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2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road 2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road
2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Carmel Road A two-car crash in the Hudson Valley caused a temporary closure on a busy road to allow crews to clean a fluid spill.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Feb. 23 just before 8 p.m., when two cars collided on Croton Falls Road in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, no injuries resulted from the collision, fire officials said. The crash caused the road to close for around 30 minutes to allow crews to clean up vehicle fluids and remove the cars. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam County Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam County
Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Putnam County A woman was killed in a head-on collision in the Hudson Valley that also left two young children injured as well, police announced.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 25 around 6 p.m., when two vehicles collided in the town of Southeast in the area of 477 Tonetta Lake Rd. An arriving deputy found that one of the drivers was in immediate need of medical attention and began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator on her until she was taken to Putnam Hospital Center by Brewster EMS.  After arriving at the hospital, the driver, ident…

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by Ben Crnic
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5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure In La Grange 5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure In La Grange
5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure In La Grange Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash that caused the closure of a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. It happened in Dutchess County on Friday, Nov. 24 on the northbound side in La Grange. A Columbia County man, age 22, from the city of Hudson, was operating a 2010 Chevy Colorado in the right lane, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  A 30-year-old Dutchess County man, from the village of Pawling, was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck in the left lane and slowed to make a left-hand turn onto Rossway Road., Hicks said . The Hu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge
Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge A construction worker was hospitalized with serious injuries after falling from scaffolding over a bridge located on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 around 2:45 p.m., when first responders were sent to the AmVets bridge on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, where a worker had suffered serious injuries after falling from scaffolding.  Earlier Report - Motorists Asked To Avoid Taconic State Parkway Near Bridge In Yorktown: Police According to the Hartsdale Fire Department, which …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Traffic on a highway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a series of scheduled lane closures over the coming days.  The closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 in both the towns of Bedford and North Salem, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will begin in Bedford on both directions of I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, June 5, and continuing to Friday, June 9 to allow for construction work.  The other closure will affect I-684 northbound in…

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by Ben Crnic
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Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley
Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley A crash involving an overturned truck has shut down a stretch of a busy roadway in the region. The crash happened in Northern Westchester during the height of the morning commute on Friday, May 12 on eastbound Route 35 in Somers between Wood Street and Cobbling Rock Road at around 7:40 a.m. The closure continues as of 8:45 a.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Weather
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley A long section of a major US route in Northern Westchester will soon close for a little more than a week, leaving travelers with no option but to take a detour.  Beginning on Thursday, March 16, the section of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on weekdays in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled on weekdays through Friday, March 24, and is to facilitate tree work.  Affected commuters should take the post…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it.  On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said.  To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fallen Wires Cause Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Fallen Wires Cause Brush Fire In Hudson Valley
Fallen Wires Cause Brush Fire In Hudson Valley A brush fire caused by fallen power lines shuttered a road in the Hudson Valley until crews could put it out.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 3, around 11 a.m. when firefighters and police in Putnam County responded to a fire in Mahopac located in the area of Croton Falls Road and Cole Drive.  There, first responders found fallen power lines and a brush fire. The road was then closed between Strawberry Fields Road and Mud Pond Road while crews cut off the power and put the fire out, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  The roadway was then s…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. A busy roadway in the region was closed for hours during an investigation following a fatal crash early in the afternoon on Friday, Jan. 20. The first arriving officer at the crash scene in Rockland County found two heavily damaged vehicles, a Hyundai Elantra which was in the middle of Route 304 in New City, and a Toyota Highlander which had traveled into the wooded area adjacent to the northbound lanes of the highway, said Detective Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police.  The New City Fire Engine Co performed an extrication on the Toyota Hi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Car Flips On Side, Closing Road In Mahopac Car Flips On Side, Closing Road In Mahopac
Car Flips On Side, Closing Road In Mahopac A crash in the Hudson Valley left a car perched on its side and a road closed for a period of time.  On Friday, Jan. 6, around 4 p.m., officials in Putnam County responded to an accident in Mahopac on Clark Place for a reported vehicle rollover, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, no injuries were reported.  The road was closed for a half hour as crews worked to clear the scene, officials said.

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY As a powerful storm prepares to slam New York ahead of the holiday weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency and warning residents to be careful. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Hochul announced her decision to declare a state of emergency in a tweet on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 3:30 p.m., in which she said that it would begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23.  The storm is expected to start Thursday afternoon and last until Friday evening and will bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall, heavy wind …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of I-84 In Dutchess County Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of I-84 In Dutchess County
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of I-84 In Dutchess County Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 7, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Overturned Milk Tanker Closes Highway In Region Overturned Milk Tanker Closes Highway In Region
Overturned Milk Tanker Closes Highway In Region A Capital Region highway remained shut down in both directions Monday afternoon, Sept. 19, due to an overturned milk tanker, authorities said. Multiple fire and rescue agencies in Rensselaer County responded to reports of a rolled tractor trailer on Highway 346 southeast of Hoosick, near the Vermont state line. Fire crews from Hoosick, Petersurgh, and Pownal, Vermont were on scene, according to a Facebook post from the Hoosick Fire Department. Highway 346 was closed in both directions and traffic was being rerouted around the scene, officials said. Posted by Pownal Fire Department on …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Officials Announce Upcoming 2-Week Road Closure In Hudson Valley Officials Announce Upcoming 2-Week Road Closure In Hudson Valley
Officials Announce Upcoming 2-Week Road Closure In Hudson Valley State officials issued an alert about an upcoming two-week-long road closure in Northern Westchester. Route 128 is set to close between Sands Mill Road and Wampus Lakes Drive in North Castle beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The road closure, which is being implemented to facilitate a culvert replacement, will last through Monday, Oct. 3, officials said. Motorists should follow the posted detour using Route 117, Route 120, and Route 22 as an alternate, according to the announcement.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on the Taconic State Parkway in the coming days. Road crews in Westchester County will be closing one southbound lane between Exit 11 (State Route 134) and Exit 8 (State Route 100/133) in New Castle, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The lane closures will take place from Monday, Sept. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for spe…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley
Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley State officials have advised Westchester County motorists to be prepared for delays ahead of a planned road closure. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to close in both directions between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt from Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1. The closures are set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate maintenance activities, officials said.  Officials said motorists should follow a posted detour using US Route 9, State Route 403, and State Route 9D.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists about a planned road closure on a stretch of State Route 94. The road will be closed in Orange County between Bernadette Way and Pine Crest Road in the Village of Washingtonville beginning Monday, May 23, officials announced on Monday, May 16. Officials said the road is expected to be closed through Thursday, June 23, to facilitate a culvert replacement.  Motorists should follow the detour using State Route 208, Mountain Lodge Road, and Clove Road as an alternate, state officials said.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 Stretch In Area Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 Stretch In Area
Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 Stretch In Area The New York State Department of Transportation has issued an alert to motorists about an expected lane closure on I-84 in the Hudson Valley due to construction. One lane of the eastbound highway is expected to close in Putnam County, between the Connecticut state line and Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) in the Town of Kent. Officials said the closures are set to take place Sundays through Thursdays between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 8 through Thursday, June 30, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project
Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect delays as work ramps back up on the Saw Mill River Parkway flood mitigation project. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 13, construction crews in Westchester County will begin “daytime pile-driving” on the northbound lanes of the parkway as they look to make the roadway more resistant to flooding following years of issues that led to multiple road closures. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the project includes elevating the new bridges on the parkway to meet 100-year flood projections, while a 1.3-mile stretch of the roadwa…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Crash Shuts Down I-84 Stretch Crash Shuts Down I-84 Stretch
Crash Shuts Down I-84 Stretch A stretch of I-84 is closed following a serious crash. The closure, reported at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, is westbound in Fairfield County in the area of Exit 2 in Danbury. "Please use alternate routes," Connecticut State Police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Dutchess Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Dutchess
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Dutchess State Police are set to temporarily close a roadway in the Hudson Valley due to an investigation. New York State Police said State Route 9G/Violet Avenue in Dutchess County will close for about two hours on Thursday, Oct. 28, due to an investigation between E/W Dorsey Lane and Cottage Road in Hyde Park. Police said the closure will begin at about 10 a.m. Northbound traffic on State Route 9G will be told to take Fulton Street West towards State Route 9 North, and southbound traffic is set to be diverted to West Dorsey Lane to take State Route 9 South. State Police said …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say
Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say A busy roadway in the area is closed in both directions due to a multiple-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 21 in Sullivan County on Route 42 in the area of South Fallsburg, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. Currently, Route 42 is closed in both directions between South Fallsburg and Fallsburg.  Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes, as the closure will be indefinite. There are reportedly multiple victims and at least one fatality. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Hudson Valley Police Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Hudson Valley
Police Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Hudson Valley A police officer is being treated at an area hospital after being seriously injured in an unprovoked attack in Westchester County. A Dobbs Ferry officer assigned to assist a Con Edison crew was assaulted around 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, in the area of Keller Lane and Beacon Hill, according to ABC 7. Dobbs Ferry Police did not reveal the severity of the injuries and said it would be releasing more detailed information later. The police department, who said there is no danger to the public, has a suspect in custody, ABC 7 said. Residents should expect road closures in the area during the in…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
School Bus Crashes Into Telephone Pole In Hudson Valley School Bus Crashes Into Telephone Pole In Hudson Valley
School Bus Crashes Into Telephone Pole In Hudson Valley A school bus with children on board crashed into a telephone pole in Northern Westchester, according to multiple reports. First responders in Northern Westchester were dispatched at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 14, when a bus reportedly struck a pole on Orange Drive near Lake Shore Drive North in Lincolndale, a hamlet in Somers. According to a witness, there were multiple minor injuries reported, and first responders from multiple neighboring towns were called to the scene.  At least eight passengers were reportedly on board at the time of the crash, which led to a temporary…

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by Zak Failla
News
Weekday Route 6/202 Closure Scheduled Weekday Route 6/202 Closure Scheduled
Weekday Route 6/202 Closure Scheduled Motorists planning to travel on Route 6 in Northern Westchester will be detoured for two weeks as crews work to replace a guard rail in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5 in Cortlandt. Road closures will continue on weekdays through Friday, April 16 between Route 9D and Route 9 to allow crews to replace the guide rail. Motorists can expect delays in the area during the guide rail work. Drivers have been instructed …

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by Zak Failla
News
Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and more than 100,000 power outages in the Hudson Valley. Here are the number of customers without power just before 8:15 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Con Edison - 17,598 NYSEG - 24,469 Central Hudson - 33,163 Orange & Rockland County - 26,107 In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways …

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by Daily Voice
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Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway In Dutchess Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway In Dutchess
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway In Dutchess This story has been updated. A stretch of the Taconic State Parkway was closed throughout the morning commute following a fatal crash. The closure was southbound in Hopewell Junction between Route 29/Carpenter Road and Route 52. The crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, but the lanes remained closed until around 10:30 a.m. during the accident investigation. During the closure, motorists were advised by authorities to take Route 9 as an alternate or to get off at Beekman Road and take Route 376 to Route 52, then get back on the Taconic. Check back to Daily Voice…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Roadwork Alert: Blasting Will Cause I-84 Closures For Months Roadwork Alert: Blasting Will Cause I-84 Closures For Months
Roadwork Alert: Blasting Will Cause I-84 Closures For Months There will be road closures on I-84 in Orange County for months as contracting crews perform blasting activities in the area. New York State Police issued an alert stating that beginning on Monday, June 29, there will be blasting on I-84 for approximately 10 weeks between Monday and Friday between noon and 1 p.m. According to police, I-84 will be closed in both directions between exits 19 (old exit 4) and exit 28 (old exit 5) for between five and 10 minutes each day.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out In Wappingers Falls Building With Businesses, Apartments Fire Breaks Out In Wappingers Falls Building With Businesses, Apartments
Fire Breaks Out In Wappingers Falls Building With Businesses, Apartments Several roads are closed as firefighters battle a four-alarm blaze in a three-story building with businesses and apartments in the area. The fire began around 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Dutchess County at 10 Market St., in Wappingers Falls, officials said. The building includes 10 apartments and at least three businesses, including Mario's Sandwich Company and TJ's Barbershop, among others. Some 12 to 14 fire departments have responded to the area and flames and smoke can be seen coming from the top and back of the building. Numerous fire departments battle the flames.Eastern Dutc…

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by Kathy Reakes