All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M
All Aboard The Trump Train? Florida Rep Says Rename DC Metro Or Lose $150M A Florida congressman wants to slap “Trump Train” on DC’s subway system — and he’s threatening to cut off $150 million in federal funding unless it happens. On Thursday, May 29, Republican Rep. Greg Steube introduced the Make Autorail Great Again Act, a bill that would block all federal funds to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it changes its name and rebrands the Metrorail. Under the proposal, WMATA would become the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA) and the Metrorail system would be renamed the “Trump Train.” This is not a joke. …
Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day'
Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' A highly decorated, retired Greenwich police officer and US Marine — widely supported by the community during his battle with brain cancer — has passed away. He was just 63 years old. Robert Hansen Jr., the son of a retired Greenwich detective, joined the department in 1987 after serving in the Marine Corps. He served with distinction until his retirement in 2016 and continued his commitment to public service as a special officer even after stepping down, the department said.  Hansen gained local acclaim in 2009 after he saved an elderly woman who became lost during a snowstorm. He fou…
Virginia Teacher Killed When Tree Falls On Car 'Was Light In Every Room,' Family Says Virginia Teacher Killed When Tree Falls On Car 'Was Light In Every Room,' Family Says
Virginia Teacher Killed When Tree Falls On Car 'Was Light In Every Room,' Family Says She spent her life lifting up young minds — and her sudden loss has shaken a Virginia community to its core. Juliana Kai Russell, 27, a beloved business and information technology teacher at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, was killed when a tree fell onto her vehicle during the recent severe storms in Fairfax County, according to police and family. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department responded on Friday, May 16 to the area of Frye Road and Pole Road in Woodlawn, where they found a 2020 Toyota Camry crushed under a fallen tree.  Russell, the driver, was found…
Bordentown Rookie Cop Robert Sparano Dies In Off-Duty Route 31 Motorcycle Crash: Report Bordentown Rookie Cop Robert Sparano Dies In Off-Duty Route 31 Motorcycle Crash: Report
Bordentown Rookie Cop Robert Sparano Dies In Off-Duty Route 31 Motorcycle Crash: Report A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of an officer who was killed in an accident, officials announced. Bordentown Police Officer Robert Sparano died in an off-duty accident, Mayor Eric Holliday said on Tuesday, May 13, calling the tragedy “heartbreaking.” NJ Advance Media confirmed that Sparano was the victim of the Route 31 crash in Hopewell Township, as reported by Daily Voice. Cops said the 23-year-old motorcyclist was trying to change lanes when he struck the back of a GMC pickup truck. Sparano had only joined the department in July 2024, having graduated from the M…
Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man
Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man A city in Westchester is mourning the passing of former Mayor Vincent R. Rippa, who led his community through a key period of revitalization in the late 1970s and dedicated more than five decades to public service, law, and his community.  Rippa, a former New Rochelle mayor who was 87, died on Saturday, May 10, surrounded by loved ones, according to his obituary.  Rippa served as Mayor of New Rochelle from 1976 to 1979, after earlier terms as a Westchester County Legislator. He was later appointed a City Court Judge and maintained a private law practice for more than 50 years. Kno…
Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’ Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’
Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’ Firefighter Lloyd Edwards always showed up. On the job. In the gym. For his crew. For his friends. For his family. Now, they’re all showing up for him. The Arlington County Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own after the unexpected death of Edwards on Monday, May 5, leaving a deep void in the firehouse, and a community heartbroken. “Beloved by all, Firefighter Edwards was known for his kindness, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service,” department officials said. “He will be profoundly missed.” We’re heartbroken by the loss of Firefighter Lloyd Edwa…
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery 9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery A retired firefighter and 9/11 responder plans to take a well-earned vacation with his wife after landing a $500,000 jackpot playing the CT Lottery.  Patrick Gordiski struck it rich playing the '$500,000 CA$HWORD' game, which challenges players to complete crossword-style puzzles. Fittingly, it was the letter V, the final piece in spelling "victory," that clinched him the grand prize. He bought the ticket at Byram Smoke Shop on Mill Street in Greenwich. The store will get a $5,000 bonus for the sale.  Gordiski was a member of the Greenwich Fire Department for nearl…
Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services
Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services Thousands of Marylanders could lose access to education, housing, environmental programs, and senior services after the Trump administration abruptly gutted AmeriCorps, Attorney General Anthony Brown said Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 29, Brown announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to dismantle AmeriCorps — a move that wiped out more than $12 million in Maryland-based programs overnight. “This is a direct attack on the communities that rely on national service to survive and thrive,” Brown said in a statement. “In Maryland alone, programs that educate children,…
Coatesville Dad, Firefighter Killed In Cumberland County Crash On PA Turnpike Coatesville Dad, Firefighter Killed In Cumberland County Crash On PA Turnpike
Coatesville Dad, Firefighter Killed In Cumberland County Crash On PA Turnpike A Coatesville man was killed after the truck he was driving overturned along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Cumberland County, authorities announced. Mark A. Moses, 49, was heading eastbound when he lost control for unknown reasons at mile marker 233.7 in Monroe Township around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21, Pennsylvania State Police explained in a release. The truck veered off the highway, struck a guardrail several times, and continued up an embankment for about 100 feet before returning to the roadway, overturning, and landing on its roof, according to troopers. Moses was pronounced dead …
WATCH: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue WATCH: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue
Watch: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue A Maryland man who slipped into icy marina waters was minutes from disaster — until a team of hero cops and a paramedic raced down a dark dock and yanked him to safety. It happened around 8 p.m. on Feb. 23, at the Twin Harbors Community Association Marina in Anne Arundel County, where a man had fallen into the water and couldn’t get out.  His wife immediately called 911, and within six minutes, help had arrived. Anne Arundel County Police say Cpls. Bilter and Keller, Officer Sattler, and Firefighter/Paramedic Danielle Murray sprang into action.  Bodycam footage shows the officer…
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants and beloved community members.  George P. Marshall, a lifelong Port Chester resident and longtime member of the village's fire department, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, at the age of 82, according to his obituary.  Marshall was a familiar and respected presence in Port Chester, where he served for an incredible 62 years as a volunteer firefighter with Washington Engine & Hose Company #4. He also served several years as Chaplain of the Port Chester Fire Departme…
Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended
Ex-Somers High Coach Accused Of Assaulting Student Now Mass Police Officer Suspended A police officer in Massachusetts has been suspended after a teenage student at a Connecticut High School accused them of sexual assault, a news report said.  Justin Perez, 27, who was an assistant coach at Somers High School last year, was charged this week with abusing his leadership position and sending a then 15-year-old girl nude photos and sexually suggestive texts, Connecticut authorities said.  Original Report: Ex-Somers High Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student Springfield Police Supt. Larry Akers said he suspended Perez five days without pay, the longest punis…