Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Northern Westchester Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Northern Westchester
Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Northern Westchester When using a generator to power your home after losing power, it's important to follow safety tips to avoid a fire like one that happened in Northern Westchester.  On Monday morning, Nov. 28, around 8 a.m., firefighters in Somers responded to a residence in the Somers Chase complex for a reported generator fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Luckily, firefighters were able to knock out the blaze before it caused any damage to the home, fire officials said.  According to the New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, fires can be a co…
Firefighters Snuff Out Chimney Fire In Northern Westchester, Warn About Keeping Them Clean Firefighters Snuff Out Chimney Fire In Northern Westchester, Warn About Keeping Them Clean
Firefighters Snuff Out Chimney Fire In Northern Westchester, Warn About Keeping Them Clean A chimney fire in Northern Westchester serves as an example of what happens when a chimney is kept unclean, according to one fire department.  On Friday, Nov. 25, around 5:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a reported chimney fire at a home in Somers on Primrose Street, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  After arriving at the residence, firefighters found embers coming out of the chimney, accompanied by a "strange noise," fire officials said.  Firefighters then removed burning material from the home's firebox, and put their "chimney snuffer" into operation, …
Woman Charged With DWI Following Crash In Hudson Valley Woman Charged With DWI Following Crash In Hudson Valley
Woman Charged With DWI Following Crash In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman was arrested for alleged DWI after losing control of her SUV and flipping on the Taconic State Parkway. The crash took place in Putnam County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 in the town of Putnam Valley near mile marker No. 25. Northern Westchester resident Lorraine Gregus, age 48, of Somers, was traveling southbound on the parkway when she lost control of her 2019 Toyota 4-Runner and overturned, said Trooper AJ Hicks, of the New York State Police. Hicks said no serious injuries were reported from the crash. The crash backed up traffic on the roadway, which was cl…
Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies
Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies A beloved educator and coach from Northern Westchester known for making a lasting impression on his students has died.  Joseph Troy of Somers died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 83, according to his obituary.  Born in 1939 in New York City, Troy graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Barrytown in 1957 and earned his bachelor's degree in Biology at Catholic University in 1962 as well as his master’s degree in Education and Doctoral Studies from New York University, his obituary said.  Troy then continued his career in education at Pleasantville Hi…
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey, all of you hundreds, maybe thousands of extras who worked on the upcoming series "Poker Face," which was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley, you'll get to see yourself on TV pretty soon. Peacock announced last week the 10-part series starring Natasha Lyonne will air on Peacock on Thursday, Jan. 26. The murder-mystery series, which was based out of  Newburgh’s Umbra studios, was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley for much of this year with locations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties, according to Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. L…
$1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center $1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center
$1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center State-funded grants and community donations totaling $1 million will go to a hospital located in the Hudson Valley to help it reopen its birthing center.  Upgrades to the Putnam Hospital's birthing center are being funded by three major sources, according to Nuvance Health, which owns the hospital in Carmel:  A $500,000 state grant funded by New York's Community Local Community Assistance Program; $250,000 from the Kearney Realty and Development Group from the Northern Westchester town of Somers; $250,000 from the Putnam Community Foundation. Delivery services in the hospital's…
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, Authorities Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, Authorities Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, Authorities Say A man was arrested on narcotics charges during a routine traffic stop in the region. Northern Westchester resident William E. Felling, age 40, of Somers, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 2 in Putnam County on Route 6 in the town of Southeast. During the stop an investigation found Felling was in possession of a quantity of fentanyl and crack cocaine, said Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. Felling was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was released on his own recognizance, pending a return court date on Thursday, Sept. 15.
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility State Police are searching for a 16-year-old who is a runaway from a facility providing specialized services for adolescents in Northern Westchester: the Lincoln Hall Boys Haven on Route 202 in Somers. Eric Carillo Lopez was last seen on Monday, July 4 at approximately 3 p.m., wearing a black sweatshirt, and black sweatpants, according to state police.  He is 5-foot-5 and was last seen on Brick Hill Road in Somers. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts of Eric Carillo Lopez is asked to contact the New York State Police at (914) 769-2600.  Share this s…
Shooting Incident Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Shooting Incident Under Investigation In Northern Westchester
Shooting Incident Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Police are investigating a shooting incident in broad daylight in Northern Westchester. It happened around 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 at Pepsi Way in the town of Somers. Several gunshots were heard in the area and an employee working in the facility was subsequently struck by a bullet projectile in the parking lot, New York State Police from the Somers Barracks said. The victim was taken to a local area hospital and evaluated. Investigators are seeking any information to identify the individual or individuals who may be involved in this incident.  Anyone with information regarding…
Astorino Targets Hochul After Migrants Reportedly Flown Into Westchester Airport Astorino Targets Hochul After Migrants Reportedly Flown Into Westchester Airport
Astorino Targets Hochul After Migrants Reportedly Flown Into Westchester Airport Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rob Astorino is calling on transparency from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state government after more flights reportedly carrying migrants were flown into Westchester. Astorino, the former Westchester county executive who was the Republican nominee for governor in 2014 and is running again for that position this year, shared a video of passengers being bused out of the Westchester County Airport after allegedly being brought over the border and flown in from Texas. According to Astorino, two buses went south and one headed north into Somers in Northern…
House Fire Breaks Out In Northern Westchester House Fire Breaks Out In Northern Westchester
House Fire Breaks Out In Northern Westchester Multiple crews responded to a fire that broke out at a home in Northern Westchester. Firefighters responded to a report of a grill fire at a residence on Route 202 in Somers at about 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters found a two-story home with a fire on the exterior. With the fire spreading into the residence, crews called for additional resources in the area, officials said. Firefighters opened the roof to check the inside of the home, and the fire was brought under control at about 6:15 p.m., the fire department reported.&nb…
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Crash A Northern Westchester man will spend years in prison after being sentenced for a wrong-way, head-on collision he caused while driving drunk that led to the death of a man and teenager, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Somers resident Jaime Paucar, age 52, has been sentenced to a term of between eight and one-third to 25 years, followed by five years of post-release supervision after being found guilty on multiple charges. Specifically, Paucar was found guilty following a four-week trial of: Two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide; Two counts of manslaughter; Second-degree as…