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'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In NY Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…
Trapped Long Island Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving River In Upstate NY Trapped Long Island Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving River In Upstate NY
Trapped Long Island Rafters Rescued From Fast-Moving River In Upstate NY First responders came to the aid of a pair of rafters from Long Island who were trapped in a river in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced. First responders from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Wassaic Fire Department, and Town of Amenia EMS were dispatched to a stretch of Ten Mile River at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, where there was a report of a man and woman in the middle of the river holding on to a log. Due to the complexity of the rescue, they established a unified command system was established and additional resources were requested to the scene including: …
Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Saves Swimmer In Distress In Nassau County Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Saves Swimmer In Distress In Nassau County
Off-Duty, Rookie Lifeguard Saves Swimmer In Distress In Nassau County A fast-acting, off-duty lifeguard on his way home from work on his bike came to the rescue of a swimmer in distress off a Long Island boardwalk, officials said. City of Long Beach rookie lifeguard Nickoli Alfasi was riding his bike home from work at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 when he spotted a swimmer in distress on the National Boulevard Beach. Officials said that Alfasi - the son of Louis Alfasi, an Executive Officer of the Long Beach Professional Firefighters - notified the Long Beach Police Department before going into the water and rescuing the swimmer, who was being sw…
One Dead, Three Hospitalized After Boat Overturns In Long Island Sound One Dead, Three Hospitalized After Boat Overturns In Long Island Sound
One Dead, Three Hospitalized After Boat Overturns In Long Island Sound One person has died and three others have been hospitalized after a 17-foot boat overturned in the Long Island Sound, authorities said. Emergency responders rushed to the scene at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 after Coast Guard Long Island Sound announced over marine frequency a capsized boat located in the area of Middle Ground, Long Island Sound, Stratford Shoal Buoy, Captain Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police Department said. The US Coast Guard responded from Eatons Neck in the Town of Huntington on Long Island and located three male victims, and took them safely onto …
Three Teens Rescued After Paddle Craft Overturns Off Point Lookout Three Teens Rescued After Paddle Craft Overturns Off Point Lookout
Three Teens Rescued After Paddle Craft Overturns Off Point Lookout Three teenagers were rescued after the paddleboard they were on flipped over in the water off Point Lookout. Nassau County Police Marine Bureau Marine 6 officers responded on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 5:40 p.m. to a call for a capsized vessel with three people in the water of Reynolds Channel in the area of East Marina, according to police. When police arrived it was determined by both the United States Coast Guard and Nassau County Marine Bureau that a paddle craft had capsized, placing the three girls aboard into the water due to strong currents, said Nassau County Police. Marine 6 recovered a…
Teen Found Under Water After Being Swept Away By Long Island Sound Current Teen Found Under Water After Being Swept Away By Long Island Sound Current
Teen Found Under Water After Being Swept Away By Long Island Sound Current A teen swimming with three of his friends was rescued after being overcome by the incoming tide in the South Benson/Ash Creek area of Long Island Sound near the Bridgeport/Fairfield border. The rescue took place around 6:08 p.m., Thursday, July 11, when the Fairfield Fire Department received a 911 call regarding the teen who failed to resurface after going underwater, said Fairfield Fire Lt. Robert Smith. The department's marine unit arrived in the area within four minutes under the command of Lt. Eric McKeon, and began searching for the missing teen, Smith said. Fairfield Police…