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Hyde Park, NY
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Dump Truck Rollover Ignites Fire In Rhinebeck Dump Truck Rollover Ignites Fire In Rhinebeck Dump Truck Rollover Ignites Fire In Rhinebeck
Dump Truck Rollover Ignites Fire In Rhinebeck DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A dump truck working on a construction site on Wynkoop Lane in Rhinebeck caught fire around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the  Rhinebeck Fire Department. The driver escaped without injury, but very slippery conditions caused the dump truck to roll over, and then ignited into flames, fire officials said. One firefighter was injured during the incident when he fell on snow covered ice while stretching hoses, fire officials said. He was transported to Northern Dutchess Hospital with injuries to his leg, they added. Firefighters were able to douse the flames and rig…

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by K Reakes
New City, NY
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Crucial Deadline Nears In Rockland Sheriff's Contract Negotiations Crucial Deadline Nears In Rockland Sheriff's Contract Negotiations Crucial Deadline Nears In Rockland Sheriff's Contract Negotiations
Crucial Deadline Nears In Rockland Sheriff's Contract Negotiations ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- For the past six years Rockland County Sheriff's deputies have been working without a ratified contract. This Thursday, the Legislature will hold a special meeting to vote on a new contract that could finally seal the deal. The deputies' union ratified the agreement, which covers 2011-2016, in November, but political infighting between legislative members has delayed a final vote on the contract which includes $2.1 million in overall salary increases with a one-and-half percent retroactive increase per year. The contract also calls for new hires to pay more for their benef…

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by K Reakes
Armonk, NY
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Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Westchester Residents Warned Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Westchester Residents Warned Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Westchester Residents Warned
Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Westchester Residents Warned "Can you hear me?" It is a simple question, but police departments in the Hudson Valley are advising residents that answering "yes" could make you the victim of a new scam taking off across the nation. If you do receive such a call, don't be fooled, it's not a Verizon commercial, it's scammers looking for you to say that one word so they can record you saying it and use it to authorize charges on a phone or credit charge, police said. The best way to prevent becoming part of the scam is to simply hang up if you receive such a call, police said. The scheme works by the f…

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by Daily Voice
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred'
Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' NYACK, N.Y. -- If you are a head-banging metal head who just happens to like classic music then the Sonic Voyage Fest -- The Night of the Living Shred on Friday, Feb. 10 in Nyack is your type of concert. Still confused?  Think "Flight of the Bumble Bee," added to Megadeth played really fast and there you have it -- prog shred music. "There will be a lot of head banging going on," said Anne Leighton, one of the founders of the annual festival that also tours around the country. "I would imagine there are a lot of chiropractic appointments the following day."  …

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by K Reakes
Monsey, NY
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Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Ramapo PD Warns Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Ramapo PD Warns Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Ramapo PD Warns
Just Say No To 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam, Ramapo PD Warns ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- "Can you hear me?" It is a simple question, but the Ramapo and Orangetown police departments say answering "yes" could make you the victim of a new scam taking off across the nation. If you do receive such a call, don't be fooled, it's not a Verizon commercial, it's scammers looking for you to say that one word so they can use it to authorize charges on a phone or credit charge, police said. The best way to prevent becoming part of the scam is to simply hang up if you receive such a call, police said. The scheme works by the fraudsters recording…

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by K Reakes
Briarcliff, NY
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Briarcliff Residents Launch Kickstarter To Help Secure Cloud Briarcliff Residents Launch Kickstarter To Help Secure Cloud Briarcliff Residents Launch Kickstarter To Help Secure Cloud
Briarcliff Residents Launch Kickstarter To Help Secure Cloud BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- When Rich Johnson of Briarcliff and Shaun Murphy came up with the idea for a new product that is the fix for sending and sharing headaches from your phone or computer, they joined up with Nick Puro also of Briarcliff and turned to Kickstarter to make it happen. Eight hours later Johnson, who has lived in Briarcliff for 15 years, Murphy, and Puro, a 28-year resident of Briarcliff had reached their $68,000 funding goal to launch sndrBlock, with more to spare for upgrades and continued research. Pronounced: Sender, because the sender always remains in control of his or her…

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by K Reakes
Stony Point, NY
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Man Caught With Six Decks Of Heroin, Hypodermic Needles In Stony Point Man Caught With Six Decks Of Heroin, Hypodermic Needles In Stony Point Man Caught With Six Decks Of Heroin, Hypodermic Needles In Stony Point
Man Caught With Six Decks Of Heroin, Hypodermic Needles In Stony Point ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Stony Point police nabbed a New Windsor man twice on Monday, once for driving while under the influence/drugs and later for possession of six decks of heroin and hypodermic needles, according to the Stony Point Police. Andrew Verhille, 25, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possessing a hypodermic instrument after police received a complaint from a business owner at the Stony Point Plaza on Route 9W that they couldn't quite understand, said Lt. Keith Williams. "There was a language barrier and once officers arrived they were able…

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by K Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Your Community
Miles Of Hope Marks 13 Years Of Helping Dutchess Breast Cancer Patients Miles Of Hope Marks 13 Years Of Helping Dutchess Breast Cancer Patients Miles Of Hope Marks 13 Years Of Helping Dutchess Breast Cancer Patients
Miles Of Hope Marks 13 Years Of Helping Dutchess Breast Cancer Patients DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- When a woman hears the words "you have breast cancer," they are often stunned, and then the fear hits. In Dutchess County, the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation works hard to embrace those women and make sure that no one feels alone. The brainchild of two community activists, Dana Effron and Cathy Varunok, who saw a need for increased help for people with breast cancer throughout the Hudson Valley, the organization recently celebrated its 13th anniversary in Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley. "We really work at providing the type of help that…

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by K Reakes
Stony Point, NY
Breaking News
Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct Resisted Arrest, Stony Point PD Says Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct Resisted Arrest, Stony Point PD Says Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct Resisted Arrest, Stony Point PD Says
Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct Resisted Arrest, Stony Point PD Says STONY POINT, N.Y. --  Stony Point police had to struggle to arrest a Monroe man following a traffic accident on Friday, according to Stony Point Police. The struggle took place when officers were attempting to arrest Stephen K. Setteducati, 36, following the accident, said Lt. Keith Williams. "When he was told he was being placed under arrest he began to struggle and resist," Williams said. "He didn't attack the officers, but he did resist arrest." Setteducati was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was released on $500 bail and is scheduled to appe…

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by K Reakes
Rye, NY
Obituaries
NYC Marathon Legend Allan Steinfeld, Former Rye Neck Teacher, Dies at 70 NYC Marathon Legend Allan Steinfeld, Former Rye Neck Teacher, Dies at 70 NYC Marathon Legend Allan Steinfeld, Former Rye Neck Teacher, Dies at 70
NYC Marathon Legend Allan Steinfeld, Former Rye Neck Teacher, Dies at 70 Allan H. Steinfeld, 70, known for modernizing the technical operations of the New York City Marathon and as a beloved math and physics teacher in Rye Neck who volunteered with Road Runners, died Tuesday, Jan. 24. The cause was multiple system atrophy, a neurological disease, according to his brother Jay Cody. Steinfeld, along with Fred Lebow, an impulsive entrepreneur in Manhattan’s garment district, began in 1970 to grow the race from a field of 127 runners to one with tens of thousands. “Fred would throw out all kinds of crazy ideas, and I would reel them in,” Steinfeld was quoted saying…

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