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- CNN
An NYPD officer, security guard, Blackstone exec and Cornell grad are among those killed in Manhattan mass shooting
A New York police officer, a 'beloved' security guard, a young Cornell graduate and a senior executive with investment firm Blackstone were killed Monday when a lone gunman stormed a sprawling office tower in Midtown Manhattan and opened fire. The shooter then killed himself, ending the deadliest gun attack in 25 years in the nation's most populous city. As investigators probe a motive and an NFL employee injured in that attack recovers at a hospital, here's what we know about those killed: Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old New York Police Department officer, was a Bangladeshi immigrant hailed as a hero by city officials. He leaves behind two young sons and his wife, who is pregnant with their third child. Islam had been off duty but in uniform working security in the building when he was shot and killed, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Islam 'was doing the job that we asked him to do,' Tisch said at a news conference Monday night. 'He put himself in harm's way, he made the ultimate sacrifice – shot in cold blood, wearing a uniform that stood for the promise that he made to this city. He died as he lived, a hero.' His death is the 50th law enforcement death this year, according to the Officer Down Memorial page. Islam had served in the NYPD's 47th precinct in the Bronx for 3 1/2 years, Mayor Eric Adams said at the news conference. He was his father's only son, said Adams, who met with Islam's family Monday night and told them, 'He was a hero and we admire him for putting his life on the line.' 'Everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person,' the mayor said. 'He was saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers. He embodies what this city is all about. He's a true-blue New Yorker, not only in a uniform he wore.' Muhammad Mamunur Rashid lived next door to Islam. He described his neighbor as a 'very good person,' saying his whole family are 'good' people. Islam lived with his father and mother, his wife and their two children, Rashid said Messages honoring the fallen officer and consoling his family have flowed in from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and police departments as far away as Los Angeles. 'Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department,' the NYPD posted on X. 'He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today. We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.' Just past midnight Tuesday, officials lined the streets outside a hospital to perform a 'guard of honor' as Islam's body was transferred to an ambulance. Some saluted, while others held their hands over their hearts as he was wheeled out. Julia Hyman, an associate at Rudin Management, the real estate firm that owns the Park Avenue building, was also killed, according to Cornell University, where she graduated from in 2020. She was a Manhattan native and studied hotel and restaurant administration in college, the university said. 'Her first job after graduating was with Sagehall Partners, founded by a fellow Cornellian. Julia was on campus earlier this summer for her five-year reunion,' Cornell said. The university said it is 'devastated' for Hyman's friends and family, adding her sister Ali also graduated from Cornell in 2017. 'We extend our deepest condolences to all the families whose loved ones were lost in this senseless act,' the statement said. Monday, Rudin said an employee was killed in the shooting but the management company didn't provide a name. Also slain was Blackstone employee Wesley LePatner, the investment firm confirmed Tuesday. She 'embodied the best of Blackstone' and leaves behind a husband and children, the firm said in a statement. 'She was brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond,' Blackstone said. LePatner's family called her 'the most loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and relative, who enriched our lives in every way imaginable.' 'At this unbearably painful time, we are experiencing an enormous, gaping hole in our hearts that will never be filled, yet we will carry on the remarkable legacy Wesley created,' her family said. LePatner, who earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University in 2003, worked as a senior managing director of real estate in New York, her Blackstone profile says. LePatner was an 'active volunteer serving on the Yale University Library Council, the 'For Humanity' fundraising campaign committee, and was a member of the Sterling Fellows,' according to the university. She served on philanthropic boards, including since February as a trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she also was a member of the Friends of European Paintings group, the museum said in a statement. LePatner also was a trustee of the United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York and The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, where one of her children attends seventh grade, according to Blackstone and the school. 'She was a uniquely brilliant and modest leader and parent, filled with wisdom, empathy, vision, and appreciation,' a letter to the school community reads. 'Quite simply, Wesley made the world – and all of the institutions that she touched, including the Heschel School – a better place.' Aland Etienne, 'a dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously,' also was killed in Monday's mass shooting, his union said Tuesday. 'We are devastated to hear the reports of the shooting at 345 Park Avenue. We extend our deep condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones tonight, including that of our own 32BJ SEIU security member Aland Etienne,' 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich said in a statement. 'This tragedy speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe. Every time a security officer puts on their uniform, they put their lives on the line. Their contributions to our city are essential, though often unappreciated. Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such,' Pastreich added. The 32BJ SEIU represents more than 185,000 property service workers in 12 states, including more than 20,000 security officers in New York. Rudin, the company that owns the Park Avenue building, said its 'thoughts and prayers are with those injured and lost,' including 'a beloved lobby security guard.' CNN's Elise Hammond and Dakin Andone contributed to this report.
New York Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Eagles camp: Jeff Stoutland receives lifetime achievement award, talks OL depth
PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Stoutland gestured for his wife, Allison, to stand beside him. She's been a part of what's being celebrated, after all. Stoutland has been coaching 43 years. Allison's been with him for 33 of them. Southern Connecticut to Cornell. Syracuse to Michigan State. Miami to Alabama. At last, Philadelphia. In the last 12 years, three offensive linemen coached by Stoutland were named All-Pros. Eight were named Pro Bowlers. Others graduated from what they still call 'Stoutland University' and established footholds in Philly or elsewhere. Some return. Matt Pryor, drafted by the Eagles in 2018, is back after spending four seasons with three different teams. He stayed in touch with Allison throughout. He calls her 'Mama Stout.' Advertisement So there the Stoutlands stood as a reporter presented Jeff with the Paul 'Dr. Z' Zimmerman Award, given for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL. Just moments before, Stoutland had been asked about his distinguished career and his place as a beloved figure in a sports-crazed city. 'I'm honored and I'm privileged and I feel unbelievably good,' Stoutland said. 'But at the end of the day, I really believe this: If you focus on what you're doing and the task at hand, and you really lock in and you're just blindfolded as to 'We have to get these things done,' and you just go about that and you don't get distracted by anything — usually good things happen.' Stoutland, the lone holdover from the Chip Kelly era, has experienced the entirety of the Eagles' golden era. They've played in three Super Bowls, winning two. They've won five NFC East titles and reached the playoffs seven times. Season after season, general manager Howie Roseman sends more students to his prized tutor. Other teams covet their offensive line's consistency. Four starters return this season, and, still, Roseman stocked depth by drafting three linemen in the fifth and sixth rounds. 'We've had a lot of great players,' Stoutland said. 'I think the relationships that we've had, both of us with the players, is probably the most fun. Just to watch these guys grow from young men to mature, develop, and then watching the great things happen to them is my most rewarding thing.' Jason Kelce stood beside Stoutland during Tuesday's practice. No one else embodies Stoutland's influence better. A sixth-round pick turned six-time All-Pro, Kelce is a future Hall of Famer relishing the duality of his new broadcast career and being a post-retirement presence in the NovaCare Complex. Kelce hollered encouragements as Stoutland doled out instructions. Tuesday was the first day of pads in training camp, a fitting time for Stoutland to discuss the development of his newest class of linemen. Advertisement • Tyler Steen: The 2023 third-round pick has spent the entirety of training camp at first-team right guard. Vacated by Mekhi Becton (who beat out Steen last year), right guard is the entire offense's only starting vacancy entering 2025. How ready is Steen? 'Well, he played a lot of football last year,' Stoutland said. 'You gotta realize he played like 450 something plays. So I think that helps a player develop confidence and he's acting that way right now. But there's definitely things … we've identified some things to work on. Today was a big day for Tyler Steen, in my opinion. He did some things that I've been talking to him about and he executed them and he did a good job.' Asked to give an example, Stoutland said: 'No.' • Kenyon Green: The player compensation within the C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade, Green started practicing July 26 after missing the first two practices with a knee injury. Green, the No. 15 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2022, is getting a fresh start in Philly after an underwhelming three seasons in Houston. He debuted as the third-team right guard in Monday's practice. He played with that rotation again Tuesday. During individual drills, Greg Austin, Philly's assistant offensive line coach, gave Green personal instruction on his footwork after appearing off-balance while engaging a dummy in a double-team with another blocker. Stoutland, who often cross-trains his linemen, says the plan is to keep Green at right guard 'for a little bit right now.' 'Guys get banged up and stuff and then he loses some reps,' Stoutland continued. 'And so we're trying to get more and more reps for him and soak him at that position and get him comfortable. We have some things that (we say to each group): 'You need to work on your balance and body control. Your hands are lacking.' You know? … So yeah. So, we try to target each day or each week what we need to do to help a player so they can achieve that in that practice.' • Myles Hinton and Cameron Williams: It was interesting that the Eagles spent pick No. 191 on Hinton, then No. 207 on Williams. Essentially, the front office enrolled two late-round offensive tackles in Stoutland University. The Eagles know they won't be likely to enjoy the luxury of having Lane Johnson under contract at the end of this decade. Having hit on Day 3 picks like Kelce and Jordan Mailata, the franchise is again making similar investments. 'Myles is really talented,' Stoutland said. 'I call them critical factors — he's got lots of them. The technique now that we're teaching and why we're teaching it, that's the thing that he has to break through and master. And he has to push through that wall. And once he, like when Jordan got it all down, it's like all of a sudden the light comes on and everything starts clicking. He's not there yet. He's in the process. Advertisement 'Cameron Williams, again, like Myles, when you find tackles that are very athletic and smooth, they can slide their feet in protection, they're long — they're very valuable in this league. They're hard to find. So developing those two players, for me, is very exciting because they could become anybody they want.' • Trevor Keegan: The 2024 fifth-round pick was inactive for all but the regular-season finale during his rookie season. He played 33 snaps at left guard against the Dallas Cowboys. Backup guard is a crowded position in training camp. Brett Toth has taken the majority of snaps at left guard with the second rotation. Pryor began training camp as the second-team right guard, but he and Darian Kinnard (the second-team right tackle), have switched spots this week. Keegan has been taking snaps as the third-team center. Rookie Drew Kendall, the No. 168 pick, has been the second-team center. How Keegan performs at center could influence his standing on the 53-man roster. When asked why Keegan was playing center, Stoutland said, 'Well, we always try to have four centers hanging around and you like three of them to be active in the game, whether they play another position. And Landon (Dickerson) was always (the backup). So we're trying to find someone else, and he's doing a really good job of it. I'm impressed with his advanced knowledge. He must have been paying attention and not just listening to the guard play.' Eagles wide receiver Terrace Marshall appeared to injure his right leg after colliding with a teammate during an 11-on-11 drill. Marshall stayed on the ground for a moment after the play, hobbled to the sideline, then laid on his back while trainers checked on him. Marshall then walked off the field and into the NovaCare Complex. The Eagles will resume practice Thursday after holding a walk-through on Wednesday that is closed to media. Starting linebacker Zack Baun missed Tuesday's practice with a back contusion, his first absence of training camp. Starting edge rusher Nolan Smith also missed his first practice of training camp due to a concussion. Rookie safety Drew Mukuba (shoulder) and wide receiver Danny Gray (finger) remain sidelined after colliding with each other while both diving for a pass near the end of Saturday's practice. Mukuba's injury remains significant. He's in a position battle with Sydney Brown, who, again absorbed first-team reps in Tuesday's practice. Fangio had also begun deploying Mukuba in dime packages with Cooper DeJean. It was clear the Eagles anticipated the possibility of Mukuba holding a substantial role on the defense. His progression is now limited by his injury. 'He just has to pay attention to meetings to get mental reps,' Fangio said. 'But there's no replacing physical reps. You know, meetings and mental reps are good but the value of them compared to physical reps is night and day.' Rookie linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. returned to practice Tuesday after missing Monday's practice due to an illness. Advertisement 'Not enough' snaps yet for Cooper DeJean at safety: Fangio is having difficulty evaluating DeJean at safety in base packages because the offensive unit hasn't been deploying personnel packages that require the defense to play base. That's not altogether surprising. The Eagles played 11 personnel the majority of the time in 2024 (59.4 percent), according to TruMedia. New offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is also in the early stages of installing his offense, which is expected to also mostly be fielded in 11 personnel. But considering the important implications of DeJean's secondary position, it would behoove coach Nick Sirianni and Patullo to assist Fangio in finding a solution for more base reps. Of DeJean's progression at safety, Fangio said, 'I think it's going fine. We just haven't — to be honest, we haven't had enough snaps of (base) for him. Our offense is primarily playing 11 personnel out there against us. So we haven't had a ton of base snaps up to this point. (Would) like to see him get some more and get him tested. I don't know that he's ever truly been tested yet with a hard play.' Will Fangio coordinate more with Sirianni and Patullo? 'Yeah I mean we'd like to be able to. Right now we haven't be able to.' Adoree' Jackson's opportunity: The cornerback battle between Kelee Ringo and Jackson is entering its second week with neither player gaining a substantially larger share of first-team reps. Jackson, 29, drew attention Monday when he leaped along the left sideline and broke up a downfield pass from Tanner McKee to Marshall. Jackson, a 2017 first-round pick, is entering his ninth NFL season. Fangio said, 'It's too early to say what his experience is or isn't right now.' In a comment that underlines the competition at hand, Fangio said, 'It's time to show who he is — or who he isn't.' Will Jalen Hurts continue to run as frequently? Hurts has totaled 674 rushing attempts in five seasons with the Eagles, four within the run-oriented system of the Sirianni era. Patullo will be the sixth play caller to decide how frequently he'll leverage the two-time Pro Bowler's ability as a rusher in bootlegs, draws, zone-reads, RPOs and the Brotherly Shove. Hurts leads the NFL with 52 rushing touchdowns since 2021. His 55 career rushing touchdowns are the third-most by a quarterback in NFL history. Hurts turns 27 on Aug. 7. He's under contract through the 2028 season. Can he keep up this pace in the run game? 'It's not about maintaining the pace, it's about doing whatever it takes to win, and that's something that evolves from year to year,' Hurts said. 'So I'll continue to have that approach.' Quote of the day: The Eagles moved practice up an hour to 9 a.m. due to heat concerns. It was also the first day of full pads. Fangio, a seven-time defensive coordinator known for his old-school tendencies, was asked about the weather, which had already climbed to 90 degrees. 'It's not hot out there today,' said Fangio, wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants. 'That's a mindset.' It was the subsequent mindset of Eagles decision-makers to stop practice several times for water breaks. (Top photo of Stoutland: Kyle Ross / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cornell Graduate Julia Hyman Killed in NYC Shooting After Gunman Got in Wrong Elevator
Julia Hyman was an employee at Rudin Management, the real estate company which owns and manages 345 Park TO KNOW Julia Hyman, a recent Cornell graduate who worked for Rudin Management, was among those killed during the July 28 mass shooting in New York Shane Tamura, who was apparently targeting the NFL's offices in the same building, only found himself on Hyman's floor after taking the wrong elevator Tamura took his own life, claiming in a three-page letter to be suffering from CTEA recent college graduate from New York City has been identified as one of the four people killed in the July 28 mass shooting at a New York City office building. Julia Hyman, an employee at Rudin Management, was working on the 33rd floor of 345 Park Avenue when Shane Devon Tamura, 27, opened fire and killed her shortly before he turned his weapon on himself, a law enforcement source confirmed to PEOPLE. She was only 5 years out of college, having received a degree from the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, according to her LinkedIn profile. Hyman joined Rudin as an associate back in November, and had been working for the building management company — which owns 345 Park Avenue, the site of the shooting — for nine months. Tamura allegedly meant to travel to the headquarters of the National Football League on Monday, and only found himself on the floor where Hyman was working after he got on an elevator at a bank that didn't travel to the NFL's offices. "He, from our preliminary investigation, he took the wrong elevator bank up to the NFL headquarters," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. "Instead, it took him to Rudin Management, and that is where he carried out additional shootings and took the lives of additional employees." In a letter he left behind, the gunman allegedly wrote about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and spoke disparagingly about the NFL according to Adams, who said on Tuesday that authorities "have reason to believe that he was focused on the NFL." The NFL reported on Tuesday that an employee had been critically injured in the attack. Tamura drove across the country from Las Vegas to New York City, where he double parked outside of the office building and then entered while wielding an assault rifle. Upon entering the skyscraper, Tamura shot New York City police officer Didarul Islam, 36, a father of two from Bangladesh with a third child on the way, had been working off-duty as a security guard at the building on one of the world's largest investment firms, confirmed in a statement that one of their employees, Wesley LePatner, also died in the shooting. "Our prayers are with her husband, children and family," the company said of the mother of two. The fourth individual killed was security guard Aland Etienne, his union confirmed on Tuesday. "Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such," 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich said in a statement. There were also multiple people who suffered injuries while fleeing from the gunman, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference on Monday. Tisch also said that the shooter had "a documented mental health history," but still had a gun permit in the state of Nevada. Officers searched the black BMW he drove to scene on Monday and discovered a rifle case with rounds, a loaded revolver, ammunition and multiple magazines, according to Tisch. Tamura had been a high school football star in Southern California and reportedly carried out this attack believing he suffered from CTE and asked that he be examined for the degenerative brain disease, which is caused by repeated blows to the head and has become widely associated with playing football. He took his life by shooting himself in the chest. Read the original article on People
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Ranking Bruins prospects 20-11: Plenty of bruisers in the system
We're excluding prospects who have already logged at least 15 games with the Bruins — like Matthew Poitras and Michael Callahan — and free-agent signings from this offseason. 20. Riley Duran, F The Woburn native plays a smart, physical game that could put him in the mix for an NHL role as a hard-nosed fourth liner. After a productive career at Providence College under the tutelage of Nate Leaman, Duran made the jump to the pro game in 2024. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up RILEY DURAN ADDS TO THE LEAD 🚨 — Providence Bruins (@AHLBruins) Advertisement It didn't take long for Duran to find his role as a straight-line skater who can do damage on the forecheck, while the expected regression in his offensive production (20 points in 71 AHL games) wasn't much of a surprise. Duran may not be a 15-20-goal scorer in the pros, but there's no knocking his work ethic, high motor, and his willingness to skate into high-danger ice. 19. Dalton Bancroft, F The Bruins outbid several teams for the chance to Given how much Boston puts an emphasis on snarl, it should come as little surprise that they coveted a player like Bancroft. Advertisement The 24-year-old already elevated his stock over three seasons at Cornell, scoring 36 goals and 79 points in his collegiate career. But, Bancroft's value in the NHL ranks lies in his pugnacious approach and willingness to dole out punishment via a hard check or right hook. 18. Ryan Walsh, F Walsh has provided strong value for Boston since the Bruins selected the forward in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-1 forward has been an effective top-six forward in the ECAC since joining Cornell in 2023, scoring 29 goals and 53 points over his first two seasons with the Big Red. Walsh was held off the ice during 2025 Development Camp while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but the New York native has all the makings of a smart and steady forward who could bolster either Boston or Providence's depth chart in the coming years. 17. Vashek Blanar, D Blanar has the chance to either be a top-10 prospect in this ranking next year … or drop into more of the 'honorable mention' category. The 2025 fourth-round pick puzzled Bruins fans (and frankly, a lot of media members) when Boston selected him, given that he wasn't initially listed on But, after watching him at Development Camp, it's easy to see why a Bruins team short on skill would be enamored with a prospect like Blanar. Already a big body at 6-foot-4, Blanar is an offensive dynamo with the puck on his stick, routinely activating off the blue line and peppering the net. It's an exciting brand of hockey, but one that invites plenty of risks — and growing pains for a very raw prospect. Advertisement Did some video at dev camp, and this scoring chance by Vashek Blanar was awesome. His story coming into camp is really cool. Bruins 4th rounder — Robert Chalmers (@IvanIvanlvan) 16. Andre Gasseau, F A 2021 seventh-round pick, Gasseau was targeted by the Bruins due to his intriguing size (6-foot-4, 218 pounds) and slick hands. But, the California native has exceeded expectations since arriving at Boston College, scoring 37 goals and 88 points over three years at Chestnut Hill. He will need to improve his skating to stick at the next level, but Gasseau has the size to be a solid bottom-six player if some of that scoring touch carries over to the pro game. 15. Loke Johansson, D Johansson is already looking like a nice find in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-3 defenseman has accelerated his timeline to the pro ranks, signing an entry-level deal with the Bruins just a few months after getting drafted. Since then, Johansson has only continued to impress, serving as a key cog on a Moncton Wildcats team that won the QMJHL Championship this season. Beyond logging heavy minutes on Moncton's blue line, Johansson scored four goals and 22 points over 62 games in the Q. Very excited to see what Loke Johansson can do in the AHL next season. Strong defender — Robert Chalmers (@IvanIvanlvan) Bruins player development coordinator Adam McQuaid noted at Development Camp that Johansson is likely ready for the AHL in 2025-26. 14. Cooper Simpson, F Another high-skilled prospect that Boston plucked out of this 2025 draft class, Simpson has some work to do when it comes to rounding out his overall game. But, the 18-year-old winger knows how to put the puck in the back of the net. And given that Boston's most pressing need is to add scoring punch to their lineup, there's a lot to like about what a player like Simpson can offer in due time. Advertisement The 2025 third-round pick was a menace this past season at Shakopee High School, leading all Minnesota high schoolers with 49 goals in just 31 games, while also adding 34 assists. 13. Elliott Groenewold, D Groenewold may not have the same offensive flair to his game as Blanar. But, the Vermont native and 2024 fourth-round pick also has a much higher floor as a steady blueliner who can both transport the puck and separate opposing players from the biscuit. The left-shot D also has a strong frame at 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds. But, he was far from a stay-at-home blueliner as a freshman at Quinnipiac, scoring four goals and 12 points over 38 games while recording heavy minutes. He won't be an offensive dynamo at the next level, but Groenewold could develop into a solid second or third-pairing regular who can throw his weight around and transport the puck without limitations. 12. Oskar Jellvik, F The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Jellvik when it comes to charting out his pro ceiling. A fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Jellvik has been a key cog on some strong Boston College teams under Greg Brown, headlined by a sophomore campaign where he scored 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists) in 41 games. Granted, Jellvik also skated in one of the strongest top-six units in recent collegiate history with the 2023-24 Eagles, usually playing on a line with Cutter Gauthier. The 2024-25 campaign was more of a struggle for Jellvik, who scored 13 points (four goals, nine assists) over 23 games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in February. Andre Gasseau to Oskar Jellvik gives BC a 1-0 lead over PC. Bruins prospect connection — Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin9) Jellvik wasn't a play driver this past season with the Eagles, but BC's offense also dried up after he went down, scoring under three goals in five of their final 12 games. Advertisement A shifty, cerebral player who puts himself in spots to generate Grade-A chances, Jellvik could be poised for a bounce-back season or a reloaded BC squad. 11. Michael DiPietro, G At 26 years old, a player like DiPietro might be stretching the label of 'prospect.' But, given Boston's need to identity another goalie in their system — coupled with DiPietro's own stellar play in 2024-25 — the netminder deserves a spot here. Acquired from Boston in a deal with Vancouver that involved Jack Studnicka in October 2022, DiPietro has bounced across all three levels of pro hockey over the last few seasons with the Bruins and Canucks. After serving in more of a backup role to Brandon Bussi in 2023-24, DiPeitro dominated as Providence's top option between the pipes in 2024-25. The former 2017 third-round pick took home the Baz Bastien Award as the AHL's Goaltender of the Year after posting a 26-8-7 record to go along with a .927 save percentage and four shutouts. Stellar stop by Michael DiPietro to maintain Providence's lead — Bear With Me (@BearWithMe_Pod) 'You're always rooting for a guy like Michael,' The Bruins backup goaltender role is currently accounted for — courtesy of Joonas Korpisalo. But if Boston was able to Advertisement Conor Ryan can be reached at
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists make surprising discovery after attempting to remove dangerous fish from lake: 'It took us 25 years to prove why'
Scientists make surprising discovery after attempting to remove dangerous fish from lake: 'It took us 25 years to prove why' According to the Cornell Chronicle, years of efforts to remove an invasive species of smallmouth bass from an Adirondack lake have led scientists to a surprising discovery about why these efforts have not been successful. What's happening? Smallmouth bass may be a native North American species, but the species was only introduced to the Adirondacks in the 1900s. After their introduction, the smallmouth bass did what invasive species do and quickly took over many of the region's lakes, which resulted in significant declines in native fish populations. However, despite 25 years of efforts to eradicate the smallmouth bass from these lakes, the populations continued to thrive. Now, researchers have published a study with the surprising reason why eradication efforts have failed. According to the study, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, efforts to physically remove this species from these lakes to decrease the population size were unsuccessful because, over time, the smallmouth bass evolved to mature earlier and grow more quickly, resulting in smaller fish but a larger overall population. One of the senior researchers on the study, Peter McIntyre, explained: "Twenty-five years ago, Cornell's Adirondack Fishery Research Program set out to test whether we could functionally eradicate smallmouth bass from a lake. It took us 25 years to prove why the answer is no: the fish evolved to outmaneuver us." Why are evolving invasive species concerning? Invasive species, like smallmouth bass, already cause a plethora of problems when introduced to new ecosystems, so if they can evolve to avoid eradication, these issues worsen. Because invasive species spread so rapidly, they can destroy native species and ecosystems by outcompeting them for food and other vital resources. Invasive species can also introduce new diseases into ecosystems, which can decimate native species populations. Depending on the type of invasive species, other problems caused by their introduction could include impacted human food supplies, more extreme weather patterns, and altered soil chemistry. However, by prioritizing and protecting native species, as researchers tried to do in the Adirondacks by removing smallmouth bass, food supplies are protected, the spread of disease is limited, and natural resources are better conserved. What's being done about the smallmouth bass? The discovery of the smallmouth bass's evolution to outwit eradication highlights the need to prevent invasive species from entering ecosystems in the first place. Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. However, for the smallmouth bass already in these Adirondack lakes, removing them less often or only removing a particular subset may be the solution. Doing this might reduce the bass's evolutionary need to adapt, but more research will be needed to determine this. As one researcher said, according to the Cornell Chronicle: "Long-term studies of management efforts are critical, not only for deepening our understanding of natural ecosystems, but also for evaluating the effectiveness of specific management tools." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
