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2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York. New, updated report - 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police. Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as…
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Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Putnam County:
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A 31-year-old Bronx man faces aggravated drunk driving charges after police said he was found intoxicated with two young children in his car in Putnam County. Edgar Ismael Loja, 31, was arrested on Sunday, June 21, following a traffic stop on the southbound Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 32.3 in Kent, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. According to the agency, troopers conducted a welfare check on a 2025 Toyota parked on the shoulder of the parkway. Police identified the driver as Loja and said he was showing signs of intoxication. Troopers then adminis…
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'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death. Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
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Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Hudson Valley
An early-morning fire damaged a rear porch attached to a downtown commercial building in Dutchess County that houses a real estate agency. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Monday, June 22, at Corcoran Country Living located at 215 Main St., according to the City of Beacon Fire Department. Beacon Police were first notified of a reported porch fire around this time, prompting the dispatch of the Beacon Fire Department and Castle Point Fire Department for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived within about two minutes and found flames involving all three lev…
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Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Putnam County
A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck in a crash involving a pickup truck on Route 9 in Putnam County, authorities said. The crash happened at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 22, near Route 9 and Horton Road in the Town of Philipstown, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to the North Highlands Fire Department, where they were then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treat…
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Man Burglarizes 3 NY Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later:
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A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said. Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19. The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill. Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
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Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor
A 35-year-old Orange County man faces a felony charge for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a child, police announced. Pine Bush resident Eric Guarneri, 35, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, in connection with an investigation into his alleged conduct, Town of Montgomery Police said. Guarneri is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor younger than 17 years old, police said. He was charged with third-degree criminal sex act. After his arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to Orange County Jail on a $10,000 cash bail. The investigation was conduct…
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Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
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300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop:
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Three hundred pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Saratoga County, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. Tyler Thompson, 41, of Schenectady, was arrested after troopers discovered the massive cannabis haul during a stop on the Northway in Malta, according to police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, working with the United States Border Patrol, stopped Thompson's vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. During the investigation, State Police K9 "J" assis…
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Man Snatches Gold Chain From Display Case At NY Store, Flees: Police
A 25-year-old Dutchess County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a gold necklace from a jewelry store in Orange County and running away, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, June 16, when officers responded to Kay Jewelers at 1221 Route 300 in Newburgh at around 6:51 p.m. for a reported theft, the Town of Newburgh Police Department said. According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Kwasi Oronde, entered the store and asked to view a gold chain. An employee removed the necklace from a display case and handed it to Oronde, who then all…
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Woman Dies After Car Crashes Through Barriers At Casino In Hudson Valley
A 61-year-old woman has died after crashing through barriers and hitting a wall at MGM Empire City Casino in Westchester County, authorities said. The crash happened at around 10:43 p.m. on Monday, June 8, in the casino parking lot, Yonkers Police told Daily Voice. A preliminary investigation found that the vehicle traveled through barriers before striking a wall, causing significant damage. The driver, identified only as a 61-year-old Yonkers resident, was transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital, police said. The cause…
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Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
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Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned. Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16. Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
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Half-Acre Brush Fire Goes Up In Hudson Valley Field, Prompts Hour-Long Response
A brush fire burned through half an acre in a Dutchess County field before firefighters and state forest rangers brought it under control. The fire began at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, on Shultz Hill Road in the hamlet of Pine Plains, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said in an announcement on Wednesday, June 17. Two forest rangers responded after receiving a 911 radio call reporting a brush fire in the area, the DEC said. When they arrived, they found flames spreading through a field of grass and scrub vegetation. Rangers…
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11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
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8 Caught Trespassing At Former Somers IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility:
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A group of eight young people was arrested after allegedly trespassing on the former IBM campus in Northern Westchester, a property that has become the focus of repeated police action this year. The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to the former IBM facility on Route 100 in Somers at around 8:20 p.m. for a report of trespassers, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. When troopers arrived, they found eight people on the grounds and took them into custody, police said. Police identified some of them as: Jacob Fernando Enriq…
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3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say
More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…
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Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam County
A driver was taken to a hospital after a crash in Putnam County that left a vehicle perched on its side against a tree. The crash happened in Putnam Valley on Monday, June 15, when firefighters responded to Peekskill Hollow Road just before 5:20 p.m. and found the vehicle rolled over on its side. The trapped driver had to be rescued, firefighters said. They were later taken to a hospital to be evaluated, according to the department. More details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available.
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Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD. Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
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Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
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Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint. Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
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Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Hudson Valley
An 81-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash on Route 66 in Columbia County. The crash happened at around 2:20 p.m. on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to a two-car crash on Route 66 in Ghent, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Investigators found that a 2026 Honda CR-V driven by Jere Wrightsman, 81, of Chatham, was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2024 Mazda CX-50, State Police said. A 64-year-old woman from Ghent was driving the Mazda. Both drivers were taken to Albany Medical Cen…
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Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony
A laser pointed at a New York State Police helicopter during a nighttime training flight has led to a felony arrest, authorities announced. Daymian S. Massago, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with Directing a Laser at an Aircraft in the First Degree after allegedly aiming a laser at a State Police Aviation Airbus H145D3 helicopter, New York State Police said on Wednesday, June 17. The incident happened at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while the helicopter crew was conducting night training over Saratoga Springs, according to police. Investigators said the aircraft was…
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Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
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Driver Over 4 Times Legal Limit Slams Into Pole In Somers, Charged With DWI:
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A 45-year-old woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing into a utility pole in Northern Westchester — and then recording a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit, police said. The crash happened in Somers at around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, when troopers responded to West Hill Drive within the Heritage Hills Community for a crash involving a car that struck a utility pole, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. The driver, who police identified as Somers resident Maria Martinez De Luca, reportedly showed signs of being drunk. Sh…
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Trapped Driver Rescued, Airlifted After Crashing Into Tree In Hudson Valley
A driver was airlifted to a hospital after becoming trapped inside their heavily damaged vehicle that crashed into a tree in Dutchess County. The crash happened at around 11:18 p.m. on Monday, June 15, when firefighters responded to a crash in the Town of Dover involving a vehicle that had struck a tree, according to the J.H. Ketcham Hose Company. Arriving crews found the driver stuck inside the wreckage. Firefighters faced a significant challenge during the rescue because of the extensive damage to the vehicle, which severely limited access to the driver. However, th…
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Woman Steals Credit Cards From Assisted Living Facility Residents In Yorktown: Police
A woman who works at an assisted living facility in Westchester County has been accused of stealing credit cards from residents and using them to make purchases, police said. Kimon Hughes, 41, of White Plains, was arrested on Monday, June 15, following an investigation into thefts at The Country House in Westchester at 2000 Baldwin Rd. in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, June 16. The investigation began on April 29, when officers received a report from a resident of The Country House regarding a larceny and identity theft. According to police, an unknown suspect stole a…
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17 Horses Killed In Devastating Barn Fire At Saratoga Casino Hotel Facility
A devastating early morning fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing facility claimed the lives of 17 horses and destroyed a barn, according to reports. The fire was reported just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the harness racing complex located at 25 Nelson Ave. in Saratoga Springs, according to the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found a barn heavily involved in flames. Because of the serious fire conditions, crews began a defensive attack while working to protect nearby buildings and prevent the blaze from spreading. Mutual …
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Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say
A 30-year-old man faces charges after taking mushrooms during a hike in a New York state park, fleeing from his hiking group after an argument, and running to a nearby street before being caught with drugs, police said. Brooklyn resident Jashiya B. Smith, 30, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, following an incident that began late Monday night, June 15, in Harriman State Park, New York State Police announced. According to the agency, the events leading to Smith's arrest began just after 8 p.m. on Monday, when New York State Park Police responded to a report of lost hikers in the p…
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NJ Fire Kills 'All My Children' Actor, Wife
The two people killed in a New Jersey house fire early this week have been identified as Paul Avery, who starred in "All My Children," and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, their child confirmed. New Jersey State Police said only that the fire at 88 Mohican Rd. in Blairstown broke out Tuesday morning, June 16, and that two people had died. The couple's daughter, Kyle Avery, announced on Facebook that his parents had tragically perished in the fire. "I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," he wrote. "We loved them so much, and they…
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Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police
A suspected drunk driver slammed into a police vehicle, sending an officer to the hospital in New York, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Rene Dominguez Alonso, 38, of North New Hyde Park, was arrested after the crash near New Hyde Park Road and Aberdeen Road in North New Hyde Park at 4:20 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. A Third Precinct officer was on routine patrol when a gray 2004 Infiniti sedan struck the patrol vehicle from behind, police said. Another patrol unit nearby on an unrelated assignment witnessed the collision. The driver remained at the scene while officers …
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