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Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire
Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire A 92-year-old woman died and several firefighters were hospitalized with injuries in a Westchester house fire overnight. The Mount Vernon blaze broke out just before 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8 at a home on East Prospect Avenue where firefighters battled  30-degree temperatures and flame. Crews battled the elements to knock down the flame, while the Office of Emergency Management established a warming station nearby. The 92-year-old victim died due to a combination of smoke inhalation and heat, authorities said. Meanwhile, at least three firefighters were hospitalized with non-life-…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors
Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors An area volunteer fire chief has been relieved of his duties after making racist comments on his Facebook page about protestors decrying police-related deaths. Washington Heights Fire Chief Chuck Healy was removed from duty on Tuesday, June 2, said officials with the volunteer fire department, which is based in the City of Middletown and covers the town of Wallkill.  Healy, a 34-year firefighter, allegedly made the comments numerous times. The department was barraged with complaints after word spread of the posts.  The department, which is overseen by a board of civil officers, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own
Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own Members of the Goldens Bridges Fire Department announced on Facebook that one of their firefighters had died unexpectedly. Firefighter William King died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the age of 49, the department said. The department posted: "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." Funeral arrangements and additional information to follow.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors
Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Calling it "discriminatory", Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said his office will no longer seek bail in most misdemeanor cases.Scarpino said the move was done to promote fairness and end unnecessary incarceration for impoverished defendants.  "The District Attorney’s Office has issued guidelines for local court branches to ensure all defendants are treated fairly and equally while providing adequate assurance that he or she will return to court when required,” Scarpino said. “While our current policy has not resulted in a larg…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester
Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester A firefighter is never off duty. Five off-duty career firefighters were among those called to a Peekskill structure fire on Tuesday that left a residence with damage and temporarily displaced several residents. Firefighters in Peekskill were dispatched at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon to a reported structure fire near the intersection of North James Street and Howard Street. While en route to the fire, officials said that they received several additional calls, prompting the fire chief to bring additional resources to the scene, including the recall of five off-duty firefighters…

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by Zak Failla