Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured
Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured A driver was left injured after a car overturned and crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 around 6 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Croton-on-Hudson Old Post Road South flipped over and hit a pole on Nordica Drive, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters and police then descended upon the scene to help the injured driver escape the vehicle.  After the occupant was turned over to first responders, firefighters waited for Con Edison to fix the pole, which took about 90 minutes. 
Person Sent To Trauma Center After Being Hit By Car Near Westchester Shopping Center Person Sent To Trauma Center After Being Hit By Car Near Westchester Shopping Center
Person Sent To Trauma Center After Being Hit By Car Near Westchester Shopping Center A person was sent to a trauma center after they were struck by a vehicle near a Northern Westchester shopping center.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 14 around 4:30 p.m., when a person was hit in Croton-on-Hudson on Maple Street near the Van Wyck Shopping Center, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  First responders then sprang into action and diverted traffic in the area until the injured person was brought into an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital.  The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  The road was cleared after about…
Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Westchester Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Westchester
Nursing Home Fire: Fireplace Malfunctions In Westchester Firefighters were sent to a nursing home in Northern Westchester after an electric fireplace malfunctioned.  The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 29, around 8:15 p.m., when firefighters responded to the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care nursing home in Croton-on-Hudson located at 1280 Albany Post Rd., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters respond to a malfunctioning electric fireplace at the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care in Croton-on-Hudson.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Once arriving, crews found an electric fireplace in the nu…
Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Westchester Crash Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Westchester Crash
Person Hospitalized After Car Pinned Under Another In Westchester Crash One person was sent to a hospital after a two-car crash in Northern Westchester.  The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 6 p.m., when firefighters responded to an accident in Cortlandt on West Mount Airy Road, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene of the crash, firefighters found one car pinned under the other and used a grip hoist to pull back the bottom car to allow the vehicle on top to rest on the ground again.  Members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department respond to a two-car crash in Cortlandt.Facebook/Croton-on-Hudson Fire D…
'Pray For Him': Young Dispatcher For Westchester County Hospitalized 'Pray For Him': Young Dispatcher For Westchester County Hospitalized
'Pray For Him': Young Dispatcher For Westchester County Hospitalized A beloved dispatcher for Westchester County's Emergency Communications Center has been hospitalized, prompting support from colleagues and friends from throughout the area.  Dispatcher JT Camp, who serves the county's dispatch center "60 Control" in Valhalla, was announced to be hospitalized for an unknown condition by the communications center on Wednesday, Jan. 4.  Known to be a source of knowledge about all things fire-related, Camp's colleagues described him as "one of the nicest guys on Earth" in a post.  "He’s all about the job, he can tell you what siren a specif…
Condominiums Go Up In Flames In Westchester County Early Morning Blaze Condominiums Go Up In Flames In Westchester County Early Morning Blaze
Condominiums Go Up In Flames In Westchester County Early Morning Blaze A condominium complex in Northern Westchester erupted in flames, prompting a wide response from firefighters.  The fire happened early on Thursday, Jan. 5, around 2 a.m. at the Hillcrest Park Condominiums in Peekskill located at 5 Rolling Way, according to firefighters.  The blaze prompted a response from numerous fire departments in the area in addition to departments from Peekskill, including the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.   Fire officials are still at the scene. It is not yet clear if there were any injuries or…
Vehicle Rolls Over In Westchester County, Driver Emerges Unscathed Vehicle Rolls Over In Westchester County, Driver Emerges Unscathed
Vehicle Rolls Over In Westchester County, Driver Emerges Unscathed One person escaped from a serious-looking vehicle rollover in Northern Westchester without any major injuries.  On Wednesday, Dec. 14, just before 10 a.m., firefighters in Croton-on-Hudson responded to an accident on Mount Airy Road near Georgia Lane and found that a car had rolled over, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Upon arriving at the scene, emergency crews found the vehicle on its roof with the driver outside, seemingly unscathed.  Related Story: Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Croton-On-Hudson It took a…
Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Westchester County Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Westchester County
Person Escapes Without Serious Injuries After Rollover Accident In Westchester County One person is lucky to have walked away without serious injuries after their vehicle flipped over on a highway in Northern Westchester.  On Tuesday, Dec. 13 around 5:30 a.m., firefighters in Croton-on-Hudson came across a rolled-over vehicle on Route 9 southbound, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Although the accident looked serious, the driver declined any medical assistance, firefighters said.  The cause of the rollover was not reported. After a short period of time, the scene was cleared, according to the fire department. 
Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Westchester County Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Westchester County
Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Westchester County An activated carbon monoxide alarm as well as reports of nausea and odor prompted a fire department to respond to a Northern Westchester shopping plaza for a gas leak.  On Monday, Dec. 12, around 4:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the ShopRite shopping center in Croton-on-Hudson located at 400 Block of South Riverside Avenue after a carbon monoxide detector went off, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Once there, firefighters measured low levels of carbon monoxide and encountered one person who reported feeling nauseated. Additionally, as they checked sever…
Don't Fall For It: Fire Department In Westchester Issues Alert About Scam Messages Don't Fall For It: Fire Department In Westchester Issues Alert About Scam Messages
Don't Fall For It: Fire Department In Westchester Issues Alert About Scam Messages A Northern Westchester fire department issued an alert about a texting scam where individuals are pretending to sell apparel on behalf of the department. The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said in an announcement on Saturday, Aug. 6, that scammers are texting individuals a link and claiming to offer deals to buy fire department shirts. Officials said this is a scam, and the fire department is not selling any shirts or other apparel. The only legitimate items residents may see from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department are its "Fund Drive" letters in the mail or "Big Bucks" raffle tickets …
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Westchester Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Westchester
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Westchester A woman is in critical condition after a vehicle she was in drove into a river in the area. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Multiple police and fire departments responded, including the WCPD Aviation Unit, O'Leary added. A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least one person still inside. Civilian fish…
Man Killed After Stolen-Vehicle Chase Ends In Crash In Westchester Man Killed After Stolen-Vehicle Chase Ends In Crash In Westchester
Man Killed After Stolen-Vehicle Chase Ends In Crash In Westchester A 38-year-old man allegedly driving a stolen motorcycle was killed following a chase that ended in a two-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. The chase ended around 4:15 p.m., Sunday, April 3, after New York State Police attempted to make a traffic stop of a stolen 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle at the Annsville Circle in the town of Cortlandt, said Trooper AJ Hicks. According to state police, instead of stopping, Damian J. Simmons, of Brooklyn, immediately fled southbound on Route 9 at a high rate of speed towards the city of Peekskill. The pursuit ended when the motorcycle collided with a Ni…