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19-Year-Old Assaults Father, Leads Officers On Short Chase In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Assaults Father, Leads Officers On Short Chase In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Assaults Father, Leads Officers On Short Chase In Hudson Valley A 19-year-old man was charged with assault after attacking his father and trying to escape arrest at a Hudson Valley residence, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, April 26, when a physical fight at a Mahopac Falls residence was reported to Carmel Police.  According to the department, responding officers found a 19-year-old man assaulting his father, who was pinned to the ground.  The suspect then ran out the back door toward a tree line.  However, police caught up with him just before he escaped into the wooded area and took him into custody afte…
30 Goats Loose In Hudson Valley Road Herded Back Into Pen By 'K9 Cowboy' 30 Goats Loose In Hudson Valley Road Herded Back Into Pen By 'K9 Cowboy'
30 Goats Loose In Hudson Valley Road Herded Back Into Pen By 'K9 Cowboy' A total of thirty goats that managed to escape their pen and block a Hudson Valley roadway were herded back home thanks to the help of a trusty K9 officer. The flock of goats made its escape in Putnam County on Monday, Sept. 25, when a Carmel Police officer found 30 of the animals loose in a Mahopac Falls road, completely blocking it.  Luckily, the officer was accompanied by his K9 partner, Pietro, who saw the moment as a perfect opportunity to live up to his German Shepherd name.  Soon enough, Pietro rounded up the goats and helped corral them back into their pen, a moment that was captu…
1-Car Crash Shuts Down Hudson Valley Road 1-Car Crash Shuts Down Hudson Valley Road
1-Car Crash Shuts Down Hudson Valley Road A road in the Hudson Valley was briefly closed after a vehicle slammed into trees and a small dirt hill.  The crash happened in Mahopac Falls on Wednesday, Jan. 18 around 3:30 p.m. on Secor Road, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  The road was shut down for a short period of time while the damaged vehicle was towed away and medics tended to the driver.  After the scene was cleared, the road was able to be reopened right after 3:45 p.m.  
Hudson Valley Market Reopens After Crash Puts A Hole In It Hudson Valley Market Reopens After Crash Puts A Hole In It
Hudson Valley Market Reopens After Crash Puts A Hole In It A store in the region has reopened after a vehicle crashed into it, causing damage and sending two people to the hospital.  Earlier Report - 2 Rushed To Hospital After Vehicle Crashes Into Mahopac Falls Market On Sunday, Oct. 30, around 12:30 p.m., police and first responders in Putnam County headed to the Red Mills Market in Mahopac Falls at 575 NY-6N after a vehicle crashed into the store, trapping one person inside and the driver, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. The man pinned by debris inside the store was eventually freed and taken to the hospital …
2 Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Vehicle Crashes Into Market 2 Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Vehicle Crashes Into Market
2 Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Vehicle Crashes Into Market Two people were taken to a Westchester hospital after a car slammed into a store in the Hudson Valley, pinning one person inside.  On Sunday, Oct. 30, around 12:30 p.m. in Putnam County, police and first responders responded to the Red Mills Market in Mahopac Falls at 575 NY-6N after a vehicle was reported to have crashed into the store, trapping one person inside and the driver, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  When first responders arrived, they found a man pinned between the car and debris from the building, officials from the fire department said…
Former Marine From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 46 Former Marine From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 46
Former Marine From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 46 A Hudson Valley native and former Marine who died at the age of 46 is being remembered for his giving heart and love for his family. Putnam County resident Russell Oubina, of Mahopac, died on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary.  Oubina was born in the Schenectady County town of Niskayuna and graduated from Mahopac High School in 1994.  He then earned a degree from the University of San Diego and served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2012, his obituary reads.  Oubina was later the owner and chief executive officer of Semper Fi Courier Services, LLC in Ma…
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Area Home Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Area Home
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Area Home A home suffered extensive damage after a three-alarm fire broke out in the area, officials announced. First responders in Putnam County were called to a home in Mahopac Falls on Geymer Drive at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, when the massive blaze was reported that broke out in an area residence. While responding, fire officials said they were able to observe heavy smoke coming from the home, prompting a second alarm to be sounded upon arrival at the scene minutes later.  Officials said that the fire engulfed the home and a car in the driveway, while a third alarm was l…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a popular eatery in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that if you worked or visited the Red Mills Pub at 575 Route 6N in Mahopac Falls on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you may have been exposed to COVID. A member of the public who tested positive was at the pub during that time, the department said. Anyone who was at the pub at that time should watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include: fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatig…
Photos: House Fire Breaks Out Overnight In Area Photos: House Fire Breaks Out Overnight In Area
Photos: House Fire Breaks Out Overnight In Area Three people were hospitalized overnight when a fire broke out and tore through a Putnam County home, officials said. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 18, first responders were dispatched to Oak Road West in Lake Secor, when a fire ravaged a one-story home, Jack Casey, spokesman for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department, said. Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames, with the residents outside the home. Fire crews, who were hampered by low-hanging wires that required NYSEG ’s assistance, had the flames knocked down by approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tue…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …
Three-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out In Area Three-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Three-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out In Area A three-alarm fire broke out overnight, leaving a home heavily damaged in the area. The blaze began in Putnam County shortly before midnight on Monday, Dec. 23 at an East Court home in Mahopac Falls, fire officials said. The residence was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived at the house. Flames tore through the roof and rear of the home, leaving it temporarily uninhabitable.  Crews from Mahopac, Putnam Valley, Somers, Lake Mohegan and the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services were able to knock the flames down in approximately 45 minutes, officials said. No injuries were repor…
Two-Car Crash Slows Traffic At Busy Area Intersection Two-Car Crash Slows Traffic At Busy Area Intersection
Two-Car Crash Slows Traffic At Busy Area Intersection A two-car crash stalled traffic in Mahopac Falls and brought out a full lineup of police and fire personnel. The crash took place around 8 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, when the two cars collided at the intersection of Secor and Archer Roads, said Jack Casey with the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. "Fire Police took control of the morning commuters, slowing them to a safe speed through the accident scene allowing emergency personnel to do their jobs," Casey said.  Although airbags deployed in both vehicles, all drivers and passengers refused treatment, he said.  Carmel Polic…
Photos: Rollover Crash Causes Baldwin Place Road Closure In Mahopac Photos: Rollover Crash Causes Baldwin Place Road Closure In Mahopac
Photos: Rollover Crash Causes Baldwin Place Road Closure In Mahopac A Putnam County road was closed for several hours after a driver rolled over a car that landed over a stone wall in Mahopac Falls. First responders from the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department, paramedics and police responded to the intersection of Baldwin Place Road and Stillwater Road shortly after 4 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, when a car rolled over before coming to a crashing halt against a tree, according to Jack Casey of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Officials said that the driver was able to escape the car, and was out of the vehicle when first responders arrived, and…
Mahopac House Fire Extinguished Within 20 Minutes Mahopac House Fire Extinguished Within 20 Minutes
Mahopac House Fire Extinguished Within 20 Minutes A Mahopac Falls home located in the Ossi Club section of town received heavy damage after a fire that was extinguished within 20 minutes. The fire began just after 8 p.m., Monday, July 22, in the two-story, wood-frame home. said Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Jack Casey. Arriving firefighters found a large volume of smoke pushing from the attic, calling for a full response from the "Ant Hill Mob," the department said. As the firefighters fought the flames, they also searched for victims, Casey said. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes w…
Motorcyclist Rushed To Hospital After Crash Near Market In Mahopac Motorcyclist Rushed To Hospital After Crash Near Market In Mahopac
Motorcyclist Rushed To Hospital After Crash Near Market In Mahopac A motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing near a grocery store in the area on Sunday morning, April 7. The crash occurred in the area in front of Red Mills Market on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls. Mahopac Falls Fire, EMS and Fire Police, along with multiple units from Carmel Police and Paramedics from EMStar, arrived within minutes of the dispatch, authorities said. Upon arrival, MFVFD EMS found one person down on the side of the road and started triage and treatment, said Jack Casey of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Route 6N was closed between Hill Str…
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls. The crash took place Friday, March 22, at Route 6N and Hill Street, said Jack Casey, spokesman for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Carmel Police units were on the scene as fire units arrived. EMS began triage as fire police took over traffic, freeing up CPD to investigate the crash, Casey said. One person was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.  As the vehicles were cleared from the roadway, fire police assisted with traffic.
Six Departments Battle House Fire In Mahopac Six Departments Battle House Fire In Mahopac
Six Departments Battle House Fire In Mahopac It took responders from six departments from Putnam and Northern Westchester to contain a heavily involved house fire that broke out early Saturday afternoon in Mahopac. The blaze began just before 1 p.m. on Ann Road, in the northern end of the district. Mahopac Fire Chief Bill Nikisher assumed Incident Command, assisted by Battalion 16, George Waehler and Mahopac Falls Asst. Chief Bob Trace. A call was put out for the FASTeam from Yorktown, tankers from Mahopac Falls, Carmel and Croton Falls, the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team, multiple units from Carmel Police …
State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
State Sen. Murphy, Chief Of Staff Jump Into Action After Two-Car Crash On Route 6N All hands were on deck early on Monday afternoon, including state senator and an aide who assisted at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Putnam County. First responders in Mahopac Falls and the Carmel Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of Route 6N near the Westchester County line shortly after noon, where there was a report of the crash involving injuries. According to officials, when the first responders initially responded to the scene of the crash, it was already under the control of Sen. Terrence Murphy and his Chief of Staff Matt Slater, who happened to drive up to the cra…
Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Open House Coming Soon Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Open House Coming Soon
Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Open House Coming Soon It's time for fun and free food again when the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual Open House. The event, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Mahopac Falls Main Station, 17 Luccaro Lane off of Route 6N, will include demonstrations, hands-on activities for kids and adults, a safety trailer to learn about fire safety, and a chance for all to spray the fire hoses and try on firefighter gear. Other highlights include child fingerprinting by the Putnam Sheriff's Office, a landing by the Life Net helicopter and demonstrations by the dive team, motor vehicle extricat…