go-To-Guy': Patrol Officer Of Sheriff's Office In Hudson Valley Dies
'Go-To-Guy': Patrol Officer Of Sheriff's Office In Hudson Valley Dies A sheriff's office in the Hudson Valley has announced the death of one of its own.  Special Patrol Officer Timothy J. Stewart of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office died on Monday, Jan. 30, leaving behind his wife and son, the Sheriff's Office announced.  Stewart joined the Sheriff's Office after spending 29 years with the City of New York Police Department, which he retired from in 2019 as a detective.  He then spent years stationed at the Putnam County Office Building, where he was known for giving a "welcoming hello" to the building's visitors, the Sheriff's Office sa…