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Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley A three-alarm house fire in Orange County displaced residents, injured a firefighter, and prompted a large mutual aid response from across the Hudson Valley.  The blaze broke out at around 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at a home on Fox Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh portion of the Plattekill Fire District, according to the Plattekill Fire Department.  While responding, the first arriving crews saw a "significant column" of smoke and flames, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a second alarm.  Shortly after crews arrived, deteriorating conditions and reports that an elder…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Cops Release Details In Montvale Fox Bite Cops Release Details In Montvale Fox Bite
Cops Release Details In Montvale Fox Bite A 61-year-old woman was bitten by a fox in Montvale earlier this week, police said. It happened on Bryan Drive in Montvale on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m., police said. Officers arrived and found the woman with a wound on her right leg near her calf, authorities said. Police said the fox ran behind a nearby house after the bite. The woman was treated at the scene by Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps and taken to HMH Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood for further care, police said. Tyco Animal Control searched the neighborhood but could not locate the fox, authorities said. Police u…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help A 5-month-old puppy named Cookie is fighting for his life in Dutchess County after being found locked in a crate—alone, starving, and severely dehydrated—days after his owner died, officials said. According to an announcement from the Hyde Park-based Dutchess County SPCA on Thursday, June 12, Cookie had spent his entire short life confined to a cage, with no walks, no affection, and only scraps of food tossed into his crate.  The tragedy deepened when his owner died suddenly and went undiscovered for several days, leaving Cookie trapped with no food, no water, and no way to escape.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8. Vetsource is a licensed pet pharmacy that handles the filling and delivery of prescriptions. Customers can search for medications, add them to their cart, and check out using Amazon's regular system. "We know animals are not just pets; they're family," said Wendy Franks, director of Amazon Pets. "That's why we're so excited about being able to e…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

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by Chris Spiker
News
COVID-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus COVID-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus
Covid-19: CDC Announces New Guidelines For Pets After Cats Test Positive For Virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines for pet owners after a pair of cats tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in two different parts of New York. According to the CDC, the cats live in two separate areas of New York, and both had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID-19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide, mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19. The CDC said that due to the low number of COVID-19 cases in household pets, routine testing of animals has not bee…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line
Vineyard Vines, Target Team Up For Summer Line Just when you are sick of the cold and ready for something bright and happy to toss on, Target and Vineyard Vines are teaming up to offer a limited-edition collection. The collection of more than 300 items will include home and outdoor goods, apparel, accessories, swim, and pets, yep, pets. The best part? Prices start at just $2 with most items under $35. Vineyard Vines, based in Stamford, was founded in 1998 when brothers Shep and Ian Murray left their desk jobs to start selling neckties. The company — known for its smiling pink whale logo — has grown into an American lifestyle apparel br…

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by Kathy Reakes