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Construction Worker Seriously Injured After Falling In Foundation In Northern Westchester Construction Worker Seriously Injured After Falling In Foundation In Northern Westchester
Construction Worker Seriously Injured After Falling In Foundation In Northern Westchester A worker was rescued after falling into an under-construction foundation in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Monday, Nov. 25 just after 1 p.m., when the worker fell at a construction site in Chappaqua on Hardscrabble Road, according to reports. First responders quickly arrived at the scene and used a rope system to get the worker out of the foundation and into medical care, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department, which helped respond to the incident.  The worker suffered serious injuries, according to firefighters from the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Departmen…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Truck Backs Into House In Westchester Truck Backs Into House In Westchester
Truck Backs Into House In Westchester A house had to be stabilized after a truck slammed into it in Westchester.  The crash happened on Monday, Sept. 16 around 12:30 p.m., when a truck backed into a house in Ardsley, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  Soon after the collision, crews from the Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments responded to the residence to shore the building before removing the truck.  Once several struts were placed in the damaged home, the truck was removed. More permanent wooden shores were then built to replace the struts, firefighters said.  No injuries were…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Store In Westchester Car Crashes Into Store In Westchester
Car Crashes Into Store In Westchester A store in Westchester was damaged when a woman crashed her car into it.  The crash happened on Friday, Aug. 2 just after 8:30 a.m., when a car crashed into the Mattress Firm store in Hartsdale at 84 South Central Ave. According to the Hartsdale Fire Department, the car was found 50 feet into the store with the front driver's side over the basement stairwell. Because of this precarious position, the car had to be stabilized before the driver and passenger were freed. No injuries were reported.  The driver of the car told fire officials that she had been trying to back up from a …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person'
Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Funeral arrangments have been announced for a former Northern Westchester fire chief who spent nearly his entire life serving the public in both his career and as a volunteer.  A wake for Raymond Baker, the former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at the age of 64, will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville at 418 Bedford Rd.  Earlier Report - Former Somers Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' A Mass of Christian Burial will also be …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester 2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester
2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester Two people were injured in a collision on a busy parkway in Westchester, including one victim who had to be extricated from their damaged vehicle.  The incident happened on Friday, March 15 at around 2 p.m., when two vehicles collided on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  Arriving crews worked to stabilize the two vehicles and extricated one person from a damaged car.  The cause of the crash and the extent of the injuries were not detailed by the department.

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed'
Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' A former fire chief who dedicated his time to several departments in Westchester is being remembered for his public service.  New, updated report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Raymond Baker Sr., the former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, died on Sunday, March 10, the department announced on Monday, March 11.  The department did not release his age. Baker originally joined the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in 2007 and was an active member for seven years, serving as chief in 2014. He then joined the Goldens Bridg…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Hand, Arm Becomes Stuck In Conveyor Belt In Westchester Person Hospitalized After Hand, Arm Becomes Stuck In Conveyor Belt In Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Hand, Arm Becomes Stuck In Conveyor Belt In Westchester Firefighters had to perform a careful rescue after a worker's hand and arm became entangled in a conveyor belt in Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 17, when a worker got their hand stuck in a plow truck in Hartsdale at the High Point of Hartsdale Complex at 100 High Point Dr., according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  Arriving crews discovered that the worker had their arm and hand entangled in a sander’s conveyor belt and began working carefully to extricate the person from the machine.  The worker was then taken to Westchester Medical Center an…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge In Yorktown Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge In Yorktown
Update: Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Taconic Parkway Bridge In Yorktown 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
Police & Fire
Fire Leaves Residence Charred In Westchester Fire Leaves Residence Charred In Westchester
Fire Leaves Residence Charred In Westchester A house fire in Westchester that left a residence heavily damaged proved to be a difficult battle for firefighters.  The fire happened on Sunday, June 18 in White Plains at a residence located at 160 Concord Ave., where a heavy exterior fire spread into the interior of the building, according to White Plains Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 274.  Once crews arrived at the scene of the blaze, firefighters made a "difficult push" through the front of the house to search the floor where the fire had started, which had conditions of high heat and no visibility, the department sai…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Northern Westchester Home Car Crashes Into Northern Westchester Home
Car Crashes Into Northern Westchester Home Numerous fire departments faced an intricate situation after a vehicle slammed into a Northern Westchester residence, damaging the structure of the building.  On Monday, Nov. 14, around 6:45 p.m., fire departments from multiple agencies responded to a residence in Mount Kisco after a car drove into the structure, severely damaging it, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  Eventually, fire officials, led by the Mount Kisco FD, were able to support the building and remove the vehicle without causing any further damage, officials said.  No injuries were reported from the…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Five-Alarm Westchester Building Fire ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Five-Alarm Westchester Building Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Massive Five-Alarm Westchester Building Fire Police have identified the woman killed in a massive five-alarm fire in Westchester.. Shortly after 6 a.m on Thursday, March 31, the fire in New Rochelle was reported on Hamilton Avenue at the intersection of North Avenue. Original story - Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In New Rochelle Upon arrival, first responders were met by a large active fire that was engulfing the building, New Rochelle Police Capt. J Collins Coyne said, and while battling the blaze, they came across the body of resident Judith Musameci, age 60, the superintendent of the retail building. Ea…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire
Three Firefighters Injured, One Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire Several firefighters were injured battling a blaze that broke out in a Westchester home over the holiday weekend. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, White Plains, and Hartsdale fire departments were dispatched to an active fire on Myrtledale Road in Scarsdale at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4. Upon arrival, crews found both residents of the home safely evacuated from the residence, and there were no other people inside the home. While fighting the fire, which was quickly knocked down, two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused medical atten…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire crews from multiple Westchester agencies worked together to extinguish a blaze that broke out in the garage of a home currently under construction. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments were dispatched to a home on Mohican Trail in Scarsdale shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, where there was a report of a working fire. Officials said that at the time the fire broke out, the residence was unoccupied, and the initial investigation determined that the fire broke out in the garage, which was being used as a storage space for t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Westchester Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Westchester
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Condo Complex In Westchester Four families were displaced from a Westchester condominium complex when a two-alarm fire broke out overnight, leaving the building with extensive damage. Fire crews responded to The View on Nob Hill in Elmsford at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 when the electrical fire sparked and burned for several hours, authorities said. According to officials, the fire was knocked down shortly before 5:30 a.m., with the second floor reportedly collapsing onto the floor below it in the complex. The interior of the building was destroyed by the fire, which could be seen roaring through the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester
Photos: Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Greenhouses In Westchester Firefighters worked hard to extinguish a fire that broke out in a Westchester greenhouse. Members of the Hartsdale Fire Department responded to the Hartsdale Greenhouses at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, where there were multiple reports of a smoke plume in the area. According to fire officials, first responders located a well-involved storage building fire with an electrical pole arcing overhead.  A hose line was first stretched and placed in operation to stop the advancing fire while firefighters worked cautiously to avoid the electrical hazard. Officials said that the…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
COVID-19: New Rochelle Fire Captain Dies From Virus COVID-19: New Rochelle Fire Captain Dies From Virus
Covid-19: New Rochelle Fire Captain Dies From Virus A high-ranking member of a Westchester fire department has died after contracting novel coronavirus (COVID-19). New Rochelle Fire Capt. Andrew DiMaggio died following a drawn-out battle with COVID-19. The father of four had been with the department since 1989, spending 31 years “mastering his skills as a firefighter.” DiMaggio was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2005, rising to the rank of captain eight years ago, in 2012, where his first assignment was as a training officer for the department. According to the New Rochelle Fire Department, “as a training officer, “he was invaluable…

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by Zak Failla
News
Police Use Narcan To Rescue Overdose Victims In Westchester Police Use Narcan To Rescue Overdose Victims In Westchester
Police Use Narcan To Rescue Overdose Victims In Westchester Some fast thinking first responders saved the lives of a man and woman who were in danger of dying from a heroin overdose at a Greenburgh retail store. Greenburgh Police Department paramedics, officers and personnel from the Hartsdale Fire Department were dispatched to Michael’s retail store on North Central Avenue on Friday, Jan. 19, where there were reports of a woman inside who was suffering from cardiac arrest. Officials said that paramedics assessed that the woman was not breathing, and a drug overdose was the suspected cause. First responders provided medical attention, including the …

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by Zak Failla