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Person Suffers Critical Injuries After Falling Through Roof In Arlington Person Suffers Critical Injuries After Falling Through Roof In Arlington
Person Suffers Critical Injuries After Falling Through Roof In Arlington A person suffered critical injuries after falling through the roof of a home in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County, in the Red Oaks Mill area of Arlington, at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. According to Arlington Fire District Deputy Chief Adam Kangas, the unidentified victim was found to have sustained severe injuries and required transport to a Level One trauma center. Kangas said Arlington Fire and Empress paramedics treated the victim on the scene and transported them to a landing zone established at the Dutchess County Regional Airport. The patient was transported t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Workers Injured After Torch Sparks Flash Fire At Metro-North Yard Workers Injured After Torch Sparks Flash Fire At Metro-North Yard
Workers Injured After Torch Sparks Flash Fire At Metro-North Yard Two workers were injured when the torch they lit malfunctioned and caused a flash fire at a Northern Westchester railroad yard.  The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 7 just before 9:45 a.m. at Metro-North's Croton-Harmon Railroad Yard in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. The blaze happened when two workers lit a malfunctioning torch that caused a "brief but concussive flash fire," the department said.  The workers were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
ID Released For HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash That Critically Injured 3 Others ID Released For HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash That Critically Injured 3 Others
ID Released For HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash That Critically Injured 3 Others School officials have released the identity of an 18-year-old killed in a crash in the region that critically injured three others. Teen Killed, 3 Critically Injured In Wallkill Crash In Orange County, Middletown High School senior Tifuci "TC" Reid died during the single-vehicle crash at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, near 581 Midland Lakes Road in the Town of Wallkill.  "This loss has left us all in shock and sorrow, and words can hardly convey the depth of our grief at this time," Middletown Superintendent of Schools Amy Creeden said in a statement. According to Town of Wall…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home
SUV Crashes Into Hudson Valley Home An SUV plowed into the front of a Hudson Valley home after being in a crash with a school bus.  The incident occurred in Rockland County on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Laurel Road and Glenside Drive in New City. According to the Clarkstown Police, the SUV struck a Clarkstown Central School District bus while turning left onto Laurel Road.  A preliminary report indicated the SUV was traveling above the speed limit, causing it to veer off the roadway and strike a nearby house, police said. Police said everyone on the school bus, including students, was unharmed.  The driver of the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say Aman who was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car on a roadway in the Hudson Valley woke up when police arrived, crashed into numerous vehicles, and attempted to flee, injuring several people.  The incident occurred in Rockland County in Spring Valley at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. According to Spring Valley Police Det. Matt Galli, an officer en route to another call for service, found Westchester County resident Nelson Torres, age 54, of Yonkers, asleep at the wheel on Route 59. Galli said the officer positioned his patrol car in front of the other vehicle to protect th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Toddler Killed After Being Struck By SUV Westchester Toddler Killed After Being Struck By SUV
Westchester Toddler Killed After Being Struck By SUV A 3-year-old girl from Westchester was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street in New York City. The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 in Manhattan at West 135th Street and Lenox Avenue, outside of Harlem Hospital. According to ABC 7, The driver of the Nissan SUV attempted to take the toddler by foot to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead. She has been identified as Jaynelyse Valdez of New Rochelle. Her 2-year-old brother sustained minor injuries, ABC 7 reported. Click here to read the ABC 7 report.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes Into NY Store, Killing 4, Injuring 9 Man Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes Into NY Store, Killing 4, Injuring 9
Man Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes Into NY Store, Killing 4, Injuring 9 A man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after authorities say he crashed a vehicle into a shop at a New York strip mall, killing four people and injuring nine others. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including Off-Duty Cop, 9 Injured In Alleged DWI Crash At NY Store The incident happened on Long Island around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. According to Suffolk County Police, the man was driving a 2020 Chevy Traverse southbound at a high rate of speed through the parking lot in front of 421 Commack Road. He then cr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Between Truck, Car Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Between Truck, Car
Stormville Man Killed In Crash Between Truck, Car A Hudson Valley man was killed in a two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 8 a.m., Thursday, June 13, on Route 52 at the intersection of Leetown Road in the town of East Fishkill. According to Chief Derrick Cuccia of the East Fishkill Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Mack truck (Tri-County Carting garbage truck) driven by a 55-year-old Brewster man was traveling eastbound on Route 52 when it struck a 2018 Subaru that was exiting Leetown Road.  The driver of the Subaru, Thomas J. Dunne, age 74, of Stormville, was pronounced dead at th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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9 Injured, 2 Critical In Hudson Valley Christmas Night Crash 9 Injured, 2 Critical In Hudson Valley Christmas Night Crash
9 Injured, 2 Critical In Hudson Valley Christmas Night Crash Two people, including a child, are in critical condition following a late-night, two-car Christmas night crash in the Hudson Valley. Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For Drivers In Christmas Night Hudson Valley Crash That Injured 9, 3 Critically The Orange County incident happened on Monday, Dec. 25 in the town of Crawford. Just after 10 p.m., a 2020 Kia Telluride SUV, driven by a 42-year-old woman, was traveling north on Orange County Route 17 with seven passengers -– three adults aged 75, 42, and 40, and four children between the ages of four and nine — the Crawf…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash With Injuries Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash With Injuries
Taconic Parkway Stretch Reopens After Crash With Injuries This story has been updated. A stretch of the Taconic State Parkway has reopened after a serious crash with injuries. The crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, on the southbound side just north of Peekskill Hollow Road in Putnam Valley. The lanes reopened at around 8:25 a.m., state police said.

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by Daily Voice
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I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Serious Crash Click here for an updated story: Details Released On Crash That Caused I-684 Closure, Serious Injuries To Three Children All lanes have now reopened on a stretch of I-684 after a serious crash with injuries. The crash, reported at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, happened northbound just south of Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford. Both the left and center lanes were blocked before all three lanes closed. The lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m. State Police had urged motorists to take Exit 3N (Route 22) as an alternate while the lanes were closed. Specific info on the number and extent of injur…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Wanted Man With Suspended License Who Crashed Head-On Into Car With Children Alert Issued For Wanted Man With Suspended License Who Crashed Head-On Into Car With Children
Alert Issued For Wanted Man With Suspended License Who Crashed Head-On Into Car With Children Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted after driving with a suspended license and causing a head-on collision with another vehicle that had kids in the car in February last year. An alert was issued for 41-year-old Brian Stasiak, who is wanted by the New York State Police and by the Town of Southeast Court for his role in a crash last year that left his victims with injuries. Police said that the investigation into the crash determined that Stasiak had a suspended license an…

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by Zak Failla
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Taconic Crash Causing Stop-Go Delays Taconic Crash Causing Stop-Go Delays
Taconic Crash Causing Stop-Go Delays A serious crash with injuries reported is causing stop-and-go delays late Monday afternoon on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. The crash, reported just before 5 p.m., is on the shoulder of the roadway on the northbound side at Peekskill Hollow Road (Exit 25) in Putnam Valley. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Injuries Reported In Taconic State Parkway Crash Injuries Reported In Taconic State Parkway Crash
Injuries Reported In Taconic State Parkway Crash This story has been updated. A serious crash with multiple injuries reported caused the closure of a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway early Monday afternoon near the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties. The southbound lanes were shut down at Hortontown Hill Road near mile marker 33 before reopening. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure Updated story: Details Emerge On Serious Three-Vehicle Crash That Caused Route 9 Closure A serious, multi-vehicle crash with injuries reported occurred late Sunday afternoon in Poughkeepsie. The crash, reported around 5:30 p.m. on the northbound side, occurred near Beechwood Avenue. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details
Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details Thousands of tickets were issued in New York as New York State Police targeted drunk and distracted drivers during the Independence Day holiday. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted thousands of motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. The detail began at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and lasted until 6 a.m. on July 5. During the 108-hour campaign, police issued a total of 11,480 tickets for various infractions. During the campaign, troopers arrested 216 people for d…

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by Zak Failla
News
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Car In Wassaic Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Car In Wassaic
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Car In Wassaic Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in Dutchess County. A motorcycle and car were involved in the crash on South Amenia Road in Wassaic. Injuries to the motorcyclist are reportedly severe. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Serious Crash With Injuries Occurs On Route 202 Serious Crash With Injuries Occurs On Route 202
Serious Crash With Injuries Occurs On Route 202 A serious crash with injuries has been reported on Route 202 (Crompond Road) in Cortlandt on Saturday afternoon. The crash, reported just before 3:30 p.m., occurred in the eastbound lane near the intersection of Tamarack Drive. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson
Coast Guard Beaches Six Barges That Went Loose On Hudson The Coast Guard and partner agencies have beached six barges that broke away from their moored location on the Hudson River.  The construction barges were drifting south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on Friday afternoon. The barges were beached in various locations between Dobbs Ferry and Yonkers. Another two barges are aground in the area of Palisades Park, New Jersey. The captain of the Port has instructed that a tug remain on scene with each barge until conditions stabilize, the Coast Guard said on Saturday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York received the initial report of the adri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
I-84 Fishkill Rollover Crash Causes Afternoon Delays I-84 Fishkill Rollover Crash Causes Afternoon Delays
I-84 Fishkill Rollover Crash Causes Afternoon Delays This story has been updated. One lane of traffic was shut down on I-84 in East Fishkill due to a crash with injuries. The single-vehicle rollover crash occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the eastbound lanes, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. The extent or severity of injuries was not immediately known, Hicks said. Motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible due to backups from the left lane being closed.

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by Kathy Reakes