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New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley
New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley A New York State Police trooper in the Hudson Valley came to the rescue of an injured bald eagle who found itself in a precarious position on the side of Route 17. On Tuesday, March 16, a motorist contacted New York State Police in Middletown to report an injured eagle in Orange County that was on the side of Route 17 in Blooming Grove. In response, Trooper Bryan Whalen responded to the location and found that the eagle appeared “notably injured.” Whalen was able to use his Division-issued jacket and a K9 Trooper’s bite sleeve to corral the eagle and safely put it into a kennel that was p…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Llama Who Went Missing In Westchester Has Been Found Llama Who Went Missing In Westchester Has Been Found
Llama Who Went Missing In Westchester Has Been Found Update: A llama who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill and Darlington roads and hasn't been seen since. He was located on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in woods not far from home, and is now back home and safely eating and drinking. Original story: There a llama on the loose in the area. Gizmo, who is a rescue, arrived in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, Dec. 12. He got loose the next day in Bedford Corners near Guard Hill…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound
Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound A deer with a bucket on its head was saved from the waters of Long Island Sound with a little help from two people. The incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 21, near Port Jefferson.  Frank Floridia from the Strong Island Animal Rescue League was called to the scene, reported ABC 7. Reportedly,  Floridia attempted to swim to the deer but the water was too cold.  A nearby boater spotted Floridia and the deer and came to the rescue and helped reach the deer and remove the bucket. Floridia told ABC 7 he bear-hugged the deer against the boat and pulled off the bucket. He held …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ID Released For Victim In Fatal Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire ID Released For Victim In Fatal Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire
ID Released For Victim In Fatal Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire A man killed during a fire at a four-story building in Westchester has been identified. Peter Lettieri, 64, a resident of the building, was killed during the four-alarm fire that started around 7:28 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23 at 112 Saratoga Ave., in Yonkers, said  Yonkers Police D/Lt. Dean Politopoulos. In addition to Lettieri, who lived on the first floor, five residents were injured, and 26 firefighters, with two still in the hospital, said Yonkers Fire Department Deputy Chief Joseph Citrone.  One of those injured was forced to jump from a third-story window to escape. Two cats a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire
One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Victim In Fatal Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire One person was killed and another seriously injured after a four-alarm apartment fire broke out overnight in Westchester. The blaze broke out around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at 112 Saratoga Ave. in Yonkers, a four-story building. Firefighters battled the fire four hours before bringing it under control shortly before 11 p.m. One of those injured was forced to jump from a third-story window to escape. Five injuries were reported to civilians and 26 injuries were reported to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester
Driver Hits Horse On Roadway In Westchester A horse was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Northern Westchester. The crash took place late Monday, Feb. 17 on Route 121 in Bedford when the horse had gotten loose and was in the roadway, said the Bedford Fire Department. According to the department, a second loose horse was cared for by members of the fire department.  A firefighter on the scene involved with the equestrian community was able to contact a veterinarian to come to the scene to care for the second animal.  With the owner located, the veterinarian and owner were assisted by the department to get the horse ba…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Kitten Rescued From Inside Engine Of Moving Vehicle In Westchester Kitten Rescued From Inside Engine Of Moving Vehicle In Westchester
Kitten Rescued From Inside Engine Of Moving Vehicle In Westchester It wasn’t a cat stuck in a tree, but firefighters in Yorktown helped manage to save a kitten that found itself caught in a precarious position inside a moving vehicle’s engine. First responders from the Yorktown Fire Department were called in to assist Yorktown Police officers at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2526 to make the strange rescue. Officials said the woman was driving when she heard what she believed to be a cat meowing from inside the vehicle. She proceeded to stop, investigated the incident, and found a tiny stray kitten had crawled into the engine compartment for warm…

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by Zak Failla
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Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days A yearling deer with its snout stuck in a Halloween bucket for days was saved thanks to concerned residents and animal control officials. The deer was seen in Putnam Valley by a couple of residents who then called the Putnam County SPCS and state Encon officials who were able to grab the baby and gently work the pumpkin bucket off of its head. Reportedly, the bucket was stuck on the deer for four days, and once it was posted to social media people across the country became concerned about the poor little deer. The community, which sees the yearling and her mother around the area, have name…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area
Dozens Of Dogs, Cats Rescued From Hurricane Dorian Up For Adoption In Area Dozens of dogs and cats rescued by the North Shore Animal League America’s Emergency Response Team from shelters in North and South Carolina following Hurricane Dorian are up for adoption. The team, which headed out on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and returned with a mobile unit of needy animals on Sunday, Sept. 8, said the trip was possible with donations from the community. One of the team members loading a rescued dog.North Shore Animal League In all, the team returned with 35 felines and 19 canines rescued from shelter partners affected by the storm. They also dropped much-needed supplies to th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Peacocks Make Themselves At Home On Apartment Grounds In Area Peacocks Make Themselves At Home On Apartment Grounds In Area
Peacocks Make Themselves At Home On Apartment Grounds In Area Four peacocks made themselves home on the grounds of an apartment complex in the area. The property manager, Peter Nikic, posted a picture of three of the four birds taken by him over the weekend at the facility in Dutchess. "I've got peacocks on my property in Millbrook, who wants them?" read a Tweet by property manager Peter Nikic.  "Originally there were five of them and one seems to have disappeared so now there's four but over the weekend I saw only three," Nikic said. "They wandered on to the property and stayed there for a few months. They seem to have made themselves comfortab…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
It's A Hoot: Police Help Rescue Owl Caught In Net In Westchester It's A Hoot: Police Help Rescue Owl Caught In Net In Westchester
It's A Hoot: Police Help Rescue Owl Caught In Net In Westchester Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department made a special save over the weekend, rescuing a pet owl that found itself in a precarious position after being caught in a net. On Sunday, Aug. 11, officers from the department responded to the Iona Prep campus, where an owl got caught in a net on the school grounds and needed a helping hand to shake loose. Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.New Rochelle Police Officer Hung-Haw Chern “Owl bet this majestic creature was relieved to see our officers today 🤣!!!,” New Rochelle PBA Vice President…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester 22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester
22 Displaced, 10 Pets Rescued As Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Garden Apartments In Westchester A heavy fire displaced at least 22 people and 10 pets at an apartment building in Westchester. The fire started around 4:24 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in the garden-style apartments located at 50 Gateway Road, said Yonkers Fire Department Deputy Chief Daniel P. Flynn. Arriving firefighters encountered a fire in a top floor rear apartment in the complex that quickly spread through a common cockloft area below the roof, Flynn said. At one point, the fire reached a three-alarm fire with some 65 firefighters on the scene. All residents and animals in the building were able to self-evacuate th…

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by Kathy Reakes