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Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Country Club In Westchester
A dog stuck in an icy pond at a golf course in Westchester was rescued by firefighters in a dramatic rescue effort. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:30 a.m., when the Rye Fire Department responded to a call from The Apawamis Club about a dog trapped in the frozen pond off the 12th tee, Rye city officials said. When rescue crews arrived, they used Locust Avenue to quickly access the pond. A firefighter soon donned a Mustang cold/ice-water rescue suit and then entered the freezing water to reach the dog. After breaking through the surrounding ice, the firef…
Police & Fire
'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal On Long Island (
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Local leaders formally honored a New York woman being hailed as a hero for rescuing a jet skier from a frozen canal. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Long Island's Poospatuck Creek in Mastic Beach, after a man found himself stuck and sinking in the icy water on Thursday, Dec. 26. Kayla Masotto spotted the struggling jet skier from her living room window and quickly sprang into action, walking onto the thin ice with her paddleboard to reach him, as Daily Voice reported. The canal had partially frozen over after overnight temperatures dipped into the low 20s. By the time she got to him, his …
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This Westchester Town Named Among Safest In Country In New Rankings
If you're looking for peace and quiet, you may want to settle down in one of three Hudson Valley towns named among the safest places in the country in new rankings by MoneyGeek. In their list of the 25 Safest Small Cities and Towns in the US released on Monday, Dec. 16, the personal finance website ranked towns from Westchester, Putnam, and Orange counties among the country's municipalities with the lowest crime numbers. The following towns were named: Yorktown, which took No. 6; Carmel, which took No. 7; Wallkill, which took No. 8. In order to make their rankings, Money…
Police & Fire
Residents Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out At Senior Housing Complex In Westchester
Firefighters in Westchester worked swiftly to extinguish an early morning blaze at a senior housing complex, ensuring all residents were safely evacuated. The incident occurred at the Franklin Court apartments in Tarrytown around 3:30 a.m., with crews from Riverside Hose #4, Engine 80, arriving within moments as the fire station is located just one block away, the Tarrytown Fire Department said. Firefighters soon found flames extending to one of the units in the complex, which is known to house many senior citizens and individuals requiring additional assistance. Despite the freezing tempe…
Police & Fire
NYC Tour Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Along Palisades, Police Say
A tour helicopter carrying the pilot and six passengers made a safe emergency landing in the parking lot of the Englewood Marina after experiencing mechanical failure mid-flight on Tuesday, Dec. 17, police said. The Bell 407GX helicopter, owned by HeliNY.com, was giving passengers a tour of New York City when it experienced a mechanical issue, according to Lieutenant Raymond E. Walter of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police. The pilot successfully brought the helicopter down in the marina parking lot along the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs around 11:45 a.m. All six passengers an…
Police & Fire
BBQ Grill Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Home
A BBQ grill fire involving a propane tank erupted at a Northern Westchester home, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The fire happened at a home on Elmore Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. According to firefighters, a high-pressure propane cylinder inside an outdoor grill had caught fire near the residence. Within two minutes, a Deputy Chief arrived on the scene to assess the situation, the department said. Firefighters then used two hose lines to cool the house and nearby fencing…
Police & Fire
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
Police & Fire
Dryer Sparks Blaze At Golf Course Clubhouse In Westchester
Firefighters raced to a golf course clubhouse in Northern Westchester after a dryer fire filled the building with smoke. The incident happened in Croton-on-Hudson on Monday, Nov. 4 just before 8:45 a.m., when a blaze began inside a dryer at the Hudson National Golf Course's clubhouse, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Arriving firefighters found that the building was filled with smoke and quickly used a hose to put the fire out. Crews then stayed for around 90 minutes to ventilate the building. Luckily, the fire was contained to the appliance and no injuries wer…
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New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings
Nearly a dozen districts in Westchester will be participating in an all-new enforcement program that will use artificial intelligence to catch those who illegally pass stopped school buses, officials announced. In an announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled a new school bus stop-arm photo program meant to reduce the number of illegal passing. According to Latimer, every vehicle in participating school districts' fleets will be equipped with cameras that will use AI to detect cars that pass stopped buses. The equipment will be provide…
Police & Fire
Car Engulfed In Flames On Taconic Parkway In Westchester
A vehicle fire prompted an early morning response on the Taconic State Parkway. The blaze happened on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 8:30 a.m. in Northern Westchester, when an SUV caught on fire on the southbound side in Hawthorne. Arriving fire crews soon found the vehicle consumed by flames and quickly hosed it down, putting the blaze out completely. The response took around an hour and sent plumes of smoke up into the air on the parkway, as seen in images of the fire released on the Hawthorne Fire Department's social media page. No injuries were reported.
Business
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…
Politics
Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near Him
Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him at his golf club in Florida, according to the US Secret Service. Trump's campaign confirmed the incident on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in a statement. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity," said Steven Cheung, the Trump Campaign's communications director. "No further details at this time." The course was placed on immediate lockdown after the incident, according to CNN, citing a source. CNN also reported that a car was detained by authori…
Police & Fire
Car Jumps Curb, Hits CVS Location In New Rochelle
A vehicle collided with multiple cars and a CVS Pharmacy location in Westchester after its driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes, police said. The crash happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, when an 89-year-old woman tried to park at a CVS locale in New Rochelle at 1296 North Ave. and hit the accelerator pedal, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. The woman's car then hit a couple of vehicles, jumped the curb, and grazed the building, Coyne said. No injuries or structural damage to the building were reported. However, the driver …
Police & Fire
Building Collapses At Yacht Yard In Mamaroneck
Authorities rushed to a yacht yard in Westchester after a building collapsed into the water, authorities said. The incident happened in Mamaroneck on Saturday, Aug. 17 around 3 p.m., when a shed building at Nichols Yacht Yard at 500 Rushmore Ave. collapsed, according to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. According to police, the wood supporting the structure was rotted out. Soon after the collapse, police, firefighters, building department officials, and Con Edison responded to the scene and cut electricity. No injuries were reported.
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Dozens Of Mopeds, Scooters Impounded In Crackdown On Illegal Operation In Westchester
Moped and scooter riders in Westchester, watch out—the county's police departments are cracking down on those who operate the vehicles where they are not supposed to. The initiative was announced on Friday, Aug. 16 by the Westchester County Police Department, which revealed that it had impounded a total of 16 mopeds and scooters and written 54 summonses over a week. According to the department, the effort was meant to address the illegal operation of motorized or battery-powered vehicles on county bike paths and trailways. Mopeds and scooters are prohibited from operating on paved rec…
Police & Fire
School Employee Hospitalized After Explosion At Maintenance Building In Mamaroneck
A 69-year-old man from the Hudson Valley was injured in an explosion inside a school district maintenance building in Westchester that also caused a small fire. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 just before 1:20 p.m., when an oil tank explosion was reported at a Mamaroneck School District maintenance building and garage at 119 Gertrude Ave., according to Lt. Mark Gatta of the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. The building is located across from the Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School. Arriving police and fire crews found that a vapor explosion had occurred,…
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Shark Sighting Keeps Swimmers Out Of Water At Several NY Beaches
A shark sighting kept swimmers out of the water at three New York beaches. The sighting was reported on Long Island at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County. As a precaution, the town of Hempstead also closed Lido Beach and Malibu Beach for swimmers for a brief period early Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3. Officials said the shark was spotted about 75 feet from the shore. Swimming resumed at the three beaches a short time after the sighting. The Town of Hempstead issued a statement stating, "Our highly skilled lifeguards are on alert and will continue to monitor the waters c…
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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few weeks. Officials did not specify where the sightings occurred. According to officials, this is likely because bears' movements increase in June as breeding season begins and young bears disperse to find their own space. The animals are usually not dangerous to people, but can become so if t…
Police & Fire
2 Attempted Vehicle Thefts Reported In Westchester Neighborhood: Here's Where
A quiet residential street in Northern Westchester was rocked by two attempted vehicle thefts on the same night, police announced. The incidents happened on Tuesday, May 28 around 6:40 p.m. on Church Tavern Road in the hamlet of South Salem in the town of Lewisboro, according to Lewisboro Police. The department did not release more information about the attempted thefts, including if any arrests were made. However, police did urge residents to lock their cars and remove the key fob to dissuade criminals from getting into their vehicles. "If you see something suspicious, please report it," …
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Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code
What's being called the most visible eclipse for the United States in 100 years is just a day away, but you won't have to wait until Monday afternoon, April 8. Click here for a new, updated story - Total Solar Eclipse: Here's Brand-New Cloud Cover Forecast, Timing By Zip Code A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. According to NASA, totality will start on Monday around 1:07 p.m. Eastern time in Mexico and leave Maine around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. While mos…
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view. In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…
Lifestyle
These Two Westchester Locales Tied For First Among Safest Towns In US, New Survey Says
Though violent crimes spiked across the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, a pair of Westchester muncipalities ranked as the safest in the country according to a newly released report. Lewisboro and Sleepy Hollow tied as the number one safest towns in the country after reporting zero violent or property crimes last year in a report released by the safety and home security site SafeWise. Luzerne Township in Pennsylvania, Weiser in Idaho, and the Thet Township in Michigan also tied for the safest small town. To rank the safest small towns in the US, SafeWise analyzed the latest available viole…
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Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area
Groups of black bears have been making the rounds throughout Hudson Valley neighborhoods, with some getting caught on camera a little too close for comfort. There were multiple sightings of black bears and cubs reported in Rockland County in the past week, with some roaming through area backyards in Pomona, while others took leisurely strolls through quiet streets. One bear even got up close and personal, perusing the sights on one resident’s backyard deck. According to environment officials, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside to help avoid an encounter with a bear…
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MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus
The MTA is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the increasing threat of coronavirus. “While there is no confirmed case in New York, the MTA has already taken a number of steps to provide information about the novel coronavirus to our employees and our eight million daily customers across NYC Transit, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road,” the organization stated. A total of 81,109 cases have been confirmed globally. Of those cases, 78,191 cases have been confirmed in China, with 2,918 outside China, the World Health Organization announced. The risk assessment remains “very high” i…
Police & Fire
Small Plane Hits Runway Light During Training Flight At Hudson Valley Regional Airport
A small plane struck a runway light at Hudson Valley Regional Airport during a training flight. The incident took place around 8:22 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the airport in Wappingers Falls, said the Capt. John Watterson with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, a flight instructor and a student pilot were in the small aircraft when the plane struck a short runway light. No one was injured and the plane was not damaged, Watterson said.
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year
Click here for a new, updated story: Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Accumulation totals for the first potential snowstorm of the new year have been released. There is increasing confidence for at least moderate snow accumulations Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 into Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Projected snowfall totals from AccuWeather.com are shown in the first image above: 1 to 3 inches (light blue), 3 to 6 inches (blue) and 6 to 12 inches (dark blue). Snow is expected to arrive Saturday afte…
Politics
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has become to latest voice to speak out against the recently enacted statewide bail reform laws. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the law for possible changes in the …
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ID Released For Man Killed On Snowmobile In Area
A man killed during a snowmobile crash in the area has been identified by New York State Police. David White, 34, of Campbell Hall, was killed at 10:20 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2, after crashing a snowmobile into a tree on Quarry Road in Campbell Hall in Orange County, said Trooper Steven Nevel. When police arrived on the scene they found White near the sled, Nevel said. An investigation revealed that White lost control of the snowmobile and struck a tree and was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Nevel said White was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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Some Syracuse University Students Leave Campus Early Due To Security Concerns
Citing safety concerns following a string of racist incidents and hate crimes, some Syracuse University students are leaving campus early before the official start of the Thanksgiving holiday break. This month, there have been at least a dozen incidents reported on campus, including racist graffiti, the shouting of racial slurs, swastikas posted and a white supremacist manifesto that was sent to students’ phones. The Daily Orange reported that some professors opted to cancel some classes this week, while the Department of Public Safety has been on high alert. The student newspaper said that…
Lifestyle
These Westchester Locales Rank Among Safest In New York
A new report from Backgroundchecks.org named 14 Westchester County municipalities among the "safest cities" in New York. Background Checks analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that New York has an overall crime rate at less than half that of the country's. Overall, New York's violent crime rate is 24th lowest in the country, but the state is just 5th in property crime, according to Background Checks. Among New York's top five safest cities is Mamaroneck, which averaged one violent crime per 1,000 residents, said the report. These muni…
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$119M Project To Reconstruct Section Of Major Deegan Expressway Starts
A $119 million project to reconstruct a stretch of the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx has kicked off. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that construction has begun on the project in both directions of the expressway between West 161st Street and the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. According to the NYSDOT, the project “which includes the addition of a northbound auxiliary lane and the replacement of the northbound and southbound viaducts with new roadways built on earth fill,” will improve traffic flow and enhance safety along this major artery in the Bronx, ensuring…
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