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Police & Fire
Blaze At Abandoned Spring Valley House Sparks Brush Fire Blaze At Abandoned Spring Valley House Sparks Brush Fire
Blaze At Abandoned Spring Valley House Sparks Brush Fire SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A massive brush fire started late Saturday night in Spring Valley when flames began at an abandoned house adjacent to 7 Dundee Court, according to News 12. Fire officials said brush and woods blocked the path to the flames, impeding firefighting efforts, though no homes were evacuated; one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, according to News 12. Click here to read the story at News 12.

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News
Investigator Claims He's Close To Cracking Lauren Spierer Case Investigator Claims He's Close To Cracking Lauren Spierer Case
Investigator Claims He's Close To Cracking Lauren Spierer Case EDGEMONT, N.Y. -- A private detective who is working on the missing person case involving Edgemont resident Lauren Spierer claims he is close to finally solving the years old mystery, according to multiple reports. Former FBI cold case investigator Brad Garrett has been working with the family to get to the bottom of what happened to the 20-year-old when she disappeared in Bloomington, Indiana in 2011. Spierer was a student at Indiana University. The developments in the case were chronicled Friday night on a special report by ABC-TV's "20/20," showcasing some of the theories of Ga…

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News
Lane Closures Expected In Orangetown On Route 340 East Lane Closures Expected In Orangetown On Route 340 East
Lane Closures Expected In Orangetown On Route 340 East ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Motorists are advised that the eastbound lane of Route 340 between Route 303 and Kings Highway in Orangetown is expected to be closed on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, June 27, through Friday, July 29, so crews may perform utility work, the state Department of Transportation announced. There will be no impact on westbound traffic. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Eastbound motorists should follow the posted detour. Motorists are…

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Neighbors
Briarcliff's Pediatric Cancer Foundation Club Gives Back Briarcliff's Pediatric Cancer Foundation Club Gives Back
Briarcliff's Pediatric Cancer Foundation Club Gives Back BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School’s Pediatric Cancer Foundation Club has raised more than $2,500 in recent weeks through participating in a Manhattan walkathon as “Team Briarcliff” and by hosting a “GIVE. HOPE. BAKE” charity event in the village over Memorial Day Weekend.

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Police & Fire
Substation Fire In Hillburn Still Burning But Under Control Substation Fire In Hillburn Still Burning But Under Control
Substation Fire In Hillburn Still Burning But Under Control HILLBURN, N.Y. -- The substation fire in Hillburn is still burning, but is under control, authorities said. Power remains unaffected. Torne Valley Road remains open to the public until just beyond the bridge to the hamlet of Ramapo. Ramapo Police Department Chief of Police Brad Weidel. Multiple agencies, including the police, began battling to contain a fire at a Con Edison substation in Hillburn that started Friday night. Officials have been warning of possible power outages as repairs are made to the substation. The original story was reported in Saturday in Daily Voice.

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News
Greenburgh Town Board Repainting Three Water Tanks Greenburgh Town Board Repainting Three Water Tanks
Greenburgh Town Board Repainting Three Water Tanks GREENBURGH, N.Y. --The Greenburgh Town Board authorized the re-painting of three water tanks. Student interns working with Town Clerk Judith Beville, Town Attorney Tim Lewis and the town office recently took a tour of a water tank being repainted in the Edgemont section of Greenburgh. The painting of the water tanks will cost $2 million.

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Neighbors
Rhinebeck Rabbi Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' Rhinebeck Rabbi Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped'
Rhinebeck Rabbi Appears On Food Network's 'Chopped' RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, co-director at the Rhinebeck Jewish Center, appeared on the latest episode of the Food Network series "Chopped," according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Hecht came in second place in the competition which premiered at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. The episode will be rerun on June 30 at 9 p.m., according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Aside from his strong performance, Hecht did some trailblazing on the show being the first rabbi and the first person to cook kosher. The episode had a religious theme as the rabbi competed with a priest, nun-in-tra…

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News
Authorities Search For Missing 15-Month-Old Who May Be In Area Authorities Search For Missing 15-Month-Old Who May Be In Area
Authorities Search For Missing 15-Month-Old Who May Be In Area On "Missing Person Monday," the New York State Public Safety Department is spotlighting a 15-months-old last seen in January.Aniyah Echevarria was seen with her mother, who didn't have custody, near Amsterdam, which is west of Albany, authorities said. Crystal Echevarria may have traveled from Amsterdam to the New York City area with the toddler.  If you have any information on where Aniyah and Crystal Echevarria may be, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at (518) 853-5500 or the state Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (800) 346-3543.  Leads can also be e-mailed to mis…

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Events
Sloop Clearwater Re-launch Ceremony Announced For July 4 Sloop Clearwater Re-launch Ceremony Announced For July 4
Sloop Clearwater Re-launch Ceremony Announced For July 4 BEACON, N.Y. -- After a major hull restoration this winter, the Hudson River’s iconic tall ship Clearwater is embarking on her 47th sailing season. Clearwater will host a public dockside re-launch ceremony at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie on July 4 between 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Following the re-launch ceremony, the sloop will depart the dock at 7 p.m. for a special Independence Day sail, which will include live music. Tickets for the Independence Day sail are expected to sell out quickly and can be purchased at this link.  “We're really excited that the Clearwater will be sailing again. After an ex…

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Support Connection Unveils Dutchess, Putnam July Support Groups Support Connection Unveils Dutchess, Putnam July Support Groups
Support Connection Unveils Dutchess, Putnam July Support Groups HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The following Support Connection support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess counties in July:  At East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Tuesday, July 12, at 10:15 a.m.  At Puntam Hospital Center In Carmel: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m.  At Vassar Brothers Medical Center In Poughkeepsie: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m.

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