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Injured Angler, 63, Rescued After Crawling To Shore In Hudson Valley Injured Angler, 63, Rescued After Crawling To Shore In Hudson Valley
Injured Angler, 63, Rescued After Crawling To Shore In Hudson Valley An injured New Jersey man was rescued after becoming trapped between rocks and crawling to shore while fishing in a Hudson Valley, NY river.  The incident happened Friday, May 15, at around 12:45 p.m. in the Neversink River Unique Area in the Sullivan County hamlet of Rock Hill, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said on Thursday, May 21.  Forest Rangers responded to reports of an injured angler in the river. Authorities said the 63-year-old man from New Jersey became stuck between two rocks while wading and fishing in the water.  The man was eventua…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know
Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know More than 108,000 Mitsubishi vehicles are being recalled over an issue that could cause the rear liftgate to suddenly fall or rupture. Mitsubishi Motors North America issued the recall for 108,046 SUVs, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Monday, April 20. The issue affects 102,815 Outlanders from the model years 2014 through 2020, along with 5,231 Outlander PHEV vehicles from the model years 2018 through 2022. The liftgate gas spring cylinders in the affected SUVs may corrode after salt water enters the component and builds up ove…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills
Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills Federal safety officials are warning consumers to stop using a popular line of home walking pads and treadmills after they were linked to hundreds of incidents, including injuries and fires. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert for Sperax walking pads and treadmills on Thursday, April 16. The affected models are typically black with red trim, with the model number listed near the power switch. According to the CPSC, there have been 201 reports involving problems like uncontrollable speeds and abrupt stops. The issues have caused at least 66 falls or injurie…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash
Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash A new photo shows a flight attendant recovering in a New York hospital after surviving a deadly plane crash that killed two pilots, as a GoFundMe surpasses $126,000. Solange Tremblay, a senior flight attendant, was seriously injured during the crash of Air Canada Jazz flight 8646 from Montreal to LaGuardia on Sunday, March 22. Tremblay was seated in the forward cabin behind the cockpit when she was ejected more than 320 feet when the plane collided with a firetruck while landing. The pilots, Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, died on impact. For the first time since the crash, Trem…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport
Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Friday, March 27. The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. when the agent, who was traveling in an unmarked car, unintentionally discharged his firearm, according to Philadelphia police. Jill Biden was not in the area at the time of the shooting, the Secret Service confirmed. Other law enforcement officers responded to assist the injured agent, who was taken to a local hospital. He is being treated for his injur…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Rollover Crash With Injuries Closes I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (DEVELOPING) Rollover Crash With Injuries Closes I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Rollover Crash With Injuries Closes I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (Developing) A crash involving an overturned vehicle shut down part of Interstate 84 Monday afternoon, March 9, near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in Dutchess County, according to state transportation officials.  The incident was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Monday on I-84 westbound near mile marker 41.3, according to 511NY traffic reports.  Officials initially said the crash resulted in injuries and blocked the right shoulder of the two-lane highway. Shortly afterward, the situation escalated when officials reported an overturned vehicle and a full road closure.  By about 4:45 p.m.…

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by Ben Crnic
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14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs In Region 14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs In Region
14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs In Region A 14-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in both legs during an early morning incident near a busy Albany intersection. Officers responded around 6:15 a.m. Sunday, March 8 to the 200 block of Central Avenue near North Lake Avenue after receiving reports of a person who had been shot, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found the teenage victim suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs. First responders from the Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel treated the boy at the scene before transporting him to Albany Medical Center, where he was liste…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
2 Sought After NYPD Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan 2 Sought After NYPD Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan
2 Sought After Nypd Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan Police are searching for two people accused of hurling snow and ice at New York City police officers, leaving them injured.   The incident happened around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, the NYPD said in an announcement on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24.  Two uniformed officers were inside Manhattan's Washington Square Park when two individuals allegedly threw snow and ice at them multiple times.   Authorities said the officers were struck in the head, neck, and face, causing injuries. The extent of those injuries was not immediately released. The suspects fled the area, …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
WATCH: SUV Barrels Into Trooper Investigating Crash In Upstate NY, Sends Her To Hospital WATCH: SUV Barrels Into Trooper Investigating Crash In Upstate NY, Sends Her To Hospital
Watch: SUV Barrels Into Trooper Investigating Crash In Upstate NY, Sends Her To Hospital A state trooper was hospitalized after being struck by an SUV occupied by Connecticut and Massachusetts residents while investigating a crash at an intersection in Upstate New York, authorities said. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, at the intersection of Route 458 and Route 30 in the Franklin County town of Duane, NY, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24.  Police said two marked patrol vehicles were parked on the east shoulder of Route 30 with their emergency lights activated as the troopers investigated a separate property damage incident. Troop…

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by Ben Crnic
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Drunk Driver Rams 5 Cop Cars During Wild Taconic Parkway Chase: Police Drunk Driver Rams 5 Cop Cars During Wild Taconic Parkway Chase: Police
Drunk Driver Rams 5 Cop Cars During Wild Taconic Parkway Chase: Police A 36-year-old man slammed his pickup truck into five marked patrol cars during a high-speed chase that stretched across two Hudson Valley counties, police said. The pursuit began just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, when a Columbia County trooper attempted to stop a Ford pickup on State Route 82 in the Town of Livingston for traffic violations, New York State Police said. Despite lights and sirens going, the driver failed to pull over, prompting a chase that moved onto the Taconic State Parkway southbound, police said. During the pursuit, Stephen Preston, of Cairo, intentionally struck fi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman's Legs Severed Before Teen Driver Fled NY Crash Injuring 5 Others Woman's Legs Severed Before Teen Driver Fled NY Crash Injuring 5 Others
Woman's Legs Severed Before Teen Driver Fled NY Crash Injuring 5 Others A Long Island teenager will spend years behind bars after fleeing a car crash that severed a woman’s legs and injured five others. Valdemar Meza-Martinez, 17, of Brentwood, was sentenced to 1⅓ to 4 years in prison in Suffolk County Court Wednesday, Jan. 14, after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a serious injury crash. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2024, on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Meza-Martinez, who was 16 at the time, was driving a Nissan SUV westbound while violating the restrictions of his New York learner’s permit…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside
Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside Two people were injured after a sedan came crashing through the Elizabeth High School auditorium on students' first day back to school after winter break on Monday morning, Jan. 5, authorities said. Video shared by Jersey Talks on Instagram shows the incident, which a city spokesperson said happened just after 8 a.m. in the Dwyer auditorium along Pearl Street. Prior to the collision, the car was driving erratically on Bridge Street, ran a red light at Pearl Street and drove over the curb before crashing into the wall, authorities said. The driver and a student were hospitalized with minor …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
1 Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley 1 Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley
1 Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley One person was taken to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Route 9 in Putnam County, fire officials said.  According to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, to a reported crash with injuries near Deer Ridge Road in Garrison. When firefighters arrived, they found two vehicles involved in a collision. Firefighters said the occupants of both vehicles had already exited their cars before first responders arrived. Emergency medical personnel evaluated those involved at the scene. One patient was taken to a local hospi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Face-Slashing Attack: Man Pleads Guilty In 'Unspeakably' Violent Hudson Valley Incident Face-Slashing Attack: Man Pleads Guilty In 'Unspeakably' Violent Hudson Valley Incident
Face-Slashing Attack: Man Pleads Guilty In 'Unspeakably' Violent Hudson Valley Incident A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a violent Orange County assault that left another man with serious facial injuries, prosecutors announced.   Newburgh resident Dave Fulford, 20, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 8, to attempted first-degree assault in Orange County Court, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Friday, Dec. 12. Prosecutors said the attack happened around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 3 on Van Ness Street in the City of Newburgh. Fulford ran up behind the victim and slashed him once in the face with a sharp object, the DA's Office said.  The vi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Driver Pulled From Car After Crashing Into Embankment On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley: Report Driver Pulled From Car After Crashing Into Embankment On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley: Report
Driver Pulled From Car After Crashing Into Embankment On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley: Report A person had to be rescued from a vehicle after hitting an embankment on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, when a vehicle going southbound in Suffern went off the roadway and struck an embankment, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The outlet said that one person was trapped inside the vehicle before firefighters were able to extricate the victim. Both the Tallman and Hillburn Fire Departments were at the scene, in addition to Faist EMS and New York State Police. Injuries were reported, though the extent was not immedi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds
Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds Federal prosecutors charged an 18-year-old man with setting a rider on fire inside a New York City subway car, an act officials called one of the most violent the system has seen. Hiram Carrero was arrested and charged with arson resulting in injury to another person in connection with the Dec. 1 attack, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. Investigators say Carrero boarded a northbound train around 3 a.m. at the 34th Street–Penn Station stop in Midtown. Surveillance video shows him pick up a piece of paper, set it on fire, and press it against a man sleeping on the…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Car Slams Into Trees On NYS Thruway In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured Car Slams Into Trees On NYS Thruway In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured
Car Slams Into Trees On NYS Thruway In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured A serious crash on the New York State Thruway in Orange County left three people injured, including one who had to be airlifted for treatment.  The crash happened on Saturday, Nov. 29, at mile marker 46.6 on the northbound lanes in Woodbury, where a vehicle went off the roadway and struck a tree, the Woodbury Fire Department said.  Fire officials said one occupant was trapped and required emergency crews to free them. That person was flown from the scene by medevac due to the severity of their injuries.  Meanwhile, two other occupants were taken to a hospital by ground …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae ‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae
‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae Jack Hughes may be off the ice, but his love life is heating up. The injured NJ Devils center was spotted on a date with Grammy-nominated Tate McRae, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, last weekend. The two were seen together at Anton’s in New York City, according to celebrity-sighting Instagram account DeuxMoi.  The photo, submitted by a follower and shared to the account, shows the pair dining together in the West Village, fueling speculation that the 22-year-old singer and the 24-year-old NHL star may be dating. View this post on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Tractor-Trailer Driver Arrested After Hudson Valley Wreck Sees 2 Victims Flown To Hospital Tractor-Trailer Driver Arrested After Hudson Valley Wreck Sees 2 Victims Flown To Hospital
Tractor-Trailer Driver Arrested After Hudson Valley Wreck Sees 2 Victims Flown To Hospital A New Jersey tractor-trailer driver is facing criminal charges after a three-vehicle crash in New York’s Hudson Valley left two people seriously injured. The Ulster County wreck happened on Route 28 in the town of Shandaken, at around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, according to New York State Police. A preliminary investigation found that 41-year-old Oscar Madrid, of Somerset, New Jersey, was driving a Freightliner truck eastbound when he struck a Mazda, forcing it into the westbound lane, police said. The Mazda then collided with a Subaru. The Subaru’s driver, a 37-year-old man from Wappinge…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man With Head Impaled On Broken Signpost Rescued In NY Man With Head Impaled On Broken Signpost Rescued In NY
Man With Head Impaled On Broken Signpost Rescued In NY A man is recovering after being impaled through the head by a broken signpost in Westchester in what police described as a “very serious situation” with a remarkably positive outcome.  The incident happened in Port Chester on Saturday night, Oct. 4, when officers and EMS crews were dispatched to Horton Avenue after receiving a 911 call reporting an injured person, the Port Chester Police Department said on Sunday, Oct. 5.  When first responders arrived, they found that the man had been walking on the sidewalk when he fell onto private property and was impaled on a broken signpost.…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Two Airlifted To Albany Medical Center After Serious 3-Vehicle Crash In Ulster County: NYSP Two Airlifted To Albany Medical Center After Serious 3-Vehicle Crash In Ulster County: NYSP
Two Airlifted To Albany Medical Center After Serious 3-Vehicle Crash In Ulster County: Nysp A serious three-vehicle crash left two people badly hurt, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Oct. 4. Troopers from the Kingston barracks responded to the crash on State Route 28 in Shandaken (Ulster County) at 1:39 p.m., police said. Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to Albany Medical Center for treatment, according to state police. The collision forced the closure of both Route 28 and Route 212, with detours set up for drivers. The investigation into the cause remains ongoing, troopers said. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to con…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing
Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing A school outing to Bear Mountain State Park ended in a dramatic rescue when a teacher was injured on a steep trail.  The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 29, when the teacher slipped on one of the mountain’s rugged stone steps just 15 minutes into the hike and suffered an ankle injury during a school trip from Brooklyn, The Monsey Scoop reported.  As the teacher was unable to walk, staff members called Central Hatzoloh, which routed the call to Rockland Hatzoloh. Rockland Hatzoloh then contacted Chaverim of Rockland’s Search and Rescue unit, as well as New York State Park Police and Fores…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products
Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products A popular grab-and-go snack is off the menu after an unusual problem turned up in the batter. Federal food safety officials said The Hillshire Brands Company is recalling about 58,000,000 pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.  The items were packaged between March 17, 2025 and Sept. 26, 2025. The recalled products bear establishment numbers EST-582 or P-894 on the package. They were sold online and shipped nationwide to retail and foo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report
Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was robbed while out in Ireland before their game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 28.  The 28-year-old was in Dublin on Friday when he was mugged, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. It's unclear what was taken during the assault or where Thompson was when he was jumped.  Thompson, who is out on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries in the assault, the report said.  The Steelers confirmed the NFL is investigating the incident. "We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Du…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Trucks Collide On I-87 In Hudson Valley, Drivers Injured Trucks Collide On I-87 In Hudson Valley, Drivers Injured
Trucks Collide On I-87 In Hudson Valley, Drivers Injured Two drivers were injured after their trucks collided on the New York State Thruway in Orange County.  The crash happened on Friday, Sept. 26 at around 5:30 a.m. on I-87 South in Woodbury near mile marker 49.4, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. Firefighters said both drivers sustained minor injuries and were able to walk away from the crash scene.  The crash caused delays in the area on Friday morning.  More information about the incident was not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE) 16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE)
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (Update) A 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult after a stabbing inside Pittsburgh Carrick High School left three classmates injured on Wednesday, Sept. 24, police announced. Anthony Taulton is facing three felony aggravated assault charges, along with possession of instruments of crime and possession of a weapon on school property, according to police and court records. Surveillance video captured Taulton squaring off with one victim before a fight broke out, leading to the stabbings, investigators said. The two other victims became involved during the altercation, police detailed in co…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Worker Trapped In Landscaping Machine, Hospitalized In NY: OSHA Investigating Worker Trapped In Landscaping Machine, Hospitalized In NY: OSHA Investigating
Worker Trapped In Landscaping Machine, Hospitalized In NY: Osha Investigating A 44-year-old man was seriously hurt after becoming trapped in a commercial landscaping machine during an industrial accident in Rockland County, police said. According to the Orangetown Police Department, the incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 23, when emergency responders worked quickly to free the Spring Valley resident. He was then taken to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.  His current condition is not available, police said. Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to investigate the incident, which happened at the Organic Recycling…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police A dream New Hampshire wedding turned into a nightmare when a gunman stormed the reception and opened fire just as the bride and groom were about to begin their first dance. One man was killed protecting his family, and several others were injured, authorities said.  Hunter Nadeau, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Saturday, Sept. 21, shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, about 40 miles north of Boston, police said. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police said Sunday they have not found a connection between Nadeau and DeCesare…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Car Collides With School Bus, Sending Children, Driver To Hospital In NY Car Collides With School Bus, Sending Children, Driver To Hospital In NY
Car Collides With School Bus, Sending Children, Driver To Hospital In NY A crash between a school bus and a car in Northern Westchester sent several people to the hospital, police said. The collision happened just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, in the area of Route 202 and Old Croton Falls Road in Somers, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli.  Four people aboard the bus — three children and the driver — were transported to a hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Fourteen children were riding the bus at the time of the crash.  The driver of the car was not injured, police said.  The bus had students fr…

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by Ben Crnic
News
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say
Man Runs From Crash That Left Victim Seriously Injured In NY, Police Say A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a serious crash that left another driver injured in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 8, around 5:55 p.m., when Yorktown Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car crash with injuries and a person trapped, the department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16.    Responding officers arrived at the scene and gave medical aid to the victim, who was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Police allege that the other driver, identified as 33-year-old Jhonny Robalino…

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by Ben Crnic