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Helicopter Misses Landing Pad And Crashes In Hudson: NYPD Helicopter Misses Landing Pad And Crashes In Hudson: NYPD
Helicopter Misses Landing Pad And Crashes In Hudson: Nypd A helicopter ended up in the Hudson River after it missed its landing pad near West 30th Street in Manhattan Wednesday afternoon, the NYPD said.  The pilot got out of the water safely, police also said. The pilot, who was alone on the helicopter, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, CBS 2 reported. A person on the ground near the dock was hurt after being struck by flying debris, the station also said.  Those injuries were also non-life-threatening.   The crash occurred near the recently opened Hudson Yards development, which is almost directly across the river from …

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire
Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire A woman and her Pomeranian were able to escape without injury a raging fire that heavily damaged her home and garage in Pearl River. The Orangetown Police responded to the house fire around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, on W. Washington Avenue in Pearl River, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Kirk Vega. Neighbors observed a large amount of smoke and fire coming from a detached garage. The fire then spread to the actual residence engulfing the upper floors, Vega said.  Fire departments from Pearl River Excelsior, Pearl River Hook and Ladder, Nanuet, New City, West Nyack, and Montvale all res…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Medical Condition Suspected In SUV Crash That Killed Two In Westchester Medical Condition Suspected In SUV Crash That Killed Two In Westchester
Medical Condition Suspected In SUV Crash That Killed Two In Westchester Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Westchester SUV Crash A medical issue is believed to be what led to the deaths of two New Rochelle residents when an SUV crashed through a metal guard rail on the Long Island Sound in Westchester. The New Rochelle Police Department received reports that the SUV was submerged in the waters at Hudson Park in Echo Bay shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, police said. Divers responded to the scene and were able to pull the driver - a man in his 70s - from the vehicle, unconscious and unresponsive. He was trea…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fully Involved Blaze Breaks Out At Two-Story House In Tomkins Cove Fully Involved Blaze Breaks Out At Two-Story House In Tomkins Cove
Fully Involved Blaze Breaks Out At Two-Story House In Tomkins Cove Firefighters and police are on the scene of a fully-involved house fire in Tomkins Cove. The fire at 2 Soluri Lane started around 10:29 a.m., Friday, March 8, said the Stony Point Police Department. Smoke and fire are visible from the structure, officials said. Part of the structure is reported to have collapsed.  A two-story house is on fire at Tomkins Cove.Google Maps Stony Point and West Haverstraw fire departments are on the scene.  All residents and pets reportedly evacuated safely. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt A collaborative effort between emergency responders and local residents helped save seven people after a house fire broke out in Blauvelt. The Orangetown Police Department responded to a working house fire on Glynn Oval in Blauvelt just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16.  Numerous homeowners on Glynn Oval observed a large amount of smoke coming from a neighbor's attic vent, police said. The homeowners called the police and then were able to make contact with the individuals inside of the residence. The neighbors assisted in safely getting the seven occupants …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Jaws Of Life Used To Save Truck Driver After Crash Into Pole In Rockland Jaws Of Life Used To Save Truck Driver After Crash Into Pole In Rockland
Jaws Of Life Used To Save Truck Driver After Crash Into Pole In Rockland A garbage truck driver was rescued after losing control of his truck, taking down several utility poles and becoming entrapped in the truck. The incident took place around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 6 on Linda Court in the village of Montebello, said the Ramapo Police Department on Facebook. The truck hit a utility pole and tension within wires snapped two additional utility poles, they said. The driver, who was trapped, was extricated by Tallman Fire Department firefighters using the Jaws of Life and was taken to hospital by Ramapo Valley ambulance.  His Injuries no…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps
Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps With temperatures ready to plunge, New York officials are warning the region to be ready to brave the cold. Several weather systems moving through the state will bring ice-cold temperatures and frigid temperatures. The Arctic blast expected to strike has prompted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take emergency measures. Cuomo said that he has “directed a Level 3 activation of the State Emergency Operations Center in order to prepare for and assist with any potential emergency response activities.” Area residents are also being warned that there will be an increased risk of travel during the w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Fire Breaks Out While Working In Garage Man Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Fire Breaks Out While Working In Garage
Man Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Fire Breaks Out While Working In Garage A man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center and his wife also suffered burns after a fire broke out in a garage in Stony Point on Saturday morning, Jan. 26. At approximately 9:45 a.m., police received a 911 call from a Charles Court resident reporting a man was on fire. Police responded to find an elderly couple had sustained burns.  The man was working on machinery in his detached garage and his wife became aware, called 911 and was burned trying to put out the fire, Stony Point Police said. The garage sustained minor damage.  The woman was transported to Westchester Medi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Dominican Sister Of Sparkill, 81, Cited After Crashing Car Into NJ House Dominican Sister Of Sparkill, 81, Cited After Crashing Car Into NJ House
Dominican Sister Of Sparkill, 81, Cited After Crashing Car Into NJ House An 81-year-old member of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill received a careless driving summons after a ministry-owned car she was driving ripped a hole in the side of a Bergen County home on Christmas morning. Sister Margaret McPartland of Bardonia mistakenly put the car into reverse instead of drive, sending it careening across a Franklin Lakes street, over a lawn and through an attached garage of the single-family house, borough police Capt. John Bakelaar said. Sister McPartland was hospitalized as a precaution but wasn't seriously injured, responders said. "Crews first used mechanical s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Hero Police Officers Save Residents From Three-Alarm Fire In Newburgh Hero Police Officers Save Residents From Three-Alarm Fire In Newburgh
Hero Police Officers Save Residents From Three-Alarm Fire In Newburgh City of Newburgh police officers braved smoke and flames to save several residents inside a home early Wednesday as flames spread throughout the residence. The call for the fire came in around 3:47 a.m. Wednesday at 746 Broadway, said City of Newburgh Police Det. Lt. Joseph Burns. Upon arrival, officers found the first floor of the residence was heavily engulfed in flames and onlookers told them there will still residents inside the building, Burns said. Officer Daniel D’Elicio ran into the building and located an elderly man that he was able to safely evacuate, wh…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Seven Hospitalized In Rockland Carbon Monoxide Scare Seven Hospitalized In Rockland Carbon Monoxide Scare
Seven Hospitalized In Rockland Carbon Monoxide Scare Seven people were hospitalized after police responded to a home regarding a call that a woman had fallen. When Ramapo Police arrived on the scene of the call around 10:23 p.m., Monday, they found that no was hurt, but that the home had been without power for several days and the occupants were using a gas powered generator to power lights and space heaters, police said. The generator was being operated in an enclosed deck that was attached to the residence.  Officers further found that occupants were using aluminum pans full of smoldering charcoal as a secondary heating sour…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Child Hurt In Monsey Incident Child Hurt In Monsey Incident
Child Hurt In Monsey Incident Ramapo police said a 5-year-old child was hurt during an incident at a Monsey home. According to police, the incident took place around 9:06 p.m. Monday when police received an emergency call on Jill Lane in the village of Kaser. An investigation determined the emergency involved two juvenile family members and the 5-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not confirm if the child had fallen from a second-story window. The child was transported by Hatzolah Ambulance to Westchester Medical Center. The incident is not deemed to be criminal in nature by the Ramapo Police.…

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by Kathy Reakes