North Jersey Teen Dies During Medical Episode In Waters Of Playa Del Carmen, Campaign Says
Support was surging for the family of a 17-year-old Passaic County boy who died when he suffered a medical episode during a family vacation in Playa Del Carmen.
Alexander "Alex" Schambelan, of Hewitt, was swimming at the beach in Playa Del Carmen with his parents, Josephine and Sean, on Tuesday, July 18, when Josephine noticed Alex face down in the water, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family.
"She gave him a push and called out to him; then another, and another," reads the page, launched by Josephine's coworker, Bianka Reyes. "She grabbed him by his trunks to propel him toward th…
Medical Emergency Causes Hudson Valley Crash, 1 Critical, Police Say
A 76-year-old who reportedly suffered a medical emergency while driving is in critical condition following a two-car crash.
The incident took place in Ulster County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 28 on Route 9W in Saugerties.
Saugerties police responded to a 911 call reporting a personal injury motor vehicle crash, involving two vehicles that had collided on route 9W, in Saugerties, said Saugerties Police Chief Joesph Sinagra.
Upon arrival, officers found a man still in one of the two vehicles. The man, later identified as Joseph O. Patterson, of New York City, was unconscious, t…
'Cherished' Framingham Mom Dies Unexpectedly, Family Humbled By Outpouring Of Love
A family suffered an "unimaginable loss" when a local woman experienced a fatal medical emergency.
Dorothy Kwok, of Framingham, suffered a brain aneurysm and died on Friday, June 2, leaving behind a loving husband and two children, according to a GoFundMe set up in her honor.
"Dorothy passed unexpectedly to the shock of all of us," reads a post on the Framingham Youth Lacrosse Facebook page. "She was the most kind, thoughtful and generous person and will be missed more than words can express."
In the wake of the family's devastation, Kwok's friend, Gevry Fontaine, cre…
