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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Paraglider Dies In Brace Mountain Accident In Dutchess
A paraglider who crashed into Brace Mountain in North East, Dutchess County at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday died from his injuries, according to Millerton Fire Company Chief Keith Roger. Roger said the unidentified man lost control of his paraglider and crashed on top of the mountain. It took firefighters more than five hours to recover the man's body from the top of the mountain, he added. Working with the New York State Park Police, the New York State Police, the Lakeville Hose Company and the Salisbury Rescue Company, both from Connecticut, the team had to climb and use all-terrain vehicles…
Cortlandt, NY
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Police: Woman Barricades Self In Croton Home After Ex-Boyfriend's Break-In
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man is behind bars Tuesday after New York State Police said they caught him in the act of terrorizing a former girlfriend by breaking into her home and attempting to break into her bedroom where she was hiding. Peter T. Kennelly, 35, was caught around 1:30 p.m. at a Croton-on-Hudson residence where a 911 call had been placed, said Trooper Melissa McMorris, spokeswoman for the NYSP. When troopers arrived they found Kennelly had broken down the front door and was on the second-floor of the home attempting to break down a bedroom door where the victim had …
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Hang-Glider Injured In Brace Mountain Accident In Dutchess
Click here for updated story: Hang-Glider Dies In Brace Mountain Accident In Dutchess Original report: DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Millerton firefighters and rescue officials are on the scene of a hang-glider accident on Brace Moutain, according to fire officials. The accident, which occurred around 2 p.m. Tuesday, involved a power glider that crashed, officials said. Firefighters are currently attempting a rescue and have requested a medevac helicopter to assist with removing the injured person. Brace Mountain is part of the southern Taconic Mountains, that stands 2,311-feet at its main su…
Bedford, NY
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Elevated Lead Levels Discovered In Bedford Water
BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford residents are being warned that high lead levels have been found in the water in some homes in the Consolidated Water District, town officials announced Monday. The district, which provides water to parts of Bedford Hills and Katonah, have lead levels above the Department of Health action level of 15 micrograms of lead per liter of water, said the town's Department of Public Works Water Division. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant woman and children under seven years old, town officials warned. And, until suspect water is tested, offic…
Armonk, NY
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Forced Entry Report Tops North Castle Blotter
NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- North Castle police were kept busy recently with calls for everything from a possible forced home entry to a tree blocking the roadway. Police reported that a 911 caller told officers on Wednesday she believed someone had forced open the door to her house. The woman, who was home alone, called police after she came downstairs to find her front door wide open and an unexpected light on, police said. Multiple units responded and checked the interior of the home with the homeowners without finding any signs of forced entry. Also on Wednesday, Trevor Quinones of the St. …
New City, NY
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Car Carrier Hits Overpass, Causing Road Closure In Rockland
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hungry Hollow Road over the New York State Thruway in Rockland is back open between Old Nyack Turnpike and Jon Leif Lane in Chestnut Ridge after a car carrier with a van stacked on top hit the overpass. Structural engineers checked the bridge and have determined there was no serious damage to the overpass. No one was injured during the event. For real-time Rockland County news updates in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Daily Voice's Rockland County Community Forum page on Facebook by clicking here.
White Plains, NY
Your Community
Westchester Looking For Lifeguards To Staff County Beaches
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pretty soon simmering summer days will have residents heading for local pools and beaches for a cool dip.To help make sure everyone is safe while diving into the waters, the Westchester County Parks is putting out the call for qualified lifeguards to staff the many county beaches and pools for the summer. Training is offered for interested applicants over 16 to become certified as a lifeguard. Once certified, applicants are required to sign up for lifeguarding/first aid and CPR/AED training for the professional rescuer with Westchester County Parks. Westchester …
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Orangetown PD Issue Tax Scam Warning
ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Orangetown Police Department is reminding residents that it's tax time again and that means it's also time for scammers to begin targeting individuals to steal personal information.On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers with limited English proficiency of phone scams and email phishing schemes that continue to occur across the country. Con artists often approach victims in their native language, threaten them with deportation, police arrest, and license revocation, among other things. “These scammers continue to adapt and evolve, and the IRS continu…
Stony Point, NY
Your Community
North Rockland HS Grad Becomes Eagle Scout
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- North Rockland High School graduate William McIsaac was congratulated Monday on becoming an Eagle Scout at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor by Rockland County Executive Ed Day. For his community service project, McIsaac replaced the old instrument cabinets at North Rockland High School with new ones and made a trophy cabinet. “This project saved the school district thousands of dollars and provided both students and teachers with updated facilities,” Day said. “Your hard work and creativity will be enjoyed by your school for years to come.”
New City, NY
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Program To Aid Older, Disabled Rockland Residents Moved To New Agency
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A program to help older and disabled Rockland residents with small home maintenance tasks has been transferred to a new agency where it will continue to offer services. The CHORE program provides volunteers to do light handy work and simple home maintenance for residents with a disability and anyone over the age of 60. "We are proud to continue to offer this service, which helps people remain in their homes," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "This is another example of how our community works together to assist our seniors so they can continue …
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