We’re learning more about some of the victims in Saturday’s deadly in crash in Newington. That crash killing four people, three of them from the same family, which included a Newington high school student. always helping in everything,” Jose Balbuena Mary Church in New Britain are paying their respects at a makeshift memorial on Willard Avenue in Newington They’re mourning the loss of Newington High School senior Gabriela Difo All of them died in a car crash Saturday morning that left one other person dead They say the family often attended church services and were very active in their events “When it was the Day of the Virgin of Altagracia from the Dominican Republic Get top local Connecticut stories delivered to you every morning with the News Headlines newsletter Church members say the news of the crash was shocking and made for a very somber Easter service They say the church priest was particularly shaken “He was very sad and he still can’t believe it either because he said on Friday that at 10:30 at night and they came and said bye to him not knowing it was going to be the last time he was seeing them,” Balbuena said church members say they’ve noticed speeding cars You can see right now with the way they’re passing They’re not respecting the speed limit,” Balbuena said members say the priest is looking at ways to help the family “He’s thinking still right now what he’s going to do for them but I know that he’s going to do something for them Newington police say the fourth victim has not been identified and a fifth person only suffered minor injuries The Newington school superintendent along with local leaders have sent their condolences Anyone with information about this crash is being asked to contact Newington police by calling Officer Lambros at (860) 594-6229 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEWINGTON CT (WFSB) - Four people were killed and one person was hurt in a crash in Newington over the weekend The people who died were identified as 17-year-old Gabriela Difo Police said the crash occurred at around 9:02 a.m on Willard Avenue at Greenlawn Avenue on Saturday Three vehicles and five people were involved in the crash The person who survived does not appear to have been at fault “We can also confirm that the vehicles involved were not stolen or being driven by anyone without the owner’s permission,” police said in an updated report The person who survived suffered minor injuries Eyewitness News received a statement from Newington Public Schools that said among those who died in the crash was Newington High School senior It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Newington High School Senior She was involved in a fatal car accident earlier today in Newington that also claimed the lives of her mother Gabriela is the older sister of NHS junior These students were not involved in the accident but have suffered tremendous losses as a result of this tragedy Principal Tigno and I are working closely with her administrative team and community resources to provide support to the family Crisis support staff will be available throughout the day Monday to support staff and students impacted by this tragedy and two NHS counselors will be visiting with the family momentarily and Garcia families in your thoughts and prayers Members of the Newington community said they really felt the loss flowers were put on the ground right at the scene of the crash to honor the teenager and others who lost their lives family and friends of the victims added to the two memorials She tried to live it to the fullest and she loved it with her whole heart Tire marks and pieces of glass were all that remained on Willard Avenue from Saturday morning’s crash; but in the community’s eyes Alison Spence said she lives in the area of the crash and her daughter heard the boom The crash happened next to the third hole green at Indian Hill Country Club Assistant Golf Pro Lon Norton was on the course People were very distraught and looked like they’d seen a ghost,” Lon Norton it remained unclear what caused the crash; however neighbors said speeding has been a long-time issue “They’ve got to slow them down somehow because I just mowed my grass out here yesterday and I’ve got to worry about speeding cars,” added James Faulkner of Newington “You hear them go up and down Willard Avenue,” Spence said People walk constantly here and it’s just terrible.” including traffic cameras and more police patrols “Will it teach anybody else to slow down on this road Maybe they’ll do something,” Faulkner said Police urged drivers to follow traffic laws to protect yourself and others “It is a pretty significant crash,” said Lt Our officers are out there everyday trying to aware the public This is an example of what may happen if we’re not obeying the laws of the road.” “The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad is currently leading the investigation which is active and ongoing,” police said in their crash report Newington Public Schools said it will have counselors available for students and staff on Monday Anyone who witnessed the crash was asked to call Newington police at 860-594-6229 Refresh this page and watch Eyewitness News for updates This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 2025 at 1:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Newington police on Monday identified three family members from Newington and a New Britain resident as those killed in Saturday's horrific quadruple-fatal accident on Route 173 CT — As the Newington High School community mourned the loss of one of its own local police Monday confirmed the identities of the quartet killed in Saturday's horrific accident on Route 173 According to the Newington Police Department the identities of those killed are: Jeannette Tineo Police had withheld the identities of the four pending notification of the next of kin Difo — a Newington High School senior — is the daughter of Florinda Tineo and the niece of Jeannette Tineo It is not clear what Smith's relationship is to the family members The NPD said Saturday afternoon they were "saddened to report" the three-vehicle crash on Willard Avenue (Route 173) "resulted in four fatalities." According to the state Department of Transportation Route 173 was closed between Route 175 (Cedar Street) and Robbins Avenue through Saturday afternoon because of the multi-vehicle accident The DOT said the accident was first reported just before 10 a.m Newington Fire Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and emergency medical responders discovered the crash involved three vehicles the victims were pronounced deceased at the scene," wrote the NPD Saturday afternoon Police said an additional individual involved in the crash sustained minor injuries "Our thoughts are with the victims' family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," wrote the NPD Police said the cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad The tragedy has rocked the Newington community, with state Rep. Gary Turco, D-Newington, expressing sadness on social media over the weekend "A terrible tragedy occurred in Newington this morning at 9:02 a.m because of a car crash that resulted in the loss of at least four people," wrote Turco on "X." "My heart and prayers go out to the victim’s families and the entire community as this horrific incident will surely impact us all We must support one another through these difficult times Thank you to our public safety officials who have the job of dealing with this on a much closer and more difficult level." Turco said Newington schools announced crisis support staff would be available throughout the day on Monday Newington Superintendent of Schools Maureen Brummett immediately notified the NHS community about the tragedy Brummett told Patch Monday that Newington High had "a tremendous amount of support available to our staff and students," including a crisis management team operating in the school representatives from Newington Human Services representatives from CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation Brummett delivered the sad news Saturday to the community "It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Newington High School Senior "She was involved in a fatal car accident earlier today in Newington that also claimed the lives of her mother Brummett said Difo's younger sister is an NHS junior with a half-brother in NHS' freshman class "These students were not involved in the accident but have suffered tremendous losses as a result of this tragedy," wrote Brummett in her message to the community Newington police Monday afternoon released more information on the nature of the crash and the status of their probe "Although the exact cause of the crash is still undetermined physical evidence at the scene paints a fundamental picture as to the events leading up to the collision," wrote the NPD in a statement "It does not appear as though the surviving victim of the crash was at fault We can also confirm that the vehicles involved were not stolen or being driven by anyone without the owner’s permission." Police said a crash investigation "of this severity will take several weeks or even months to complete." the reconstruction process involves numerous investigative steps including collecting digital information from each vehicle canvassing for any residential or business video "During the investigative phase of this crash our primary responsibility is to collect and evaluateall potential evidence and provide an accurate synopsis as to the cause," wrote the police "We then provide that information to those immediately impacted by this tragedy and investigators will be meticulous in this process." police said folks should respect the privacy of those who lost loved ones and "resist the urge to speculate." The Newington Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact NPD Officer Gabriella Lambros at 860-594-6229 or glambros@newingtonct.gov Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. and water are the raw materials at the center of Open Veins an exhibition exploring the ongoing impact of colonialism and resource exploitation in Latin America Maximiliano Tineo’s El Rey Blanco starts from the South American legend of the Sierra de la Plata a silver mountain believed to be located in the lands of the so-called Rey Blanco Following the traces of this imaginary place Tineo encounters two real locations: the silver mine of Cerro Rico de Potosí Sarah Schneider and Stella Meyer's Yo Bebo Leche Y Agua is unfolding from a village and a law that marked its existence: the Código de Aguas Developed during the 3rd edition of PhMuseum’s CRITICAE Masterclass led by Max Pinckers and Laura El-Tantawy both works will be displayed at PhMuseum Lab Sarah and Stella: Our connection to South America goes back many generations when our ancestors migrated to Argentina and Chile part of Stella’s family lives in Santiago de Chile we had the opportunity to explore many parts of the country and its incredible natural diversity we not only shared Mate but also had in-depth conversations about water privatization in Chile we frequently came across graffiti with the message “Aguas Libres” (Free Waters) combined with our incomprehension regarding the privatization of such an essential resource led us to spend more than a year in the Aysén region where we conducted extensive research and ultimately realized our project Maximiliano: During the years 2021 and 2022 violent fires took place in the wetlands located in the southern part of the Paraná River tributary of the Rio de la Plata and which borders Rosario Triggered by groups linked to Asian interests by major financial contracts with the aim of setting up industrial pig farms the fires covered the region in ash and smoke As many of my my relatives and friends live in Rosario I was already thinking about ideas for a photographic project linked to this river that is so dear to me and which has a very important role during the colonial era in the region.As I delved deeper into the subject extractivism and the mechanisms of neo-colonialism came to the fore and emerged as themes I had to tackle Maximiliano: At the beginning of 2023 I set off in search of the source of the Paraná River with a friend It was the first Spanish colonial settlement in what is now the Republic of Argentina It was also at this point that I discovered the legend of the Sierra de la Plata and the myth of the White King new information about the lithium triangle was revealed and gained momentum This refers to a region bounded by the salt deserts of Uyuni in Bolivia Atacama in Chile and Hombre Muerto in Argentina It contains over 65% of the world's reserves of lithium This metal is indispensable for making batteries for cell phones computers and electric vehicles.Thanks to its formal similarity I started to connect two metallic triangles: the lithium triangle and the silver mountain and it led me to compare two events separated by 500 years there's the Spanish colonial exploitation of Cerro Rico de Potosí with the mountain that is said to be the origin of the Sierra de la Plata legend and perhaps the most important silver mine in human history the current exploitation of lithium triangle which is attracting foreign interests and giving the region a crucial geopolitical role on a global scale the mechanisms of extractivism are fuelled by foreign interests such as China motivated by the manna represented by these deposits After the first trip and months of research where we found the Colonial General Archive this time really focused on legends and places with a much clearer idea of what I wanted to do and a notebook full of drawings and notes working on the field was really a challenge: looking for the spots my camera breaking in Bolivia (hopefully I had backup!).. I really feel that I had to cross many barriers to make it happen Sarah and Stella: A journalist informed us about the situation in Puerto Guadal and helped us establish our first contacts in the village the complex issue of water privatization can be broken down into a tangible example Visualizing water privatization presented a challenge as it is often abstract and largely invisible or hardly accessible in reality In addition to collecting a huge body of different material we conducted many interviews with experts and affected We also researched the GPS data of water extraction points used by companies across various bodies of water in the Aysén region we captured photographs of the stunning and seemingly untouched landscapes using our specially developed cyanotype technique—a process in which glacier water becomes the central element—we intentionally destroyed the beauty of these landscapes Sarah and Stella: The primary goal of our work is to spread information through documentary photography By translating abstract concepts into tangible images we break through the barrier of legal jargon making political content more accessible and understandable particularly when addressing the otherwise highly theoretical topic of water policy Our work aims to foster both political and artistic discourse on critical issues such as water privatization and the importance of water as a vital resource in times of climate crisis we are committed to actively involving both local and international communities we are currently working on a photobook for distribution in both Chile and Europe Through public book presentations and cyanotype workshops we seek to facilitate intercultural exchange on environmental issues and deepen the dialogue Maximiliano: I would like my work to help raise awareness and open channels of critical thinking The message would be the same with which Eduardo Galeano ends his essay Open Veins of Latin America: “The international division of labor consists in the fact that there are countries that specialize in winning and others in losing The region we know today as South America was precocious in its functions: it was dedicated to losing since the remote times when the Europeans of the Renaissance sank their fangs into its throat Five hundred years have passed and South America has perfected its functions.” Maximiliano: CRITICAE was crucial to develop the project Having the opportunity to be accompanied with feedbacks and having a place of permanent discussion and exchange with Laura and Max helped me to understand and apply tools that shaped the narrative and refined the message Sarah and Stella: At the start of the masterclass we had so many ideas that we didn’t know where to begin Laura and Max helped us develop a clear structure and find our own path in this work Thanks to our studies in Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography at Hochschule Hannover which often involves a strict approach to our topics and the other participants showed us that documentary photography can be approached much more broadly—and that experimenting and having fun along the way should never be overlooked when we grew tired of the solitary “lone wolf" existence in photography we decided to team up and tell stories together we could push beyond our individual limits and achieve much greater things it can be challenging to assert themselves in the still largely male-dominated media landscape What’s unique about our collaboration is that we share full authorship Each of us photographs with our own camera we simply throw all the images into one big pot and see what we’ve captured we then select the best images through mutual agreement This approach allows us to set aside ego and relieve the pressure of having to do everything on our own making the process more balanced and collaborative Maximiliano: The legend of the Sierra de la Plata is sadly foundational for the region a mythical place in the image of El Dorado that promised unimaginable quantities of precious metals It was at the centre of perhaps one of the greatest robberies in history and has led to the death of more than eight million people during the exploitation of the rich hill of Potosi. A metallic triangle at the origin of a plunder I wanted to play with this idea and I began by intervening in the image transforming the horizon into a mirage: in images taken where the settlers sailed I was drawing with silver paint the elusive mountain they dreamed of The pictures drove me and I also imagined them I always knew that I wanted to continue with a narrative that mixed the dreamy with the factual rites and Christs that only meet in syncretism the whole story was woven with oneiric tones and with that comes a shared responsibility It is our duty to engage with the issues that shape our world and confront the challenges they bring—such as water privatization which is why artists should approach their work with complete transparency We must acknowledge that everyone brings their own perspective and opinions and it is our responsibility to navigate this thoughtfully and ethically using it as a starting point for a greater dialogue that encourages deeper reflection and collective action Maximiliano: I believe that the role of the artist is to bring voices and visibility to a problem that is particularly touching to her/him try to raise awareness and push so that maybe at some point making some changes Always working consciously and in favor of a positive change and inquiring about what is established Sarah and Stella: Both projects address extractivism and the human drive to possess even natural elements and the in-depth research that connect the two projects there is one key commonality: we aim to make the invisible visible To do justice to the complexity of these topics and push beyond the boundaries of photography we incorporate not only supplementary text elements and archival material but also deliberate Sarah and Stella: We are very proud and excited about the opportunity to continue the discussion on the topic of water and bring it all the way to Italy is an example of how art does not have to exist solely for the sake of art but can be used as a medium to raise awareness of complex societal and political issues Being part of the Open Veins exhibition at the PhMuseum Lab and receiving professional support from the PhMuseum team means not only appreciation and trust for us as emerging artists but also shows that we are being taken seriously as young female artists Maximiliano: I feel extremely happy to have the opportunity to see the project as part of Open Veins along with Sarah's and Stella's work it's a great chance to share and spread this past-present-always story keep the project evolving and open conversations with new publics and audience full of enthusiasm and really looking forward to seeing it happening Open Veins is on show at PhMuseum Lab from 5 December 2024 to 23 January 2025.Vernissage: 05 December 2024 6pm-9pmOpening Days: Every Thursday until 19 December they have been studying Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography at Hochschule Hannover they form a collective of documentary photographers who focus on socio-political issues Their work has been published in newspapers such as the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Der Spiegel Wissen and they have been nominated for the True Picture and Student World Report Award They were invited to the World Press Photo Exhibition in Oldenburg to talk about their work Argentina) is an Argentinian visual artist based in Paris and the independent publication of fanzines and photo-zines to explore themes of rootlessness "hearth," has been selected as a finalist in several international competitions and festivals and was the winner of the Boîte Book Award 2024 His work "El Rey Blanco" will be published by the French publishing house DUNES in July 2025 Sep 2, 2024 | | 0 You must be logged in to post a comment I agree with the 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says and hoped to pursue a career in forensic science She was described as “the life of the party the friend who could make you laugh until your sides hurt.” and Melvin Difo — and many extended family members and cousins Jeannette was born in Brooklyn and raised between New York and the Dominican Republic, later settling in Newington in 2021, her obituary reads She was the beloved partner of Carlos Jose Garcia Rodriguez and described as “the heart and soul of her family.” Her obituary said she never missed one of her son’s basketball games and was always “cheering the loudest from the sidelines.” “She had a gift for bringing people together… during moments of quiet prayer,” her obituary said as she arrived with her adored sister and niece.” Florinda was born in Yamasá, Dominican Republic, and moved to New York in pursuit of education, according to her obituary She later earned her Master’s degree in teaching from the State University of New York and had recently moved to Newington with her family Florinda was described as “a woman whose very presence could soothe hearts.” and her love unconditional,” her obituary reads A live-stream of the funeral mass and graveside services will be available through the funeral home at the time of services Click here to donate to the family. A 17-year-old senior at Newington High School was among four people killed in a two-car crash over the weekend in Connecticut The collision occurred at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue in Newington around 9 a.m The victims were identified as Gabriela Difo Newington Public Schools confirmed that Difo was a senior at Newington High School Grief counselors will be available Monday to support students mourning Difo’s death and aunt were relatives of Dominican Republic Sen He posted a memorial to them on his Facebook page The cause of the crash remains under investigation Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Newington Officer Lambros at 860-594-6229 Rain giving way to foggy conditions overnight NASHUA — Police officers on Wednesday took into custody a 28-year-old Nashua woman following an investigation into a case of alleged domestic violence during which she allegedly held a firearm to her husband’s forehead and threatened his life Yovely Tineo Basora is facing eight charges: Two felony counts of domestic violence — criminal threatening with a deadly weapon; four counts of domestic violence — simple assault Class A misdemeanors; and two counts of criminal mischief Police said detectives assigned to the case interviewed the alleged victim who accused Basora of “placing a firearm to (his) forehead Police didn’t say what triggered the alleged attack or whether either Basora or the alleged victim sustained any injuries that required medical attention Anyone with any additional information about the alleged incident is asked to call the department’s Crime Line at 589-1665 nashuanews@unionleader.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Utah (KUTV) — A DoorDash driver was arrested after he allegedly touched a Taco Bell employee inappropriately several times as he was picking up an order was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery officers with the Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to Taco Bell on 1300 East State Street Tarazona was still at the scene when officers arrived The caller told oficers that after she gave the order to Tarazona he pointed at the menu and asked a question When she turned around to look at the menu who denied anything happened but said he "put his hand on her hip to teach her to dance," the affidavit states Tarazona's wife claimed she was a witness and that nothing inappropriate had happened officers obtained security footage that showed Tarazona touching the victim inappropriately several times Tarazona was arrested from his home and booked into the Utah County Jail Yōlia Botánica owner Lulu Tineo has opened a new shop on Tucson’s west side at 1307 W Yolia Botánica owner Lulu Tineo looks through “American Brujeria” while setting up her new shop ahead of the soft opening Yōlia Botánica's new logo is painted inside her new location thanks to muralist Alejandra Trujillo One of the new parts of Yōlia Botánica’s expanded shop is a DIY salt bar Yōlia Botánica creates items like creosote bath oil and floral bundles for smoke cleansing Her floral bundles are pictured here in May in owner Lulu Tineo's old shop Some of the creosote bath and body oils available at Yōlia Botánica Yōlia Botánica quickly outgrew its original brick-and-mortar The shop is now moving to a larger space on Tucson's west side When Guadalupe “Lulu” Tineo opened a brick-and-mortar for her business Yōlia Botánica she had no idea she’d outgrow the space within six months When she put Yōlia Botánica’s roots down in South Tucson over a year ago the 300-square-foot space became a spiritual hub for the community pick up one-of-a-kind gifts and even receive spiritual cleansings known as limpias Tineo has closed her original space and is expanding with a new brick-and-mortar at 1307 W. St Marys Road Customers can check out the new space and receive a free mini paleta and pico de gallo fruit cup while supplies last The new shop is roughly four times larger than Tineo’s previous location now featuring a DIY salt bar and a back room for limpias and other community-centric events “I would call it a very much deserved expansion for the community,” Tineo says but this store is nothing without the community that supports it and finds themselves in it.” The brick-and-mortar will include new items — from literature to pottery to natural skin-care products — from 20-30 small businesses from around the world including Mexico Tineo also handcrafts floral bundles for energy cleansing “I don't want to just be another gift shop,” Tineo says “It's a beautiful thing that we have those But mine is focused on a very specific purpose with a blend of focusing on highlighting our culture … I like to stay unique with the things that I have while still providing an opportunity to other small businesses I'm hoping that this store gets the name out there and I'll be able to meet more businesses.” The move into the new space on Tucson’s west side was made possible by the Growth Partner Arizona’s Kiva Tucson program which helps small businesses crowdfund loans at 0% interest Tineo was able to secure a $15,000 loan to help with the expansion She had to use a good chunk of money to completely redo the flooring in the new space While the flooring was the biggest hurdle, Tineo is still in the process of working out the fine details of the shop. She has many favorite things about the new space but she loves the mural of her new logo painted by Tucson muralist Alejandra Trujillo “I have all these little details that I want to make sure are finished (before opening the shop) but I need to understand that my little tiendita (little shop) didn't get to the cute little space it was until much later,” she says If the name Yōlia Botánica sounds familiar, you may remember our profile about Tineo when her first brick-and-mortar opened last summer including previously being undocumented and experiencing depression all contributed to the journey that led Tineo to open Yōlia Botánica Determined to not let any obstacles define her Tineo opened Yōlia Botánica to help others with similar experiences find themselves and their place in the world she plans to continue helping community members with limpias spiritual items and meaningful conversations She also plans to open the back room for other spiritual practitioners who align with her values with plans to arrange events and host pop-up markets in the new space and parking lot “It's still very much a healing process for me all of it is very much part of my healing journey,” Tineo says but it has helped me understand that there are a lot of parts of me that need tending I have learned to be more compassionate with myself more soft with myself and understanding that I can't do everything and that I have to forgive myself for that my community has done an amazing job of reminding me the areas where I'm actually exceeding and where I'm actually overflowing.” The core of Tineo’s shop will always be to help the community She hopes to eventually expand to other places to reach more people She’d like to open new shops in other cities and continue wholesales with like-minded individuals and stores “I'm excited to see how one dream allowed for more dreams to happen Become a #ThisIsTucson member! Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Become a member today. Elvia is a journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona. She hopes to create stories that show what makes Tucson and its community special. Yōlia Botánica is opening a brick-and-mortar on July 22. The Tucson shop, located on South Sixth Avenue, will carry floral energy-cleansing bundles, cleansing tools, crystals, creosote body oil and more. Deckbox is now open in midtown Tucson, offering a sensory-safe environment to both adults and children who want to try their hand at Magic: The Gathering or paint a miniature.  It's almost peak prickly pear harvesting season in Tucson, Arizona. We talk to two experts for tips on harvesting the fruit, preparing it and cooking with it.  Di Luna Candles and #ThisIsTucson are releasing a candle scented like marshmallows and cactus flowers. Get it Aug. 3! 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Members of the Tuck community reflect on their goals and passions in honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month 100% spending time outdoors and catching up with friends and family I’m usually there—I love going on runs I was talking with one of my mentors about what I was envisioning for the future She stopped me mid-sentence and said: “When I hear you talk you share everything from the standpoint of what you think you should do versus what you really want to do.” Oooof… still shakes me to this day.  this sentence has served as my daily reminder to be very intentional about my goals It really pushes me every day to focus on the things that will make me happy versus the things that just check the box but there’s one that is in my queue every morning—it’s called The Best One Yet (TBOY) Every episode is about 20 minutes long and you walk away with three quick business stories every time The hosts do a really good job of curating relevant stories and infusing humor throughout Wisconsin when I was 14 years old because of my mom’s job I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering I have had the opportunity to work for two amazing organizations: first with Target in Minneapolis and most recently with DaVita in Denver I enjoy spending time outside going on runs and a good breakfast sandwich or ramen bowl My family is my constant source of inspiration and admiration Since I was a kid my parents set the priorities for the family postponing or even sacrificing comforts so that my siblings and I could grow as professionals.  That was the inspiration that pushed me to pursue business school abroad A good leader is able to adapt any strategy while ensuring the well-being of the team and having a clear sense of direction leadership not only involves getting things done but also nurturing and teaching all team members and am currently a second-year student at Tuck I worked for more than six years in private equity back home I’m also a consulting mentor for first-year students and a LATAM ambassador Getting accepted to Tuck at Dartmouth is one of my proudest accomplishments I always dreamed of one day going to school at a prestigious institution without the pressure of working multiple night jobs to support my family and a career path often underrepresented at top MBA programs.  Every morning that I wake up in the Upper Valley I pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming and take a minute to reflect on the journey to get here and on how thankful I am to all those who helped me get here Despite having only taken a few finance and accounting courses I learned the importance of financial literacy early in my educational career I bought my family’s home after dishonest real estate agents defrauded my parents making them victims of the subprime mortgage crisis.  Working multiple bartending jobs as an undergrad I managed to save enough money and build a strong network that helped me navigate this crisis and buy our home back for my family I had the confidence to stand up to my parents’ debtors changing the course of my and my family’s life forever.  I promised to push myself to be a lifelong learner There aren’t enough words to describe how critical I think DEI is for all organizations DEI means a seat at the table and an equal opportunity for all It is critical to allow varying perspectives to be heard and to continue pushing DEI initiatives until it is the status quo Edwin Aguilar is a first-generation Guatemalan American from Los Angeles Edwin moved to Hanover with his partner Shacia and their Huskies Floofee and Niño Before joining the Tuck School of Business Edwin worked at EY Los Angeles in their Assurance Practice and Global Innovation group Edwin attended Santa Monica Community College and graduated from California State University Long Beach where he majored in business with an emphasis in accounting Edwin loves to read the latest crypto/blockchain news Many Voices, One Tuck (MVOT) celebrates the stories of our vibrant and diverse community. 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physical contact with Alsaidi Tineo-Restituyo grabbed the young man and brought him to the ground Now that the criminal charges in the matter have concluded consistent with internal affairs procedures the Paterson Police Department will start an internal review of the allegations and Tineo's status The dismissal was praised by law enforcement advocates but condemned by social justice activists The lawyers who represented Tineo-Restituyo issued a statement saying they “always believed our client did nothing wrong.” More: Paterson cop Kevin Patino takes misdemeanor plea deal in two assaults More: What do Paterson cop’s convictions mean for pending lawsuits? “We worked very hard to support our position,” said Caserta and Koribanics such a result can only be achieved when prosecutors act with the highest level of professionalism focus on justice and are willing to be open minded We very much appreciate the efforts of the Office of the U.S Paterson PBA President Angel Jimenez said he had watched the video and didn’t think Tineo-Restituyo had done “anything excessive.” “I’m happy to see this resolved the way it was,” Jimenez said Paterson Black Lives Matter leader Zellie Thomas expressed his displeasure with the dismissal “Where's the accountability and the assurance to the community that this would not happen again?” Thomas asked “Nothing protects the community from police violence not the courts and certainly not the police.” Thomas said he doesn’t expect Tineo-Restituyo to face departmental discipline now that the criminal case has been dropped Patino and Tineo-Restituyo have been on paid leave since the initial charges were filed against them in the spring of 2021 City officials have not revealed whether the two officers would retain their jobs in the aftermath of the federal case The two officers were indicted by a federal grand jury in 2022 on charges of conspiracy to deprive Alsaidi of his civil rights Alsaidi filed a complaint with Paterson’s internal affairs division soon after he was beaten by Patino But he has said IA investigators never contacted him The incident first became public in February 2021 when the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of New Jersey released a copy of the video and condemned the Police Department’s handling of Alsaidi’s complaint CAIR spoke out against the dropping of the criminal charges “We are disappointed to see that Officer Tineo-Restituyo will have charges against him dropped despite playing an active role in the assault of Osamah Alsaidi who was 19 years old at the time and was diagnosed with head trauma and a concussion,” said Dina Sayedahmed “We continue to call on the Paterson Police Department to terminate the two officers who breached their duty to protect and serve.” CAIR said the Alsaidi case provided “a window into Paterson Police Department which has a reputation for high-profile misconduct including a number of criminal offenses.” Sayedahmed said police officers should be held to a higher level of scrutiny and accountability “So long as police officers continue to approach people with impunity there will be a mistrust between local communities and police forces,” CAIR said The New Jersey attorney general in April 2021 put the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office in charge of Paterson’s IA division on the same day federal authorities announced the charges against Patino and Tineo-Restituyo The IA division intervention lasted until September 2022 the Attorney General's Office seized control of all Paterson Police Department operations Alsaidi has a lawsuit pending against the city 16 said there have been two settlement conferences in the civil case while the defendants have offered $150,000 Patino’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 23 Other Paterson cops convicted in federal courts in the past six years have received prison terms that were substantially lower than the maximum penalties Current Access Level “I” – ID Only: CUID holders This website uses cookies 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The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 can survive up to two years without water because of its robust root system people also use their root systems to endure life’s challenges But sometimes finding and embracing those roots is a journey of its own The owner of local metaphysical shop Yōlia Botánica has been on that journey for the last several years all of which led her to her latest venture — opening a brick-and-mortar Yōlia Botánica officially opens its doors at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 at 2210 S. Sixth Ave. #8 The shop will feature some of Tineo’s handcrafted items like floral bundles multi-purpose home and energy cleaners and cleansing mists Tineo started delving into the world of spiritual and energetic healing around five years ago after a series of hardships It started off as one thing and then it just evolved into me finding my purpose and finding a meaning and a sense of belonging in a community that has felt the same way that I have,” she said so many people don't know where their roots are because all their life they were denied of their identity and they were shamed and pointed out for their identity And I just don't see it any other way — everything led me here.”  Mexico and moved to Tucson when she was 9 years old From the very beginning of her arrival to the United States she faced adversity and what felt like the diminishment of her identity out of all three siblings — I have an older sister and a younger brother — I think I took it the hardest,” she said “The transition was really hard and I was bullied at school … They used to call me a ‘wetback’ in school and I got bullied for not speaking English and for just looking different she applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) permit There was a mistake in the application causing her permit to be delivered to the wrong address Despite fighting for six months to get a new permit Tineo still struggled to prove that she was enough She continued to fight for her permanent residence permit for five years until she finally had enough in 2018 “I was on the verge of just losing all hope,” she said “I remember I sent in my application and I got denied I was sent a letter saying that I was denied and there was no explanation I didn't understand how someone with a clean record for somebody that can be the image of your American dream I had always wanted to be part of our society and contribute to our community Before she was denied permanent residency in September she experienced what she referred to as a mental breakdown after constantly feeling defeated and living with postpartum depression Her sister helped save her life by calling for help which led to Tineo being taken into a crisis unit she wasn’t able to receive the help she needed ‘We can either enter you into the system and you'll have to go through all the legal sides of it which puts you at risk of we don't know what or we can just pretend you never came,’” she said “So I walked out of there with so much shame.” But 2018 was also the turning point for Tineo who told herself that she couldn’t continue to define herself by a piece of paper (She ultimately received legal resident status in December 2018.) she started her own business selling crystals gemstones and herbal remedies that could help cleanse the soul she later renamed her business Yōlia Botánica “There was a lot of internal turmoil from not being able to do anything or not being able to have aspirations for myself,” she said “And it makes me emotional when I talk about it because this is why this is such a big deal for me it's the biggest thing I've ever done outside of (having) my kids “I'm so proud of everything that has come before me to teach me that this is where I'm meant to be And that no matter how many things were thrown at me to tell me that I didn't belong and that I didn't deserve it or that I wasn't worthy of it When Tineo opens Yōlia Botánica’s brick-and-mortar shop this month she hopes to help locals connect with their roots and culture by providing the tools and space they need to heal their inner selves — no matter their background to create this space for people who have lost their roots who have lost that sense of belonging with their culture because it was taken from them because it was taken from their families and from their families before them,” she said “And so it's just this generational robbery of identity and culture that we've gone through as descendants of Indigenous people And some of us have just needed a sense of belonging all along which means she's learning and practicing the traditional Mexican folk healing arts known as curanderismo She described curanderismo as a mixture of African shamanism Western medicine from Spain and Indigenous plant knowledge She also doesn’t purchase or sell white sage (or palo santo) bundles because she's against the illegal poaching on Indigenous lands in California “They (poachers) go take it to their shipping department or wherever and they send it to China And China is doing all these things with it and then selling it back to you,” she said the new-age witch shop down the street is selling it for $4 “And how can you ensure white sage is ethical And this is something Indigenous people in California are trying so hard to fight — that there should be a regulation for it at the level of poaching that is happening or else it's going to go extinct And now we're harming communities directly because we are all partaking in that because we're ignorantly buying things that we know nothing about.” cinnamon and other floral elements to make her cleansing bundles After learning about the many challenges Tineo faced throughout her life it wasn’t surprising to hear that another obstacle was the deciding factor in her decision to make the leap from an online shop and pop-up vendor to a brick-and-mortar she was involved in a collision on Interstate 10 when someone crashed into her car causing her to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes during rush hour traffic She ended up swerving off the freeway onto the frontage road put her car in park and screamed into the steering wheel She called the incident the worst feeling she’s ever experienced The crash that could have killed her happened after months of feeling burnout from participating in back-to-back local markets where she felt like she didn’t belong or was “overwhelmingly disappointed” with the amount of work she put in and what she received in return She took it as a sign that it was time for something new When she found the perfect location for a shop on Sixth Avenue she said she had $3,000 in the bank and a “bucket of dreams.”  Tineo was able to move into the space thanks to a list of 11 local sponsors “I allowed myself to dream once and now there's no stopping me,” she said just keep dreaming.’ I would love to see myself outgrow this space in the next year or so and move somewhere with the ability to integrate more hands-on full healing practices But my goal is to be able to provide different kinds of limpias or cleanses that aren't just like cleaning your house Like I'm pulling the dirty clothes out of your soul embracing your differences and enriching your soul (also known as yoli in the ancient Aztec language Nahuatl) is everything I've worked very hard and struggled with the feeling of unfairness all my life I finally feel like I made justice for everything I couldn't do And all the dreams I couldn't have with this store.” For more information about Yōlia Botánica, visit her Instagram page A 1,500-square-foot co-op maker space is opening on Tucson's west side this summer. The owners of The Heathenry and Monsoon Mystics are spearheading the operation. Tucson candlemaker Maria Jose Cortes, owner of Di Luna Candles, is opening her first brick-and-mortar shop on June 4. Fruit Cocktail Lounge aims to provide a central place for Tucson’s LGBTQ+ community to gather and enjoy drinks, music and each other’s company. The event is held on the second Sunday of every month at The Century Room. Local artist Serena Rios McRae, also known as Cactus Clouds Art, launched the Pink Eraser Art project last year. She plans to complete 100 one-of-a-kind hand-carved pink eraser stamps by the end of summer. The Happy Hive Market in Marana is an almost monthly local maker market looking to boost community over competition.  A list of Tucson-area events to celebrate the anticipated release of the "Barbie" movie. The list includes a disco party, movie nights, a knitting party and more. A list of Tucson-area events to celebrate the release of the "Barbie" movie. The list includes a disco party, movie nights, a knitting party and more. What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: plant sales, Iron Chef Tucson, Barbie-themed events, "Can't Buy Me Love" screening, and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Tucson Daily Lizard is a local Instagram account that posts almost daily photos and videos of desert lizards. Tucsonans can submit photos and videos they capture for a chance to be featured. What's going on in Tucson this weekend: plant sales, Iron Chef Tucson, Barbie-themed events, "Can't Buy Me Love" screening, and more. What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: free backpacks, garlic festival, clothing swaps, markets, a night event at the Pima Air & Space Museum .. and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. The FREE Arizona Artfest, hosted by Hotel McCoy, will feature the work of 35+ makers from mural painting to music to comedy. Tony Reaves is the Tucson artist behind Plant Casitas, which are house-shaped indoor planters made with a 3D printer.  What's going on in Tucson this weekend: free backpacks, garlic festival, clothing swaps, markets, a night event at the Pima Air & Space Museum, and more. The free Arizona Artfest, hosted by Hotel McCoy, will feature the work of 35+ makers from mural painting to music to comedy. Gator-Aid, a local mutual-aid group, gives out water, Gatorade, first-aid supplies and other essentials to those experiencing homelessness or in need. The group meets every Sunday in downtown Tucson. Barrio Books at Hotel McCoy is moving to South Tucson this fall. The shop's last day open to the public, before the move, is Sept. 24. Tucson is home to several mystical shops that sell crystals, smudge sticks, herbs and more, alongside workshops and events like tarot readings and limpias. Yōlia Botánica quickly outgrew its original brick-and-mortar. The shop is now moving to a larger space on Tucson's west side. Jonathan Tineo has been appointed as the new Program Director for iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s Rumba 106.1 Tineo gained recognition as one of the area’s top Latino DJs sharing the stage with artists like Bad Bunny He also previously worked as a mix show DJ for WHAT 1340 AM Tineo started his entertainment career in 2006 as an event host and DJ in Honolulu during his service in the US Army Tineo will report to iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s Senior Vice President of Programming He will also be on air Monday through Saturday in the afternoon Corbett expressed confidence in Tineo’s capabilities “It’s a privilege to add a programmer like Jonathan who brings to us deep roots and commitment to our Latino community We are confident Jonathan will be an incredible asset as Rumba 106.1 as we serve one of the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the country.” “I am thankful for the opportunity to work closely with such a great group,” said Tineo and Philadelphia is an exciting place to be I could not be more excited to work closely with our sales team to find creative ways to generate revenue while playing the music that speaks to our target audience I’m honored to be a part of the great team at iHeartMedia Philadelphia & iHeartLatino.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" La Alianza hopes to expand its programming and reach on campus including a push for the University to name its first Latinx president after President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20’s term expires the University’s first pre-law society dedicated to Latinx students was founded by Alexandra Ali Martinez ’22 just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic But when the pandemic scattered students across the globe Martinez was unable to bring the organization to full fruition After months of conversing and strategizing with Martinez Fabian Antunez Lopez ’25  — current president of La Alianza — grew determined to get the organization up and running and I was really honored to just take her brainchild and make it my own as well,” he said Though La Alianza has only had two general body meetings so far this semester the organization has many programming plans in the works La Alianza intends to coordinate trips to law schools in the region collaborate with other University pre-law organizations and offer LSAT support La Alianza is focused on “finding out what types of resources Brown offers … and providing students with resources and information that would have been probably pretty inaccessible otherwise,” Alas said The organization is also planning on inviting alums who are currently in law school or pursuing careers within the industry to speak to La Alianza members about their legal journeys “It’s different when you can have these people come and talk about their experiences They’re more like our peers and people that we can trust who went to Brown and went through the system themselves,” he said these networking opportunities are imperative to the organization’s mission of uplifting Latinx students who are considering legal careers “Especially as Latine students and students of color at a predominantly white institution we need to be uplifting each other and supporting each other in every way that we can,” she said “more of us can go into this profession and into this industry (and) open up more opportunities for other Latine students in the future.” Joel Gonzalez ’25 said that the group allows students with shared cultural backgrounds to connect and discuss their identities and passions “It was a safe space for us to talk about our demographic background,” Gonzalez said “The majority of us are coming from immigrant backgrounds and the things we want to fix are mainly immigrant reform and other (related) issues.” Antunez Lopez emphasized the importance of representation in empowering Latinx students to excel in any career they may choose to pursue “History is due for another Latinx movement in America,” he said But despite “really big plans” for La Alianza Antunez Lopez acknowledged that the organization “has to start off small.” “We’re trying to learn and gain lots of experience so that we can really launch” into the campus community Members hope La Alianza can act as “a model organization to start opening up more inclusive organizations for Latinx students on campus,” Gonzalez said Sofia Barnett is a University News editor overseeing the faculty and higher education beat She is a junior from Texas studying history and English nonfiction and enjoys freelancing in her free time Aniyah Nelson is a University News editor overseeing the undergraduate student life beat Ohio concentrating in Political Science and Sociology she enjoys listening to music and watching bloopers from The Office Sign up to receive the latest news to your email Thanks for visiting Dr. Alexa Adams a pediatric rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery Adams for special recognition by the Arthritis Foundation and she was chosen to receive the “My Doc Rocks!” honor.  It’s a way for the foundation to help people honor the relationship they’ve built with their doctor Tineo’s daughter Juliana, who turns four on Halloween, has juvenile arthritis Adams has not only provided outstanding medical care; she treats my daughter as if she were a member of her own family,” she says Adams with a “My Doc Rocks” plaque at a ceremony at Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan on Sept Adams as “an outstanding medical professional who values her relationship with her patients.” Alexa Adams (second from left) received “My Doc Rocks!” honors from the Arthritis Foundation at a recent reception at Hospital for Special Surgery Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Rheumatology at Special Surgery; and Linda Selvin “I was incredibly honored and grateful to the family for this recognition,” Dr “I think it’s crucial to put the child and the family at ease so that they’ll call you with any concerns they may have.” Studies show that finding the right doctor can make a world of difference in how a patient fares especially when managing a chronic illness that can be controlled often referred to as “bedside manner” are important traits.  In addition to possessing these qualities Adams constantly monitors her daughter’s treatment and progress “The diagnosis of juvenile arthritis when Juliana was just one and a half was overwhelming Adams has made it so much easier to deal with,” Tineo explained “The bond that she formed with my daughter is amazing So much so that my Juliana now says ‘I want to be a doctor like Dr Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to a number of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger It causes pain and swelling in the child’s knees and other joints Adams is exceptional in returning phone calls within 15 minutes even when I’ve called way after hours to ask a question,” Tineo said “She has contacted my daughter’s pediatrician and formed a relationship with him to allow the pediatrician a better understanding of Juliana’s disease She also sends progress reports to Juli’s pediatrician so that her file is accurately updated.” When nominating her child’s physician for the “My Doc Rocks!” award Adams for the progress my daughter has had.  There have been times when she could barely walk Adams who would take time out of her personal schedule to check on her and make sure that she was receiving the proper dosage of medicine or treatments to make her better.” Juliana is now doing well and plans to go trick-or-treating on her birthday She’ll also receive an honor of her own in December The Arthritis Foundation has chosen Juliana as an honoree at the organization’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis at Riverside Park in Manhattan on December 1 Bergen County prosecutor's detectives captured a Passaic man who they said brandished a handgun during a brazen street robbery in South Hackensack and an as-yet unidentified companion pulled in front of another vehicle with three occupants on Michael Street shortly after 4:30 a.m Tineo-Infante and the other robber were both clad all in black and brandishing handguns when they got out The robbers "pointed the handguns at all three victims while demanding their personal belongings," a complaint filed in Superior Court in Hackensack says They fled with with roughly $5,500 in cash who was arrested earlier this week and sent to the Bergen County Jail to await a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court 240-pound defendant is charged with first-degree robbery PATERSON — Kendry Tineo-Restituyo, the Paterson cop facing criminal charges filed by the FBI allegedly attacked an emergency room patient in August 2018 according to a former hospital employee who said he witnessed the incident an emotionally disturbed man handcuffed to a gurney were “talking trash” when the man made a derogatory comment about the cop’s mother who documented the incident in complaints to his then-employer and later to the Paterson Police Department's internal affairs Tineo-Restituyo "just started punching him,” Rucker said “It was more times than I could count Rucker also said he subsequently filed an incident report about the alleged assault with his then-employer The attorney who is representing Tineo-Restituyo in the FBI case declined to comment on Rucker’s allegations “I haven’t seen any of these records,” Caserta said “Without having an opportunity to read them it would be inappropriate for me to comment.” City police officials said they could not discuss confidential internal affairs matters Rucker has been an unsuccessful candidate for Paterson’s Board of Education and City Council in recent years he took and passed the civil service test to become a Paterson police officer The city has not yet gotten to Rucker’s ranking on the hiring list Rucker had not spoken publicly about the alleged incident until he was contacted by a reporter last Friday Paterson Press learned about Rucker’s allegations during an interview with another community activist about the FBI charges against Tineo-Restituyo 'Nothing has changed':  Paterson has long history of police brutality — and calls for reform Paterson use-of-force complaints:  Here's how details diverge in the telling of 3 alleged police brutality cases Rucker said he never heard anything else about the alleged emergency room assault after he submitted the report to hospital officials But he said he encountered Tineo-Restituyo about 18 months later when the cop stopped him while he was driving and issued him five tickets Rucker then filed a Police Department internal affairs complaint against Tineo-Restituyo because of the traffic tickets Rucker provided Paterson Press with a copy of that complaint in which he claimed that Tineo-Restituyo was angry at him for intervening during the hospital incident Rucker claimed Tineo-Restituyo wrote the tickets because the officer “decided to retaliate against me for being a whistleblower.” Tineo-Restituyo's discipline records show that the separate complaints about the alleged excessive force on the hospital patient and about the traffic tickets issued to Rucker were “not sustained.” Under New Jersey attorney general guidelines internal affairs complaints are deemed “not sustained” if there’s a lack of sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegations The United States Attorney’s Office on April 27 charged Tineo-Restituyo and his fellow officer with committing an unprovoked assault of a then-19-year-old Paterson man and trying to cover it up by lying in the police reports That incident was captured blow-by-blow on a security camera video recording that the FBI cited in its charges against the two cops Tineo-Restituyo also faces separate accusations from a Garfield woman who has claimed he punched her in the face during a traffic stop last December Leak has said federal and state investigators questioned her about her encounter with Tineo-Restituyo The officer’s discipline records show that the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office determined he did not commit a crime in the incident involving Leak and referred the case back to the Paterson police for a departmental review filed criminal charges against both Alsaidi and Leak Federal authorities declined to comment on the Leak and Rucker allegations Violent weekend in Paterson: Two homicides and four shootings in two deadly days More: City settles lawsuit with man who says Paterson police officer shot him 'unprovoked' Joseph’s confirmed that Rucker was a hospital employee at the time of the alleged August 2018 incident But hospital spokeswoman Pamela Garretson said she could not confirm or deny whether Rucker filed a formal report accusing Tineo-Restituyo of assaulting a patient Garretson described what she said were the hospital’s general policies on such incidents “All employees are encouraged to file a report if they see something or hear something that they think violates any acceptable type of conduct,” she said are reviewed by the hospital’s risk management team If the allegations involve an outside agency — such as a municipal police department — then someone from that agency would be contacted is an outspoken critic of the Paterson Police Department Joseph’s several months after the Tineo-Restituyo incident to take a different position elsewhere Rucker said he had worked as a registrar at St checking their medical insurance credentials and sometimes taking payments from them He said he knows the name of the man who he claims was beaten by Tineo-Restituyo But he declined to reveal the person’s identity because of medical confidentiality laws the patient and Tineo-Restituyo were alone in one of the treatment rooms before the patient was examined by a doctor Rucker said he was not sure whether the patient suffered injuries during the alleged cop assault that required medical treatment He noted that the patient was brought in because he was emotionally disturbed More: Why is it so hard to reform the Paterson Police Department? | Mike Kelly More: Paterson seeks to borrow $10.5M for infrastructure — sending the city's debt to $129M Rucker said he filed the hospital incident report because some St Joseph’s employees were fired for not reporting a similar ER attack in March 2018 in which the Paterson cops — Ruben McAusland and Roger Then — ended up being convicted of federal crimes Then used his cellphone to record the attack and the video found its way to the FBI Rucker said there was clear recognition between him and Tineo-Restituyo when the cop stopped him 18 months later “He knew who I was and I knew who he was,” Rucker said Rucker admitted that one of the traffic tickets — for driving an unregistered vehicle — was justified He said the other summonses, including reckless driving and failure to yield, were bogus He noted that one of the tickets was for driving while on a cellphone even though his vehicle had hands-free Bluetooth technology Rucker said he went to Paterson Municipal Court to fight the bogus tickets but that the matter was transferred to Clifton when the judge learned he had filed a complaint against the cop The Clifton court sent him a notice last year that said the case would be delayed until after in-person trials could resume Rucker said he was willing to discuss the situation with a news reporter because he felt he had “nowhere to turn” when nothing happened with his internal affairs complaint He said he followed the news accounts about last week’s charges against Tineo-Restituyo and thought to himself that the cop’s conduct “finally caught up with him.” “I hope he’s held accountable for his actions to the fullest extent of the law,” Rucker said He said he still wants to become a member of the Paterson Police Department "I can’t allow the actions of a rogue cop deter me from doing something that I have wanted to do since I was a kid.” Joe Malinconico is editor of Paterson Press Email: editor@patersonpress.com Leak — who was 23 at the time of the incident — wrote on Facebook that she had been assaulted by Tineo-Restituyo But her allegations did not draw much attention until two months later, when a video on social media showed Tineo-Restituyo and Officer Kevin Patino striking a 19-year-old South Paterson man in a different incident on Dec one that eventually resulted in federal indictments against the two cops The criminal charges are still pending against Tineo-Restituyo and Patino, who have been suspended with pay since May 2021, and the two cops have become the targets of three federal civil rights lawsuits filed against one or the other of them during the past two weeks noted in her lawsuit the low percentage of excessive force complaints filed by citizens against Paterson cops that ended up being sustained by the Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division — just one out of 195 from 2014 through 2019 Leak’s complaint also said the city has paid out more than $2 million to settle 16 civil rights lawsuits against Paterson police in recent years and it pointed out that criminal misconduct charges have been filed against 12 officers in that time “The City of Paterson Police Department has a lengthy history of violating the civil rights of the citizens of Paterson,” said the lawsuit “Commissioned studies have also shown that defendant does not properly train its police officers.” Navas was referring to an audit that consultants performed for the city that he said found the Police Department’s use-of-force policies Earlier:This new lawsuit says Paterson was ‘deliberately indifferent’ to police misconduct Paterson social justice activists have maintained that the existence of the video was the only reason Patino and Tineo-Restituyo were charged with crimes in one incident in which Osama Alsaidi was the alleged victim but not in the other two cases that resulted in lawsuits by Leak and Rosdward Hernandez City officials have a policy against commenting on pending lawsuits the lawyer representing Tineo-Restituyo in the criminal case The police report Tineo-Restituyo filed two years ago paints a much different picture from the allegations in Leak’s lawsuit Tineo-Restituyo wrote at the time that he stopped Leak for going through a red light when she made a left turn onto Presidential Boulevard from West Broadway Tineo-Restituyo said Leak began cursing at him refusing to hand over her driving credentials Tineo-Restituyo said in his police report that Leak began waving “her bladed hand towards my face” and eventually hit him in the face with a “bladed fist.” he hit Leak in the face with a “closed fist” and told her she was under arrest Tineo-Restituyo then claimed Leak threatened him on the way to police headquarters while she was in the patrol vehicle “I know killers and shooters that are going to kill you,” Tineo-Restituyo claimed the woman said Tineo-Restituyo claimed that when he asked Leak mandatory questions regarding exposure to coronavirus “Yea I got Covid and I’m going to spit on all of you so all you can die.” Leak claimed she was driving legally when she heard sirens and pulled over She said Tineo-Restituyo approached her in “an aggressive vulgar manner” and ordered her to roll down her windows and demanded she get out of her car “Officer Tineo repeated the command and then with a closed fist punched the plaintiff in her left eye,” the lawsuit said Leak claimed Tineo-Restituyo never told her why he stopped her vehicle and never asked for her driving credentials Leak said she feared for her life and “begged” another officer at the scene Leak said Tineo-Restituyo punched her a second time after he handcuffed her and put her in the back of his patrol vehicle The incident happened just before the time when Paterson began equipping its patrol officers with body cameras after extensive delays in buying and distributing the recording devices Tineo-Restituyo charged Leak with aggravated assault on a police officer resisting arrest and obstruction of justice The lawsuit said the criminal charges against Leak were eventually dismissed and the traffic offenses are still pending in Municipal Court Email: editor@patersonpress.com 2023–Portugal’s Maria Caetano and her Tokyo Olympic partner Fenix de Tineo won the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle on a personal best score Sunday Maria and 13-year-old Lusitano stallion scored 75.050% for the first Big Tour musical performance victory in four years at international Grand Prix the pair competed at last summer’s world championships Alisa Glinka and the 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding Aachen was runner-up on 73.9905 The pair won the Grand Prix a day earlier in the last show for the Moldova rider before heading to Omaha for her second World Cup Final Spain’s Claudio Castilla Ruiz and Lario de Adama de Susa PATERSON — Police Officer Kevin Patino admitted in federal court on Thursday that he assaulted two Paterson men while on duty in separate incidents that happened about three weeks apart in late 2020 Under Patino’s plea agreement, the 32-year-old was convicted of two deprivation of civil rights misdemeanors which come with maximum one-year prison sentences Officials did not say during Patino’s hearing whether he would give up his police job as part of the plea, nor did they say whether he will testify against another Paterson cop, Kendry Tineo-Restituyo, who is facing charges in one of the assaults Under questions from the United States Attorney’s Office Patino admitted striking victim 1 — Rosdward Hernandez — on Main Street on Nov The cop said he pushed Hernandez into the street threw the man to the ground and repeatedly struck him even though he posed no danger Thursday’s hearing was the first time authorities revealed that charges were filed against Patino in the Hernandez incident The other assault, involving victim Osamah Alsaidi, has been a high-profile police brutality case in Paterson for the past three years Patino on Thursday admitted striking Alsaidi in the face and body during his encounter with Alsaidi in South Paterson He said the officer with him — whom he did not identify by name — then slammed Alsaidi to the ground Patino admitted he repeatedly struck Alsaidi while the teenager was on the ground Guilty plea anticipated: Paterson cop Kevin Patino ready to plead guilty in excessive force case Federal District Judge Esther Salas scheduled Patino’s sentencing for July 23 The incident involving Alsaidi came to light only after the Council on American-Islamic Relations began circulating video recordings of what happened to the 19-year-old two months afterward Alsaidi has said he reported the alleged attack to the Paterson Police Department's Internal Affairs division which he said did nothing about his complaint On the same day in April 2021 when the FBI filed charges accusing the two cops of assault and filing false reports the New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced that Paterson's IA operation would be overseen by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Patino and Tineo-Restituyo have been on paid administrative leave since May 2021 Payroll records show both officers' salaries are $61,185 The two cops continued to get contractual pay increases while on leave for the pending criminal charges Alsaidi has a pending lawsuit against the city Patino and Tineo-Restituyo stemming from the incident Patino and Tineo-Restituyo also are accused of using excessive force in civil cases involving two incidents in which they were not together Garfield resident Desyiah Leak has claimed Tineo-Restituyo punched her in the face during a traffic stop in Paterson on Dec Hernandez’s lawsuit accused Patino of beating him when he tried to intervene on behalf of an emotionally disturbed person on Main Street on Nov Joe Malinconico is editor of Paterson Press. Email: editor@patersonpress.com Five days a week, Abad Freddy “Tito” Tineo rode the Tri-Rail from his home in Miami to his longtime job at a Lake Worth barbershop The 40-year-old father of five called his wife at about 10 p.m He had been fatally shot and appeared to have been robbed » Download our PostNOW app to get the latest Breaking News wife and aging father wonder when they’ll see some sort of justice Last month West Palm police arrested a brother and sister in connection to Tineo’s death The case is active and largely hinges on witness cooperation and her brother Tyler Michael Brosnan Davis Both face charges of being an accessory to a first-degree murder and tampering with evidence also is charged with making a false report He is out of the Palm Beach County Jail on a $60,000 cash bond VIDEO: Tyler Michael Brosnan Davis appears in court on charges in 2015 murder Surveillance footage from a Lake Worth gas station show Platas and Tineo leave in a silver Toyota Matrix They met up with a man who sold them marijuana until the man pulled out a gun and shot Tineo through the passenger-side window The shooter and Platas dumped Tineo’s body by the middle school, then Platas called her brother for help removing the blood stains from the car. They burned the vehicle in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area along Palm Beach County’s northern border Tineo had a well-established client base at the Lake Worth barbershop so he continued to make the long trek north Tineo’s passion for the job was contagious He taught his younger brother Freddy the trade and Freddy now owns a barbershop in New Jersey “He is why I do what I do,” said Freddy Tineo And he is a large part of why the family is so close Tineo insisted the family get together every year for the holidays Anyone with information about Tineo’s death is asked to contact West Palm Beach Police Detective Andrea Branch at 561-822-1691 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS (8477).