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Schenectady's Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14 Schenectady's Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14
Schenectady's 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…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Already Reeling From Student’s Death, Schenectady High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher Already Reeling From Student’s Death, Schenectady High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher
Already Reeling From Student’s Death, Schenectady High School 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…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand' Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand'
Fallen NY Detective Was 'First Guy To Lend Helping Hand' 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 …

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by Ben Crnic
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Jansen Panettiere, NY Native, Brother Of Hayden Panettiere, Dies At Age 28 Jansen Panettiere, NY Native, Brother Of Hayden Panettiere, Dies At Age 28
Jansen Panettiere, NY Native, Brother Of Hayden Panettiere, Dies At Age 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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice At Taconic State Park Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice At Taconic State Park Remembered For 'Amazing Smile'
Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice At Taconic State Park 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Upstate NY Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice ID Released For Upstate NY Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice
ID Released For Upstate NY Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NY HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' NY HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete'
NY HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' Updated story: Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash A teenager killed after being hit by an SUV while skateboarding is being remembered as a two-sport varsity sports standout who was a strong student. Long Island resident Gerrin Hagen, who turned 18 on Monday, Dec. 26, played both ice hockey and lacrosse at Long Beach High School, where he was a senior. Earlier report: Teen Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville The incident happened in Hicksville around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. Hagen was riding his skateboard westbound on C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tree Service Worker Killed In Fall In Region At Age 57 Was 'One Of A Kind Trailblazer' Tree Service Worker Killed In Fall In Region At Age 57 Was 'One Of A Kind Trailblazer'
Tree Service Worker Killed In Fall In Region At Age 57 Was 'One Of A Kind Trailblazer' Tributes are pouring in for a tree service worker from the region who was killed in an on-the-job accident. Saratoga County resident Eric LaRue, of the town of Providence, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the age of 57, according to his obituary.  Earlier Report: Tree Service Worker Falls To Death In Wilton Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called at around 9 a.m. with reports that a man had fallen from a tree in the Town of Wilton on Mt. McGregor Road, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said LaRue was working approximately 30 feet up in the tree when he fe…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Volunteer Firefighter From Troy Who 'Always Put Others Before Herself' Dies At Age 85 Volunteer Firefighter From Troy Who 'Always Put Others Before Herself' Dies At Age 85
Volunteer Firefighter From Troy Who 'Always Put Others Before Herself' Dies At Age 85 Friends and loved ones are mourning the loss of a former firefighter in the region with a history of serving her community. Saratoga County’s Carole McBride, of the Town of Halfmoon, died Friday, Dec. 23, at the age of 85, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Troy on Feb. 26, 1937 to parents Hubert and Helen Muckle, “she was known for her warm and welcoming personality, always putting others before herself, and going out of the way to help those in need,” reads her memorial. McBride volunteered in the Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps, where she rose to t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37
ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" executive producer Dax Tejera died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 23. He was 37 years old. Tejera died of a heart attack, Mediaite reports, citing ABC News president Kim Godwin. He is survived by his wife, Veronica, and their daughters, Sofia and Ella. "As EP of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” Dax’s energy, passion and love for that show, ABC News, and you, shined every Sunday morning," Godwin said in a note to network staff obtained by adweek.com. "That same love was extended to his precious girls." View this post on I…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Founding Member Of Albany Rock Band Who Died At Age 26 Had 'Awesome Display Of Musical Talent' Founding Member Of Albany Rock Band Who Died At Age 26 Had 'Awesome Display Of Musical Talent'
Founding Member Of Albany Rock Band Who Died At Age 26 Had 'Awesome Display Of Musical Talent' Fans and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved drummer and founding member of New York rock band Prince Daddy & The Hyena following his untimely death. Alexander Ziembiec died Saturday, Nov. 26, at the age of 26, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Albany on Sept. 18, 1996, Ziembiec grew up in Guilderland and graduated from Bishop Maginn High School, his memorial said. With a “lifetime passion” for music, he was a self-taught guitarist and an accomplished drummer, having toured the country on numerous occasions as the original drummer with Prince…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Always Helped People Out': Retired NYSP Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness 'Always Helped People Out': Retired NYSP Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness
'Always Helped People Out': Retired Nysp Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness Just two months after joining the New York City Police Department in the summer of 2001, Ivan Morales was among countless first responders who descended on the mangled debris and rubble of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, working tirelessly to find survivors and recover the remains of those who died. Twenty-one years later, Morales, a resident of Catskill in Greene County, died at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at the age of 42 after a “courageous” battle with an illness stemming from his assignment at the site, his obituary said. Moral…

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by Michael Mashburn