Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges
Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges Jorge Cordova is described as a dear friend and unbelievable tennis mentor. On July 29, Cordova suffered a stroke in his office at the Belmont Country Club where he teaches tennis, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family. He was brought to the ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital, before being moved to a regular room to recuperate, but the family was not given a discharge date, they said. His family started the GoFundMe page to cover his medical expenses and get him back to doing what he loves. "His care for his students is evident to all who have taken lessons from him or watched…
Englewood's Bernard Michael Pisani, 79, Found Success On Wall St. And Joy In Family & Friends Englewood's Bernard Michael Pisani, 79, Found Success On Wall St. And Joy In Family & Friends
Englewood's Bernard Michael Pisani, 79, Found Success On Wall St. And Joy In Family & Friends Bernard Michael Pisani died Sunday evening, March 20, 2022. He would have turned 80 this October. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shelden Ogilvy Pisani; three of his four children, Michael, David and Laura (his youngest child, Alice, having sadly predeceased him); seven grandchildren; his three brothers, Anthony, John, and Christopher; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews — all of whom now miss him terribly. He was born in New York City to Brenda and Dr. Bernard Pisani and was raised in Englewood, where he attended the Englewood School for Boys. He entered Lafayette Colle…
Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer On I-83 Was 'Gentle Soul' (TRIBUTE) Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer On I-83 Was 'Gentle Soul' (TRIBUTE)
Teen Killed By Tractor Trailer On I-83 Was 'Gentle Soul' (Tribute) Support is surging for the family of a 17-year-old boy struck and killed by a tractor trailer last week in Baltimore County. KingDavid Okolo, of Cockeysville, ran into the roadway on the southbound side of I-83 when he was struck by the vehicle just south of Shawan Road in Cockeysville around 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, Maryland State Police said.  Okolo was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer stayed at the scene, police said.  More than $32,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for his family as of Sunday, April 24. A Dulaney High School …
Peter Fosselman Of Lower Macungie Township Dies, 30 Peter Fosselman Of Lower Macungie Township Dies, 30
Peter Fosselman Of Lower Macungie Township Dies, 30 Peter Ralph Fosselman of Lower Macungie Township died on May 17, 2021. He was 30 years old. Born in Allentown, Peter graduated from Emmaus High School in 2009 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013, his obituary says. He had been working at BNP Paribas in King of Prussia, and previously worked in finance in New York City. Peter was passionate about the University of Pittsburgh football and basketball teams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, playing card games, golfing, tennis and cycli…
COVID-19: Specifics, Starting Dates Released For CT Spring HS Sports COVID-19: Specifics, Starting Dates Released For CT Spring HS Sports
Covid-19: Specifics, Starting Dates Released For CT Spring HS Sports Student-athletes in Connecticut received more clarity on what the spring sports season is going to look like on Thursday as the state moves forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference released its final plan for spring sports on Thursday, March 11, after meeting with athletic directors from across the state in the morning. The announcement came a year to the day that the CIAC canceled the 2020 winter state tournaments due to the initial surge of COVID-19 across the country last March. 
“When you reflect on what happened 365 days ago, we were p…
Sussex County Native, Group Home Caregiver Jason Cassell Dies, 39 Sussex County Native, Group Home Caregiver Jason Cassell Dies, 39
Sussex County Native, Group Home Caregiver Jason Cassell Dies, 39 Sussex County native and group home caregiver Jason Cassell died suddenly on March 7 at the age of 39. Cassell was born in Belleville before moving to Kearny and settling in Newton several years ago, his obituary says. Cassell attended Newton High School and worked as a group home caregiver for Catholic Charities, his memorial says. He helped individuals with developmental disabilities through daily life activities and outings. Cassell previously worked in housekeeping and maintenance for Bristol Glenn and room sterilization at Hackettstown Hospital, his obit says. “He received several no…
COVID-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces COVID-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces
Covid-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces New York high school sports deemed as “low risk” have been given the green light to begin play next month, though higher-risk sports with full physical contact may only continue to practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that lower-risk sports such as tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming in all regions may continue to practice and start play beginning on Monday, Sept. 21. However, when games begin, Cuomo said that there will be no travel practice or play permitted outside of a school’s region unti…
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, who lived in Green Brook Township for more than two decades, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday. She was 63 years old Baran and her husband, Ziggy, operated Warrenville Plumbing & Heating for many years, according to her obituary. Their two sons and a daughter-in-law continue to run the successful family business on Warrenville Road in Green Brook.  Born in Pyrzyce, Poland, Baran and her family moved to the United States in  in 1967. She lived in Irvington until she met her husband. They moved to Queens and later Brooklyn, NY. Baran had man…
Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers
Indoor Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts Facilities Can Reopen In NJ -- Still Not Fitness Centers Indoor youth sports facilities, dance and music studios, gymnastics gyms and martial arts studios were allowed to reopen Thursday, state officials said. Museums, aquariums, water parks, batting cages and bowling alleys, had also previously been given the OK. Click here for the guidelines on those. Gyms and indoor workout facilities will remain closed until new positive cases of coronavirus subside, Gov. Phil Murphy has said. One-on-one training is allowed with some limits.  Atlantic City casinos, arcades and arts/craft centers also are among the state's businesses that began a partial…
Coaches Honor Class Of 2020 Under Friday Night Lights In Westchester Coaches Honor Class Of 2020 Under Friday Night Lights In Westchester
Coaches Honor Class Of 2020 Under Friday Night Lights In Westchester A lit contest field and beaming scoreboard display of 20:20, void of people, must have seemed odd Friday night in Westchester. The May 15 spectacle was a fitting and pride-packed tribute from the athletic senior athletes at John Jay High School in Cross River. It was the second in a Friday Night Lights series of videos that will be posted every Friday exactly at 8:20 p.m. on the Katonah Lewisboro School District Facebook page here. The remarks include a welcome by Chris McCarthy, the director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Wellness, followed by tributes from the various coach…
Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education Merges With Stamford Youth Tennis Academy Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education Merges With Stamford Youth Tennis Academy
Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education Merges With Stamford Youth Tennis Academy Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education has officially merged with Stamford Youth Tennis Academy as of Wednesday, Nov. 6. The merger comes in an effort to provide “stronger support services” for children and youth throughout Fairfield County. The new organization, called Norwalk/Stamford Grassroots Tennis & Education, Inc., has a mission to utilize various aspects of tennis and education to build character and an overall “foundation for success.” The new organization will be able to become more influential and make more of an impact in the communities they serve. “Our mission is to b…
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 More than 120 golf and tennis enthusiasts played for a purpose during the 30th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic on September 16. Approximately $120,000 was raised through the event, which was held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York. Proceeds from the Golf and Tennis Classic will support enhancements in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). In addition to an 18-hole golf shamble and round robin tennis tournament, the fundraiser …