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Massive Hours-Long Fire Destroys Abandoned Textile Building In Hudson Valley Massive Hours-Long Fire Destroys Abandoned Textile Building In Hudson Valley
Massive Hours-Long Fire Destroys Abandoned Textile Building In Hudson Valley A large fire tore through a long-abandoned textile building in Rockland County overnight, drawing a massive emergency response and leaving the structure a total loss, officials said.  Firefighters were dispatched around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, to the former TEMCO textile facility in West Haverstraw, according to West Haverstraw Fire Department First Assistant Chief Michael Fenner, who spoke with Incident Reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  “So we got dispatched to a structure fire earlier in the morning...Upon arrival, we had heavy fire showing from multiple si…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Secret Lab In NY Home Prompts Hazmat Response: Cops Secret Lab In NY Home Prompts Hazmat Response: Cops
Secret Lab In NY Home Prompts Hazmat Response: Cops Police and HazMat crews responded to a home in Rockland County after suspicious materials believed to be tied to a possible clandestine laboratory were discovered Thursday, March 5, authorities said. New, updated report - Cleaning Materials Prompt Secret Lab Call At Rockland County Home, Police Say (UPDATE) Ramapo police were notified by the Rockland County Health Department at approximately 11 a.m., about a possible clandestine laboratory at 3 Dalewood Drive in the Tallman section of Ramapo, according to Ramapo Police Officer William O’Connor. Officers responded to the home and c…

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by Ben Crnic
News
TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage
TSA Rolls Out New Rule For Checked Luggage Packing for your next flight just got a little trickier, especially if you’re hoping to bring your favorite cordless curling iron along for the ride. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just clarified its rules for travelers who want to style on the go: cordless curling irons powered by gas cartridges or butane are now only allowed in carry-on bags, not checked luggage.  Each passenger may bring just one, and it must have a safety cover fitted over the heating element. Spare cartridges remain strictly prohibited. The TSA’s latest update is part of its ongoing effort t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Hazardous Substances, Asbestos Dumped At Former Movie Theater Site In Orange County: Police Hazardous Substances, Asbestos Dumped At Former Movie Theater Site In Orange County: Police
Hazardous Substances, Asbestos Dumped At Former Movie Theater Site In Orange County: Police Two men from New Jersey are facing criminal charges after an extensive investigation uncovered illegal dumping of hazardous materials, including asbestos, at a former movie theater lot in the Hudson Valley, police said. The investigation, led by the New Windsor Police Department and involving multiple state agencies, began in Orange County in April 2024 and culminated on Tuesday, April 15, with the arrests of Hunterdon County resident Gary DiGiovanni, 61, of Ringoes, and Bergen County resident Dean Buncombe, 45, of Harrington Park, New Windsor Police announced on Wednesday, April 16.  …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…

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by Jillian Pikora