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Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO) Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO)
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (Video) Did you feel it? Parts of Eastern Massachusetts were rocked on Saturday afternoon by a seismic "boom" that could be heard across parts of the state and in Rhode Island. The cause? Possibly a meteor, according to some reports. Others claim it was an earthquake that could be felt throughout the region. The flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion. pic.twitter.com/ka5b9KfiQ7 — Nick Stewart (@NStewWX) May 30, 2026 "The flash density product really s…
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video A military air show turned into an emergency scene after two fighter jets went down during a live demonstration. Two US Navy F-18 Growler jets crashed while performing at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Initial reports indicate the jets collided in midair about two miles from the base, CBS affiliate KBOI-TV Idaho News in Boise reported. A video of the collision was posted by @Breaking911 here on social media. BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Forc…
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Greene County Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Greene County
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Greene County A 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn died after an apparent drowning at a popular waterfall in Greene County, authorities said.  The incident happened just before noon on Saturday, April 18, at Fawn’s Leap, a well-known swimming spot in the Town of Hunter, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the teen was swimming with a group of friends when he jumped off a lower ledge near the base of the falls. He was then caught in a powerful hydraulic current created by the waterfall and was unable to swim out. Three friends entered the water in an attempt to rescue him …
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley On New Year's Day The New York Attorney General’s Office has launched a formal investigation into the death of a man following a police pursuit in Orange County on New Year's Day.  The agency's Office of Special Investigation announced on Friday, April 17, that it has opened a full probe into the death of Newburgh resident Marcus A. Burks, 39, who died on Jan. 1, after an incident involving New York State Police and the City of Newburgh Police Department. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident began just after 10:30 p.m. when a state trooper attempted to stop Burks on Route 17K for a nonwor…
Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials
Upgraded Charges In Teen's Killing For Albany Man: Officials An Albany man is facing upgraded charges in connection with a July 4 shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy, authorities announced Thursday, April 9. Savion Wimberly, 24, is now charged with second-degree murder in the teen’s death, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Wimberly was initially charged with weapons possession and evidence tampering in the chaotic incident last year, but further investigation led to the murder charge, along with counts of first-degree conspiracy and first-degree criminal facilitation, prosecutors said. One then-15-year-old boy fired gunshots arou…
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter A teenager was rescued after getting stuck in muddy water while hiking after dark at a US wildlife refuge, police said. The 15-year-old, called 911 after becoming trapped in mud inside Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to Suffolk County police. The Shirley, Long Island teenager told dispatchers he had gone for a walk on the trails and could not find his way back after nightfall. While trying to navigate through the woods, he stepped into an offshoot of the Carmans River, sinking into the mud and becoming stuck, police said. Aviation Section offi…
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS) Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (Photos) A man was found dead after a fire was put out inside a Long Island home, police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at a home on Cypress Street in Wyandanch at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, according to Suffolk County police. After the blaze at the residence on the 30 block of Cypress Street was extinguished, a person was discovered deceased inside the home, authorities said. The victim was alone in the residence at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported, police said. The person’s identity will be determined following…
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley 87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized after suffering burn injuries at her home in Ulster County early Tuesday morning, March 3. Emergency crews were called to a residence on York Street in the hamlet of Malden around 8 a.m. for a report of a burn victim. The woman was treated at the scene by the Malden-West Camp Fire Department and Diaz Ambulance before being transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston for treatment, Saugerties Police Chief KJ Swart told Daily Voice. The extent of her injuries was not released. Swart said the cause of the incident remains under investigation …
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police A 54-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a late-night snowmobile crash in New York Friday night, Feb. 20, according to State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:10 p.m., on a trail about one-half mile behind 253 County Road 111 in Caroga Lake, State Police said. Stephen J. Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge (Freehold), NJ, was operating a snowmobile when it failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation. Members of the Caroga Lake Fire Department performed life-saving measures at the scene, State Police said. St. John…
Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling
Snow Death: Retired Nypd Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling A retired NYPD sergeant was among several people who died while shoveling snow amid the strongest winter storm to hit the Northeast in years. Roger McGovern, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow outside his Floral Park home on Sunday, Jan. 25, according to his family. McGovern’s cousin, Brendan McGovern, shared the news in a local Floral Park Facebook group, saying Roger had gone outside to clear paths so others could safely get to church. “A quiet act of service that speaks volumes about the kind of person he was,” McGovern wrote. “Our family is heartbroken.” McGovern w…
Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection
Trooper Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash At Saratoga County Intersection A trooper was injured after a three-vehicle crash at a busy Saratoga County intersection. The wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Clifton Park, at the intersection of Clifton Country Road and State Route 146, a New York State Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A marked State Police vehicle was traveling northbound on Clifton Country Road when it was struck on the driver’s side by a passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on Route 146, police said. The impact caused the passenger vehicle to then collide with a second passenger vehicle traveling westbound on Route 146. The…
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE) Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE)
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (Update) The cause of a devastating New Year’s Day fire that destroyed a historic Dutchess County church has been identified, as the congregation begins seeking help to rebuild what was lost.  The Hyde Park Fire Department said on Saturday, Jan. 3, that the massive blaze at the Millennial Kingdom Family Church, located at 30 Mansion Dr. in Hyde Park, was caused by a space heater that ignited, combined with open doors that allowed the fire to spread rapidly throughout the structure.   Firefighters were dispatched at about 8:12 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, and remained on scene until aroun…
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police A woman was killed in a violent four-vehicle crash at a busy intersection, police announced on Saturday, Jan. 3. The crash happened when the woman was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Route 112 and was struck by a westbound Jeep Wrangler at the intersection with County Road 83 in Coram at 5:53 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet slammed into a Toyota Highlander and a Toyota Tacoma, detectives said. The woman was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity is being withheld pending notifica…
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion A devastating fire tore through the historic Crumwold Estate in Hyde Park on New Year’s morning, drawing firefighters from across New York and Connecticut in an hours-long battle to contain the blaze. The fire broke out early Thursday, Jan. 1, and continued to burn throughout the day, with first responders expected to remain on scene through the night as they worked to bring it under control, according to local officials. The Crumwold Estate — now home to the Millennial Kingdom Church — is a cornerstone of Hyde Park’s history. Built in 1889 for Archibald Rogers, a close friend and neighbor …
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD 26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD A 26-year-old woman was killed when her vehicle slid off an icy New Jersey roadway and overturned into a pond on Saturday morning, Dec. 27, police said. At 9:10 a.m., officers responded to West Malaga Road and Bracken Drive after a passing motorist reported the crash, Monroe Township police said. Investigators determined that a 2025 Kia Sportage had been traveling eastbound on West Malaga Road, when it began to side-slip due to icy road conditions, police said. The vehicle slid about 650 feet west of Bracken Drive, exited the roadway to the right, struck the roadway edge, and overturned, a…
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through A powerful storm sweeping across the Northeast has knocked out power to thousands of customers across the Hudson Valley on Friday morning, Dec. 19, as utility crews race to assess damage and restore service amid dangerous conditions.  As of 11:30 a.m., Con Edison reported 1,043 customers without electricity in Westchester County, with restoration estimated by 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Orange & Rockland Utilities reported outages affecting 215 customers in Orange County and 38 in Rockland County—each representing less than one percent of customers—with damage assessments still underway …
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says A person of interest has been detained in the Brown University mass shooting Saturday, Dec. 13, the FBI announced Sunday morning, Dec. 14. At least two people were killed and eight others were injured following reports of an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering, officials said. Eight people were listed in critical, but stable condition at the hospital following the incident, officials said. The shelter-in-place was lifted Sunday morning. "We continue to ask anyone with information that could help this investigation to call the Providence Police Department at 401-652-576…
Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway
Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway A 74-year-old man died after his Subaru struck a pickup truck hauling an excavator on a Putnam County highway, triggering a multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, on Route 301 near Smokey Hollow Court in Carmel, according to Carmel Police. A preliminary investigation found that a Subaru Impreza driven by Vito Planamento was traveling eastbound when it rounded a curve and collided with a pickup truck and trailer carrying an excavator. Planamento, of rewster, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, polic…
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Greene County A Greene County man was killed and several others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 9W for hours. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Athens, on Route 9W near Leeds-Athens Road, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. A preliminary investigation found that 57-year-old Darin Lucido was driving a Toyota Sienna southbound when he collided with a northbound Ford Explorer. A third vehicle, a GMC Acadia traveling behind the Explorer, could not avoid the impact and struck between the two damaged vehicles, deputies said. Lucido, of …
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis was killed after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan. The 60-year-old Davis was crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn and hit her, according to the New York Daily News.  The news of Davis’ death has left many in the local theater and television community shocked and saddened. The driver, 61, remained at the scene, and Davis’ friend told the Daily News that they had the right of way at the time of the crash, the outlet said. Emergency responders found Davis with severe hea…
PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley
Photos: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley A day of filming for “Law & Order: SVU” in Blauvelt on Wednesday, Dec. 3, drew crowds, local excitement, and praise from Rep. Mike Lawler, who highlighted the growing economic impact of production work across New York’s 17th Congressional District.   The crew spent the day shooting scenes on private property in Blauvelt near Western Highway and Leber Road, where a brief, controlled pyrotechnic effect was scheduled as part of the production. Emergency services, including the Orangetown Police Department and Blauvelt Fire Department, remained on standby as a precaution, as Daily …
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends
Teen Killed In Car Fire Was ‘Good-Hearted Guy’ Building First Corvette In Rensselaer: Friends A young Rensselaer County man who died when the car he was working on erupted in flames is being remembered by family and friends as a good-hearted car enthusiast. North Greenbush Police identified 19-year-old Jason Cupp Thursday, Nov. 13, days after he was killed in a vehicle fire on Judd Lane in Wynantskill, as Daily Voice reported. The fire broke out shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in a residential driveway, where a passerby discovered a vehicle fully engulfed and attempted to put out the flames with a garden hose, police said. The passerby then realized someone was trapped benea…
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze The FDNY is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 42-year-old firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a fire in Brooklyn over the weekend.  According to FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Firefighter Patrick Brady, who served with the department for 11 years, died in the line of duty on Saturday, Nov. 8. Brady was operating on the roof of a fire at 9407 Kings Hwy when he went into cardiac arrest, the FDNY said. Fellow firefighters and EMS personnel immediately began lifesaving efforts before transporting him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where …
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon A 65-year-old man tragically fell to his death at the Grand Canyon’s Guano Point after slipping over the edge. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona reported receiving a call around 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to assist with a technical recovery.  Search and Rescue teams located the man’s body approximately 130 feet down on a scree pile. Technical rope technicians used a lowering and raising system to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.  The recovery effort involved multiple agencies, including the Hualapai Tribal Po…
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say A 60-year-old man is in custody after fatally attacking his sister inside their Albany home, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Hudson Avenue near South Lake Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, for reports of an unresponsive woman, according to Albany Police. Inside, they found a 61-year-old woman with a significant head injury. She was treated by Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel but was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators determined the victim’s brother caused her death before fleeing the residence, according to inves…
Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say
Woman Stabs Man At Motel In Albany County, Police Say A 44-year-old Albany woman is accused of stabbing a man she had just met during an encounter at a Colonie hotel. The attack happened around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites on Central Avenue, according to Colonie Police. When officers arrived, they found a male victim who reported that a woman he had just met stabbed him twice in the back before fleeing on foot. He was treated for his injuries and is expected to recover, police said. The victim gave officers a description of the suspect. Not long after, New York State Police located a woman matching the descri…
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Shuts Down I-787 In Albany: State Police A driver was killed overnight in a wrong-way crash on I-787 in Albany, authorities said. The crash happened around 4:39 a.m. on Oct. 12, when New York State Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound, according to police. Troopers said the wrong-way vehicle collided head-on with another car in the area of exit 2. The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The investig…
Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home
Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home A Rockland County home was damaged in a fire, but all residents made it out safely, police said. The incident happened Monday, Sept. 22, when Clarkstown Police and firefighters responded to a structure fire on Branchville Road in Valley Cottage.  All occupants had already evacuated when crews arrived, and no injuries were reported. Multiple departments — Valley Cottage, Congers, Central Nyack, West Nyack, and Nyack — worked together to put out the flames. Detectives and fire inspectors remained at the scene to investigate.  According to a report by The Monsey Scoop, the blaze began in the…
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley A person was fatally struck by a train in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 11, officials confirmed. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, when a CSX train hit a pedestrian on the tracks near Oak Street and River Road in the town of Newburgh, according to a CSX spokesperson.  Orange County EMS quickly responded but later reported that the person died from their injuries, officials said. No train crew members were hurt. “CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident and will continue to support local law enforcement as they complete the …
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say A Glenville woman is accused of drunkenly striking and pinning a pedestrian under her vehicle in Malta, New York, State Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The incident happened in a parking lot on Hemphill Place at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, according to police. Troopers said a pedestrian was trapped beneath the vehicle until crews from the Malta Stillwater Fire Department removed them. The victim was first taken to Saratoga Hospital with serious injuries and later transferred to Albany Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. The driver was identified as 33-…
NY Block Party Ends In Multiple Hospitalizations, Chaos (DEVELOPING) NY Block Party Ends In Multiple Hospitalizations, Chaos (DEVELOPING)
NY Block Party Ends In Multiple Hospitalizations, Chaos (Developing) A neighborhood block party in the Hudson Valley ended with multiple people rushed to the hospital — at least two of them unconscious — just after midnight Sunday, Sept. 7, according to a preliminary account from Mark Lieb, of Rockland Video Productions. Police were called to Frank Street, off Joyce Way, in the Meadowbrook Estates development of New Windsor shortly after 12 a.m., Lieb said. The area is a community of large new homes. At the scene in New Windsor Mark Lieb/Rockland Video Productions When officers arrived, they found debris scattered along the road, folded tents and tables…