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Firefighter Burned In Rescue Effort In 2-Alarm Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced Firefighter Burned In Rescue Effort In 2-Alarm Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced
Firefighter Burned In Rescue Effort In 2-Alarm Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Displaced A blaze at a Dutchess County residence left a firefighter hospitalized with burns and several residents displaced, fire officials said.  The fire began on Wednesday, March 19 just after 9:30 at 46 North Hamilton St. in Poughkeepsie, where a second alarm was eventually transmitted, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department.  A total of 9 residents were displaced by the fire, according to City of Poughkeepsie Deputy Fire Chief Vincent Parise.  Three residents and a firefighter were sent to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and have since been released.  A…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE) Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE)
Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (Update) Flights resumed at Heathrow Airport in London after a massive fire at a nearby substation shut down power to two terminals. Heathrow announced the restart of flights in a Facebook update on Friday, Mar. 21. The airport was closed after the fire knocked out power, forcing more than 1,350 flights worldwide to be canceled or rerouted. The airport urged travelers not to head to Heathrow unless advised by their airline. "Our teams have worked tirelessly since the incident to ensure a speedy recovery," Heathrow posted. "We're now safely able to restart flights, prioritising repatriation and…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines
Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Thousands of espresso machines sold at JCPenney and Best Buy are being recalled after reports of injuries from exploding brew cup handles, officials said. Sensio Inc. is recalling about 12,300 Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The recall was issued due to a defect that can cause the brew cup handle to eject forcefully, shattering the glass carafe and posing burn and laceration hazards. The recalled machines include the Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso Maker (model No. 90195) and Cook…

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by Chris Spiker
News
These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse
These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino is swapping club nights for clocked miles. The Jersey Shore star, 37, ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16, and later sat down with Peloton coach Becs Gentry on the New York Road Runners "Set the Pace" podcast to talk all things running—Jersey style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becs Gentry (@becsgentry) Vinny Guadagnino crosses the finish line at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. New York Road Runners Guadagnino, a Staten Island native, said he didn’t take running ser…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes
Former NFL, College Coach Accused In Hacking Scandal Allegedly Targeting Athletes In a striking development that has captured national attention, a former NFL and collegiate football coach has been accused of hacking into computers at over 100 colleges and universities to gain access of intimate photos of students, allegedly targeting female athletes. The accused is Matthew Weiss, age 42, a Connecticut native from Cheshire, who previously served as co-offensive coordinator at the University of Michigan.  Acting United States Attorney Julie A. Beck announced the charges on Thursday, March 20. They include 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
NY Art Advisor Who Stole $6.5M From Clients In Years-Long Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Prison NY Art Advisor Who Stole $6.5M From Clients In Years-Long Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Prison
NY Art Advisor Who Stole $6.5M From Clients In Years-Long Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Prison A once-prominent Manhattan art advisor who defrauded her wealthy clients of more than $6.5 million in a years-long scheme is heading to prison. Lisa Schiff, 54, a well-known contemporary art consultant, was sentenced to 30 months behind bars in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, March 19, after admitting to a massive fraud in which she stole money meant for art purchases and sales, instead using it to fund a lavish lifestyle and cover mounting debts. Schiff ran her scheme for five years, from 2018 through 2023, using her company, Schiff Fine Art (SFA), to swindle at least 12 clients, one…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Heartless Woman Drowned Dog In Airport Bathroom Because He Wasn't Allowed On Flight: Report Heartless Woman Drowned Dog In Airport Bathroom Because He Wasn't Allowed On Flight: Report
Heartless Woman Drowned Dog In Airport Bathroom Because He Wasn't Allowed On Flight: Report A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say she abandoned and killed her dog inside a bathroom trash can at Orlando International Airport late last year. Alison Agatha Lawrence was taken into custody in Lake County earlier this week on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, a third-degree felony, according to the Orlando Police Department. Officers responded to a women’s restroom in the pre-security area of the airport on Dec. 16, 2024, after an employee found a dead animal, police said. Following an investigation, authorities determined that Lawrence was at the airport with her dog…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department
Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department President Trump has signed an executive order that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department.  The order, signed late Thursday afternoon, March 20, cannot alone lead to the closure of the department since Congressional approval of the move is required. The directive tasks Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. “The department’s useful functions will be preserved, fully preserved,” Trump said during a signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House on …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Fatal House Fire: Westchester Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mother, Baby, Cops Say Fatal House Fire: Westchester Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mother, Baby, Cops Say
Fatal House Fire: Westchester Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mother, Baby, Cops Say A Westchester County couple has been formally indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating Airbnb house fire that killed a Massachusetts mother and her 1-year-old daughter in Dutchess County, authorities announced.  Hastings-on-Hudson residents Meredith Darcy, 55, and Dennis Darcy, 57, were charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter each after a Dutchess County Grand Jury determined that their failure to provide working smoke detectors in the short-term rental home led to the deaths of Shannon K. Hubbard, 35, and her infant daughter, the Dutchess County D…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Glove Box Surprise: Loaded Gun Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, Duo Busted, NYSP Say Glove Box Surprise: Loaded Gun Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, Duo Busted, NYSP Say
Glove Box Surprise: Loaded Gun Found In Westchester Traffic Stop, Duo Busted, Nysp Say A routine traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of two men after troopers discovered a loaded handgun in their vehicle, authorities said.  The incident occurred on Monday, March 17, at around 10:34 p.m., when authorities pulled over a red 2021 Audi traveling on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers for a vehicle and traffic law violation, New York State Police announced on Thursday, March 20.  During the stop, troopers conducted an investigation and found a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun in the glove compartment, police said. The firearm was illegally possessed, leading t…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …

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by Sam Barron