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Bill Adding Fencing To Hudson Valley Bridges To Prevent People From Deadly Jumps Moves Forward
A bill aimed at stopping suicides by adding preventive fencing to five Hudson Valley bridges has passed the New York State Senate unanimously. Now, the bill introduced by State Sen. Pete Harckham (D, Mount Kisco), will move to the State Assembly, whose session ends on Friday, June 7, for consideration. The bill mandates that climb deterrent fencing be installed on all bridges under the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) jurisdiction. The five Hudson Valley bridges are: Bear Mountain Bridge. Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Newbu…
Police & Fire
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
A body was recovered after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Friday, May 17. The body of the victim was recovered from the Hudson River near Stony Point, according to Trooper A.J. Hicks of the New York State Police. The identity of the person has not yet been released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The bridge carries Route 6/202 over the river between Orange County and Northern Westchester. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
49-Year-Old Dies After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge
This story has been updated. A 49-year-old has died after jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 7:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 in Stony Point, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. An investigation revealed that the Englewood, New Jersey man drove to the bridge and walked up the south side where he jumped, Nevel said. Nevel said his body was recovered around 9:30 p.m. by the Westchester County Police Marine Unit. The man's name has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…
Police & Fire
ID Released Of Scarsdale Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge
A man whose body was pulled out of the Hudson River at a dock in Northern Westchester weeks after he jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by authorities. Westchester County Police discovered the body of Scarsdale resident Donald Baker, age 49, at the Steam Boat Dock in Verplanck on Hardie Street on Friday, Dec. 29, according to authorities. Earlier Report - Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Baker was identified as the man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge closest to the Rockland County side on Friday, Nov. 24 around 6:40 a.m., Trooper AJ H…
Police & Fire
Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
The body of a man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has not been recovered. The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m., Friday, Nov. 24 closest to the Rockland County side. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the man left his vehicle and walked up the bridge and jumped. Westchester County Marine Patrol responded along with the State Police Marine Unit to search for the victim. Hicks said the man's body has not been recovered as of Monday, Nov. 27. The man has not been identified. This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge
A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from a Hudson Valley bridge. The incident took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Bear Mountain Bridge near in the town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, New Jersey resident Aleksey P. Mikhaylov, of Northvale, was located and pronounced dead at the scene. No signs of foul play were discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene for the investigation.
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Roads Expected To Reopen In Westchester Following Flooding, Hochul Says
Several busy main roads in the Hudson Valley are expected to soon reopen following a severe storm system that dropped several inches of rain and resulted in historic flooding, officials said. The expected road reopenings were announced on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who said that they will follow several days of intense repair work. The closures were caused by a severe, slow-moving rainstorm that arrived in the region on Sunday, July 9, and dropped more than eight inches of rain in parts of the Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley roadways expe…
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Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region
New Update: At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Flooding is causing road closures and train disruptions as a powerful storm system with heavy downpours moves through the region. Water rescues have been reported in some parts of the region. In a new update Monday morning, July 10, state police said troopers have assisted dozens of motorists and are currently doing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to ensure that there is no one left behind. In the Hudson Valley, the New York State Police is asking the pu…
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Northern Westchester Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge
New York State Police have identified the person who jumped from Bear Mountain Bridge as a local teen. The incident happened at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 30. The boy, age 17, was a resident of Cortlandt Manor, said state police. His body was recovered by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Earlier report: Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge State Police said there were no signs of foul play detected at this time. The Rockland County Medical Examiner assisted at the scene.
Police & Fire
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
New Update: Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge A person has jumped from a Hudson Valley bridge and divers are working to retrieve the body. The incident took place in Rockland County around 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 30 at Bear Mountain Bridge near Stony Point, police said. Efforts are underway to retrieve the body, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Additional information was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified
A man who jumped to his death from Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by state police. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Cortlandt around 2:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12. Trooper AJ Hicks said the troopers responded to the bridge for a report of a disabled vehicle. An investigation determined that Ronald E. Welte Jr., age 62, of Midland Park, New Jersey, left his vehicle and jumped from the bridge, Hicks said. His body was recovered by the Continental Village Fire Department, the state Medical Examiner's Office, and the state police. This investigation rema…
Police & Fire
Rescuers Searching For Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper
A large party made of boats, drones, and police officers is searching for a person who jumped from Bear Mountain Bridge. The person was reported to have jumped from the bridge near the Rockland County side around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. A search was initiated using boats, drones, and police officers and is ongoing as of Monday, Sept. 19, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said. This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.
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Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Hudson Valley
Higher toll rates are heading to several New York bridges in the region. According to the New York State Bridge Authority, as part of a four-year plan that began in 2020, the third of four rate hikes is set to take effect as of Sunday, May 1 in the Hudson Valley. The new toll rates will apply to all five spans operated by the New York State Bridge Authority: The Bear Mountain Bridge in Orange and Rockland counties; Newburgh-Beacon Bridge over the Hudson River; Mid-Hudson Bridge between Dutchess and Ulster counties; Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge north of Kingston and Rhinecliff; Rip Van Winkl…
Police & Fire
Man, 23, Jumps To His Death From Bear Mountain Bridge, State Police Say
A Hudson Valley man who jumped to his death from the Bear Moutain Bridge has been identified by New York State Police. Orange County resident, Justin J. Griffith, age 23, of Highland Falls, died around 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22 after jumping from the bridge near Cortlandt, said Trooper AJ Hicks. His vehicle was found near the bridge, Hicks said. A search on Friday failed to find his body. His body was recovered by the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team on Saturday, Oct. 23. No signs of foul play have been discovered.
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ID Released For Northern Westchester Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge
A man found dead after jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by police. Jack J. Murphy, age 69, of Ossining, was found by the Westchester County Police Marine Unit after jumping from the bridge around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, state police said. A search began for Murphy after witnesses called Westchester County 911 prompting a response from the State Police, Park Police, Westchester County Police Department, the Continental Fire Department, and Peekskill Emergency Medical Services, Trooper AJ Hicks said. This investigation remains ongoing. No signs of f…
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge, Police Say
Updated story: ID Released For Northern Westchester Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge A man was found dead after jumping to his death from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, on the east side of the bridge, according to the New York State Police. State Police said the man's body was found by officers with the Westchester County Police Marine Unit. CPR was administered, but the man was pronounced dead once officers reached the docks in Peekskill. Rescuers from multiple departments took part in the search…
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Covid-
19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders
Metro-North will be restoring some weekend service lines for Hudson Valley riders as New York continues navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. The MTA announced that beginning on Monday, April 12, weekend service will be returned to Wassaic and include service adjustments on the Harlem Line weekday schedule to accommodate track work. Officials said that beginning on April 12, Metro-North will begin replacing the track switches north of the Hartsdale station. Those track switches will allow trains to be switched between the two main tracks on the line. The …
Police & Fire
Rescuers Searching For Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper
Police and fire rescue teams are searching for a person who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The call for a person jumping from the bridge came from a 911 call around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 14, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. The person reportedly jumped from the bridge in Northern Westchester, in the Cortlandt area, Hicks said. Rescuers from numerous departments including Rockland County Marine 1, Stony Point, Thiells, Fort Montgomery, and Continental Village fire departments responded to search for the person without success. A vehicle was found, but identificati…
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge, State Police Say
A man drove to Bear Mountain Bridge and died by suicide after leaping off the structure's edge, said State Police, leaving his vehicle parked on the structure facing west with its hazard lights flashing. According to police, the body of the unidentified person was discovered floating in the Hudson River at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 by an officer investigating the unoccupied vehicle. The body was recovered by members of the Stony Point Fire Department, according to police. The bridge was not closed during the police investigation.
Police & Fire
Sheriff's Deputies Honored For Life-Saving Actions On I-84, Bear Mountain Bridge
Two Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies who both prevented suicidal individuals from jumping off area bridges to their deaths earned Liberty Medals and the National Sheriff’s Association Medal of Valor for their exceptional acts of heroism. On May 27, 2019, Deputy Kevin Osaka was faced with a man who was standing on the edge of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge over I-84 in Brewster, contemplating jumping to his death. At his own risk, Deputy Osaka reportedly approached the man and pulled him to safety, then brought him to Putnam Hospital to be evaluated. Similarly, on July 14 of 2019…
Police & Fire
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
A search of the Hudson River was launched after reports of a person jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge overnight. Emergency services personnel from Rockland and Orange counties responded to the bridge shortly before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. According to reports, the Bridge Authority saw the subject jump at 4:19 a.m. on camera. Further details were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Dies After Jump From Bear Mountain Bridge
A 57-year-old area woman died after parking her vehicle on the side of the roadway, walking up Bear Mountain Bridge, and jumping from the top. New York State Police received a call around 7 p.m., Monday, May 18, from a witness who said a person had jumped from the bridge, which is located between Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County, less than a half-mile north of the Rockland County line, and Cortlandt in Northern Westchester, and less than a half-mile south of the Putnam County line. Trooper AJ Hicks said troopers immediately responded to the scene with the Verplanck Fire Department…
Lifestyle
Video: 'Monster' Fish Caught On Camera Bursting Out Of Hudson River
Did Nessie take a vacation to the Hudson Valley? Garry Gleason was kayaking in the Hudson River with a friend when an enormous fish leaped into the air much to his surprise. According to the kayaker, the fish was approximately eight-feet long. In disbelief at what he had seen, Gleason conferred with a fellow kayaker, who was looking in a different direction. At that point, Gleason remembered that he had a Go-Pro camera on him, and he confirmed the massive fish in the water in a video that has since gone viral on Facebook. The fish was caught on camera just north of the Bear Mountain Bridg…
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Killing His Wife Found Dead Near Bear Mountain Bridge
A man wanted for killing his wife and then leaving her body in a vehicle near Bear Mountain Bridge has been found dead. George Grogan, 59, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, was found dead during a search Thursday, Oct. 3, by Town of Poughkeepsie Police and New York State Police, along with other agencies, in a wooded area east of Bear Mountain Bridge, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Michael O'Dowd. The Westchester County Office of the Medical Examiner has confirmed that the body found in the vehicle was that of his wife, Audrey Grogan, and that the body found by police on Thursday wa…
Police & Fire
Manhunt Heats Up For Missing Husband After Woman's Body Found At Bear Mountain State Park
The manhunt is intensifying for a missing man two days after a woman's body was found in a vehicle at Bear Mountain State Park, according to police, who are asking the public's help in locating the man. New York State Police are working alongside the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department to locate George Grogan, 59, in relation to a possible homicide investigation. Police say Grogan told his son that he killed his mother just before the body of a dead woman was found in the man’s vehicle, which was located near the Bear Mountain Bridge in the vicinity of Anthony’s Nose trailhead. The caus…
Police & Fire
Deputy Saves Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Bear Mountain Bridge
A quick-thinking Putnam County Sheriff's deputy was able to talk a man threatening to kill himself by jumping from the side of Bear Mountain Bridge out of ending his life. The dramatic incident took place around 3:56 p.m., Sunday, July 14, when sheriff’s deputies, along with members of other emergency service agencies, responded to the bridge for a report of the man threatening to jump, said the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Deputies Benjamin Levine, Anthony Tolve, and Brian Neary responded to the area. Upon arrival, Deputy Levine located the suicidal man on the north side …
Politics
Poll: What Do You Think About New Name For The Bear Mountain Bridge?
Just months after the uproar over the new Tappan Zee Bridge being given the official name of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, residents are up in arms again over the newly enacted name of the Bear Mountain Bridge. The new name, "The Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge," was selected, not by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but by the State Senate which had originally wanted to attach the name to the new Tappan Zee. But before they could make the change, the governor stepped in and named the new bridge after his late father. But unlike the new TZB official name change, the bill specifies the name c…
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Bear Mountain Bridge Now Has Its Own New Name
With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave another iconic bridge in the Hudson Valley a new official name. Cuomo signed into law legislation changing the name of the Bear Mountain Bridge to the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge. The state Legislature voted in favor of the new name in June, and the change became final Tuesday when it was signed by Cuomo. The bridge's new name is connected, in a way, to the new Tappan Zee Bridge's official name of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. In May 2017, the state Senate passed a bill to name the new Tappan Zee Bridge the "Purple Heart Memoria…
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ID Released For Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge
Police have released the identity of a 35-year-old Westchester man who jumped to his death from the midspan of the Bear Mountain Bridge earlier this month. The body of Jose J. Sosa Fragoso of Yonkers was pulled from the Hudson River on Sunday, Aug. 5, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Fragoso was wanted on a warrant in connection with a violent domestic abuse case in Yonkers, he said. The jump was discovered when State Police at Cortlandt, along with New York State Park Police, responded to the area of the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Town of Cortlandt, regarding a suspicious veh…
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Body Of Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Pulled From Hudson River
The body of a man who jumped from the midspan of the Bear Mountain Bridge was pulled from the Hudson River on Sunday, Aug. 5, state police said. State Police at Cortlandt, along with New York State Park Police, responded to the area of the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Town of Cortlandt, regarding a suspicious vehicle report on Saturday, Aug. 4. Investigation at the scene revealed that the vehicle was abandoned by an individual who then proceeded to jump from the midspan of the bridge the previous morning, Friday, Aug. 3 at around 7:23 a.m. A State Police Aviation helicopter and a State Poli…
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Killed After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge
A 25-year-old Westchester man was killed after jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The incident took place around 6 p.m. Tuesday when the unidentified man from Mount Pleasant died after jumping from bridge, according to state police. The man parked his vehicle on the side of the road and walked to the mid-span of the bridge where he jumped, said Trooper AJ Hicks, with the state police. Police were alerted to the jump by a passing motorist, and officers confirmed the incident by playing back video that monitors the bridge. First responders from multiple agencies responded to try and re…
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