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200 United Passengers Evaluated After Newark-Bound Flight Diverts To Orange County: Officials 200 United Passengers Evaluated After Newark-Bound Flight Diverts To Orange County: Officials
200 United Passengers Evaluated After Newark-Bound Flight Diverts To Orange County: Officials A flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport was diverted to Orange County, NY, officials said citing both turbulence and an ailing passenger. Nearly 200 passengers were evaluated, with some taken to local hospitals, when United Airlines Flight 85 from Tel Aviv landed at the New Windsor Airport at approximately 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 29, according to the FAA and Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Windsor EMS (@new_windsor_ems) While Neuhaus said the flight was diverted …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County
Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County A home in the area sustained heavy damage during a fire that had flames shooting out of the roof. The two-alarm fire started around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, April 4, in Orange County at 115 Meadow Hill Road in the City of Newburgh, said the Orange-Lake Fire District. First arriving firefighters were met with flames shooting from the roof, said the Dan Leghorn Engine Company Orange Lake. The quick-moving fire extended to a front porch area but firefighters contained the blaze inside the home. The home with flames jumping from the roof.Dan Leghorn Engine Company Orange Lake The district was …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Historic Orange County Home Damaged In Fire Historic Orange County Home Damaged In Fire
Historic Orange County Home Damaged In Fire Something as simple as a working smoke detector could have made a huge difference in the outcome of a three-alarm fire that left a historic City of Newburgh home in ruins, according to City of Newburgh Fire Chief Terry Ahlers, "It's sad when one of the last pieces of Newburgh history of this type is claimed by fire," Ahlers said. "Hopefully, they will be able to rebuild the home. The fire, which started around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at 420 Grand St., started on the second-floor of the 8,000-square-foot home that was built in 1900. Ahlers said firefighters arrived within minutes…

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by Kathy Reakes