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Dog Rescued From Icy Pond In Hudson Valley Dog Rescued From Icy Pond In Hudson Valley
Dog Rescued From Icy Pond In Hudson Valley Volunteer firefighters in the area are being hailed as heroes for rescuing a dog that fell through the ice of a Northern Westchester pond. At around 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, when Pleasantville firefighters were notified that a dog named Miller was stuck in Opperman's Pond and unable to climb out. Moments later, firefighters were on the scene and using their boom truck, over the pond to safely rescue Miller, the fire department said.  Miller the dog stuck in the pond.Deb Graham Photography "This tactic ensured that no firefighters needed to enter the icy water," the department said. "Mi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $37K From Hudson Valley Fire Department, DA Says Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $37K From Hudson Valley Fire Department, DA Says
Treasurer Pleads Guilty To Stealing $37K From Hudson Valley Fire Department, DA Says A Hudson Valley fire department treasurer has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $37,000 from the department's coffers Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced Tuesday, Dec. 14, the plea of guilty by Christopher Nau, a Spring Valley Volunteer Firefighter to grand larceny. Nau was the treasurer for the Columbian Engine Company and served as the Assistant Treasurer for the Spring Valley Fire Department, the DA's Office said. As a condition of the plea, the defendant will be required to pay back the entirety of the funds taken from Spring Valley Fire Department and Columbian En…

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by Kathy Reakes