Airman Killed Changing Tire On I-295 In Virginia
A 20-year-old airman was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while changing a tire on Interstate 295 in Virginia early this week, authorities said.
Makai Cummings' body was found on the roadway in Hanover County just after 2 a.m. Monday, May 8, Virginia State Police said in a news release.
The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, authorities said.
Fly High brother, I'll miss you, I am glad for the time we were able to spend together Makai Cummings Posted by Franco Joaquin S. Carriedo on Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Cummings was apparently a Nottingham, MD native, who was stationed at Se…
NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says
Pete Reed, a 33-year-old New Jersey native and global activist, died helping civilians in Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 2.
Reed was "actively aiding in the evacuation of Ukrainian civilians when his evacuation vehicle was hit with a reported missile in Bakhmut," according to Global Outreach Doctors.
Pete Reed helps an elderly woman evacuate in Ukraine.Albert Lores
A Bordentown native and US Marine veteran, Reed served as the country director for the nonprofit, and founded Global Response Medicine, a different nonprofit.
"The GoDocs team is devastated by this news, as are our humanitarian aid…
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains
A new eatery has opened for business in Westchester County.
Bagel Girl in North White Plains, located at 731 North Broadway, is now serving patrons.
The menu includes a variety of bagels, house-made spreads, and other baked items including muffins, croissants, and English muffins, according to the eatery's website.
The shop also sells breakfast sandwiches to-go, salads, yogurt, coffee, and tea.
Owner Lauren Bucci, who grew up in White Plains, said on the shop's website that starting Bagel Girl was her dream and that the pandemic gave her an opportunity to fulf…