New Rochelle veteran remembered as a hero
Posted: Updated:A New Rochelle veteran is being remembered by his family as someone who dedicated his life to helping others.
Dusty Rhodes, 49, lost his battle to stomach cancer Tuesday. His sister, Dineen, is asking people in Westchester to honor his memory by giving back to a cause dear to his heart - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"Instead of flowers and cards... you can donate to the St. Jude foundation," said Dineen. "Dusty would love that."
Rhodes was a decorated Marine who served the country in Operation Desert Storm. He recently faced his toughest battle of all, though, when he was diagnosed with cancer.
After a yearlong fight, he lost his life.
His family wants to thank people around the county for rallying for him in his time of need.
Rhode's funeral will be held in New Rochelle over the weekend.
Top StoriesMore>>
Protesters demand shutdown of gas at Indian Point Power Plant
Protesters demand shutdown of gas at Indian Point Power Plant
Protesters demand shutdown of gas at Indian Point Power Plant.
Protesters gathered in Croton-on-Hudson Sunday to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to shut down the Algonquin gas pipeline at the Indian Point Power Plant, following the release of a risk assessment.
Protesters gathered in Croton-on-Hudson Sunday to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to shut down the Algonquin gas pipeline at the Indian Point Power Plant, following the release of a risk assessment.
2 sanitation workers suspended for unauthorized trash pickups
2 sanitation workers suspended for unauthorized trash pickups
2 sanitation workers suspended for unauthorized trash pickups
Two Mount Vernon sanitation workers were suspended Friday after being accused of illegally picking up construction garbage out of a white truck on Cortlandt Street.
Two Mount Vernon sanitation workers were suspended Friday after being accused of illegally picking up construction garbage out of a white truck on Cortlandt Street.
Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS held at Manhattanville College
Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS held at Manhattanville College
Hundreds of people showed up to the Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS Sunday to help fight against the debilitating and deadly disease.
Hundreds of people showed up to the Westchester Walk to Defeat ALS Sunday to help fight against the debilitating and deadly disease.
Celebration, defiance on display at New York City pride parade
Celebration, defiance on display at New York City pride parade
Elected officials, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, both Democrats, were among those attending the march.
Elected officials, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, both Democrats, were among those attending the march.
Donation drive held in Yonkers for immigrant children
Donation drive held in Yonkers for immigrant children
The Yonkers community was coming together Sunday to help out undocumented immigrant children who are being cared for in Westchester.
The Yonkers community was coming together Sunday to help out undocumented immigrant children who are being cared for in Westchester.
1 dead after car crashes into utility pole in New Rochelle
1 dead after car crashes into utility pole in New Rochelle
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a car hit a utility pole then caught fire in New Rochelle.
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a car hit a utility pole then caught fire in New Rochelle.
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth celebration remembers teen shot by police
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth celebration remembers teen shot by police
Officials say East Pittsburgh Officer Michael Rosfeld shot Antwon Rose Jr., 17, after pulling over a car that matched the description of a vehicle wanted in a shooting in a nearby town.Dobbs Ferry community comes together to provide aid for immigrant children
Dobbs Ferry community comes together to provide aid for immigrant children
Dobbs Ferry community comes together to provide aid for immigrant children
Dobbs Ferry community comes together to provide aid for immigrant children
Parents from Dobbs Ferry are finding ways to involve local children in spreading smiles and comfort amongst the immigrant children in their community that have been separated from their families.
Parents from Dobbs Ferry are finding ways to involve local children in spreading smiles and comfort amongst the immigrant children in their community that have been separated from their families.
Westchester politicians denied access to facility housing immigrant children
Westchester politicians denied access to facility housing immigrant children
Democratic Congress members gathered at the Rising Ground Children’s Learning Center in Yonkers to call for greater urgency to reunite families that have been separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Democratic Congress members gathered at the Rising Ground Children’s Learning Center in Yonkers to call for greater urgency to reunite families that have been separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Democratic Congress members gathered at the Rising Ground Children’s Learning Center in Yonkers to call for greater urgency to reunite families that have been separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supreme Court adopts new rules for cellphone tracking
Supreme Court adopts new rules for cellphone tracking
Supreme Court adopts new rules for cellphone tracking
The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones.
The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones.
SlideshowsSlideshowsMore>>
New Yorkers celebrate pride at annual parade
New Yorkers celebrate pride at annual parade
Rainbow flags and parade floats were the order of the day in New York City on Sunday, June 24, for the annual Pride Parade. Billie Jean King was among the grand marshals this year.
Rainbow flags and parade floats were the order of the day in New York City on Sunday, June 24, for the annual Pride Parade. Billie Jean King was among the grand marshals this year.
Summer Fest 2018 lineup
Summer Fest 2018 lineup
FDR Drive Band will perform on July 3.
The annual summer concert series is at the Cross County Shopping Center.
The annual summer concert series is at the Cross County Shopping Center.
2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
Rockland-Bergen Music Festival Lineup
Rockland-Bergen Music Festival Lineup
The Rockland-Bergen Music Festival will be held June 22-24 at The Turning Point in Piermont and the German Masonic Park in Tappan.
The Rockland-Bergen Music Festival will be held June 22-24 at The Turning Point in Piermont and the German Masonic Park in Tappan.
The Rockland-Bergen Music Festival will be held June 22-24 at The Turning Point in Piermont and the German Masonic Park in Tappan.
Food Truck Friday 2018 Photos
Food Truck Friday 2018 Photos
Check out some of these food trucks that stop in the Hudson Valley.
Check out all of the fun photos from News 12's Food Truck Friday!
Check out all of the fun photos from News 12's Food Truck Friday!
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Lunch With Lisa Photos
Lunch With Lisa Photos
News 12's Lisa LaRocca finds a lunch that doesn't break the bank at the Westchester Burger Company in Rye Brook.
News 12's Lisa LaRocca goes in search of lunch spots that won't break your bank.
News 12's Lisa LaRocca goes in search of lunch spots that won't break your bank.
2018 performers at the Hudson River Museum Summer Amphitheater
2018 performers at the Hudson River Museum Summer Amphitheater
This summer, the Hudson River Museum has a full slate of free shows at their summer amphitheater. Click through the gallery to see who's performing in the coming months.
This summer, the Hudson River Museum has a full slate of free shows at their summer amphitheater. Click through the gallery to see who's performing in the coming months.
