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Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester
Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck.  The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department.  Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital w…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President In Westchester Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President In Westchester
Flags Flown Half-Mast For Beloved Former Historical Society President In Westchester A village in Westchester is flying all flags at half-mast to honor a beloved resident who dedicated her life to public service and helping those most in need.  Flags in Port Chester will be flown at half-mast from sunrise on Monday, March 27 until sunset on Tuesday, March 28 to honor Goldie Solomon, who died in March at the age of 96, Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino announced.  Solomon, who once served as both the president and vice president of the Port Chester Historical Society, was known throughout the village as being an outspoken advocate for first responders and the vil…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Worker In Westchester Town Dies After Cancer Battle 'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Worker In Westchester Town Dies After Cancer Battle
'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Beloved Worker In Westchester Town Dies After Cancer Battle A dedicated town employee and mother to two from Westchester County died on Saturday, Oct. 8 after a brave battle with cancer.  Carol Truance of Port Chester died at the age of 77, according to her obituary.  Truance served the town of Rye as deputy tax receiver for more than 30 years, and also heavily volunteered in her community, according to a GoFundMe page set up in her name. "It was her mission to provide the best service to the people of the Town of Rye," the GoFundMe page says.  In addition to her job, Truance volunteered as President of the Westmore Twigs of Un…

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by Ben Crnic