Cops ID Lindenhurst Boater, 70, Killed In Fire Island Capsize
A Lindenhurst man was killed and another was injured when their boat overturned in rough water at the mouth of Fire Island Inlet Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department
At 4:10 p.m., police said Christopher Sicignano, 68, was operating a boat entering the inlet when it capsized. Sicignano and his passenger, David Johnson, 70, both of Lindenhurst, were thrown into the water. Neither was wearing a life jacket, authorities said
A passing boater reported the incident over UHF radio, prompting response from Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers and th…
Infant Dies At Newark YMCA, CEO Confirms
An infant died after being found unresponsive at the YMCA of Newark and Vicinity on Friday morning, Nov. 7, officials said.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., YMCA staff were alerted to an unresponsive infant resident, according to YMCA CEO Michael Bright.
Emergency services were called immediately, and staff began resuscitation efforts, Bright said. EMTs arrived around 8:15 a.m. and continued treating the child.
“Sadly, despite these efforts, the infant passed away,” Bright said.
No additional information was immediately released.