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Turks and Caicos
Hudson
Police & Fire
Paradise Turns Nightmare For Jersey City Grandmother Brutally Attacked In Turks And Caicos
A Jersey City woman says she was attacked by a man claiming to be a taxi driver during a trip to Turks and Caicos is sharing her story. "What seemed like a place of paradise on my last day turned into a complete nightmare," wrote Sue Ramos on a GoFundMe set up for her recovery. The Jersey City mom was at a bar and looking for a ride back to her hotel on early March 10, the day before she was set to fly back, Ramos tells Daily Voice. There were no taxis available and the island does not have Ubers, but one of the bartenders' friends said he was a taxi driver, and offered to bring her …
Stamford
Police & Fire
Shark Attack: Connecticut Woman Loses Part Of Leg In Caribbean
Shark Attack Update: Details Emerge On Connecticut Woman Who Lost Part Of Leg In Caribbean A young Connecticut woman is in serious condition after losing part of her leg to a shark attack while snorkeling in the Caribbean region. The shark bit off her leg while snorkeling near a resort around 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, said The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police. Police did not know what type of shark attacked the 22-year-old or what town or city in Connecticut she is from. The woman was rushed to a hospital where she is listed in serious condition, police said. The Turks and Cai…
Burlington
Obituaries
Beloved Central Jersey Dad Adrian Burke Dies During Family Vacation, Prompting Wave Of Support
Support is pouring for the family of beloved South Jersey dad Adrian Richard Burke, who died of congestive heart failure while vacationing with his wife. Adrian was cleared by his doctor to take a trip to Turks and Caicos in April with his wife, Malvina, following a 30-year history of congestive heart failure, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones who’d been hoping, at the time, to help him return home and in good health. About two days into the trip, Adrian “became very short of breath and was admitted to the local hospital in Turks and Caicos with an acute flare up of his heart f…
Baltimore
Lifestyle
'Proud Grandma' Breaks Routine, Claims $100K Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Some kids are about to be real spoiled in Maryland after their grandmother won a massive lottery prize. “Proud Grandma,” a veteran Maryland Lottery player, has big plans after cashing in on a “Six Figure” scratch-off game that earned her a six-digit prize. The woman, who is only known by her moniker, said that she’s familiar to winning Maryland Lottery games, though she can only recall winning $500 twice, and $1,200 on a “Pick 3” game. “Most of the time I win something,” she said, though this prize was a little bigger than those, and it came as she broke her normal routine, according to L…
Arlington
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Birthday Trip Killing Of Virginia NAACP Leader Kent Carter
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed the Virginia NAACP leader during a birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, authorities said. Andre De Souza was arrested during a traffic stop on Oct. 6, on accusations he was linked to the Sunday, Oct. 2 ambush that killed Kent Carter, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said. Carter, celebrating his 40th birthday, and five others were shot in the random gang-related attack, police tell various news reports. "Kent was a leader, a friend, a loving father to his 14-year-old daughter, a partner to …
Arlington
News
Nearly $50K Raised After NAACP Leader's Ambush Murder On Turks And Caicos Birthday Trip
More than $45,000 has been raised just hours after news broke of a Virginia NAACP leader's murder while vacationing in the islands of Turks and Caicos for his 40th birthday, according to a GoFundMe. Kent Carter, a veteran, real estate agent, and vice president of the Arlington NAACP branch, was killed in an ambush shooting while riding back from a tour of the island he was vacationing on, on Sunday, Oct. 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Kent Carter was murdered while vacationing in Turks and CaicosKent Carter (Facebook) A group of gunmen opened fire on the hotel shuttle that Ca…
Arlington
News
Virginia NAACP Leader Killed In Ambush Gang Attack During Turks And Caicos Vacation
A Virginia NAACP leader was killed in an ambush attack while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos islands over the weekend by alleged gang members, according to multiple reports. Kent Carter, the vice president of the Arlington NAACP branch, was killed in the attack on Sunday, Oct. 2 while he was taking a tour of the area, the reports continue. A suspect in the attack was also killed, and five other people including one American were injured in the violent incident as police fired back, the reports state. This morning my heart is broken to know that my friend and Brother, Past Master K…
Nassau
Weather
Hurricane Fiona Strenghtens To Category 3 Status: Here's Brand-New Projected Path
Hurricane Fiona has strengthened to Category 3 status after knocking out power to almost all of Puerto Rico while dumping up to 30 inches of rainfall. As of Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, the center of the storm is located just north of Grand Turk Island. Fiona, packed with maximum sustained winds near 115 miles per hour with higher gusts, is moving toward the north-northwest at around 10 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. This general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the north Tuesday night or Wednesday, Sept. 21. Heav…
Bronxville
Obituaries
Corporate Vice President From Bronxville Dies Suddenly At Age 39
A Westchester man died unexpectedly at the age of 39 while on vacation with his family in the Turks and Caicos. Christopher Sean Kelly, of Bronxville, a human resources vice president at American Express, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, due to heart complications, said his obituary. Kelly was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended Canisius High School. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in psychology and political science. He later received a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a graduate degree from Cornell University in industri…
Hudson
Obituaries
Liam O'Connell, 40, Of Hoboken; Fought Cancer With 'Humor And Grace'
Liam Patrick O'Connell of Hoboken died at home Friday. He was 40 years old. He died from a rare form of nueroendocrine cancer, which he battled for eight months with "humor and grace," loved ones said. Born in Red Bank to Timothy and the late Catherine O'Connell, he graduated from Holmdel High School and Boston College before embarking on a successful career as a financial adviser. He worked for Merrill Lynch for 15 years and finished his career with Morgan Stanley. Along with his father, he is survived by his wife Stefanie; brothers Tim O’Connell Jr and Sean O’Conne…
Putnam
Lifestyle
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed a local man as president and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility. Charles A. Freni, of Rhinebeck, will succeed Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016, effective Sept. 15, according to the Central Hudson Board of Directors. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, chairman of the board. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent custome…
