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Lifelong Firefighter Who Served Department In Westchester For Over 60 Years Dies Lifelong Firefighter Who Served Department In Westchester For Over 60 Years Dies
Lifelong Firefighter Who Served Department In Westchester For Over 60 Years Dies A fire department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its beloved life members who spent more than six decades helping his community.  The death of David Brown, a life member of the Bedford Hills Fire Department, was announced on Sunday, Sept. 22. His age was not made public.  Brown originally joined the department in March 1963 and served for a total of 61 years. During his decades as a firefighter, he served as an engineer in 1966; a secretary from 1967 to 1972 and 1980; as Vice President from 1981 to 1993; as President from 1993 to 1997; and on the Board of D…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Breaks Out At Nursing Home In Westchester Blaze Breaks Out At Nursing Home In Westchester
Blaze Breaks Out At Nursing Home In Westchester Firefighters raced to a nursing home in Westchester after a fire began in its attic.  The blaze broke out just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Atria Woodlands assisted living facility at 1017 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A) in Ardsley, according to the Ardsley Fire Department.  After arriving at the facility, firefighters soon learned that the blaze had sparked in the attic near a washer machine.  Soon after this, the blaze was put out. No injuries were reported.  View this post on Instagram A post shared …

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Rushed To Trauma Center After 3-Car Crash In Westchester Person Rushed To Trauma Center After 3-Car Crash In Westchester
Person Rushed To Trauma Center After 3-Car Crash In Westchester A person was rescued from their vehicle and hospitalized following a three-car crash at a Northern Westchester intersection.  The crash happened in Yorktown just after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when three cars collided at the intersection of London Road and Quinlan Street, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon discovered that one person was trapped in their vehicle. Firefighters worked to stabilize the car before removing the front and rear passenger door to free the patient.  The person was then taken to a nearby trauma…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Self-Cleaning Oven Sparks Blaze At Apartment Complex In Westchester Self-Cleaning Oven Sparks Blaze At Apartment Complex In Westchester
Self-Cleaning Oven Sparks Blaze At Apartment Complex In Westchester A blaze at a Northern Westchester apartment complex sparked by a self-cleaning oven was quickly stopped in its tracks thanks to quick action from firefighters.  The fire happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at around 1:20 p.m., when smoke was seen coming from the Bari Manor Apartments on Old Post Road South in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving fire crews quickly made their way to a second-floor apartment and found that a grease fire had begun inside an oven. Firefighters then stretched a hose to the apartment and extinguished the blaze.  Crews …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Westchester Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Westchester
Lithium Ion Battery Causes Garbage Truck Blaze In Westchester A garbage truck in Westchester was damaged after a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire inside, setting its load of trash ablaze.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 21 just after 8 a.m., when a garbage truck was reported to be on fire on Gilbert Place in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving crews found that Public Works employees had already dumped the burning trash load in the street before it caught the rest of the truck on fire. Firefighters then stretched a hose to extinguish the flames in both the garbage pile and the truck, soon putting th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley
Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley A candlelit vigil will soon be held to honor the memory of a 26-year-old firefighter from the Hudson Valley following his untimely death in Connecticut.  A vigil for Putnam County resident William "Billy" May of Brewster, who died on Friday, March 29, in Danbury at the age of 26, will be held on Monday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the field at Grace Life Community Church at 520 Route 312 in Brewster.  The memorial will be public and will be a way for community members to remember him during the week of what would have been his 27th birthday, according to hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Westchester Thanks to quick action from firefighters, a Northern Westchester home remained unscathed after a car burst into flames inside its garage.  The blaze began on Tuesday, July 30, just before 7 p.m., when a vehicle went up in flames inside a Chappaqua residence on North Way, according to the Chappaqua Fire Department. Responding fire crews found smoke pouring from the home's garage and were able to knock out the flames inside the car. Firefighters then pushed the vehicle out into the driveway and hosed it down to make sure the blaze was completely out.  After the car fire was de…

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by Ben Crnic
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HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player
HS Student Killed In Crash At Westchester Shopping Center Was Beloved Baseball Player A 16-year-old high school student from Westchester who was killed in a crash is being remembered for his love of baseball and his role as a mentor to young summer campers.  New Rochelle resident Aidan Galeano, age 16, was killed in a crash that happened just after midnight on Saturday, July 13, in New Rochelle at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center at 1062 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne said on Wednesday, July 17. Earlier Report - ID Released For HS Student Killed In Crash At Shopping Center In New Rochelle Born in 2008, Galeano spent hi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills.  Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, died on Wednesday, June 26 at the age of 92, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Port Chester, Nethercott graduated from Port Chester High School before going on to serve in the US Navy between 1951 and 1955. Nethercott also served in the Marines, his obituary said.  Once …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Westchester Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Westchester
Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Westchester A person was hospitalized after being rescued from a crashed car on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 22 around 12:15 a.m., when a car crashed on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway just north of Exit 25, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department. Arriving fire crews found that one person was still trapped in the car, which had crashed off the roadway. Firefighters then used hurst tools to extricate the passenger.  After the rescue, the passenger was taken to a nearby hospital.  The cause of the crash was not released. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
2 Killed After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester: Report 2 Killed After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester: Report
2 Killed After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester: Report Two people are dead following a blaze at an apartment in Westchester, according to reports.  Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For Mother, Son Killed In Westchester Fire The fire happened on Friday, June 21 just after 7 a.m. at an apartment at 30 Eastchester Rd. in New Rochelle, according to a report from ABC 7.  Two victims suffered cardiac arrest and were pronounced dead, the outlet reported, also adding that firefighters reported the apartment had hoarding conditions.  More information, including the cause of the blaze and the victims' identities,…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Former Hartsdale Firefighter NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Former Hartsdale Firefighter
NY Senate Proclamation Honors Fallen Former Hartsdale Firefighter A New York Senate proclamation honoring the life of a beloved former Northern Westchester fire chief was presented to his family months after his sudden death.  The proclamation, prepared by New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, was presented to the family of former Somers Fire Chef and Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Baker, Sr. the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department announced on Thursday, March 13.  Earlier Report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Baker, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Business Goes Up In Flames In Westchester Business Goes Up In Flames In Westchester
Business Goes Up In Flames In Westchester A blaze at a Northern Westchester auto body shop proved to be quite a challenge for first responders.  The incident happened on Monday evening, June 10, when a fire began at an auto body shop on Hunter Street in Ossining, according to the town's police department.  Responding firefighters soon discovered that several vehicles in the back of the building had also gone up in flames. After several hours though, crews successfully extinguished the fire as police controlled traffic in the area.  Yesterday OVAC was on scene of a working structure fire on Hunter St. A great eff…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Person Rescued From Steep Hill After 20-Foot Fall In Westchester Person Rescued From Steep Hill After 20-Foot Fall In Westchester
Person Rescued From Steep Hill After 20-Foot Fall In Westchester Firefighters made use of a rope system during the dramatic rescue of a victim who fell around 20 feet down a steep hill in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 8, when an elderly person fell from the top of a steep hill in the Village of Mount Kisco, according to the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving firefighters soon found that the victim had fallen around 20 feet and had come to a rest against two trees.  Because the hill had a steep incline and unstable ground, crews immediately sprang into action and made use of a rope rescue syst…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site
Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, an injured worker was rescued from a second-story scaffolding at a Westchester construction site.  The events leading to the rescue began on Friday, May 31 around 4 p.m., when a worker suffered an injury and became trapped on scaffolding at 12 Broad St. in Port Chester near The Capitol Theater, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving crews found the injured worker on the second story and quickly worked to place them on a stokes basket before safely lowering them to the ground.  The worker was successfully brought to ground le…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Mother, 2 Children Pulled From Burning Westchester Home Mother, 2 Children Pulled From Burning Westchester Home
Mother, 2 Children Pulled From Burning Westchester Home A mother and her two young children were taken to a hospital after they were rescued from a burning residence in Northern Westchester. The blaze began on Friday, May 31, around 2:45 a.m. at 38 Park Ave. in Bedford Hills.  Responding police and firefighters soon realized that three people were trapped inside, according to Assistant Chief Zachary Patierno of the Bedford Hills Fire Department. Arriving police soon found a 35-year-old woman hanging from a small bathroom window in distress who told officers her two children were still inside. Bedford Police officers then kicked in the…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home A firefighter was hospitalized following a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that caused fireworks inside the residence to explode, complicating the response.   The fire happened at a residence in southern Cortlandt on Croton Lake Road on Wednesday, July 5 just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Once crews arrived at the home, they quickly began putting out the flames, which were centered in the residence's garage underneath the living area. Firefighters were also able to rescue the homeowner's cats that had been trapped in the building.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Westchester Dies Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Westchester Dies
Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Westchester Dies A firefighter and teacher from Northern Westchester who served his department for more than 50 years has died.  Somers resident Fred Whipple, who served the Somers Volunteer Fire Department for 58 years, died on Sunday, March 19, the department announced.  Since joining the department in 1965, Whipple became known by many for his great personality and he eventually became the "true senior man" at the firehouse, lending his knowledge and experience to many younger members, according to the fire department. Whipple was also known for his courage, which he exhibited in 1968 when he …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down'
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' A firefighter was injured after they were struck by a car while responding to a vehicle rollover in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, March 15, when firefighters and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded to a vehicle rollover in Carmel on Stoneleigh Avenue near Putnam Hospital, firefighters announced on Saturday, March 18. According to the Carmel Fire Department, first responders found that the driver had escaped from the rolled-over car themselves. They then evaluated the driver for injuries.  While firefighters were operating …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Westchester Road Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Westchester Road
Vehicle Blaze Leaves Car Seared On Busy Westchester Road Firefighters were called to put out a raging vehicle fire on a main road in Northern Westchester.  The fire happened on Sunday, Jan. 29 around 1:50 p.m., when firefighters in Yorktown responded to the intersection of Crompond Road (Route 202) and the Taconic State Parkway northbound exit ramp to put out the blaze.  Just under two dozen firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire, which left the vehicle heavily damaged and burned.  Luckily, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Westchester More than two dozen residents were displaced in Westchester after a fast-moving three-alarm fire tore through a multi-family home, authorities announced. Upwards of 100 firefighters from 14 departments responded in Sleepy Hollow to a North Washington Street home at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, in Sleepy Hollow when a fire broke out and flames tore through the three-story residence. Video of the fire can be found here. Crews worked through the night to knock down the flames, as the fire was declared under control at around midnight. Officials said that no residents suffered a…

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by Zak Failla
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Former College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter In Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 63 Former College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter In Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 63
Former College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter In Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 63 A former college athlete and longtime member of a Westchester County fire department has died at the age of 63. Joseph J. Garan III, a resident of Putnam Valley, died suddenly at home on Friday, March 11, according to his obituary. Garan was born in Yonkers, and he participated in a number of sports growing up, such as baseball, golf, and football. He graduated from Arlington High School and received a bachelor's degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, his obituary reads.  He was also played for the Manhattan College baseball team. Garan spent 20 years with the Yonkers Fire Depart…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36 Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36
Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36 A volunteer firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 36. Christopher Colasacco died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Harrison High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Harrison. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Harrison Fire Department, the Valhalla Fire Department and the West Harrison Fire Department, his obituary reads. He was the son of Raymond and Kim Colasacco, the husband of Cynthia Nagle, and the father of Colton. A visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, a…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27
Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 A firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 27. Servando Rodriguez, of Yonkers, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to his obituary. Rodriguez worked as a firefighter for the City of Yonkers. "It has been a pleasure meeting, knowing, and interacting with him during my years at Yonkers High School," former classmate Joel Pike wrote in a Facebook post. "Truly, he served his city with great distinction and gallant bravery. His service was greatly appreciated.  "Folks, this is indeed a sad way to close out 2021, another challenging year for everyone. He will be woe…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire
Woman, 92, Dies In Westchester House Fire A 92-year-old woman died and several firefighters were hospitalized with injuries in a Westchester house fire overnight. The Mount Vernon blaze broke out just before 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8 at a home on East Prospect Avenue where firefighters battled  30-degree temperatures and flame. Crews battled the elements to knock down the flame, while the Office of Emergency Management established a warming station nearby. The 92-year-old victim died due to a combination of smoke inhalation and heat, authorities said. Meanwhile, at least three firefighters were hospitalized with non-life-…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors
Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors An area volunteer fire chief has been relieved of his duties after making racist comments on his Facebook page about protestors decrying police-related deaths. Washington Heights Fire Chief Chuck Healy was removed from duty on Tuesday, June 2, said officials with the volunteer fire department, which is based in the City of Middletown and covers the town of Wallkill.  Healy, a 34-year firefighter, allegedly made the comments numerous times. The department was barraged with complaints after word spread of the posts.  The department, which is overseen by a board of civil officers, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own
Goldens Bridge Fire Department Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own Members of the Goldens Bridges Fire Department announced on Facebook that one of their firefighters had died unexpectedly. Firefighter William King died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the age of 49, the department said. The department posted: "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." Funeral arrangements and additional information to follow.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors
Westchester District Attorney Ends Bail For Most Misdemeanors WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Calling it "discriminatory", Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino said his office will no longer seek bail in most misdemeanor cases.Scarpino said the move was done to promote fairness and end unnecessary incarceration for impoverished defendants.  "The District Attorney’s Office has issued guidelines for local court branches to ensure all defendants are treated fairly and equally while providing adequate assurance that he or she will return to court when required,” Scarpino said. “While our current policy has not resulted in a larg…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester
Off-Duty Firefighters Help Battle Blaze In Westchester A firefighter is never off duty. Five off-duty career firefighters were among those called to a Peekskill structure fire on Tuesday that left a residence with damage and temporarily displaced several residents. Firefighters in Peekskill were dispatched at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon to a reported structure fire near the intersection of North James Street and Howard Street. While en route to the fire, officials said that they received several additional calls, prompting the fire chief to bring additional resources to the scene, including the recall of five off-duty firefighters…

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by Zak Failla