Oldest mayor in the United States dies at 100 while serving second term in New Jersey
The oldest mayor in the United States died Saturday night at age 100 and served his second term in New Jersey. Born in 1924, Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Periro served in the US Navy with his brothers during World War II, and worked as a civil engineer through his retirement. Still, he did not discourage […]
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding | Hong Kong
Hong Kong's oldest democrats have become an influential opposition voice before Beijing lowered its opposition, but will begin preparing to close it, its leader said. Hong Kong's Democratic Party Chairman Lo Kin-Hei said Thursday: Lo told reporters: “We have looked at all the overall political environment in Hong Kong and our predictable future plans. Lo […]
Oldest city in the country named the friendliest travel destination in the US
They had plenty of time to practice. The oldest and most continuous occupied settlement in the United States has been named the friendly or “most welcoming” destination for domestic travelers. Founded in 1565 by a Spanish explorer in St. Augustine, Florida. Centuries later, it became a favorite of vacationers. most. The historic city was named […]
32-year-old NCAA punter enters portal as oldest D1 player
College punter Luke Larsen has entered the transfer portal as the oldest player in Division I college football. The 32-year-old spent a total of six years at East Carolina University and is in his fourth and final year of NCAA eligibility. A 6th grade senior has enrolled. transfer portal He will miss the chance to […]
Oldest FDNY retiree who died at 103 remembered for lifetime of heroics, including response to 1960 NYC plane crash
The FDNY's oldest retiree, who died Friday at age 103, bravely rushed toward the wreckage of the infamous 1960 plane crash over the Big Apple as part of a lifetime of service, an act of heroism. He remained humble throughout, his son recalled Sunday. Anthony Acquaro, who battled dementia in hospice care and died just […]
Oldest retired FDNY Bravest Anthony Aquaro dead at 103
The oldest active and retired member of the FDNY, who served Brooklyn's streets for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 103, officials announced. There is only one month left until my next milestone birthday. Anthony Acquaro, a 26-year veteran of Engine 269 on Union Street, died Friday. Uniformed Firefighters Association Local 854 […]
Oldest living person, age 116, reveals her ‘big secret’ of a long life
The world's oldest person, 116-year-old Brazilian nun Ina Canavarro Lucas, shares her secret to longevity. On December 29, 2024, after the death of 116-year-old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who passed away a few days before the New Year, Canavaro Lucas became the world's oldest living person. “He is the secret of life. He is the […]
My oldest friend stopped reaching out to me
Dear Abby: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone we knew. I wasn't in favor of moving, and I never felt at home in my new city, but I tried to make the most of it. We had been struggling financially due to the […]
World’s oldest person identified as soccer-loving nun
The soccer-loving nun from Brazil is thought to be the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 years old, and her strong Catholic faith is thought to be responsible for her longevity. . Longevyquest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians around the world, issued a statement on Saturday declaring Sister Ina Canavarro to be the world's […]
The world’s oldest person dies at 116
Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest Japanese woman according to Guinness World Records, has died, Ashiya city authorities announced on Saturday. She was 116 years old. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of policies for the elderly, said Itooka died on December 29 at a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Mr. Itooka was born on […]