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2025 City Kids Gala celebrates uplifting mission
City Kids, a nonprofit that provides children across Boston's neighborhoods and beyond with unique experiences and valuable educational resources, hosted its 2025 City Kids Gala at Alibi in the Liberty Hotel. The event drew a strong crowd of business and civic leaders to support City Kids' mission to meaningfully impact the lives of under-served youth through programs such as educational events, technology access, surf camps, financial literacy lessons, and, most recently, a collaborative art initiative called the City Kids Art Enrichment Program. City Kids, founded by City Realty Group Managing Partners Fred Starikov and Stephen Whalen in 2012, has served more than 10,000 children during the past decade and provided $1 million to ensure children, schools, and youth development programs have the educational resources and technology they need. 'We are proud to partner with and support organizations such as The BASE which share our passion for inspiring children and giving them tangible tools to achieve their goals and fulfil their dreams,' Whalen said. 'City Kids is thankful for the wonderful support from the community and this gala exceeded our best hopes and was our most successful and impactful yet.' 'City Kids would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to every donor who contributed to the success of the City Kids Gala,' a statement said 'The support plays a vital role in helping the organization continue its mission of uplifting underserved community through programs and supplying essential resources.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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Body of Chicopee kayaker recovered from Connecticut River
The body of a Chicopee kayaker has been recovered from the Connecticut River in Holyoke following an extensive search. According to the Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the body of Niklas Delisle, 27 was located on Friday. Delisle went missing on May 19 after the kayak he and his girlfriend were in capsized. She was rescued that night. 'This is a tragic loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to the Delisle family,' said Gulluni. 'We appreciate the professionalism and compassion shown by everyone involved in the search and recovery efforts.' A fisherman saw the couple struggling and went to help, but was only able to save Delisle's girlfriend. 'I am thankful that we, along with all our law-enforcement and first responder partners, were able to bring closure to one of the families on the Connecticut River,' Cocchi added. 'We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Niklas Delisle. But we will remain on the water searching for Daniel Callahan in an attempt to bring his family some peace.' The incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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Man seriously injured following chase that ends in fiery crash in Merrimack, NH
A man was seriously hurt following a chase that ended in a fiery crash in Merrimack, NH. According to New Hampshire State Police, around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, a trooper was driving southbound on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford when a 2018 Infiniti Q50 passed him at over 140 mph. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. The driver continued southbound on the turnpike until ultimately traveling off the right side of the roadway, where the vehicle crashed. Following the crash, the driver became trapped inside the vehicle, which started to catch fire. Troopers and responding officers from the Merrimack Police Department used fire extinguishers to control the fire while attempting to get the male driver out. The driver, who is not being identified at this time, was taken by medical helicopter to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with serious injuries. All southbound lanes of the F.E. Everett Turnpike were closed for a period of time as a result of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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Man arrested in connection with vandalism of war memorial in Brighton
A man has been arrested in connection with the vandalism of the war memorial in Brighton. According to Boston Police, the war memorial, located at the intersection of Cambridge and Henshaw streets in Brighton, was vandalized on Wednesday, May 21, between approximately 6:10 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., police said Thursday. Police described the suspect as a white male in his 30s, approximately 5'9' tall, who was last seen wearing a long brown trench coat. On Friday, May 30, around 7:42 p.m. officers arrested an adult man in connection with the vandalism of the Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam War Memorial The man is facing criminal charges, including Vandalism to a War and/or Veterans Memorial, and is also undergoing a mental health evaluation. The incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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‘Affected everyone': ICE raids postpone community festival on Martha's Vineyard
Organizers of the Brazil Fest on Martha's Vineyard are responding to ICE raids this week that led to the arrests of an estimated 40 migrants on the island and Nantucket. 'It has affected everyone,' said Paula Reidbord, Brazil Fest coordinator. Brazilians are the largest immigrant group on Martha's Vineyard, Reidbord says. Last year's inaugural Brazil Fest drew an estimated 500 people and was a welcomed community event, she said. But this week's ICE raids have sparked fear among immigrants in the community, even those who are in the country legally. 'People that have papers are also afraid of being tackled because it's so uncertain,' Reibord said. 'It really touches home,' adds Kiki Homer, who manages communications for the festival. 'You know individuals… who are good people who provide services.' The Brazil Fest surveyed participants after this week's raids. An overwhelming 94% said they believed this weekend's festival should be postponed considering the arrests. Organizers are tentatively planning to hold the festival on October 12, which would coincide with Children's Day in Brazil. 'Postponing the event is not a sign of fear, but rather an act of compassion and solidarity,' MV Mediation board president Rachel BenDavid said in a press release. 'It acknowledges the real and present concerns of our Brazilian neighbors.' An ICE spokesperson said this week's raids netted an MS-13 gang member and a child sex offender. Border Czar Tom Homan has said that although ICE is focused on arresting and deporting violent criminal illegal aliens, collateral arrests are likely in places with so-called 'sanctuary' policies that limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. 'More non-criminal targets are being arrested because ICE agents are not going to walk away from an illegal alien,' Homan said in comments outside the White House on Thursday. 'You force us to go find the bad guy, many times they're with others. At a work site, you go look for the bad guy, there are ten other illegal aliens there, they're coming, too.' Nantucket police said ICE notified them of their presence on the island, but did not request assistance. On Thursday, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell released a new 'Know Your Rights' guide for immigrants and bystanders, outlining what ICE agents can and cannot do, and explaining the limits on state and local law enforcement agencies. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
