NEW YORK – An Elmsford man was found dead, partially submerged in water in the vicinity of 38 Avenue and Seaver Way in Queens on Monday, March 1.

NYPD members found Jywan Stovall, 40, lying on the ground unconscious and unresponsive. There were no signs of trauma observed.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is continuing.

NEW YORK – An Elmsford man was found dead, partially submerged in water in the vicinity of 38 Avenue and Seaver Way in Queens on Monday, March 1.

NYPD members found Jywan Stovall, 40, lying on the ground unconscious and unresponsive. There were no signs of trauma observed.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is continuing.

WHITE PLAINS – Over 2,000 Westchester County residents have died from COVID-19 and On Wednesday, March 3, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is directing flags at all county facilities to be flown at half-staff in their honor.

The flags will be lowered as a part the county’s COVID-19 commemoration event taking place one year after the first confirmed case in Westchester.

“Westchester has suffered great losses and we must honor them in each way that we can. Flying our flags at half-staff is a message to all of us that we will not forget the tragedy that this virus has caused. Each death is a person, not just merely a point on a chart,” said Latimer.

WHITE PLAINS – Over 2,000 Westchester County residents have died from COVID-19 and On Wednesday, March 3, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is directing flags at all county facilities to be flown at half-staff in their honor.

The flags will be lowered as a part the county’s COVID-19 commemoration event taking place one year after the first confirmed case in Westchester.

“Westchester has suffered great losses and we must honor them in each way that we can. Flying our flags at half-staff is a message to all of us that we will not forget the tragedy that this virus has caused. Each death is a person, not just merely a point on a chart,” said Latimer.

HAMLET OF WALLKILL – A 17-year-old Wallkill High School student died Monday evening.

The announcement of the death of Miguel Lugo was made by Superintendent of Schools Kevin Castle.

A person familiar with the incident said the teen collapsed after a football team practice. He wore jersey #25.

Miguel’s grandmother, Dorothy Lugo, wrote on Facebook that “I was there when you were born and you stole my heart the minute I laid eyes on you. My handsome grandson, 17 years is not enough but they were the best and happiest ones they could be. They won’t be the same without you, my beautiful grandson. RIP till we area together again.”

“I had the pleasure of knowing Miguel and when he saw me, he never hesitated to say hello. He was a very kind and respectful person,” Castle wrote in a note to district parents and guardians. “He was well liked by both students and adults. The Wallkill Learning Community will truly miss Miguel.”

Castle said counselors will be available ta the high school as long as necessary for students and staff.

A GoFundMe page has been created to provide financial support to the family.