Company Donates More Than 1,000 School Supplies Items To Suffolk County Students In Need
A Long Island-based company has donated more than 1,000 school supplies items to support local students in need.
Between Monday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, Widex USA hosted a virtual school supply drive in Suffolk County for students in the Brentwood School District.
The company, which manufactures hearing aids, is based in Hauppauge.
Company employees donated much-needed items including composition books, binders, pencils, notebooks, and more.
“I was able to put together at least 50 backpacks for students in our district who need them most – and still have plenty of sup…
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter
A career Bergen County firefighter's valiant battle with cancer ended Saturday, leaving countless loved ones, first responders, friends and others devastated.
"We all ask why the great ones are taken to soon and we can't find the answer," Hackensack Fire Capt. Justin Derevyanik wrote as news of the death of Timothy Rice spread on Saturday.
Timmy Rice, 42, of Emerson leaves Regina, his wife of 15 years, their daughter, Aubrey, and their son, TJ.
He was "one of a kind, truly one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever known," Doug Habermann wrote -- just one of a rapidly growing collect…
North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30
North Jersey native, artist and musician Marc Louis DiCianni died March 30 from complications of diabetes. He was 30.
Born in Denville, DiCianni grew up in Sparta and spent time in California before moving to Burlington, Vermont, his obituary says.
DiCianni was known for his relentless love of all things music. He often attended live shows, composed and performed his own songs and created art inspired by his own music, his memorial says.
“Marc was a selfless and generous soul, frequently contributing to a variety of charitable causes and always living for others,” reads his obituary.
“Mar…
