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NJ Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At NY Airport (UPDATE) NJ Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At NY Airport (UPDATE)
NJ Pilot Killed In Fiery Plane Crash At NY Airport (Update) An 80-year-old pilot from New Jersey was killed when his small plane crashed at a Hudson Valley airport on Saturday, Sept. 27, state police said in an update. Gerald "Jerry" Cotter, 80, of Milford (Hunterdon County), was attempting to take off from Kobelt/Wallkill Airport in Shawangunk, NY when the small plane crashed and caught fire around 2:25 p.m., NYSP said. Cotter, who was the only person on board, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora & Cecilia Levine
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Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam A fast-moving brush fire fueled by wind and dry conditions scorched nearly 20 acres of wooded land in Putnam County, firefighters said.  The fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18 near 926 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department said on Monday, April 21. When firefighters arrived, they found a large brush fire burning under the power lines and spreading quickly through dry leaves and thick vegetation.   Steep, rocky terrain made access difficult, prompting a mutual aid response from several surrounding fire departments.…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam, Draws Multi-County Response Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam, Draws Multi-County Response
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam, Draws Multi-County Response A large brush fire in Putnam County prompted an emergency response from fire departments across the Hudson Valley on Friday afternoon, April 18, and caused a stretch of road to close.  The blaze, located in Putnam Valley in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) near Seifert Lane, triggered a significant mutual aid effort as firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday at around 5:30 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m., Peekskill Hollow Road was closed from the Taconic State Parkway to Seifert Lane …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Near Mahopac School Buses Stopped By Young Students Brush Fire Near Mahopac School Buses Stopped By Young Students
Brush Fire Near Mahopac School Buses Stopped By Young Students A brush fire that posed a potential threat to school buses in the Hudson Valley was quickly extinguished thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters, including several students. The fire happened in Putnam County on the evening of Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, when flames were reported to be dangerously close to Mahopac Central School District buses on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, ensuring no damage to school property, the department said in a statement on Tuesday,…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Northern Westchester A fire inside a Northern Westchester garage soon became more complicated after spreading to the residence, nearby brush, and a vehicle containing materials that caused explosive flames.  The blaze began at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 inside a garage at a home on Giglio Court in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews found two burning vehicles inside the garage, and discovered that the flames were extending to the home and surrounding brush. Firefighters then spread several hose lines to put the fire out while also searching the home …

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by Ben Crnic
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Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At State Park In Hudson Valley Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At State Park In Hudson Valley
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At State Park In Hudson Valley For two days, numerous Hudson Valley fire departments battled a stubborn brush fire atop Nordkop Mountain. The fire occurred in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, in Harriman State Park in Hillburn. The Hillburn Fire Department, with the assistance of several fire departments and New York State Park rangers, battled the blaze that consumed acres. According to the Hillburn Fire Department, firefighters cut fire lines and worked to put out the blaze, which they described as "difficult and stubborn." The department said the fire was contained on Sunday, and park range…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles
Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles A major brush fire over at least a dozen acres in the Hudson Valley produced smoke that spread across the New York border into Connecticut. The blaze broke out at around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Putnam County in the area of Route 301 and East Boyds Road in the town of Kent and was finally contained late in the day on Sunday, Oct. 27. While responding, crews observed a large fire on the mountain and immediately requested mutual aid from neighboring departments, according to the Kent Fire Department.  Responding crews located the large brushfire of approximately 5 to 6 acres…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Large Brush Fire Erupts In Kent Near Country Club Large Brush Fire Erupts In Kent Near Country Club
Large Brush Fire Erupts In Kent Near Country Club Several fire and police departments are battling a large brush fire near a country club in the Hudson Valley.  The fire began in Putnam County on Thursday, Oct. 24 around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Golf Ridge Road and China Circle Court near the Sedgewood Club golf course in the town of Kent, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced around 12:45 p.m.  Several departments are now operating at the scene of the fire. A Department of Environmental Protection helicopter is also circling the skies over the blaze providing images from the air, officials said.  M…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Reaches Cortlandt Home, Kept At Bay By Resident With Hose Brush Fire Reaches Cortlandt Home, Kept At Bay By Resident With Hose
Brush Fire Reaches Cortlandt Home, Kept At Bay By Resident With Hose A Northern Westchester resident was able to keep a raging brush fire at bay with a hose until firefighters could arrive and save their home from the flames.  The blaze happened on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 11:45 a.m., when a fire began behind a home on Colabaugh Pond Road in Cortlandt, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  An arriving Montrose Fire Chief soon arrived at the residence and found that the brush fire had spread to the residence's rear deck. Luckily though, the homeowner was able to most contain it with a garden hose.  More fire crews then arrived a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Driver Hospitalized After Live Power Lines Fall On Car In Northern Westchester Driver Hospitalized After Live Power Lines Fall On Car In Northern Westchester
Driver Hospitalized After Live Power Lines Fall On Car In Northern Westchester A driver was rescued from their car and taken to a hospital after striking a utility pole in Northern Westchester, causing live power lines to fall on their vehicle.  The crash happened on Monday, June 17 around 2 p.m., when a vehicle struck a utility pole on Knowlton Avenue in Mount Kisco, according to the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving first responders and police soon discovered that the driver was trapped in their car and that the snapped pole had dropped live power lines onto it.  Crews then had Con Edison remotely deactivate the electricity in the…

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by Ben Crnic