Clarkstown Police Family Loses Home In Devastating Fire: Nearly $20K Raised In Day
A Rockland County family with deep ties to local law enforcement is rebuilding after a devastating fire destroyed their home, prompting an outpouring of community support.
The TenEyck family lost everything in the blaze, including their home, belongings, and personal items, according to a GoFundMe launched Monday, April 6, by the Clarkstown Police Benevolent Association.
"In a matter of hours, they've lost all of their belongings, cherished memories, and the comfort of their own space," members of the organization wrote on the fundraiser page.
The family has strong ties to the C…
Family Loses Everything In Thornwood Blaze: 'The Home That They Loved So Much Is Gone'
In the days since a tragic fire that destroyed their home, a Westchester County family is receiving an outpouring of community support to help them in their next steps.
The Rodriguez family — Milano, Rose, and their two sons, Lucas, 19, and Matteo, 6 — lost their home on Friday, Oct. 10, when a fire tore through their residence at 904 Charlotte Pl. in Thornwood.
Since then, the woman who sold them the home, Francine Aloi, has started a GoFundMe page to collect donations to help them rebuild.
"They immediately fell in love with the house and the community and couldn’t…
Virginia Teacher, Family Lose Nearly Everything In Fast-Moving Fire Days Before School Starts
A Virginia teacher and her young family is starting the new school year in survival mode after a fast-moving fire tore through their apartment building, destroying nearly everything they own just days before classes begin.
Around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Heather Bordelon Harbin was forced to evacuate with other residents in her building when lanscaping outside caught fire, likely due to a cigarette butt discarded into the bushes.
The flames rapidly spread to the rest of the home, working its way through the side of the building, to the ceiling, roof, and into the attic.
Harbin, who work…
Harrowing Photo Shows Aftermath Of Fire That Destroyed 7 Torahs, Rutherford Rabbi's Home
Tragedy has struck yet again for a New Jersey synagogue targeted in a 2012 firebombing.
At approximately 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, a blaze ripped through Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his wife, Bina's, Montross Avenue home and synagogue in Rutherford, where they've been since 2014.
The couple and four of their six children who were home at the time escaped "right in the nick of time," according to Bina's sister, Brocha Wilschanski. However, everything else was destroyed — including all seven Torahs.
"They're in shock, but they're well," Wilschanski said in a call with Daily Voice. "The al…
Baltimore Artist Rebuilding After Fire Destroys Jewelry Studio, Rare Tools, Home
A roaring blaze tore through a Maryland home over Memorial Day weekend, gutting a beloved jewelry studio and leaving artist Shana Kroiz to rebuild her life, her business—and decades' worth of creative tools—from the ashes.
The fire broke out at Kroiz’s residence, where her jewelry studio was also based.
According to Kroiz, her husband woke up in time to save himself, their son, and their dog, Chester. The home, however, was destroyed.
"As you can imagine we are all reeling from this tremendous loss, yet wildly grateful for all our blessings," Kroiz said. "The outpouring of love help …
Virginia Family Loses Home, Dogs In Easter Sunday Fire While At Church
A Virginia family is picking up the pieces after a devastating Easter Sunday fire destroyed their home — and claimed the lives of their two beloved dogs — while they were at church.
Tom and Diana Rosner were at services on Sunday, April 20, with two of their three children — Reese and Eli — when a fire tore through their Woodbridge home, leaving behind nothing but charred remains, loved ones said.
Their oldest son, Tommy Jr., was away at school when his mom called to deliver the heartbreaking news.
While the family was unharmed, their pets, identified as Walter and Bernard, did not survive…
The Four Leaves In Park Ridge Closed Due To Kitchen Fire Months After Opening
An upscale Bergen County gastropub is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire, the restaurant announced Saturday morning, Nov. 16, on social media.
“Thankfully, everyone is safe, but we will need to close temporarily as we begin the process of rebuilding,” wrote the team behind The Four Leaves, located in Park Ridge.
The fire, which was caused by defective cooking equipment, forced the restaurant to halt operations.
Owners Eamon Donnelly and Mike Madigan, who brought their vision of American fare with an Irish twist to the 3,500-square-foot space, say they’re committed to reopeni…
Devastating Fire Leaves South Jersey Family Homeless
A South Jersey family is faced with having to start from scratch after a devastating house fire.
Marie Sechuk and her family suffered a house fire on April 19 that left them with nothing but the clothes on their backs, according to Chris Meares of Sewell.
Marie, recently married and a new mother, is now faced with the enormous challenge of rebuilding their home and lives from scratch, said Meares, who organized this GoFundMe page.
"With your help, we hope to raise enough funds to cover their immediate needs like temporary housing, clothing, food, and other everyday essentials," Meares…
