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Nicole Acosta

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Nicole is a 4-time New York Press Association award-winning writer from The Bronx, New York. She graduated in 2019, with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Journalism from Mercy College.

Her passion for community storytelling blossomed during her time as the Managing Editor of her college publication, The Impact, where she covered local news in Westchester County. She’s experienced in all verticals of media. She loves to create engaging and unique content whether it’s through social media, copywriting, digital marketing, or public relations projects.

Nicole was a reporter at Daily Voice and covered Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

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Police & Fire

York Woman Stabbed Cousin Dead Christmas Weekend: Police A 23-year-old woman has been arrested in the murder of her 36-year-old cousin in York County, officials said Monday. Ninoska Santos-Cruz was charged Dec. 28 with murder in the death of Joselito Pagan-Ocasio, who was found dead in a home on the 300 block of E. King Street on Sunday, York City police said. The coroner was called to the scene around 11:40 p.m. Sunday. An autopsy was performed and ruled the death a homicide by stabbing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact York City police at (717)-846-1234, the tip line at 717-849-2204, or su…

by Nicole Acosta

12/29/2021

Police & Fire

Woman Found Dead Inside Harrisburg Home, Police Say A woman was found dead inside a Harrisburg home Tuesday night, authorities said. Officers were called to the 1800 block of Boas Street around 9 p.m. on a report of a domestic incident involving a gun, Harrisburg police said. Once inside, they found the woman's body with multiple gunshot wounds. Police have a person of interest in custody for questioning. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.

by Nicole Acosta

12/29/2021

Police & Fire

7 Displaced In Easton Duplex Fire: Report Seven people were displaced after a fire ravaged an Easton duplex Tuesday afternoon, LehighValleyLive reports. Multiple area fire departments responded just before 4:30 p.m. to the 1300 block of Butler Street, where they were met with raging flames and dark black smoke billowing through the second-floor windows, according to the news outlet and photos from the scene taken by Easton Fire Pix. Posted by Easton Fire Pix on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries while battling the blaze, which also damaged a vacant neighboring house, the outlet says. Th…

by Nicole Acosta

12/29/2021

Obituaries

Support Surges For Bucks County Grandfather, 65, Killed In Christmas Eve Hit-Run Support is pouring in for the loved ones of a 65-year-old Bucks County grandfather killed by a hit-and-run driver on Christmas Eve. John Dugan was crossing State Road near Fourth Avenue in Croydon with his fiance Christiana when he fell and was hit by a car, 6abc reports. Police say the driver did not stop and fled in a cherry red Chevy Silverado pickup with black rims, according to the news outlet. FATAL HIT AND RUN: @BristolTwpPD believe this may be the truck that hit and killed a 65-year-old man crossing State Rd., in Croydon on Christmas Eve. They are looking for a cherry red Chevy…

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

News

BRC13 Sports Anchor Dies Of Covid-19 Complications Day After Christmas A longtime sports anchor in northeast Pennsylvania has died of COVID-19 complications, officials said. Blue Ridge Cable 13 announced the sudden death of Brian Unangst on Monday. He died the day after Christmas. Unangst has shared his passion for sports with the station's viewers since joining the team in 1991, BRC13 says. He has been awarded a Mid-Atlantic Emmy award for his coverage, according to the station's website. Unangst also volunteered as a search and rescue official with Wolfpack Search & Recovery, according to a GoFundMe. The page has been set up in the hopes of raising u…

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

Police & Fire

PA Man Stabs Victim With Paring Knife In Christmas Family Dispute: Police A 21-year-old central Pennsylvania man was arrested on Christmas Day after stabbing someone in his Lancaster home, authorities said. Officers were called around 11:50 a.m. to a home on the 1200 block of Harrisburg Pike on a report of a domestic dispute, Manheim Township police said. Rayvon Thomas allegedly stabbed another person in the chest with a paring knife during a fight, according to investigators. It is not clear what sparked the argument. The victim was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, police said. Thomas was charged with two counts of aggravated assault…

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

Obituaries

Support Surges For Harrisburg Dad, 20, Killed In Shooting Day After Christmas Support is surging for the loved ones of a 20-year-old Harrisburg man killed in a shooting the day after Christmas. Officers found Daiquan Phillips with multiple gunshot wounds on the 500 block of Emerald Street around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the Harrisburg Bureau of Police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, his family has set a GoFundMe goal of $6,000 to raise funeral funds. Over $2,000 had been donated as of Tuesday afternoon. He leaves behind a one-year-old son and worked as a barber in t…

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

Obituaries

Swinging Telephone Pole Kills PA Construction Worker A 54-year-old construction worker died days after being struck by a telephone pole at a job site in central Pennsylvania, authorities said. Sean Blackmon succumbed to his injuries on Monday, Dec. 27 just after 6:45 p.m. -- six days after the incident, the York County Coroner's Office said Tuesday afternoon. On Dec. 21, Blackmon was part of a crew assigned by Benfer Construction to replace a pole at West Canal Road and Intermediate Avenue in Dover Township, authorities said. He walked directly into the path of a swinging pole around 5 p.m., and was struck in the right side, …

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

Obituaries

Suburban Philly Firefighter, Paramedic Dies Of Covid-19 Complications A suburban Philadelphia firefighter and paramedic died Monday of COVID-19 complications. The Royersford Fire Department announced the sudden death of Michael Lessar in a Facebook post Tuesday morning. Our thoughts are with the Lessar family as we remember the contributions and service dedicated to the Spring-Ford community and our country. Posted by Royersford Fire Department on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Lessar joined the department in 2018, after previously working for the Reading Fire Department and serving in the United States Army, the post reads. He was remembered as a catalyst …

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

Police & Fire

SEPTA Transit Officer Charged In Taser Assault Of 'Disruptive' Bus Passenger A former SEPTA transit officer was charged after he deployed his Taser device on a passenger without giving them the opportunity to comply with his demands to exit the bus, authorities said. Floyd Whitaker, 59, of Laurel Springs, NJ, was charged with simple assault, unlawful use of an incapacitation device, recklessly endangering another person, and official oppression, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. The incident occurred on April 12, 2021, around 4 a.m., at the Frankford Transportation Center, when a driver requested assistance with a disruptive passenger, t…

by Nicole Acosta

12/28/2021

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