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Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO) Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (VIDEO)
Meteor? Earthquake? Massive Boom Sparks 911 Calls After Weather Event Near Boston (Video) Did you feel it? Parts of Eastern Massachusetts were rocked on Saturday afternoon by a seismic "boom" that could be heard across parts of the state and in Rhode Island. The cause? Possibly a meteor, according to some reports. Others claim it was an earthquake that could be felt throughout the region. The flash density product really shows this anomalous "flash" which is pretty distinctive of a bolide/meteor reentry. east of Boston. This is the likely source of the loud boom/explosion. pic.twitter.com/ka5b9KfiQ7 — Nick Stewart (@NStewWX) May 30, 2026 "The flash density product really s…
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video
Midair Collision Sends 2 Navy Fighter Jets Down At Idaho Air Show: Video A military air show turned into an emergency scene after two fighter jets went down during a live demonstration. Two US Navy F-18 Growler jets crashed while performing at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, May 17. Initial reports indicate the jets collided in midair about two miles from the base, CBS affiliate KBOI-TV Idaho News in Boise reported. A video of the collision was posted by @Breaking911 here on social media. BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Forc…
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze
Firefighter Treated By EMS At Scene Of Hudson Valley Blaze A firefighter was treated at the scene of a structure fire in Rockland County on Tuesday afternoon, April 21.  The blaze happened at around 4:20 p.m. at 9 Buena Vista Ave. in Hillcrest, the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps said. Crews arrived with multiple units, including ambulances, a special operations unit, and a paramedic, working with fire crews at the scene.  A video of the scene released by the Monsey Scoop showed crews battling heavy flames.  One firefighter was evaluated, treated, and released at the scene, according to emergency officials.  No addition…
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley
Teen, 15, Dies After Drowning At Popular Waterfall In Hudson Valley A 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn died after an apparent drowning at a popular waterfall in Greene County, authorities said.  The incident happened just before noon on Saturday, April 18, at Fawn’s Leap, a well-known swimming spot in the Town of Hunter, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the teen was swimming with a group of friends when he jumped off a lower ledge near the base of the falls. He was then caught in a powerful hydraulic current created by the waterfall and was unable to swim out. Three friends entered the water in an attempt to rescue him …
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Orange County On New Year's Day NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Orange County On New Year's Day
NY AG Opens Probe Into Death Of Man After Police Pursuit In Orange County On New Year's Day The New York Attorney General’s Office has launched a formal investigation into the death of a man following a police pursuit in Orange County on New Year's Day.  The agency's Office of Special Investigation announced on Friday, April 17, that it has opened a full probe into the death of Newburgh resident Marcus A. Burks, 39, who died on Jan. 1, after an incident involving New York State Police and the City of Newburgh Police Department. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident began just after 10:30 p.m. when a state trooper attempted to stop Burks on Route 17K for a nonwor…
Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Orange County Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Orange County
Man, 19, Killed When Truck Crashes Down Embankment, Hits Tree In Orange County A 19-year-old driver was killed in a rollover crash that sent his truck down a steep embankment in Orange County.  New, updated report - 'Once In A Lifetime Person': Support Comes To Family Of Man, 19, Killed In Orange County Crash The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, on Mineral Springs Road, about a half-mile north of Trout Brook Road in Cornwall, the Town of Cornwall Police Department confirmed on Monday, April 20.  Police said the driver of a 2003 Chevrolet S-10 was traveling southbound when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a guardrail on the …
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter
NY Teen Stuck In Mud During Night Hike At National Wildlife Refuge Rescued By Police Helicopter A teenager was rescued after getting stuck in muddy water while hiking after dark at a US wildlife refuge, police said. The 15-year-old, called 911 after becoming trapped in mud inside Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge at 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to Suffolk County police. The Shirley, Long Island teenager told dispatchers he had gone for a walk on the trails and could not find his way back after nightfall. While trying to navigate through the woods, he stepped into an offshoot of the Carmans River, sinking into the mud and becoming stuck, police said. Aviation Section offi…
Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions
Injured Hiker Saved From Harriman State Park Amid Tough Muddy Conditions Emergency crews carried out a rugged rescue in Rockland County after a hiker was injured on a wooded trail in Harriman State Park.  The rescue happened on Sunday, March 8, when first responders were dispatched at around 7:30 p.m. for a report of an injured hiker in the Lake Sebago area, according to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps The ambulance corps said New York State Park Police made initial contact with the patient before rescuers arrived at the scene. Because of the difficult terrain and remote location, the Sloatsburg Fire Department was called in to help as well.…
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS) Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (PHOTOS)
Man Found Dead Inside NY Home Following Fire: Police (Photos) A man was found dead after a fire was put out inside a Long Island home, police said. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at a home on Cypress Street in Wyandanch at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, according to Suffolk County police. After the blaze at the residence on the 30 block of Cypress Street was extinguished, a person was discovered deceased inside the home, authorities said. The victim was alone in the residence at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported, police said. The person’s identity will be determined following…
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley 87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley
87-Year-Old Woman Sets Self On Fire In Hudson Valley An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized after suffering burn injuries at her home in Ulster County early Tuesday morning, March 3. Emergency crews were called to a residence on York Street in the hamlet of Malden around 8 a.m. for a report of a burn victim. The woman was treated at the scene by the Malden-West Camp Fire Department and Diaz Ambulance before being transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston for treatment, Saugerties Police Chief KJ Swart told Daily Voice. The extent of her injuries was not released. Swart said the cause of the incident remains under investigation …
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police
NJ Man, 54, Killed In NY Snowmobile Crash: State Police A 54-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a late-night snowmobile crash in New York Friday night, Feb. 20, according to State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:10 p.m., on a trail about one-half mile behind 253 County Road 111 in Caroga Lake, State Police said. Stephen J. Banks, 54, of Cream Ridge (Freehold), NJ, was operating a snowmobile when it failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and struck a tree, according to the preliminary investigation. Members of the Caroga Lake Fire Department performed life-saving measures at the scene, State Police said. St. John…
Driver Killed When Car, Oil Truck Collide On Route 302 In Orange County (UPDATE) Driver Killed When Car, Oil Truck Collide On Route 302 In Orange County (UPDATE)
Driver Killed When Car, Oil Truck Collide On Route 302 In Orange County (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash that shut down part of Route 302 in Orange County on Friday morning, Feb. 20, has now been confirmed as fatal.  The crash happened at around 9:40 a.m. on Friday, when officers responded to a serious crash on Route 302 near Burlingham Road involving a passenger vehicle and an oil truck, according to the Town of Crawford Police Department. When officers arrived, they found the driver of a 2005 Toyota Camry trapped inside the vehicle with fatal injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver and passenger of the o…
Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow Death: Retired NYPD Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling
Snow Death: Retired Nypd Sergeant Suffers Heart Attack While Shoveling A retired NYPD sergeant was among several people who died while shoveling snow amid the strongest winter storm to hit the Northeast in years. Roger McGovern, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow outside his Floral Park home on Sunday, Jan. 25, according to his family. McGovern’s cousin, Brendan McGovern, shared the news in a local Floral Park Facebook group, saying Roger had gone outside to clear paths so others could safely get to church. “A quiet act of service that speaks volumes about the kind of person he was,” McGovern wrote. “Our family is heartbroken.” McGovern w…
Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Hudson Valley Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Hudson Valley
Teen Found Standing On Top Of Submerged Car In Hudson Valley A teenage boy was taken to the hospital after a car ended up submerged in the water along a Westchester County roadway, emergency officials said.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when Mamaroneck EMS responded just after 2 p.m. to a report of a vehicle in the water on Cove Road, according to the agency.  When crews arrived, they found a teenage boy standing on top of a partially submerged car, officials said. The teen was taken to a local hospital in stable condition for evaluation. No further details about the circumstances of the incident were immediately avail…
2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Home In Hudson Valley, Draws Massive Response 2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Home In Hudson Valley, Draws Massive Response
2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Home In Hudson Valley, Draws Massive Response A Rockland County home was destroyed after a fast-moving fire erupted, triggering a second-alarm response and drawing firefighters and emergency crews from across the region.  The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, at a home on Post Road near Orange Turnpike in Sloatsburg, according to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps and Ramapo Police.  Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions, and crews spent more than two hours battling the blaze before it was brought under control, The Monsey Scoop reported. The house was ultimately destroyed by the fire. …
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE) Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (UPDATE)
Cause Determined In Historic NY Mansion Blaze: Congregation Seeks Help (Update) The cause of a devastating New Year’s Day fire that destroyed a historic Dutchess County church has been identified, as the congregation begins seeking help to rebuild what was lost.  The Hyde Park Fire Department said on Saturday, Jan. 3, that the massive blaze at the Millennial Kingdom Family Church, located at 30 Mansion Dr. in Hyde Park, was caused by a space heater that ignited, combined with open doors that allowed the fire to spread rapidly throughout the structure.   Firefighters were dispatched at about 8:12 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, and remained on scene until aroun…
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police
Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash At NY Intersection: Police A woman was killed in a violent four-vehicle crash at a busy intersection, police announced on Saturday, Jan. 3. The crash happened when the woman was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Route 112 and was struck by a westbound Jeep Wrangler at the intersection with County Road 83 in Coram at 5:53 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet slammed into a Toyota Highlander and a Toyota Tacoma, detectives said. The woman was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity is being withheld pending notifica…
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion
Firefighters From NY, CT Battle Massive Blaze At Historic Hyde Park Mansion A devastating fire tore through the historic Crumwold Estate in Hyde Park on New Year’s morning, drawing firefighters from across New York and Connecticut in an hours-long battle to contain the blaze. The fire broke out early Thursday, Jan. 1, and continued to burn throughout the day, with first responders expected to remain on scene through the night as they worked to bring it under control, according to local officials. The Crumwold Estate — now home to the Millennial Kingdom Church — is a cornerstone of Hyde Park’s history. Built in 1889 for Archibald Rogers, a close friend and neighbor …
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD 26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash Into NJ Pond: Monroe Twp PD A 26-year-old woman was killed when her vehicle slid off an icy New Jersey roadway and overturned into a pond on Saturday morning, Dec. 27, police said. At 9:10 a.m., officers responded to West Malaga Road and Bracken Drive after a passing motorist reported the crash, Monroe Township police said. Investigators determined that a 2025 Kia Sportage had been traveling eastbound on West Malaga Road, when it began to side-slip due to icy road conditions, police said. The vehicle slid about 650 feet west of Bracken Drive, exited the roadway to the right, struck the roadway edge, and overturned, a…
Christmas Rollover Crash Sends 2 To Hospitals, DWI Arrest Made In Hudson Valley: Report Christmas Rollover Crash Sends 2 To Hospitals, DWI Arrest Made In Hudson Valley: Report
Christmas Rollover Crash Sends 2 To Hospitals, DWI Arrest Made In Hudson Valley: Report A multi-vehicle crash on Christmas Day in Rockland County left multiple people injured and resulted in a DWI arrest.  The crash happened in Peark River on Thursday, Dec. 25, at the intersection of North Pearl Street and West Washington Avenue, The Monsey Scoop reported. One of the vehicles involved rolled over before landing back on its wheels, according to the outlet.   Pearl River Fire Department crews responded to the scene along with the Orangetown Police Department, Pearl River EMS, and Rockland Paramedics.  According to The Monsey Scoop, injuries were reported in…
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through A powerful storm sweeping across the Northeast has knocked out power to thousands of customers across the Hudson Valley on Friday morning, Dec. 19, as utility crews race to assess damage and restore service amid dangerous conditions.  As of 11:30 a.m., Con Edison reported 1,043 customers without electricity in Westchester County, with restoration estimated by 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Orange & Rockland Utilities reported outages affecting 215 customers in Orange County and 38 in Rockland County—each representing less than one percent of customers—with damage assessments still underway …
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says
Brown University Shooting: Person Of Interest Detained, FBI Says A person of interest has been detained in the Brown University mass shooting Saturday, Dec. 13, the FBI announced Sunday morning, Dec. 14. At least two people were killed and eight others were injured following reports of an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering, officials said. Eight people were listed in critical, but stable condition at the hospital following the incident, officials said. The shelter-in-place was lifted Sunday morning. "We continue to ask anyone with information that could help this investigation to call the Providence Police Department at 401-652-576…
Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway
Driver Killed When Subaru Strikes Truck, Trailer On Hudson Valley Highway A 74-year-old man died after his Subaru struck a pickup truck hauling an excavator on a Putnam County highway, triggering a multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, on Route 301 near Smokey Hollow Court in Carmel, according to Carmel Police. A preliminary investigation found that a Subaru Impreza driven by Vito Planamento was traveling eastbound when it rounded a curve and collided with a pickup truck and trailer carrying an excavator. Planamento, of rewster, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, polic…
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Hudson Valley Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Hudson Valley
Man Killed, Several Injured In 3-Car Highway Crash In Hudson Valley A Greene County man was killed and several others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 9W for hours. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Athens, on Route 9W near Leeds-Athens Road, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. A preliminary investigation found that 57-year-old Darin Lucido was driving a Toyota Sienna southbound when he collided with a northbound Ford Explorer. A third vehicle, a GMC Acadia traveling behind the Explorer, could not avoid the impact and struck between the two damaged vehicles, deputies said. Lucido, of …
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’
Actress Wenne Alton Davis Killed After Midtown Manhattan Car Crash; Appeared In ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Actress Wenne Alton Davis was killed after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan. The 60-year-old Davis was crossing Broadway near West 53rd Street just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, when a Cadillac XT6 SUV made a left turn and hit her, according to the New York Daily News.  The news of Davis’ death has left many in the local theater and television community shocked and saddened. The driver, 61, remained at the scene, and Davis’ friend told the Daily News that they had the right of way at the time of the crash, the outlet said. Emergency responders found Davis with severe hea…
Car Slams Into Deli In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Car Slams Into Deli In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
Car Slams Into Deli In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley A two-car crash in Putnam County sent one vehicle into the front of a local deli and left one person needing medical evaluation. The crash happened in Mahopac at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the intersection of Route 6 and South Lake Boulevard, in front of the Crossroads Deli & Catering at 616 Route 6, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Fire crews soon responded along with Carmel Police and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Fire officials said one of the vehicles collided with the deli building during the crash. One person was taken from the scene for…
PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley
Photos: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley A day of filming for “Law & Order: SVU” in Blauvelt on Wednesday, Dec. 3, drew crowds, local excitement, and praise from Rep. Mike Lawler, who highlighted the growing economic impact of production work across New York’s 17th Congressional District.   The crew spent the day shooting scenes on private property in Blauvelt near Western Highway and Leber Road, where a brief, controlled pyrotechnic effect was scheduled as part of the production. Emergency services, including the Orangetown Police Department and Blauvelt Fire Department, remained on standby as a precaution, as Daily …
Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Hudson Valley Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Hudson Valley
Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Hudson Valley Residents in Rockland County may hear a loud explosion sound as part of a controlled pyrotechnic effect being used during a production for "Law & Order: SVU."  The filming will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on private property in Blauvelt near Western Highway and Leber Road, according to Orangetown Economic Development and Tourism Director Carmel Reilly.  The production company plans to detonate a brief pyrotechnic burst around 11 a.m., which officials say will last just one to two seconds but will likely carry across the surrounding area.  The Orangetown Police …
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze
NYC Firefighter Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Battling Blaze The FDNY is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 42-year-old firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a fire in Brooklyn over the weekend.  According to FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Firefighter Patrick Brady, who served with the department for 11 years, died in the line of duty on Saturday, Nov. 8. Brady was operating on the roof of a fire at 9407 Kings Hwy when he went into cardiac arrest, the FDNY said. Fellow firefighters and EMS personnel immediately began lifesaving efforts before transporting him to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where …
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon
Man Slips Over Edge, Falls 130 Feet To His Death At Grand Canyon A 65-year-old man tragically fell to his death at the Grand Canyon’s Guano Point after slipping over the edge. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona reported receiving a call around 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to assist with a technical recovery.  Search and Rescue teams located the man’s body approximately 130 feet down on a scree pile. Technical rope technicians used a lowering and raising system to recover the body, which was then transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.  The recovery effort involved multiple agencies, including the Hualapai Tribal Po…
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at a busy Rockland County intersection.  The collision happened Thursday night, Nov. 6, in Nanuet at the intersection of Route 59 and Smith Street, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Emergency crews from Nanuet EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the scene. According to the outlet, the victim — who was conscious and alert at the scene — was airlifted by medevac to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Click here to read the full report from The Monsey Scoop.