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DC Business Analyst Timothy Han Dies, 24: 'Cornerstone Of Community' DC Business Analyst Timothy Han Dies, 24: 'Cornerstone Of Community'
DC Business Analyst Timothy Han Dies, 24: 'Cornerstone Of Community' A Yale University grad just months into his corporate job has died at 24 years old. Timothy Han died on April 18, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, according to a GoFundMe page launched to cover medical costs and burial expenses. The campaign remembers Tim as a "cornerstone of community, noting he left his family in South Korea and immigrated to the United States and embarking on an array of pursuits. Tim attended Phillips Exeter Academy, a prep school in New Hampshire, where he co-founded the school's first Asian-American student affinity club and involved himself in as many others …
Atlantic City Casino Hotel Losing Management Partner At End Of 2024 Atlantic City Casino Hotel Losing Management Partner At End Of 2024
Atlantic City Casino Hotel Losing Management Partner At End Of 2024 An Atlantic City casino hotel will lose its management partner at the end of the year, officials said. Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment announced it will end its management assignment at Resorts Casino Hotel at the end of 2024. Resorts was the first Native American-run casino in Atlantic City and Mohegan purchased a 10-percent ownership interest in 2012. Mohegan will keep its 10-percent stake in Resorts. "We’re extremely proud of our relationship with Resorts Casino Hotel and what we have helped accomplish," said Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment president and CEO Ray Pineault. "We want…
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis 'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis
'Taken Too Soon': Greenville Native, Northeastern Student Dies Of Meningitis The family of a 21-year-old Greenville native said their 21-year-old son had a bright future ahead of him that was snuffed out when he died unexpectedly of bacterial meningitis.  Shane McCarthy was a junior business administration student at Northeastern University who graduated from Deerfield Academy. He died on Nov. 30.  It's unclear where he contracted the deadly virus, but the school said his friends and those who may have come into contact with him have been tested and treated as a precaution.  "Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Shane McCarthy,…
COVID-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms COVID-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms
Covid-19: Cases Of Eris Subvariant EG.5 Jump; Here Are Symptoms Cases of a COVID-19 strain known as Eris, whose official name is EG.5, have increased according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).Already the most prevalent subvariant in the US, Eris now accounts for 29.4 percent of COVID cases in the US in the CDC's report released Saturday, Sept. 30. Two weeks ago, Eris accounted for 24.5 percent of US cases. Eris is an offshoot of the highly-contagious Omicron strain. In a Risk Evaluation statement on the EG.5 strain released late last week, the World Health Organization said cases of the subvariant have …
Cracked Skull Among Injuries Suffered By Rutgers Doctoral Student In Bicycle Crash, Friends Say Cracked Skull Among Injuries Suffered By Rutgers Doctoral Student In Bicycle Crash, Friends Say
Cracked Skull Among Injuries Suffered By Rutgers Doctoral Student In Bicycle Crash, Friends Say A Rutgers University doctoral student who was active in helping the Central Jersey community fractured her skull in a recent bicycle crash, friends say. Suzy Jung was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Saturday, July 15 after the crash, according to Chloe (ChungAh) Kim, of New Brunswick, who organized a GoFundMe. In addition to a cracked skull, Suzy suffered temporary short-term memory loss, slight deafness in her left ear, a constant headache, and nausea, Chloe wrote. Suzy is an international student from South Korea finishing her Ph.D. in Urban Planning at Rutgers. …
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County If you haven’t heard of Paris Baguette yet, you will soon — especially if Joe, Andrew, and Yulia Kook have anything to say about it. The Kooks are the owners of the first Paris Baguette in Loudoun County, which is slated to open in Brambleton this fall. Enjoy a sweet rice donut! You'll find 139 fresh-baked items to choose from at Paris Baguette.Paris Baguette Joe, a former Starbucks barista and personal trainer, and Yulia, a former IT professional, along with brother Andrew were looking for a business opportunity they could do together. “I love food,” said Joe, “and have been looking f…
South Korean Clothing Manufacturer Admits Customs Fraud, Agrees To Pay US $2 Million South Korean Clothing Manufacturer Admits Customs Fraud, Agrees To Pay US $2 Million
South Korean Clothing Manufacturer Admits Customs Fraud, Agrees To Pay US $2 Million A South Korean company has agreed to reimburse the United States $2 million for defrauding Customs officials about the value of imported clothing and apparel. Principals with Anyclo International Inc. admitted this week that the company evaded duties on clothing and apparel that it manufactured abroad and imported into the U.S. for nearly seven years, beginning in October 2012, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. The fraud involved preparing two invoices for the same shipments, the U.S. attorney said. One invoice bore the true value of the merchandise, Sellinger said. Th…
Last Of His Kind: Powerbroking Former Passaic County Sheriff Edwin Englehardt Dies At 93 Last Of His Kind: Powerbroking Former Passaic County Sheriff Edwin Englehardt Dies At 93
Last Of His Kind: Powerbroking Former Passaic County Sheriff Edwin Englehardt Dies At 93 He was the last of a bygone breed, a no-nonsense New Jersey political kingpin whose blessing or disapproval made or broke careers. Former Passaic County Sheriff Edwin “Eddie” Englehardt was heavy-handed, for sure – “this is not a country club,” he said of the jail he ran with an iron fist for nearly three decades. And he was, by nature, politically motivated in virtually all things. A Republican in a Democrat-denominated county, Englehardt nonetheless received deference, if not outright allegiance, from those on the other side of the political aisle. He also withstood a barrage of fed…
3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle 3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle
3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle A 3-year-old Montgomery County girl has died of cancer, her family said.  Anna Lynn Yejin Brunner of Collegeville, daughter of Joseph and Ji Hyun Lee Brunner, succumbed to her illness on Tuesday, Oct. 20 after a nearly two-year battle, according to her obituary. Born in South Korea in 2019, Anna was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer presumed to be neuroblastoma just before Christmas in 2020, her family wrote on a GoFundMe campaign set up to assist with medical costs and raise awareness.  The Brunners, who were living in Japan at the time of the diagnosis, sought care at the Child…
'Have Your Water Nearby': New Clifton Park Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare 'Have Your Water Nearby': New Clifton Park Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare
'Have Your Water Nearby': New Clifton Park Chicken Joint Cited For Spicy, Flavorful Fare South Korea’s largest fried chicken chain is expanding in the Capital District. Saratoga County eatery BB.Q Chicken opened in Clifton Park in August 2022, nearly two years after first welcoming diners in Albany. Serving up bone-in chicken pieces, boneless nuggets, or wing-only orders, its menu features a variety of flavors, including honey-garlic, soy-garlic, and one made with cheddar cheese. For heat lovers, there's an option that’s appropriately named the “Hot Spicy,” made with a red chili sauce that gives “serious heat and serious flavor.” View this post on Instag…
Dulles Airport Officers Seize Over $95K In Unreported Currency From Travelers Dulles Airport Officers Seize Over $95K In Unreported Currency From Travelers
Dulles Airport Officers Seize Over $95K In Unreported Currency From Travelers Custom and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized over $95,000 from recent travelers, officials said. Airport officials stopped a couple headed to Lebanon who surrendered over $29,000 in unauthorized currency on July 21, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They then recovered $32,000 of unauthorized currency from a family going to Nepal on July 26, authorities reported. On July 31, a South Korean family surrendered over $34,000 to officers upon arrival from South Korea, officials said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that more cur…
Orange County County Exec Deploying To Europe With Navy Reserves Orange County County Exec Deploying To Europe With Navy Reserves
Orange County County Exec Deploying To Europe With Navy Reserves A Hudson Valley county executive will be shipping off to Europe with the US Navy as part of the effort to help Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the region. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, who was deployed to Iraq three years ago, said he expects this trip to be shorter and he will be in control of the county government. "While overseas, I will have daily contact with Deputy County Executive Harry Porr, Chairwoman of the Legislature Katie Bonelli, and other members of my administration," he said. Neuhaus is a lieutenant commander with the Navy Reserves assigned to the Pacific…
Capitol Rioter, Penn State Grad Dies By Suicide Month Before Sentencing Capitol Rioter, Penn State Grad Dies By Suicide Month Before Sentencing
Capitol Rioter, Penn State Grad Dies By Suicide Month Before Sentencing A Pennsylvania man charged in the US Jan. 6 Capitol riot died by suicide a month before he was set to be sentenced, according to the Mercer County coroner's office. Matthew Lawrence Perna, 37, died on Friday, Feb. 25 after taking his own life at his home, the coroner’s office says. His sentencing date was set for Friday, April 1, in the US District Court District of Columbia court records show. Perna was federally indicted in the Capitol riot and pleaded guilty in December to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding an…
Easton Father, Award-Winning Air Force Veteran Michael Hawk Dies After COVID-19 Battle At 54 Easton Father, Award-Winning Air Force Veteran Michael Hawk Dies After COVID-19 Battle At 54
Easton Father, Award-Winning Air Force Veteran Michael Hawk Dies After Covid-19 Battle At 54 Easton father and award-winning Air Force veteran Michael Christopher Hawk died at UMC Hospital on August 18 after fighting a difficult battle with COVID-19. Born in Easton, Hawk graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1985, his obituary says. Hawk then went on to serve in the United States Airforce. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas before serving at Kusan Air Force Base in South Korea and at Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas, his memorial says. Hawk received several awards during his time in the Air Force, including the Air Force Training Rib…
Hyundai Recalls 82K Vehicles Due To Battery Fire Risk Hyundai Recalls 82K Vehicles Due To Battery Fire Risk
Hyundai Recalls 82K Vehicles Due To Battery Fire Risk Hyundai is recalling tens of thousands of electric cars across the globe to replace batteries following more than a dozen reports of fires breaking out in vehicles in what is believed to be one of the most expensive auto recalls in history. Approximately 76,000 Kona EVs manufactured between 2018 and 2020 and thousands of Ioniq EVs and electric buses built between November 2017 and March 2020 are subject to the recall due to reported fires related to the vehicles’ electric battery packs. In total, approximately 82,000 vehicles are being recalled, which is expected to cost Hyundai approximate…
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of On-Duty Soldier's Death Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of On-Duty Soldier's Death
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of On-Duty Soldier's Death The American flag will be flying at half-staff in Massachusetts today, Monday, Jan. 25, to honor the recent death of a soldier who had been deployed overseas. On Jan. 5, in South Korea, Staff Sergeant James Lynch Wento of the U.S. Army died, the Governor’s office said. Wento was from Lynn and was 34 years old at the time of his death. He was on his second South Korean tour. The United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Monday. They will fly at half-staff at administrative buildings, any public or sta…
COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic Indoor dining could be the fastest-growing source of COVID-19 spread, according to a new study. Researchers published a study in the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences that was investigating a case in South Korea when a student became infected with the virus in minutes from a person approximately 20 feet away while dining indoors. The discovery came after contact tracers were initially unable to figure out how the student contracted COVID-19 before tracking it back to her brief stop at a local restaurant. According to the study, the student hadn’t traveled outside his region before spreadi…
COVID-19: US Image Plummets Internationally Over Handling Of Pandemic, Survey Reveals COVID-19: US Image Plummets Internationally Over Handling Of Pandemic, Survey Reveals
Covid-19: US Image Plummets Internationally Over Handling Of Pandemic, Survey Reveals With hundreds still dying daily from COVID-19, views of the United States by citizens of other countries’  continue to crater due to America's response to the crisis, according to a brand-new Pew Research Center survey. The Pew Research Center released the 13-nation survey that shows America’s reputation has also rapidly declined since Donald Trump assumed the office of president in 2017, but now, especially so, during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to researchers, the favorable view of the United States is the lowest it has been since polling began more than 20 years ago. Countrie…
Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey
Just In Time: Pop-Up Drive-In Movies Come To New Jersey Weren't you just saying that drive-in movies would be a good idea for a coronavirus-age outing? Once socially extinct -- and now aptly socially distant -- the drive-in movie is returning to the state that spawned it more than 85 years ago. The Boxcar company, which has succeeded with a parking app and socially distant grocery shopping, will begin rolling feature films at pop-up drive-ins in Madison (Morris County) on May 29 and in Franklin Lakes (Bergen County) on June 6. “The Princess Bride” is sold out in Madison. The Franklin Lakes feature has yet to be announced. Boxcar founder and CEO…
1,000 N95 Masks From South Korea Donated To Saddle Brook First Responders 1,000 N95 Masks From South Korea Donated To Saddle Brook First Responders
1,000 N95 Masks From South Korea Donated To Saddle Brook First Responders An Asian-American law enforcement support organization based in Ridgefield Park donated 1,000 N95 respirator masks to first responders in Saddle Brook.  The U.S. Law Enforcement Coalition got the masks from South Korea to assist responders during the coronavirus pandemic. The donation was "was an act of gratitude for all the continuing support the township of Saddle Brook governing body and the police department have provided," said USLEC Chief Executive Director Daniel Song, who is also a Saddle Brook special police officer. Song was among those distributing the masks and hand s…
COVID-19: New York 'On Pause' Extended, But Cuomo Sees Possible 'Flattening Of Curve' COVID-19: New York 'On Pause' Extended, But Cuomo Sees Possible 'Flattening Of Curve'
Covid-19: New York 'On Pause' Extended, But Cuomo Sees Possible 'Flattening Of Curve' New York will be "on pause" for several more weeks as the number of deaths due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has now been essentially flat for two days, indicating a possible "flattening of the curve." During his daily COVID-19 news briefing on Monday, April 6, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced there have been 8,658 new confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the statewide total to 130,689, tops in the nation, and 4,758 deaths, also No. 1 in the United States. Of the 130,689 positive cases, there are currently 16,837 people hospitalized for the virus, including 4,504 ICU patients. Since…
COVID-19: It Will Take More Harsh Steps To Battle Pandemic, Scientists Say COVID-19: It Will Take More Harsh Steps To Battle Pandemic, Scientists Say
Covid-19: It Will Take More Harsh Steps To Battle Pandemic, Scientists Say The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outlook can be stopped, but only with “harsh steps” and extreme measures, health officials are warning. In a New York Times report, scientists who have battled pandemics in the past laid out the steps required to help slow and stop the spread of COVID-19, which has become a worldwide pandemic since the initial outbreak in China. “Whether they can keep it suppressed remains to be seen,” the report states. “But for the United States to repeat their successes will take extraordinary levels of coordination and money from the country’s leaders, and extraordinary …
NYS On Pause: Cuomo Orders COVID-19 100 Percent Non-Essential Workplace Reduction, New Rules NYS On Pause: Cuomo Orders COVID-19 100 Percent Non-Essential Workplace Reduction, New Rules
NYS On Pause: Cuomo Orders Covid-19 100 Percent Non-Essential Workplace Reduction, New Rules Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Here's When NYS PAUSE Measures Take Effect, What You Need To Know Amid the novel coronavirus crisis (COVID-19), Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's taking the most dramatic action he can - reducing the non-essential workforce 100 percent. There will be fines and closures if businesses do not cooperate with the state order, Cuomo said in a news briefing in Albany on Friday, March 20. The measure in which only essential businesses can have workers commuting takes effect Sunday night, March 22. "This is the most drastic action we can take," Cuomo said, off…
Drive-Thru Testing For Coronavirus Begins At Monmouth County Urgent Care Center Drive-Thru Testing For Coronavirus Begins At Monmouth County Urgent Care Center
Drive-Thru Testing For Coronavirus Begins At Monmouth County Urgent Care Center An urgent care center in Monmouth County will offer drive-thru testing for the COVID-19 virus. Appointments are required for a limited number of tests at Immediate Care of Marlboro, located at 479 Route 520. They can be made by calling 1-855-925-5467. Intake forms are available at http://immcare.com. Testing will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, officials said. "Right now, people are experiencing uncertainty," Immediate Care CEO Sal Cannizzaro said in a news release. "Testing will give patients the clarity and knowledge they need to make the right decisions. We will be working around the clock…
COVID-19: Courthouse Restrictions Issued COVID-19: Courthouse Restrictions Issued
Covid-19: Courthouse Restrictions Issued As COVID-19 cases grow in Fairfield County, restrictions have been issued that limit access to district courthouses and probation facilities. In a statement from Stefan R. Underhill, chief U.S. District Judge, people who have visited certain areas and countries within the past 14 days are asked not to enter courthouses. The areas include:  China South Korea Japan Italy Iran New Rochelle, New York, other than in a car or train Any location that is under quarantine In addition, anyone who lives or has had close contact with someone who has been in one of the locations listed above…
Listeria Outbreak Kills Four, Sickens 36 In 17 States, Including NY Listeria Outbreak Kills Four, Sickens 36 In 17 States, Including NY
Listeria Outbreak Kills Four, Sickens 36 In 17 States, Including NY A deadly listeria outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms has sickened 36 people in 17 states, including New York, with four reported deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recalled enoki mushrooms are white, with long stems and small caps, and made by Sun Hong Foods in South Korea.  “Product of Korea” is labeled on the front of the packaging, and “Sun Hong Foods, Inc.” is labeled on the back of the packaging underneath the bar code. These products can also be identified by the UPC code: 7 426852 625810. The CDC said it is investigating the source of origi…
SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport
SUNY/CUNY Students Returning From Abroad Will Now Not Come Through Stewart Airport There’s been a change of plans for SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad who are being brought back to the United States amid coronavirus concerns. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that approximately 300 students and staff studying in China, Italy, Japan, Iran, or South Korea are being flown home and will be quarantined for 14 days “out of an abundance of caution.” Originally, the students were to be flown into Stewart Airport in New Windsor, and then quarantined in a “dorm-like” setting. However, State Sen. James Skoufis announced on Friday, March 6 that following discussi…
COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says Click here for an updated story: Wife, Two Kids, Neighbor Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Also Test Positive, Cuomo Says SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad in several countries will be brought home and temporarily quarantined as a precaution due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier report: Son Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Becomes Third Confirmed NY Case Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 4, that four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New York State, including four in New Rochelle. Related story; Westchester Man Confirmed As Sec…
Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus
Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus Northwell Labs will soon begin testing for coronavirus at their Long Island, Manhattan, and Westchester labs.With federal health officials declaring that it has become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to and throughout the United States, local institutions throughout the country have begun taking measures in an effort to curtail the coronavirus outbreak. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration giving the green light for outside labs to begin COVID-19 testing, Northwell Labs announced it plans to begin testing for the rapidly spreading virus within the next week. Doctors …
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide The New York State Department of Health is partnering with hospitals in an effort to conduct upwards of 1,000 tests for coronavirus per day across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Wadsworth Center is teaming with local hospitals to expand surge testing capacity to 1,000 tests per day statewide for the novel coronavirus. Cuomo said the Wadsworth Center will provide hospitals with instructions on how to replicate the State's test, as well as help them purchase some of the equipment necessary to develop and validate the test. The announcement comes on the …
COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Covid-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns With more and more positive cases of coronavirus cropping up around the country, many Americans are asking the question: is it safe to travel? Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available. In response, AAA issued a series of advice for travelers, cautioning that the organization can’t determine who should or should not travel. “Research is important to any traveler ahead of a trip. It’s no different with the coronavirus,” Pa…