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Massive Five-Alarm Fire That Claimed Woman's Life In Westchester Deemed Accidental Massive Five-Alarm Fire That Claimed Woman's Life In Westchester Deemed Accidental
Massive Five-Alarm Fire That Claimed Woman's Life In Westchester Deemed Accidental Investigators have determined that a massive five-alarm fire that broke out In Westchester, leaving one woman dead, was accidental. First responders were dispatched to a stretch of commercial buildings on Hamilton Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 31. Upon arrival, first responders were met by a large active fire that was engulfing the building, New Rochelle Police Capt. J Collins Coyne said, and while battling the blaze, they came across the body of resident Judith Musameci, age 60, the superintendent of the retail building. Earlier story - ID Released …

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle
Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle A nearly century-old fire station in Westchester is back in business nearly a year after closing its doors for a $1.9 million facelift. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have been completed, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 - since the 1980s. “As was the case when Station 2 was built 96 years ago, New Rochelle is again on the rise.  It is fitting and proper that our infrastructure move forward as well,” New Rochelle Fire Chief Andrew Sandor said. “To that end, the renovation of Station 2 is more than appropri…

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by Zak Failla
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Interim Fire Chief Earns Full-Time Gig In Westchester Interim Fire Chief Earns Full-Time Gig In Westchester
Interim Fire Chief Earns Full-Time Gig In Westchester A veteran firefighter has been named as the new Chief of the New Rochelle Fire Department. City Manager Charles Strome III announced that Andrew Sandor has been named the new full-time Chief, effective as of Sept. 1. He had served as the department’s interim Fire Chief since former Chief Lou DiMeglio announced he was stepping down on June 29 after more than four decades of service in the city. A 22-year veteran of the department, Sandor quickly rose through the ranks since becoming a probationary firefighter in 1996. He was named a Lieutenant in 20002 and a Captain in 2008. During his time …

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by Zak Failla