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Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Northern Westchester Dies Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Northern Westchester Dies
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Northern Westchester Dies A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community.  Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary.  Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968.  A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers.  He was also…
Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of Metro-North Train In Westchester Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of Metro-North Train In Westchester
Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of Metro-North Train In Westchester Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Climbing On Top Of Train In Westchester A man was killed overnight after climbing on top of a Metro-North train and coming into contact with live wires. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday after the man tried to get on top of a train headed to New Haven, Metro-North officials said. The train stopped between Larchmont and Mamaroneck because of a power issue and that's when crews realized the man had attempted get on top of the train and had come in contact with overhead catenary wires, the MTA said. The man…
Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence
Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Click here for an updated story: Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Attempts to revive an individual at a residence on Route 106 (Old Stamford Road) in New Canaan were unsuccessful and the person died, police said. At approximately 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, police responded to the residence to check on the welfare of an occupant of that dwelling after receiving a third party call. Upon making entry into the home, officers located the individual and summoned New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps to respond to attempt to provide aid to the individual.  …