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Driver Collapses Dead After Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY: Police Driver Collapses Dead After Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY: Police
Driver Collapses Dead After Car Plunges Down Embankment In Fiery Crash In NY: Police A driver collapsed and died after escaping his burning vehicle when it plunged down an embankment at a Long Island home, police said. The crash happened at a residence on Pheasant Run in Nissequogue on Friday, July 3, at approximately 3:40 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said the man was driving a 2002 Hyundai XG350 down the home's driveway when he left the pavement and traveled down a rear-yard embankment. The vehicle came to a stop before catching fire, police said. The driver managed to get out of the Hyundai but collapsed outside the vehicle. He was pronounced…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley
Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Hudson Valley A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 84 in Orange County, prompting a multi-department emergency response that temporarily shut down part of the highway.  The fire happened on Wednesday, June 24, on the eastbound side of I-84 in the Town of Greenville, according to the Huguenot Fire Company.  Huguenot firefighters were dispatched and helped with extinguishing the blaze, as well as supplying water at the scene.  Greenville firefighters also requested an engine from the Port Jervis Fire Department to help with the firefight. Photos shared by the Huguenot Fire Comp…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Evacuation Lifted After Hazmat Incident Breaks Out In Hudson Valley (Developing) This story has been updated.  Residents living near a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that caught fire on Wednesday morning, June 24, in Rockland County can now return to their homes, police said.  The incident began just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Vitane Pharmaceuticals, located at 125 Wells Ave. in Congers, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The outlet said arriving firefighters found significant flames inside the building and soon requested more resources.  This included a response from the Rockland County and Westchester County Hazmat teams because of concer…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (UPDATE) Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (UPDATE)
Second Victim ID'd Months After Deadly Westchester County House Fire (Update) Authorities have identified the second person who died in a devastating house fire in Northern Westchester earlier this year that claimed two lives and injured several others.   The second victim found dead inside a home on Old Shop Road in Lewisboro on Thursday, April 16, has been identified as Allison L. Enwright, 52, New York State Police announced on Monday night, June 22.  The identification comes more than two months after the fire broke out at around 12:40 p.m. on April 16, in the Cross River hamlet.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, troopers and local police responded to repo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot
Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot A 19-year-old babysitter was revived after being pulled unresponsive from a pool in Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island Sunday afternoon, June 21, authorities said. Marine Bureau Sgt. Kelly Locascio and Officers Jordan Colon and Tyler Williams were on foot patrol near 56 East Bay View Walk at 1 p.m. when they heard screams coming from a backyard, according to Suffolk County Police. The officers learned the woman had gone underwater and failed to resurface, according to police. The homeowner entered the pool, pulled her out, and began CPR. Officer Williams then took over CPR, police said. The wom…

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by Cecilia Levine
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US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. Click here for a new, updated story: Air Force IDs 8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport 12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport A skydiving flight ended in disaster shortly after takeoff. A pilot and 11 skydivers were killed Sunday, June 14, when a plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office after a fatal crash near the airport. UPDATE: 12 people were killed after a plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. -FOX4 https://t.co/UWdylPia1M pic.twitter.com/QyxoXy65Fb — Breaking911 (@Breaki…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Westchester A firefighter was injured and several residents were forced from their home after a fire broke out at a residence in Westchester County, officials said.  The fire began at around 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at a home located at 1 Mayhew Ave. in the Village of Larchmont, according to the Larchmont Fire Department.  Crews arrived at the scene within about three minutes and found smoke coming from the second floor of the residence.  Firefighters first confirmed that everyone inside had safely left the home before moving in to put out the visible flames and check for exte…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 6 Stretch (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 6 Stretch (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 6 Stretch (Developing) This story has been updated.  A serious crash temporarily closed part of Route 6 in Putnam County on Friday afternoon, June 5.  The collision happened on Route 6 in the area of Buckshollow Road near the Countryside Kitchen restaurant in Mahopac, Carmel Police said at 2:25 p.m. on Friday. The SUV involved in the single-vehicle crash rolled over, leaving it heavily damaged with a shattered windshield.  According to the department, the driver, the only one inside the vehicle, walked away from the wreck to an ambulance.  He was then taken to a hospital for evaluation, pol…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (UPDATE) Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (UPDATE)
Jeep Hits 3 Kids In Hudson Valley Neighborhood, 2 Critical (Update) This story has been updated.  A Jeep struck three children in an Orange County neighborhood, leaving two hospitalized in critical condition.  The incident happened at around 6:52 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, on Starrow Drive in the Town of Newburgh, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.  According to police, a 2024 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 52-year-old Newburgh man was traveling westbound on Starrow Drive when it collided with three children.  Two of the children were transported to Westchester Medical Center, where they were listed in critical but stable c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager A Pennsylvania police officer killed while responding to an emergency call is being remembered as a dedicated public servant, athlete, wife, and mother of three after officials released new details about her death on Wednesday, June 3. Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager, 42, died after the patrol vehicle she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree in Earl Township on Friday, May 29, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner's Office. She was responding to assist a neighboring police department when the crash happened. Investigators said …

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…

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by Zak Failla
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Dad Of 2 Dies Trapped On Train Station Escalator As Dozens Pass Without Helping (Video) Dad Of 2 Dies Trapped On Train Station Escalator As Dozens Pass Without Helping (Video)
Dad Of 2 Dies Trapped On Train Station Escalator As Dozens Pass Without Helping (Video) A father of two died after his jacket became trapped in a moving MBTA subway escalator while more than a dozen people walked by without stopping to help, according to newly released surveillance video. Steven McCluskey, 40, lost his balance while riding an escalator at Davis Station in Somerville just before 5 a.m. on Feb. 27, officials said. Video released Tuesday, May 19, by the MBTA showed McCluskey falling near the bottom of the escalator moments before stepping off. His coat became caught in the machinery as he tried to free himself. @cbsnews Newly released surveillance footage …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Hudson Valley Site Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Hudson Valley Site
Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Hudson Valley Site A construction worker was rescued and taken to the hospital after suffering an injury at a job site in Dutchess County, firefighters said.   The incident happened in Beacon on Monday, May 18, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Firefighters responded to help at the scene of a construction accident in which a worker suffered a lower extremity injury after accidentally being struck by a nail, the department said.  Because access to the building’s second floor was limited, the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps requested more manpower to help remove the injured worker …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Truck Brings Down Pole, Wires On Westchester County Street Truck Brings Down Pole, Wires On Westchester County Street
Truck Brings Down Pole, Wires On Westchester County Street A chaotic scene played out on a Westchester County street when a truck knocked over a utility pole, bringing wires down on top of it. The crash happened this week on Flavelle Place in Ossining, where a truck crashed into a pole, Ossining Police said on Wednesday, May 13. Photos shared by the department show that the pole came down on top of the truck, bringing wires along with it. Luckily, no injuries were reported. The department shared the incident in a humorous post on their social media page, writing, "We wanted closer photos, but apparently our officers were unwilling to test the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash: Person Rescued From Car After It Rolls Over Several Times In NY Hit-Run Crash: Person Rescued From Car After It Rolls Over Several Times In NY
Hit-Run Crash: Person Rescued From Car After It Rolls Over Several Times In NY A serious hit-and-run crash in Rockland County left one person trapped inside a vehicle after it reportedly rolled over multiple times, according to reports. The crash happened Wednesday night, May 13, at the intersection of Route 59 and North Middletown Road in Nanuet, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Emergency responders arriving at the scene found one person trapped inside the wrecked vehicle following the rollover crash. Crews worked to extricate the victim from the vehicle before they were taken for medical treatment, the outlet said. Injuries were reported, although the extent of tho…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52 Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52
Peekskill Man Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Westchester Dies At 52 A Westchester County community is mourning the loss of a longtime municipal employee who spent years defending others as a fireman, police constable, and US Marine.  Carlos “Tito” Torres, a Peekskill resident who worked for the Village of Elmsford for more than two decades, died on Sunday, April 19, after what his family described as a short battle with cancer. He was 52, according to his obituary.  Torres spent 24 years working in Elmsford’s Water Department and also served the community in multiple roles, including as a firefighter and police constable.  Born in Brooklyn o…

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by Ben Crnic
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Deadly Shooting Leaves 6 Americans Injured At Popular Tourist Site In Mexico Deadly Shooting Leaves 6 Americans Injured At Popular Tourist Site In Mexico
Deadly Shooting Leaves 6 Americans Injured At Popular Tourist Site In Mexico A deadly shooting at one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations left a Canadian woman dead and at least 13 others injured, including six Americans. The attack at the Teotihuacán pyramids occurred Monday morning, April 20, when a gunman opened fire from the top of the Pyramid of the Moon, authorities said. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, a Mexican national, began firing a handgun at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Witnesses described scenes of chaos as thousands of tourists scrambled for safety, clambering down the steep steps of the pyramids. Ramírez …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Car Slams Into CVS In Westchester County, Triggers Building Evacuation Car Slams Into CVS In Westchester County, Triggers Building Evacuation
Car Slams Into CVS In Westchester County, Triggers Building Evacuation A vehicle crashed into a CVS store in Westchester County, causing structural damage and prompting an emergency response.  The incident happened on Monday, April 13, at the CVS located on Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, where Yonkers Fire Department crews were dispatched after a car struck the building, the agency said.  Responding units, including the department’s specialized collapse unit, arrived quickly to assess the situation, check for injuries, and evacuate those inside from the store. Photos from the scene show a large hole torn through the exterior brick wall, with debris sc…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze — Stopping Brush Fire Near Westchester Train Tracks Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze — Stopping Brush Fire Near Westchester Train Tracks
Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze — Stopping Brush Fire Near Westchester Train Tracks A Westchester County fire official is being credited with stopping a potentially dangerous highway fire — marking the second time in recent weeks he’s stepped in during an emergency on Interstate 684.  The incident began at around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 10, when Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Robert Melillo was driving southbound on I-684 when he got a call from a fellow firefighter who had just been involved in a minor crash near Exit 6 in Katonah.  Melillo headed to the scene, where two vehicles were pulled over on the narrow shoulder. While checking on thos…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Thruway Ramp In Hudson Valley Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Thruway Ramp In Hudson Valley
Lanes Reopen After Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Thruway Ramp In Hudson Valley An overturned tractor-trailer shut down a Thruway ramp in Orange County during the Wednesday morning, April 8, commute, causing significant delays for drivers.  The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the ramp from Route 17 to Interstate 87 south in Harriman (Exit 16), according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  Officials said the ramp was closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene after the tractor-trailer overturned, blocking the roadway.  Photos shared by the Woodbury Fire Department show the truck lying on its side across the ramp as …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire Tears Through Long Island Shops, Apartments: Police Fast-Moving Fire Tears Through Long Island Shops, Apartments: Police
Fast-Moving Fire Tears Through Long Island Shops, Apartments: Police A fast-moving fire tore through a mixed-use building on Long Island, damaging multiple businesses and apartments on Sunday, April 5. The blaze broke out around 5:25 p.m. at Rockaway Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue, where firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure, according to the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department. The fire started in a first-floor store before spreading to the apartments above and neighboring businesses, prompting a Signal 10 (working fire) and later a second alarm for additional crews, fire officials said. Multiple hand lines were use…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Westchester (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash with injuries caused major delays on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. on the northbound lanes near Exit 6 for Route 35 in the Katonah/Cross River area of Bedford, according to 511NY traffic reports.  New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, which resulted in personal injuries.  One lane remained open to traffic while emergency crews worked at the scene. All lanes are now open. More information abo…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Route 121 In Hudson Valley Tractor-Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Route 121 In Hudson Valley
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Route 121 In Hudson Valley A tractor-trailer rollover in Putnam County caused a road closure for several hours, though the driver escaped without injury.  The crash happened on Monday, March 23, when the tractor-trailer rolled over at the intersection of Peach Lake Road (Route 121) and Danbury Road (Route 6) in Brewster, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews found the tractor-trailer overturned in the roadway. According to the Brewster Fire Department, the driver was not injured in the crash. Route 121 was closed for several hours as emergency crews worked at the scene and LisI’s Towin…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In NY Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In NY
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In NY A quick-thinking passerby helped rescue a victim from a burning home in Dutchess County, where a fast-moving fire prompted a multi-agency emergency response Tuesday afternoon, March 17. Fire crews were dispatched at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday to a reported house fire in Beacon, with initial reports indicating a person may have jumped from a second-story window, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Crews arrived within minutes and confirmed that there was a fire, prompting a second alarm that brought in more help and mutual aid from surrounding departments.  Firefighters wer…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Hudson Valley Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Hudson Valley
Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Hudson Valley A large barn fire in Dutchess County drew a major response from multiple fire departments and burned for hours before being brought under control.  The blaze broke out around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, when the Pawling Fire Department was dispatched to a well-involved barn fire, according to Pawling Fire Chief Everett White. Before crews arrived at the scene, a second alarm was requested, bringing more firefighters and equipment to help with the growing blaze.   Firefighters battled the flames for several hours. The structure’s design, which included a shared attic, plas…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
U-Haul Swarmed In NYC Tied To Bizarre 4-Home ‘Spider’ Arson (UPDATE) U-Haul Swarmed In NYC Tied To Bizarre 4-Home ‘Spider’ Arson (UPDATE)
U-Haul Swarmed In NYC Tied To Bizarre 4-Home ‘Spider’ Arson (Update) A fire allegedly sparked to “kill the spiders” tore through four connected townhomes in the Poconos before the suspect fled nearly 100 miles to New York City, authorities said. The fire originated in the 600 block of Uncus Lane in Pocono Pines at 5:58 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Officers arrived to find flames engulfing the townhome, which quickly spread to three additional connected units. A witness told officers the homeowner had been setting small fires inside the residence throughout the day and claimed he “needed to kill the spiders within th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Officer Spots Fire, Helps Evacuate Residents From Hudson Valley Home Officer Spots Fire, Helps Evacuate Residents From Hudson Valley Home
Officer Spots Fire, Helps Evacuate Residents From Hudson Valley Home A police officer on patrol spotted an active house fire in Dutchess County and rushed inside to help get residents out safely.  The fire broke out in Poughkeepsie just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 122 South Cherry St., according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  Police said the blaze had not yet been reported when the officer noticed it and immediately called for the fire department before entering the multi-family home to check for anyone inside.  Once inside, the officer found and evacuated multiple residents, the department said. The Poughkeepsi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
3 Two-Alarm Fires Go Up On Same Day In Hudson Valley Town 3 Two-Alarm Fires Go Up On Same Day In Hudson Valley Town
3 Two-Alarm Fires Go Up On Same Day In Hudson Valley Town Firefighters battled three separate second-alarm structure fires in one day in an Orange County town, responding to multiple emergencies from early morning through the evening.  The first call came just before 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, when the Chester Fire Department was dispatched to investigate reports of smoke on McGinnisberg Mountain Road, according to the Trout Brook Engine & Hose Company. Firefighters said the call was later upgraded to a working structure fire.  Only minutes later, crews were dispatched again — this time to a working structure fire on High Stre…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Triple Fatal Nursing Home Explosion Update As NTSB Details Gas Leak Triple Fatal Nursing Home Explosion Update As NTSB Details Gas Leak
Triple Fatal Nursing Home Explosion Update As NTSB Details Gas Leak Federal investigators have released new details outlining a gas leak reported hours before the explosion at a Bucks County nursing home that killed three people, as PECO issued a statement responding to the findings. The NTSB said Wednesday, Jan. 28, that the Dec. 23 natural gas–fueled explosion at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bristol Township (Bucks County) caused a fire and partial building collapse that killed three people — two residents and one employee — and injured about 20 others. The victims were identified as Patricia Mero, 66, and Ann Reddy, both residents of the facili…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Sheriff Clears NY High School After Phone Threat Prompts Investigation (UPDATE) Sheriff Clears NY High School After Phone Threat Prompts Investigation (UPDATE)
Sheriff Clears NY High School After Phone Threat Prompts Investigation (Update) This story has been updated.  A Putnam County high school was closed Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, after a threat received by phone prompted an active investigation by authorities, who have since declared it was not credible. In a community advisory issued at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a threat involving Carmel High School. Authorities added that there is no information indicating the threat is credible.  Out of an abundance of caution, school administrators made the decision to close the building for the day. A large polic…

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by Ben Crnic