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Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made.  The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities.  The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Trapped Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving Hudson Valley River Trapped Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving Hudson Valley River
Trapped Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving Hudson Valley River First responders came to the aid of a pair of rafters from Long Island who were trapped in a river in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced. First responders from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Wassaic Fire Department, and Town of Amenia EMS were dispatched to a stretch of Ten Mile River at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, where there was a report of a man and woman in the middle of the river holding on to a log. Due to the complexity of the rescue, they established a unified command system was established and additional resources were requested to the scene including: …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Body Of 20-Year-Old Recovered From Creek In Hudson Valley, Police Say Body Of 20-Year-Old Recovered From Creek In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Body Of 20-Year-Old Recovered From Creek In Hudson Valley, Police Say The body of a 20-year-old Hudson Valley man has been recovered by law enforcement from an area creek after a possible drowning was reported. The incident took place around 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, when the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, New Hackensack Fire Department, and Town of Wappinger Ambulance to a possible drowning in the Wappinger Creek located behind the Wappingers Falls Trailer Park on New Hackensack Road. First arriving responders used a citizen’s rowboat to begin searching for a missing male swimmer, said Lieutenant Shawn Castano. Additional reso…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Riding Bike Home On NY Boardwalk Saves Swimmer In Distress Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Riding Bike Home On NY Boardwalk Saves Swimmer In Distress
Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Riding Bike Home On NY Boardwalk Saves Swimmer In Distress A fast-acting, off-duty lifeguard on his way home from work on his bike came to the rescue of a swimmer in distress off a Long Island boardwalk, officials said. City of Long Beach rookie lifeguard Nickoli Alfasi was riding his bike home from work at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 when he spotted a swimmer in distress on the National Boulevard Beach. Officials said that Alfasi - the son of Louis Alfasi, an Executive Officer of the Long Beach Professional Firefighters - notified the Long Beach Police Department before going into the water and rescuing the swimmer, who was being sw…

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by Zak Failla
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Legionella Bacteria Found In Water At School District In Hudson Valley Legionella Bacteria Found In Water At School District In Hudson Valley
Legionella Bacteria Found In Water At School District In Hudson Valley A Westchester school district is reporting that Legionella bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires’ disease has been discovered in two of its schools. The Scarsdale School District alerted parents that legionella was found at the Scarsdale Middle School and the Quaker Ridge School, possibly caused by the extended school closures due to COVID-19, which left pipes sitting idle for months. Testing at the school for the bacteria was conducted on Friday, Sept. 4, and the results were reported later in the month. In response to the discovery of Legionella, the district covered all water fountains an…

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by Zak Failla
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Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System
Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For New Paltz Water System After days of not being able to use or drink their water, residents of the town and village of New Paltz have received good news -- the water is safe. Samples of testings on Thursday, Feb. 13, found no detectible petroleum compounds, according to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. A do not drink advisory was issued on Monday, Feb. 10, following reports of an odor detected in the village's drinking water.  The spill was determined to be the result of a compromised underground fuel line for the village's water treatment plant heating system.  "Following swift deployment of state resources and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Boat Flipped Over In Rockland ID Released For Boy Who Died After Boat Flipped Over In Rockland
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Boat Flipped Over In Rockland An 8-year-old boy who drowned after being underwater for some time when a boat carrying seven children and one adult flipped over in Haverstraw Bay has been identified. Yosef Goldman, of Israel, died around 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, after becoming trapped under the boat which flipped about 100 feet off of Haverstraw Bay, said the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. According to Sheriff's officials, the boat flipped over sending all eight occupants into the water. Most clung to the boat until help arrived, but the boy went underwater and was trapped under the boat. The child was recovered …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CLOSED! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard CLOSED! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard
Closed! Bacteria Levels In Greenwood Lake Are 10X Above State Health Standard Greenwood Lake is New Jersey’s fourth to contain a harmful algae bloom this summer. Bacteria levels from the HAB are nearly 10 times higher than the state health standard, water samples taken Monday show. Cyanobacteria levels from the New Jersey side of the lake were 212,000 cells per milliliter (state standard is 20,000 cells per milliliter), DEP lab results show. The lowest sample taken showed 90,000 cells per milliliter, and that was taken from the middle section of the lake. The northern section showed 61,000 and Browns Point, a park on the West Milford lake, was 148,000. Water s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland
Major Water Main Break Affected Roads, Residents In Rockland This story has been updated. Two homes in Rockland County are under a boil water alert following a major water main break that affected motorists on the Orange Turnpike. The break occurred Sunday at Orange Turnpike and Liberty Rock Road. Suez spokesman Bill Madden said residents at No. 75 and No. 85 on the Orange Turnpike are under a boil water alert for the next few days as officials wait for water testing results. Customers are to boil their water for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Drowns In Watercraft Accident On Hudson River Man Drowns In Watercraft Accident On Hudson River
Man Drowns In Watercraft Accident On Hudson River A 31-year-old man drowned after becoming stranded in the Hudson River after falling off a personal watercraft in Westchester, according to the police. The incident took place around 6:45 p.m. Monday when Yonkers Police responded to the JFK Marina off Warburton Avenue on a report a stranded personal watercraft with a male and female missing, said Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos. Members of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Marine Unit and Aviation Unit provided support services. Empress Ambulance services were also dispatched. The female passenger of the watercraft was located …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Clinging To Branch After Trying To Save Dog Rescued From Croton River Man Clinging To Branch After Trying To Save Dog Rescued From Croton River
Man Clinging To Branch After Trying To Save Dog Rescued From Croton River A simple walk with his dog turned into a nightmare for a man who ended up clinging to a tree branch to keep from drowning in the rushing water of the Croton River. The man became stranded while chasing his dog who ran into the water in the Croton Gorge Park section of the river around 7 p.m. Wednesday, said the Croton Fire Department on Facebook. A passerby noticed the man and called 911. After receiving the call, Croton Fire headed to the river with a water rescue unit along with the Yorktown Fire Water Rescue team, EMS responders from Ossining and Croton, Westchester County Police Depart…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg
Updated: Boil Water Alert Lifted In Parts Of Sloatsburg Updated: The Rockland County Department of Health lifted the boil water alert at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - A water main break in Sloatsburg has led to a “boil water” order for some residents that may last as long as a week, according to a SUEZ spokesperson. The “boil water” order was issued on Thursday morning, and SUEZ said customers affected will be notified when it is lifted. Customers “are ordered to boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking purposes.” Customers may also see a decrease in water pressure while work is being completed. SUEZ sa…

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by Zak Failla