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Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: NYSP
Adult Swimmer Pulled Dead From Hoosic River After Strong Current: Nysp An adult swimmer died after being pulled underwater by a strong current in the Hoosic River, police said on Sunday, June 28. The incident happened near State Route 67 and Beck Road in Hoosick in Rensselaer County, where troopers were called for a report of a missing swimmer at about 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, New York State Police said. An investigation determined a family had been swimming in the river when one adult swimmer became distressed in the strong current, went underwater, and did not resurface, police said. First responders searched the water and located the swimmer dead n…
Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA
Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA An 8-month-pregnant woman opened fire outside a Massachusetts hotel, wounded an innocent bystander, crashed her vehicle into the building, and then took her own life during a violent early morning incident, according to police. The violence unfolded around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel on Haynes Street in Sturbridge, prompting a large response from local and state police. Investigators believe the woman went to the hotel looking for two people she knew, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said. She fired shots from outside the building, striking a bystande…
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY
Man Dies After Fight, 2 Charged With Gang Assault In NY A deadly fight inside a New York home has led to criminal charges against two Long Island residents, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Christopher Martin, 48, suffered serious injuries during a fight at a home on Hounslow Road in Shirley on Sunday, June 14, according to Suffolk County Police. A resident of the home called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report that a man who rented a room at the residence had been injured during a fight, police said. Officers arrived to find Martin seriously hurt. Martin was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead a s…
Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool
Boy, 5, Airlifted To Westchester Medical After Near-Drowning In Pool A 5-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after being pulled from a swimming pool in Orange County over the weekend.  The incident happened on Ridgebury Road in the Town of Wawayanda on Sunday, June 14.  According to the Town of Goshen Police Benevolent Association, officers responded to a report of a drowning involving a 5-year-old boy. While first responders were on the way, Orange County 911 advised that the child was unconscious and not breathing, and that CPR was already in progress. When first responders arrived, members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and Wawayand…
Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire
Arson Attempt: Building Super Convicted Of Trying To Light NY Apartments On Fire A jury has convicted a man of attempting to set fire to an occupied apartment building in Dutchess County, a case prosecutors said could have ended in tragedy.  Lorgio Hernandez-Quevedo, 69, was found guilty of attempted second-degree arson, a violent felony, following a four-day trial and less than two hours of jury deliberations, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, June 8.   The conviction stems from an incident on April 18, 2025, at an apartment building located at 2 Rose St. in the City of Poughkeepsie.  As previously reported by Da…
Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced
Cats Rescued From Burning Apartment In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced Several residents were displaced and multiple cats were rescued after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Putnam County.  The blaze happened in Carmel on Seminary Hill Road on Thursday, May 28, at around 8:35 p.m., the Carmel Fire Department announced over the weekend.  Firefighters arrived quickly and found smoke and visible flames coming from second-floor apartments in the rear of the building, according to the department. Crews began aggressively attacking the blaze and brought the flames under control in a short time, stopping the fire from spreading farther, officia…
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO) Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO)
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (Video) Did you feel it? Parts of Eastern Massachusetts were rocked on Saturday afternoon by a seismic "boom" that could be heard across parts of the state and in Rhode Island. The cause? Possibly a meteor, according to some reports. Others claim it was an earthquake that could be felt throughout the region. The flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion. pic.twitter.com/ka5b9KfiQ7 — Nick Stewart (@NStewWX) May 30, 2026 "The flash density product really s…
Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Westchester Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Westchester
Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Westchester A driver was injured after a van crashed off Interstate 684 in Westchester County and slammed into a tree that pierced through the vehicle's windshield.  The crash happened around 5:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, on the northbound side of I-684 just south of the Manhattanville Road exit, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Firefighters arriving at the scene found a Ford van that had gone over the guardrail and struck a tree.  Photos released by the department show a large section of the tree penetrating through the van’s windshield and passenger compartment.  Crews…
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video A military air show turned into an emergency scene after two fighter jets went down during a live demonstration. Two US Navy F-18 Growler jets crashed while performing at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Initial reports indicate the jets collided in midair about two miles from the base, CBS affiliate KBOI-TV Idaho News in Boise reported. A video of the collision was posted by @Breaking911 here on social media. BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Forc…
Firefighter Suffers Medical Emergency After Battling Blaze In Westchester Firefighter Suffers Medical Emergency After Battling Blaze In Westchester
Firefighter Suffers Medical Emergency After Battling Blaze In Westchester A firefighter was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency at the scene of a house fire in Westchester County.  The incident happened on Monday, May 11, when firefighters responded to a home on Austin Place in Port Chester for a reported odor of gas inside the building at around 5:30 p.m., according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When firefighters entered the basement, they found heavy smoke conditions, according to the department. Crews then began a search of the building and found a fire burning inside the walls between the basement and first floor. …
Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker
Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker An off-duty firefighter sprang into action to rescue a kayaker struggling in the Hudson River off the Dutchess County coast, officials said.  The incident happened around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, near the shoreline of Long Dock Park in the City of Beacon, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Emergency crews, including Beacon firefighters, police, EMS, and the New Hamburg Fire Department, were dispatched after reports of an overturned kayaker in distress.  At the time, Beacon fire crews were already operating nearby and responded immediately, deploying a rescue boat …
Man, 20, Killed When Vehicle Hits Tree In Hudson Valley Man, 20, Killed When Vehicle Hits Tree In Hudson Valley
Man, 20, Killed When Vehicle Hits Tree In Hudson Valley A 20-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Dutchess County, authorities announced.  New, updated report - Help Pours In For Mom Grieving Death Of Son, 20, Killed In Dutchess County Crash (UPDATE) The crash happened around 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in the town of Hyde Park, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday, May 5.  Authorities said that Austin Caston, 20, of Hyde Park, was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 southbound on North Quaker Lane near Forest Drive when he lost control of the vehicle. The car then left the roadway and struck a tree. Cast…
Drone Helps Find Injured Mountain Biker Rescued From Westchester Woods Drone Helps Find Injured Mountain Biker Rescued From Westchester Woods
Drone Helps Find Injured Mountain Biker Rescued From Westchester Woods An injured mountain biker was rescued from a park in Westchester County following an intense response involving police, fire, and EMS crews.  The incident happened late Friday afternoon, May 1, at Graham Hills Park in Pleasantville, according to Westchester County Police.  Rescuers used a drone to help locate the injured man deep within the rugged terrain. Once found, police gave him initial medical care at the scene.  Fire department crews then navigated utility vehicles through the wooded area to reach the biker and help with the rescue operation. The biker was taken out …
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze A firefighter was treated at the scene of a structure fire in Rockland County on Tuesday afternoon, April 21.  The blaze happened at around 4:20 p.m. at 9 Buena Vista Ave. in Hillcrest, the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps said. Crews arrived with multiple units, including ambulances, a special operations unit, and a paramedic, working with fire crews at the scene.  A video of the scene released by the Monsey Scoop showed crews battling heavy flames.  One firefighter was evaluated, treated, and released at the scene, according to emergency officials.  No addition…
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley A 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn died after an apparent drowning at a popular waterfall in Greene County, authorities said.  The incident happened just before noon on Saturday, April 18, at Fawn’s Leap, a well-known swimming spot in the Town of Hunter, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the teen was swimming with a group of friends when he jumped off a lower ledge near the base of the falls. He was then caught in a powerful hydraulic current created by the waterfall and was unable to swim out. Three friends entered the water in an attempt to rescue him …
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day The New York Attorney General’s Office has launched a formal investigation into the death of a man following a police pursuit in Orange County on New Year's Day.  The agency's Office of Special Investigation announced on Friday, April 17, that it has opened a full probe into the death of Newburgh resident Marcus A. Burks, 39, who died on Jan. 1, after an incident involving New York State Police and the City of Newburgh Police Department. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident began just after 10:30 p.m. when a state trooper attempted to stop Burks on Route 17K for a nonwor…
Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Hudson Valley Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Hudson Valley
Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Hudson Valley A 19-year-old driver was killed in a rollover crash that sent his truck down a steep embankment in Orange County.  New, updated report - 'Once In A Lifetime Person': Support Comes To Family Of Man, 19, Killed In Orange County Crash The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, on Mineral Springs Road, about a half-mile north of Trout Brook Road in Cornwall, the Town of Cornwall Police Department confirmed on Monday, April 20.  Police said the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet S-10 was traveling southbound when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a guardrail on the …
1 Hospitalized After Massive Brush Fire Erupts In Westchester 1 Hospitalized After Massive Brush Fire Erupts In Westchester
1 Hospitalized After Massive Brush Fire Erupts In Westchester A large brush fire in Westchester County sent one person to the hospital and drew a massive multi-agency response.  The blaze broke out in Irvington around 12:35 p.m. near Taxter Road, according to the Irvington Fire Department, which described it as rapidly spreading.   Firefighters from 10 departments responded to the scene to help contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby properties.  Despite the size of the fire, no property damage was reported.  Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner confirmed that one person was transported to a hospital f…
Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In This Westchester Downtown (DEVELOPING) Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In This Westchester Downtown (DEVELOPING)
Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In This Westchester Downtown (Developing) A power outage is impacting a downtown area in Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon, April 14, causing the lights to go out for 100 customers.  In a social media update posted just before 1 p.m., Rye Police said they were aware of the outage and that Con Edison had been notified. Authorities added that there was no immediate estimate for when power would be restored.  According to Con Edison, approximately 100 customers in the area are affected as of early Tuesday afternoon. As of 1:15 p.m., no restoration time had been announced.  Police are urging residents to call 911 …
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter A teenager was rescued after getting stuck in muddy water while hiking after dark at a US wildlife refuge, police said. The 15-year-old, called 911 after becoming trapped in mud inside Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to Suffolk County police. The Shirley, Long Island teenager told dispatchers he had gone for a walk on the trails and could not find his way back after nightfall. While trying to navigate through the woods, he stepped into an offshoot of the Carmans River, sinking into the mud and becoming stuck, police said. Aviation Section offi…
Woman, 28, Accused Of Stabbing Man In Domestic Assault At Westchester Apartment Tower (UPDATE) Woman, 28, Accused Of Stabbing Man In Domestic Assault At Westchester Apartment Tower (UPDATE)
Woman, 28, Accused Of Stabbing Man In Domestic Assault At Westchester Apartment Tower (Update) A woman has now been charged in connection with a stabbing at a new apartment building in Westchester County that left a man seriously injured, police announced. Ijahnee Simmons, age 28, of New Rochelle, was arrested around 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, and charged with second-degree assault, a felony, New Rochelle Police said on Friday, April 3.  The charges stem from a domestic incident earlier that morning at 12 Church St., inside The Leaf apartment building, according to the department. As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers responded at around 6:30 a.m. after receivin…
Attempted Murder: Unconscious Woman Found In Westchester Home, Man Charged, Cops Say Attempted Murder: Unconscious Woman Found In Westchester Home, Man Charged, Cops Say
Attempted Murder: Unconscious Woman Found In Westchester Home, Man Charged, Cops Say A 37-year-old woman was found unconscious and not breathing inside a Westchester home, leading to an attempted murder charge against a man at the residence, police said. Rye Brook Police were called to a home on Westview Avenue on Monday morning, March 30, for a report of a dispute, according to a news release issued Tuesday, March 31. Responding officers located the woman inside the home and immediately began CPR, police said. Officers also detained a male party at the scene, identified as Hugo Soto-Diaz, 30, who lives at the home, police said. Port Chester Rye Brook EMS arrived shortly a…
Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions
Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions Emergency crews carried out a rugged rescue in Rockland County after a hiker was injured on a wooded trail in Harriman State Park.  The rescue happened on Sunday, March 8, when first responders were dispatched at around 7:30 p.m. for a report of an injured hiker in the Lake Sebago area, according to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps The ambulance corps said New York State Park Police made initial contact with the patient before rescuers arrived at the scene. Because of the difficult terrain and remote location, the Sloatsburg Fire Department was called in to help as well.…
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS) Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (Photos) A man was found dead after a fire was put out inside a Long Island home, police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at a home on Cypress Street in Wyandanch at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, according to Suffolk County police. After the blaze at the residence on the 30 block of Cypress Street was extinguished, a person was discovered deceased inside the home, authorities said. The victim was alone in the residence at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported, police said. The person’s identity will be determined following…
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley 87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized after suffering burn injuries at her home in Ulster County early Tuesday morning, March 3. Emergency crews were called to a residence on York Street in the hamlet of Malden around 8 a.m. for a report of a burn victim. The woman was treated at the scene by the Malden-West Camp Fire Department and Diaz Ambulance before being transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston for treatment, Saugerties Police Chief KJ Swart told Daily Voice. The extent of her injuries was not released. Swart said the cause of the incident remains under investigation …
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police A 54-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a late-night snowmobile crash in New York Friday night, Feb. 20, according to State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:10 p.m., on a trail about one-half mile behind 253 County Road 111 in Caroga Lake, State Police said. Stephen J. Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge (Freehold), NJ, was operating a snowmobile when it failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation. Members of the Caroga Lake Fire Department performed life-saving measures at the scene, State Police said. St. John…
Infant Among 4 Pulled From Second-Floor Window Of Burning Westchester Home By Police Infant Among 4 Pulled From Second-Floor Window Of Burning Westchester Home By Police
Infant Among 4 Pulled From Second-Floor Window Of Burning Westchester Home By Police Four people, including an infant, were rescued from the second floor of a burning home in Westchester County after police used a ladder to reach them through a window. The fire broke out around 5:05 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, at a home on Lester Avenue in the Village of Mamaroneck, according to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department.   Police responded alongside the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department to reports of a residential structure fire, authorities said. When officers arrived, flames were rapidly spreading through the home as firefighters began working to knock d…
2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Hudson Valley 2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Hudson Valley
2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Hudson Valley A two-car crash briefly shut down a stretch of roadway in Putnam County, sending multiple people to the hospital for evaluation.  The crash happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, when firefighters responded to a wreck at the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Joseph Drive in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters operated at the scene alongside the Carmel Police Department and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Officials said minor injuries were reported, and those involved were transported for medical evaluation. The roadw…
Car Slams Into Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley Car Slams Into Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley
Car Slams Into Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley A vehicle crashed into a tree in Putnam County, leading to an intense blaze that prompted a firefighter response. The fire happened at around 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the area of 29 Kirk Dr. in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  When first responders arrived, they found a car that had hit a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time, according to fire officials.  Police closed the roadway for approximately 30 minutes while firefighters handled the scene and ensured the area was safe.  The cause of the cra…
Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling
Snow Death: Retired Nypd Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling A retired NYPD sergeant was among several people who died while shoveling snow amid the strongest winter storm to hit the Northeast in years. Roger McGovern, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow outside his Floral Park home on Sunday, Jan. 25, according to his family. McGovern’s cousin, Brendan McGovern, shared the news in a local Floral Park Facebook group, saying Roger had gone outside to clear paths so others could safely get to church. “A quiet act of service that speaks volumes about the kind of person he was,” McGovern wrote. “Our family is heartbroken.” McGovern w…
Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Westchester Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Westchester
Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Westchester A teenage boy was taken to the hospital after a car ended up submerged in the water along a Westchester County roadway, emergency officials said.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when Mamaroneck EMS responded just after 2 p.m. to a report of a vehicle in the water on Cove Road, according to the agency.  When crews arrived, they found a teenage boy standing on top of a partially submerged car, officials said. The teen was taken to a local hospital in stable condition for evaluation. No further details about the circumstances of the incident were immediately avail…