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Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Transfer Station In Hudson Valley Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Transfer Station In Hudson Valley
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Transfer Station In Hudson Valley A fire involving heavy machinery broke out at the Orange County Transfer Station, prompting a second-alarm response and injuring a firefighter.  Crews were dispatched around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, to the facility on Training Center Lane in Goshen, the Goshen Fire Department said.  When crews arrived, county fire coordinators reported an active fire inside the building involving heavy equipment. As the situation escalated, a second alarm was transmitted to bring in additional mutual aid and standby resources.  Firefighters used several hose lines and an elevated maste…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Store Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley Store Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley
Store Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley A store in Orange County was the scene of an intense blaze that kept firefighters busy for hours. The fire began on Sunday night, Oct. 19 at around 11:10 p.m. at Budget Beverage in Middletown at 2 Dolson Ave., according to the Middletown Fire Department. Arriving fire crews soon sounded a second alarm and mutual aid was called to the scene, including the Slate Hill Fire Department. The department called the incident a “very progressive fire,” that was “long fought.” More information about the incident and the extent of damage was not immediately available. This is a developing story. …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley 1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley
1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley A house fire in Orange County left one person injured and brought a large mutual aid response, firefighters said. The blaze broke out on Bull Road in the village of Washingtonville on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just after 11 a.m., according to the Washingtonville Fire Department.  Police officers arrived first and confirmed a fire at the residence. Crews reported flames on the first floor and in the attic, prompting a second alarm. Firefighters from Washingtonville, Salisbury Mills, and Vails Gate quickly knocked down the flames, bringing the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Crews remain…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide 'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide Americans across the country are gearing up for a new wave of coordinated  demonstrations targeting President Donald Trump’s administration. The 50501 protest group has announced a new nationwide day of action, "Rage Against The Regime," set for Saturday, Aug. 2. While the number of registered protest sites is, as of Friday, Aug. 1, lower than previous demonstrations "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On," organizers expect turnout to grow. The protests are part of a summer-long campaign of peaceful demonstrations opposing what organizers call escalating attacks by the Trump administr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wildfires In Ulster, Orange Counties Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency Wildfires In Ulster, Orange Counties Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency
Wildfires In Ulster, Orange Counties Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency As the wildfires continue to burn across the state and in the Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined the extensive efforts to combat them, highlighting the crucial roles played by local and national agencies in tackling the blazes. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Hochul provided an update on the ongoing wildfire situation in the state, prompting a robust response from more than 400 fire departments and over 1,300 personnel.  These teams have worked tirelessly to contain fires in Orange and Ulster counties, closely coordinating with local fire departments and first responders. Hochul said th…

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by Daily Voice
News
Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Spreads Smoke For Miles Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Spreads Smoke For Miles
Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley 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
UPDATE: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home UPDATE: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home
Update: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A fierce fire blew through a $3 million Tenafly home Friday night. Everyone got out OK and no injuries were reported after the fire ignited on the first floor near the back of the Hudson Avenue home off County Road shortly before 8:30 p.m. June 14. It quickly went to three alarms and then, later, a fourth for coverage. Firefighters had the bulk of the blaze knocked down within a half hour, then remained until 11 p.m. or so dousing hot spots. Although responders at the scene said an unattended candle appeared responsible, fire officials haven't yet posited a definitive cause. Mutu…

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by Jerry DeMarco