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7-year-old drag racer dies after crash on Florida racetrack

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7-year-old drag racer dies after crash on Florida racetrack

A 7-year-old junior drag racer suffered fatal injuries in a crash on an Orlando racetrack, just days after getting a new car for her birthday. The family of Elienisse Zoe Diaz announced the little girl died Tuesday after “fighting for her life” following the tragic accident on Sunday at Orlando Speed World Dragway. “It is … Read more

Decorated Tuskegee fighter pilot from Queens dies at 100

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Decorated Tuskegee fighter pilot from Queens dies at 100

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Jr., credited with taking down three Nazi planes in one fight while flying with the Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100. Born on July 4, 1924 in Virginia, Stewart developed his love for planes after moving to Queens, near what is now LaGuardia Airport. Stewart’s legacy includes being among … Read more