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ID Released Of Man, 19, Pulled From Hudson River After Drowning At NY Park (UPDATE) ID Released Of Man, 19, Pulled From Hudson River After Drowning At NY Park (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Man, 19, Pulled From Hudson River After Drowning At NY Park (Update) Authorities have identified the victim of a tragic drowning at a state park along the Hudson River in Rockland County as a 19-year-old man.  Spring Valley resident Eric A. Chugchilin died in an incident on Wednesday, June 25, that began at around 4:05 p.m. at Haverstraw Beach State Park, located on Riverside Avenue in Haverstraw, New York State Police said.  At the time of the incident, authorities responded to a report of a man who had gone underwater and did not resurface, as Daily Voice reported.  According to investigators, Chugchilin had been walking thro…
Twin Girls Killed In NY Tornado That Claimed Third Victim Remembered For 'Enthusiasm, Laughter' Twin Girls Killed In NY Tornado That Claimed Third Victim Remembered For 'Enthusiasm, Laughter'
Twin Girls Killed In NY Tornado That Claimed Third Victim Remembered For 'Enthusiasm, Laughter' A small hamlet in upstate New York is reeling after a rare tornado killed six-year-old twin sisters and also claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman. The powerful EF-1 twister touched down in Oneida County, in the town of Kirkland, at around 4 a.m. Sunday, June 22, according to the National Weather Service. Deputies responded to reports of damage across the county following severe weather. Among the hardest hit areas was the hamlet of Clark Mills, where peak winds reached 105 miles per hour, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency crews were first called to a residence on Milstream Court, where…
Body Found In Apparent Drowning At State Park Beach In NY Body Found In Apparent Drowning At State Park Beach In NY
Body Found In Apparent Drowning At State Park Beach In NY A search for a missing man at a popular Rockland County park ended in tragedy when he was found to have apparently drowned.  The man, who was last seen entering the water at Haverstraw Beach State Park in Rockland County, was found dead in the Hudson River on Wednesday evening, June 25, New York State Police confirmed in an update.  According to authorities, the victim’s body was recovered from the water, and a preliminary investigation indicates that he died in an accidental drowning.  The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family. The incident dr…
NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says
NJ Lifeguard Impaled By Beach Umbrella Stake In Freak Accident, Fire Chief Says A Jersey Shore lifeguard was rushed to the hospital after being impaled by a beach umbrella stake on Wednesday, June 25, fire officials confirm. First responders were dispatched to the lifeguard stand around 9:31 a.m. at Third Avenue Beach in Asbury Park, where they found the victim already being treated by fellow beach patrol lifeguards, Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. The metal stake penetrated her left shoulder and protruded out her back, the chief said. The lifeguard said she was struck by the umbrella while attempting to grab it from falling, Asbury Park police said. Firefighters ad…
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Hudson Valley A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Taco Bell in Dutchess County over the weekend.  The crash happened around 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the fast-food restaurant located at 755 Main St., prompting an emergency response, according to the Arlington Fire District.  Arlington firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and began providing advanced life support care to the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle. The driver was later transported to a local hospital by Empress EMS, accompanied by an Arlington paramedic, officials said. The building …
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac A driver was airlifted to the hospital following a serious morning crash on Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash occurred around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, June 16, in the area of 119 Route 6, where firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  First responders arrived to find the driver trapped in the vehicle. Crews quickly extricated the individual and transferred the patient to a waiting medevac helicopter, which then flew the victim to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. …
Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Hudson Valley Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Hudson Valley Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted
Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Hudson Valley Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted Several people were injured after an Australian tourist driving on the wrong side of the road caused a head-on highway crash in the Hudson Valley, police said. The Ulster County accident happened just after 9 a.m. on Friday, June 13, on State Route 28 in the Big Indian area of Shandaken. Steven Thompson, 62, a tourist from New South Wales, Australia, was behind the wheel of a 2024 Toyota Corolla when he was seen traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Route 28, Shandaken Police said. His car collided head-on with a 2024 Dodge Ram van. Thompson and a passenger in his vehicle suffered s…
Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital
Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital A contractor working at West Point was airlifted to the hospital after being injured in a vehicle-related incident on the campus grounds, officials said.  The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, near the Lincoln Hall renovation site at the US Military Academy, according to West Point’s Public Affairs and Communication Office. Emergency crews at West Point responded quickly to the scene. The injured contractor was reported to be in stable condition and was flown to Westchester Medical Center for further evaluation.  A full investigation is now underway to determ…
Son-In-Law Killed Wife's Parents In 55+ Community, Waited For Police With Gun At Door Son-In-Law Killed Wife's Parents In 55+ Community, Waited For Police With Gun At Door
Son-In-Law Killed Wife's Parents In 55+ Community, Waited For Police With Gun At Door A man shot and killed his in-laws inside their home at a 55-and-older community in Pennsylvania while two toddlers were in the next room, and then waited at the front door with a handgun as police arrived, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 4. Xiaomin Fei, 24, is accused of killing his wife’s parents—Robert and Gretchen Ackerman—at their home in The Highlands at Glenmoor on the unit block of Glasgow Way in Palmer Township around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to the Palmer Township Police Department. Responding officers found Fei standing in the open doorway holding a handg…
Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash
Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash A driver somehow escaped injury after their car rolled over in a pre-dawn crash in Putnam County.  The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, near 334 Croton Falls Rd., according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Emergency crews from MVFD, the Carmel Police Department, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to the scene, where they found a single vehicle that had rolled over. Officials said the driver was able to get themselves out of the wreck and refused medical treatment at the scene, reporting no injuries. The roadway was temporarily closed…
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…
Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Hudson Valley, Injures 2 Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Hudson Valley, Injures 2
Tree Falls On Cars On Route 9 In Hudson Valley, Injures 2 Two people were injured after a tree fell onto their vehicles during a crash on Route 9 in Westchester, fire officials said.  The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, May 27, on the northbound side of Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, when emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a tree down on a vehicle, the village's fire department said on Thursday evening, May 29. The tree struck two vehicles, firefighters said, and both occupants sustained minor injuries. Multiple units responded to the scene, including several Croton fire units along wit…
Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers
Fire Sparks Inside Garbage Truck In Somers An early morning blaze involving a garbage truck on Route 100 in Westchester led to firefighters battling flames both inside the vehicle and on its dumped contents.  The incident happened around 4:48 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, when Somers Volunteer Fire Department units were dispatched to Route 100 for a reported motor vehicle fire, according to the department.  After getting to the scene, crews confirmed the fire involved a garbage truck, with flames coming from inside the body of the vehicle. Fire officials said the driver was able to offload most of the truck's contents before re…
NY Native Among 6 Victims Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego NY Native Among 6 Victims Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego
NY Native Among 6 Victims Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego The identities have been released of all six people killed after a private plane crashed into a California neighborhood following departure from the East Coast. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  A video of the crash captured on a Ring camera video was obtained …
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircra…
Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego
Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego Two people were killed and eight injured after a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California, causing fires to break out at several residences. Click here for a new, updated story: Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). NBC New York reports that the pla…
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture A fiery van blaze in Westchester kept firefighters busy for hours after the vehicle caught fire near a residential community.  The fire began at around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19, when Somers firefighters responded to reports of a motor vehicle fire in the area of Heritage Hills and Lovell Street, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Tuesday night, May 20. Upon arrival, first responders found a minivan fully engulfed in flames.  According to the department, more crews quickly arrived and deployed a hose line to bring the fire under control. The fire intensified after …
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report A young child riding a bike was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, May 20, at a Rockland County intersection where residents have long voiced safety concerns.  The crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the intersection of College Road and Smolley Drive, according to The Monsey Scoop.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department quickly arrived at the scene and provided aid to the child, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The child was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further details about …
Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life
Workplace Horror: Employee Stabs Victim Outside Hudson Valley Business Before Taking Own Life An employee stabbed a victim outside a Hudson Valley metal business before taking his own life, police said. Emergency crews in Greene County responded to Royal Metals, located on West Road in the town of Greenville, for a stabbing just before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 15. Troopers determined that 27-year-old Jason Park, an employee at the business, got into an argument with a 39-year-old man in the parking lot, New York State Police said. The fight escalated and Park pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene, police said. Troopers launched a search for Park and soon l…
Firefighter Hospitalized After Early Morning Blaze Destroys Hudson Valley Home Firefighter Hospitalized After Early Morning Blaze Destroys Hudson Valley Home
Firefighter Hospitalized After Early Morning Blaze Destroys Hudson Valley Home A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a stubborn house fire in Dutchess County that broke out early in the morning. Crews from the Roosevelt Fire District and Hillside Fire District, along with NDP EMS, were dispatched at 5:14 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, to a reported structure fire at 9 Mountain View Ave. in Hyde Park, the Roosevelt Fire District announced on Thursday evening.   Arriving crews found heavy flames coming from the windows of the first and second floors. A second alarm was soon sounded, firefighters said.  Although the bulk of the fire was knocked down wi…
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac A popular Dunkin' location in Putnam County was the scene of a large emergency response after smoke was reported inside the building.  The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 969 Route 6 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed visible smoke inside the building and immediately requested additional resources. Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies soon raced to the scene.  Crews remained on the scene to investigate the source of the smoke and ensure the b…
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In Hudson Valley A dramatic scene played out at a Rockland County intersection when a car went up in flames on Route 59.  The blaze happened on Tuesday evening, May 13, when a vehicle caught fire at the intersection of Route 59 and Crosfield Avenue in West Nyack, according to The Monsey Scoop. Photos posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the front end of the vehicle completely covered in flames.  The incident prompted a response from the West Nyack Fire Department in addition to other emergency personnel.  Information regarding any injuries was not immediately available. Check back to Dail…
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: NYSP Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: NYSP
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Hudson Valley Forest, Suspect In Custody: Nysp A man was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the face with birdshot during a turkey hunting trip in Orange County, police announced.  The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in Stewart State Forest, located in the town of New Windsor. Police say the victim called Orange County 911 to report that he had been shot by an unknown person while hunting, New York State Police announced on Tuesday afternoon.  The man was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. After an extensive emergency response…
Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Blaze Rips Through Home In Hudson Valley (Developing) A devastating fire destroyed an Orange County home on Monday afternoon, May 12.  The blaze happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday at a home on Birchwood Court in Hamptonburgh, where an intense fire was discovered.  Photos released by Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance show a dramatic response from firefighters, who deployed hose lines in an effort to douse the flames.  Campbell Hall 2nd Alarm Posted by Orange and Rockland County Fire on Monday, May 12, 2025 More information about the fire, including if there were injuries, was not immediately available. Ch…
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Hudson Valley Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Hudson Valley
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At MTA Station In Hudson Valley A woman was rescued after falling onto the train tracks at a busy Metro-North station in Westchester County early Thursday morning, May 8, authorities said. The incident happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday at the Croton-Harmon Train Station, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Emergency responders from Croton Fire, Croton EMS, Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car, MTA Police, and Croton Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a female who had fallen off the platform and onto the tracks. Fortunately, no trains were approaching at the time, and first responders quickly work…
Swatting Threat Triggers Emergency Response At School In Hudson Valley Swatting Threat Triggers Emergency Response At School In Hudson Valley
Swatting Threat Triggers Emergency Response At School In Hudson Valley A false phone threat forced a lockdown at a Dutchess County boarding school, prompting a rapid response from police and school officials. The incident happened around 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, when the Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling received a threatening phone call shortly after being notified of a similar threat by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Head of School William Taylor said.  Within minutes, the campus was placed under protective protocols, and all students, staff, faculty, and family members were secured safely, according to Taylor. Law enforcement from both th…
Man, Dog Rescued From Raging River In Hudson Valley Man, Dog Rescued From Raging River In Hudson Valley
Man, Dog Rescued From Raging River In Hudson Valley A man and his dog were rescued from dangerous currents in a Dutchess County river thanks to a fast and coordinated emergency response, fire officials said. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, when the J.H. Ketcham Hose Company responded to a water emergency in the Ten Mile River in Dover, according to the Arlington Fire District, which helped with the rescue.  The man and his dog had become trapped in swift, high-risk currents, prompting the need for a specialized technical water rescue team. While waiting for backup, Ketcham firefighters secured the man using a…
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail
Off-Trail Fall Sparks Intense Rescue On Steep Hudson Valley Trail A hiker had to be rescued from a Dutchess County mountain after injuring his ankle and getting stranded off-trail, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The incident happened around 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, when Beacon Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the Mount Beacon Incline Trail for a report of a 45-year-old man with an ankle injury, the Beacon Fire Department said on Wednesday, May 7.  The injured hiker was able to call for help and said he was about a quarter mile up the stairs on the trail. Firefighters and Beacon Police officers climbed the mountain to find him.&…
Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Metro-North Facility In Hudson Valley Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Metro-North Facility In Hudson Valley
Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Metro-North Facility In Hudson Valley An early morning fire at the Metro-North Croton-Harmon Yards prompted a quick response from firefighters after smoke was reported inside one of the buildings.  Just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, Croton-on-Hudson firefighters were called to the train yard for reports of smoke inside a building, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Crews arrived and found a confirmed smoke condition and a battery charger on fire. Firefighters quickly located the source, identified as a charging station for a power tool's lithium-ion battery. The battery and charger were badly scorched…
Possibly Tampered-With, Smoking Chromebook Prompts Early Dismissal At HS In Hudson Valley Possibly Tampered-With, Smoking Chromebook Prompts Early Dismissal At HS In Hudson Valley
Possibly Tampered-With, Smoking Chromebook Prompts Early Dismissal At HS In Hudson Valley A high school in Dutchess County was forced to dismiss students early after a student-issued Chromebook began smoking inside a classroom, school officials said.  The incident happened around 8:50 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, according to Superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk of the Wappingers Central School District. The smoke from the device triggered a fire alarm, prompting emergency responders to arrive at the school. Although the fire was quickly contained, school leaders said the lingering smoke and odor made it necessary to dismiss students for …
Same Driver Crashes Into Bank Again On The Same Day Of The Week In Hudson Valley: Report Same Driver Crashes Into Bank Again On The Same Day Of The Week In Hudson Valley: Report
Same Driver Crashes Into Bank Again On The Same Day Of The Week In Hudson Valley: Report In a bizarre repeat incident, an elderly driver crashed into the same Webster Bank branch in Rockland County—in the same vehicle, on the same day of the week, and at the exact same location where a nearly identical crash occurred just six weeks earlier.  The latest crash occurred on Friday, May 2, at the Webster Bank at 44 Route 59 in Nanuet, prompting a swift response from the Clarkstown Police Department, Nanuet EMS, Nanuet Fire Department, and Pearl River Fire Department, according to The Monsey Scoop.   Minor injuries were reported, though no serious harm was sustained. T…
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