Lakewood, NJ
News
Toms River Man's 3-Hour Uber Ride Home From Senior Facility Led To His Death, Lawsuit Says Toms River Man's 3-Hour Uber Ride Home From Senior Facility Led To His Death, Lawsuit Says
Toms River Man's 3-Hour Uber Ride Home From Senior Facility Led To His Death, Lawsuit Says A family claims a three-hour Uber ride led to their elderly relative's death, according to a federal lawsuit. The family is suing a Pennsylvania senior care facility, accusing the center of discharging an 81-old-man from Toms River. The lawsuit alleges that with Eugene Hamill was sent home without proper notice because Twin Cedars Senior Living in Shohola, Pennsylvania couldn’t profit off Hamill staying there. The wrongful death and negligence lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Scranton.  Hamill reportedly suffered a heart attack and stroke prompted by the length…

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by Jon Craig
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Jessica Yorkovich, 26, Fanwood Native Who Loved Travel And Animals Jessica Yorkovich, 26, Fanwood Native Who Loved Travel And Animals
Jessica Yorkovich, 26, Fanwood Native Who Loved Travel And Animals Jessica Yorkovich, a longtime resident of Fanwood, died Friday at Hackensack University Medical Center. She was 26. Born in Plainfield and raised in Fanwood, as a child she was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, a rare blood disorder. She had a bone-marrow transplant in October.  After graduating from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, she earned a degree in architecture from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. An excellent student, her furniture design was ranked among the top 10 in her 2017 graduating class and was on display at the school. She also enjoyed the two semesters sh…

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by Paul Milo
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Cuomo Offers His Donors To Biden Presidential Bid Cuomo Offers His Donors To Biden Presidential Bid
Cuomo Offers His Donors To Biden Presidential Bid Like father, like son? Just as his dad, former New York Gov. Mario M. Cuomo, opened the door for Bill Clinton to run for president in 1991, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has opened his campaign coffers to help Joe Biden become a Democratic frontrunner in the 2020 race for the White House. During an impromptu news conference 28 years ago, as the snow fell in Syracuse, the elder Cuomo announced he would not run for president. That instantly cleared the field for then-Arkansas Gov. Clinton. The current governor, Cuomo of New Castle, told political party donors that he wants to open his formidable fundrai…

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by Jon Craig
Bronxville, NY
Obituaries
Houlihan-Parnes Realtors Partner, WWII Vet James G. Houlihan, Longtime Bronxville Resident, 95 Houlihan-Parnes Realtors Partner, WWII Vet James G. Houlihan, Longtime Bronxville Resident, 95
Houlihan-Parnes Realtors Partner, WWII Vet James G. Houlihan, Longtime Bronxville Resident, 95 James G. Houlihan, a longtime resident of Bronxville and Palm Beach, Florida, died on Saturday, March 2 at the age of 95.  James G. Houlihan was born in Manhattan in 1923; he was the only child of James A. Houlihan and Genevieve McConnell Houlihan. His grandfather, Dan Houlihan, came to Scranton, PA from County Kerry, Ireland in 1874 at 19 and became a laborer in construction. He married Margaret Lynch Houlihan and their family grew to include nine children. Dan and his family moved to Manhattan and started what was to become a very successful real estate business that survives to…

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by Daily Voice
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Politics
Joe Biden, Congressional Challenger Delgado Will Rally To Get Out The Vote In Hudson Valley Joe Biden, Congressional Challenger Delgado Will Rally To Get Out The Vote In Hudson Valley
Joe Biden, Congressional Challenger Delgado Will Rally To Get Out The Vote In Hudson Valley Former Vice President Joe Biden will be in the Hudson Valley to encourage area residents to “get out the vote” at a rally in Kingston. Biden will be on hand to support Democratic candidate Antonio Delgado, who is challenging Rep. John Faso for the state’s 19th Congressional District in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races in November. "We need people like Antonio in Congress. ... I know that he has what it takes to make a real difference for people in upstate New York," Biden said in a statement endorsing Delgado. "He has fresh ideas and the ability to fin…

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by Zak Failla
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
TRIBUTE: Funeral Service Set For Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter, 23 TRIBUTE: Funeral Service Set For Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter, 23
Tribute: Funeral Service Set For Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter, 23 A funeral service was scheduled this Saturday for a popular Saddle Brook firefighter who died of injuries from an ATV crash in Pennsylvania. Visiting hours for 23-year-old SBFD Lt. Shawn A. Sturdy, who worked as a tunnel and bridge agent for the Port Authority, are from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kugler Community Home For Funerals. The service will be held at the funeral home on Fifth Street (973-478-2500) at 10 a.m. Saturday, with cremation to follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson. Sturdy fought hard for nine days before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday. He'd been airlifted to Gei…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Passes Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Passes
Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Passes He fought hard for nine days, but on Sunday Saddle Brook Engine Co. #1 Lt. Shawn Sturdy died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash in Pennsylvania. "Shawn was one of those people who lit up a room when he walked in," fellow firefighter Doug Habermann said. "He always had a smile on his face and a pleasant greeting when you saw him. I can’t even explain how much he’ll be missed by us all. A true gentleman, friend, and brother." ****** ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kugler Community Home For Funerals. The service will be held at the fune…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Dies Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Dies
Requiescat In Pace: Beloved Saddle Brook Firefighter In ATV Crash Dies He fought hard for nine days, but on Sunday Saddle Brook Engine Co. #1 Lt. Shawn Sturdy died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash in Pennsylvania. "Shawn was one of those people who lit up a room when he walked in," fellow firefighter Doug Habermann said. "He always had a smile on his face and a pleasant greeting when you saw him. I can’t even explain how much he’ll be missed by us all. A true gentleman, friend, and brother." ****** ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kugler Community Home For Funerals. The service will be held at the fune…

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by Jerry DeMarco