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Beloved Fire Lieutenant Dies Months Before Marking 30 Years Of Service In Westchester Beloved Fire Lieutenant Dies Months Before Marking 30 Years Of Service In Westchester
Beloved Fire Lieutenant Dies Months Before Marking 30 Years Of Service In Westchester A Fire Lieutenant and former Marine who served his city in Westchester for just under thirty years is being mourned after his sudden loss.  Mount Vernon Fire Department Lieutenant Ervin "Larry" Oakes died suddenly earlier in the month, the city's police department announced on Friday, April 21.  Also affectionately known as "Oak Tree," Oakes was born and raised in Mount Vernon and served as a Marine before joining the Mount Vernon Fire Department in 1993, according to the city's Office of Emergency Management Director Michael Montes.  Oakes spent much of his c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Support Rising For NY Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog Support Rising For NY Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog
Support Rising For NY Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog Support is swelling for a New York Marine hoping to raise enough money to purchase a service dog that can help him cope with mental illnesses stemming from his time in service. Schenectady County resident Scott Matthews, age 24, of Duanesburg, served active duty in the Marines for four years, including one tour to Bahrain between December 2019 and March 2020, he told Daily Voice. Related Report: Doggie Paddle: Ballston Spa Army Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs The 2016 Guilderland High School graduate, who now works in commercial heating, cooling, and ref…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Ex-Husband Of Popular Hudson Valley TV Reporter Admits To Domestic Violence Ex-Husband Of Popular Hudson Valley TV Reporter Admits To Domestic Violence
Ex-Husband Of Popular Hudson Valley TV Reporter Admits To Domestic Violence The former husband of a popular Hudson Valley television reporter has pleaded guilty in connection to a domestic violence case. Orange County resident Sean Doyle, age 38, of Cornwall, admitted to criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child on Monday, May 10 in the case connected to News 12's Blaise Gomez. Doyle was arrested on March 18, 2019, after Gomez called police to their Town of Cornwall residence stating that Doyle had assaulted her and placed his hands around her neck, said the Orange County District Attorne…

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by Kathy Reakes