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Northern Westchester Teen Who Drowned Known For His Love Of Soccer
Family and friends are mourning the passing of a Northern Westchester teen who drowned in the Delaware River while camping with friends.
Liony Polonia Santos, age 17, of Peekskill, who went missing in the waters on Sunday, July 4, was found by searchers on Wednesday, July 7, in Sullivan County.
The Peekskill School District honored the would-be senior of Peekskill High School: "Liony was a PHS athlete and a friend to many of our students, staff, and community members," the district said in a Facebook post. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family during this difficult tim…
Body Of 35-Year-Old Man Recovered In Hudson River, Police Say
The body of a man has been recovered after he fell into the Hudson River while walking along its edge with friends.
Orange County resident Maurice Pryce, age 35, fell into the water around 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, in the area of the Blue Pointe Restaurant, said City of Newburgh Police Lt. Joseph Burns.
When police arrived on the scene, several witnesses said they saw Pryce, of the City of Newburgh, fall off the dock into the water.
City of Newburgh Fire Department responded to the scene and PD and FD personnel checked along the shore where Pryce was seen going into the w…
Mom Intentionally Drove Son Into Connecticut Lake In Murder/Suicide, Police Say
Police have determined that a mother “intentionally drove” into a Connecticut lake, killing herself and her son who was a passenger.
The incident took place on Friday, July 31, when Connie Crowell, age 54, of Monroe, and her passenger and son John Crowell, age 22, both died due to drowning when she drove an SUV into the Housatonic Lake in western New Haven County in the Town of Seymour, on Roosevelt Drive.
Seymour Deputy Police Chief Roberto Rinaldi said that following a lengthy investigation, the department has ruled the incident as a murder/suicide.
"Connie Crowell inten…
