9/11 Disaster Responder, Beloved Morris County Nurse Justin Polachek Dies Suddenly At 41 9/11 Disaster Responder, Beloved Morris County Nurse Justin Polachek Dies Suddenly At 41
9/11 Disaster Responder, Beloved Morris County Nurse Justin Polachek Dies Suddenly At 41 9/11 disaster responder and beloved Morris County nurse Justin Polachek died suddenly at his home in Long Valley on Dec. 9. He was 41. Born in Hackettstown, Polachek graduated from West Morris Central High School and the County College of Morris, his obituary says. Polachek worked as a Registered Nurse at the House of Good Shepard and was a former member of both the Mansfield and Long Valley Emergency Squads — including the group that responded to the 9/11 disaster in New York City, according to his memorial. Polachek was remembered for his love of the outdoors, including camping and …
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 A Westchester County medical worker has died at the age of 33. Bryan DuBois, of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to his obituary. DuBois was a registered psychiatric nurse at Westchester Medical Center and a graduate of Cochran School of Nursing. "Bryan was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and a big heart filled with generosity," his obituary reads. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Bryan lived life to the fullest enjoying bodybuilding, drawing, music, and enjoying the beach with friends." He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey DuBois and…
New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale
New York's Northwell Health Nurse Choir Advances To America's Got Talent Finale A choir comprised of 18 frontline nurses from New York's largest health system has advanced to the America's Got Talent finale.  The Northwell Health Nurse Choir earned the position in the finale after performing a rendition of Andy Grammer's "Don't Give Up On Me." Watch the performance here. The choir is will perform again during the finale, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15. One of the choir members, Winnie Mele, of Westbury, previously discussed the positive experience she has had performing on the show and spreading a message of hope through …
Ridgewood Native Andrea Bernstein Dies, 36 Ridgewood Native Andrea Bernstein Dies, 36
Ridgewood Native Andrea Bernstein Dies, 36 Ridgewood native Andrea Bernstein died on Aug. 27 at Hackensack University Medical Center. She was 36 years old. Andrea played softball for Ridgewood High School and went on to attend nursing school, working in the operating room for several years, her obituary from the Feeney Funeral Home says. She is survived by her 5-year-old son, Connor; Connor's father, Michael Bernstein; parents William and Cheryl Schroen; her sister Caitlin Schroen; grandmother Jean Schroen; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held Sept. 2 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood. Interm…
UMass System Gets $50M Gift, Largest In School History UMass System Gets $50M Gift, Largest In School History
UMass System Gets $50M Gift, Largest In School History The University of Massachusetts received a windfall from a pair of alumni that represents the largest cash gift in the school’s history. UMass announced that Robert J. and Donna Manning have provided a $50 million gift that is “aimed at increasing access and opportunity across the five-campus university system.” Moving forward, the first $15 million will be used to endow the UMass Boston nursing program, which will be renamed as the Robert and Donna Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences in honor of the pair. Donna Manning had a 35-year career as an oncology nurse at Boston Medical…
Registered Nurse Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient In Connecticut Registered Nurse Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient In Connecticut
Registered Nurse Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient In Connecticut A Connecticut registered nurse has been accused of sexually assaulting a patient. The Hartford County resident, Steven Lamoureux, age 46, of Farmington, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 30 for one count of sexual assault following an investigation by Farmington Police. According to Farmington Police Lieutenant Tim McKenzie, Lamoureux had been the subject of a similar complaint in New Haven and police believe there could be other victims. An advanced practice registered nurse, Lamoureux, came under investigation after a complaint was filed in July for performing what he called a "relaxatio…
'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience 'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience
'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience A choir of frontline nurses from New York’s largest health system is bringing a message of hope to the national stage, as they perform on America’s Got Talent. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir's live performance at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood aired on Tuesday, Aug. 17. It was the group's second appearance on the show, following the choir's audition. Watch the choir's audition here. Related - New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent Winnie Mele, a resident of Westbury in Nassau County who is the director of perioperative services at Plainview Hospi…
Iona College, NewYork-Presbyterian Team For New Health School At Former Concordia Campus Iona College, NewYork-Presbyterian Team For New Health School At Former Concordia Campus
Iona College, NewYork-Presbyterian Team For New Health School At Former Concordia Campus Iona College is making good use of its new campus at the former site of Concordia College in Westchester, teaming with NewYork-Presbyterian to establish a new school of health sciences. Officials announced the new union on Thursday, July 22, with the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences to be located on Iona’s campus on White Plains Road in Bronxville. Earlier story - Concordia College To Cease Operation, Iona College To Take Over Campus, Provide Education The new school was made largely possible with a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian. It is expected to begin clas…
Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27 Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27
Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27 Morris County native and culinary technology school graduate Nicole E. Cistaro died Feb. 17 at the age of 27. Cistaro lived in Hanover Township and graduated from the Morris County School of Technology Culinary Arts Academy in 2011, her obituary says. Cistaro then furthered her education by earning a Nursing License in 2014, her memorial says. Cistaro is survived by her parents, Gene and Cathy Cistaro; her brother, Erik Cistaro, as well as several extended family members and close friends. “May she forever rest in peace,” reads her obituary. Cistaro’s memorial service has not yet been sc…
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire
Demarest's Teresa McGahren, 93, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend & Nurse Extraordinaire Teresa Ellen McGahren died on Jan. 30. She was 93 years old and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and caregiver.  Teresa was born to Grace and Patrick Holland on Sept. 17, 1927, on a farm in Rossnowlagh, Ireland on the banks of the Donegal Bay. At the tender age of 15, she left home to work and live with a family in Belfast, likely applying some of the practical skills she had learned on the farm.  Several years later, she moved to London where she trained to become a registered nurse, attending to the sick and injured in the difficult years followin…
Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement
Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement A nursing assistant who may end up losing a leg from a head-on crash with a Passaic County driver in Morris County reportedly has won a $1.49 million settlement. Melissa Van Orden, now 47, of Budd Lake was driving home from work on southbound Route 206 in Andover when an oncoming Volkswagen crossed the double-yellow center line and slammed head-on into her Hyundai Santa Fe shortly after 7 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2019, authorities said. Both Van Orden and the Volkwagen driver, Enrico Stampone, now 27, of Totowa, were airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, responders said at the time. Va…
Victim Bailed Out Killer Twice: 5 Things To Know - Worcester Murder-Suicide Victim Bailed Out Killer Twice: 5 Things To Know - Worcester Murder-Suicide
Victim Bailed Out Killer Twice: 5 Things To Know - Worcester Murder-Suicide New details have emerged about the apparent murder-suicide at a Worcester apartment complex in mid-August. In the months leading up to her death, Megan McNeil bailed her alleged killer, Trey Mahone, out of jail twice before he fatally shot her, according to court documents. The homicides happened on Aug. 17,  when Worcester Police responded to a Huntington Avenue home at around 12:55 a.m. for a report of two people shot, police said. Upon arrival, police found McNeil, 27, shot in her home and Mahone, 25, of Fitchburg dead in the kitchen due to a gunshot to the head, police said. …