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Westchester Native Known For Her Love Of Animals Dies Suddenly At Age 31
A Westchester native known for her love and devotion to animals died after falling while hiking at the age of 31.
Elizabeth R. Adinaro, a resident of Dutchess and Ulster counties, in Hopewell Junction and Kingston, died on Sunday, May 22.
The passionate animal lover, especially dogs, died following a fall at Bridal Veil Falls in the Platte Cove area of the Catskills while hiking, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Adinaro, the daughter of Edward and Janet (Engel) Adinaro, was born in White Plains.
She was an accomplished dog groomer, most recently working for…
Fire At Area Home Kills Six Dogs, Fire Department Says
A fast-moving two-alarm fire at a Hudson Valley home killed six dogs who were in the garage area.
The fire started around 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11 in a detached garage on Lewis Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie, said the Arlington Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2393 on Facebook.
At the time of the fire, the temperatures were in the single digits, as firefighters worked to douse the flames in the garage housing multiple dogs, the union said.
"Unfortunately, 6 dogs died in the fire," the union said. "However, firefighters rescued 3 dogs, which are now in the care of local animal …
Three Children, Dog Rescued From Roof By Firefighters After Blaze Breaks Out
Three children and a dog were rescued from a cloud of smoke and fire-filled apartment by firefighters using ladders to reach them.
The fire started around 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4, in an Ulster County second-floor apartment at 728 Broadway in Kingston.
When Kingston firefighters arrived on the scene within three minutes, they found smoke coming from the windows and a second alarm was sounded by Deputy Fire Chief Darren Bondar.
The children, two boys, ages 14 and 6, and a 13-year-old girl, along with their dog, climbed through the window to the roof where they were rescued by firefighte…
Motorists, Troopers Team Up To Rescue Loose Beagle On I-84, Closing Down Roadway
Drivers and police banded together to save a beagle named Lupe when he was found wandering on I-84 in Danbury.
The incident took place on Friday, April 19, during rush hour when drivers saw Lupe on the highway, Connecticut State Police said.
"The dog was hit by a vehicle, but did not have any serious injuries," said Trooper Christopher Costella of Troop A, Southbury.
Motorists, worried that Lupe might get run over again, took it upon themselves to use their vehicles to shut down the highway until state police could arrive and help rescue him.
Troopers cover Lupe's head so he wasn't a…
