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Stony Point, NY
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IDs Released For Man, Woman Killed In Head-On Route 6 Crash
The man and woman killed in a late-night head-on crash in the area have been identified. The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. Friday, May 3 in Orange County on Route 6 in the town of Woodbury between the 293 split and Long Mountain Parkway. An investigation revealed that a 2007 Dodge Caliber traveling west on Route 6 crossed over into the Eastbound lane, state police said. A 2016 Nissan Titan traveling east moved into the opposite lane to avoid the Dodge. The Dodge Caliber corrected itself, moving back into the westbound lane striking the Nissan Titan, police said. The only two occupants o…
Stony Point, NY
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Two-Killed In Head-On Route 6 Crash In Orange County
This story has been updated. The two people killed in a late-night head-on crash in Orange County have been identified. The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. Friday, May 3 on Route 6 in Woodbury between the 293 split and Long Mountain Parkway. An investigation revealed that a 2007 Dodge Caliber traveling west on Route 6 crossed over into the Eastbound lane, state police said. A 2016 Nissan Titan traveling east moved into the opposite lane to avoid the Dodge. The Dodge Caliber corrected itself, moving back into the westbound lane striking the Nissan Titan, police said. The only two occupant…
Newburgh, NY
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From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles
For Francis “Chip” Estenes, living his life overweight had become the unfortunate norm. However, after climbing to nearly 425 pounds and finding everyday tasks to be a challenge, the 49 year old realized he needed to take back his life - and looked to the weight loss experts at the Westchester Medical Center Health Network for help. “I struggled with my weight for most of my life. I tried programs to lose weight but would gain back even more,” he said. “Weight was hindering my lifestyle and affecting my health. My joints ached, and I had chronic back problems and fatty liver disease. I saw m…
New City, NY
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Innovative Steam Treatment Solves Common Prostate Problem At Good Samaritan Hospital
When Michael Davis began to notice that "answering the call" was leading to more questions than relief, he knew something wasn't right with the important bodily function. “It’s like when your wife drives over the garden hose – it takes forever to water the garden,” joked the 68-year-old Nanuet resident. “I also had to get up more often during the night.” A condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate problem for men over 50, including Davis. His difficulty urinating was caused by two things that commonly happen as men age: the p…
Brentwood, NY
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle West Islip Crash
A motorcyclist received serious, but non-life threatening injuries, following a two-vehicle crash in West Islip. The crash took place around 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, on Montauk Highway at Pat Drive, said the Suffolk County Police. The motorcycle rider was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment, police said. There was no report of the extent of injuries to the other driver. The crash is under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Brentwood, NY
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Teen Victim ID'd In Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Southern State Parkway Closure
The victim of a fatal crash that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Southern State Parkway has been released. The crash occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County when a 2005 Toyota Sienna with four occupants was traveling eastbound on the Southern State Parkway west of Exit 35 (Wellwood Ave.) when it made contact with a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling in the center lane and lost control, state police said. The Sienna then exited the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree and the Camry made a controlled stop…
Brentwood, NY
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Southern State Parkway Reopens Following Hours-Long Closure After Fatal Crash
Click here for an updated story: Teen Victim ID'd In Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Southern State Parkway Closure A section of the Southern State Parkway has reopened after a fatal crash with several injuries. The crash took place around 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, near Exit 35 in Farmingdale, said the state police. At least one person was airlifted, and two others have been transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. The extent of injuries could not be confirmed. Motorists were asked to avoid the area as the roadway remained closed through the evening commute for t…
Brentwood, NY
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Southern State Parkway Stretch Reopens Following Hours-Long Closure After Fatal Crash
Click here for an updated story: Teen Victim ID'd In Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Southern State Parkway Closure A section of the Southern State Parkway has reopened after a fatal crash with several injuries. The crash took place around 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, near Exit 35 in Farmingdale, said the state police. At least one person was airlifted, and two others have been transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. The extent of injuries could not be confirmed. Motorists were asked to avoid the area as the roadway remained closed through the evening commute …
Monsey, NY
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Measles Outbreak Prompts Good Samaritan Hospital To Ban Children From Visiting
With the number of measles cases in Rockland at 199 and counting, one hospital in the county has changed its visitor policy to ban children under the age of 18. Officials at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern said that any children under the age of 18, regardless of their vaccination history, are prevented from visiting the hospital, unless it's for treatment. "Due to the continuing measles outbreak in Rockland County, all visitors under the age of 18 are restricted from entering Good Samaritan Hospital," said Helen Guss, director of communications. "These restrictions were implemented beca…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Head-On Rockland Crash Seriously Injures Two After Mercedes Driver Loses Control, Police Say
Two drivers received serious injuries during a head-on crash in Suffern. The crash took place around 8 p.m., Thursday, March 28, on Orange Avenue, after an 83-year-old Valley Cottage man driving a Mercedes-Benz suffered a medical episode and lost control of his vehicle, Suffern Police said. According to police, the man was traveling north on Orange Avenue when he suffered the medical event and swerved into the southbound lane smashing into an oncoming van driven by a 52-year-old Montebello man. A medical condition caused one driver to lose control of his vehicle and slam head-on into …
New City, NY
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Good Samaritan Hospital Announces 34th Annual Spring Ball Award Recipients
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Oppenheim, MD, and Joe Allen will be honored at the hospital’s 34th Annual Spring Ball. Dr. Oppenheim will receive the Sister Joseph Rita Award for Medical Excellence and Allen will be presented with the Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor. The Spring Ball, hosted by the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, will take place on May 3 at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. Dr. Oppenheim, Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospita…
New City, NY
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ealth Institute For Women’s Health And Wellness Launches At Good Samaritan Hospital
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has announced the launch of Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of WMCHealth. This comprehensive network-wide service is devoted to providing women living in and around Rockland and Orange counties, and throughout the Hudson Valley, with high-quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary care as close to their homes as possible. The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness will in time deliver to Hudson Valley families the convenience of women’s health services at Good Samaritan Hospi…
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