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Homeowner, Dog Escape As Chappaqua Home Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A homeowner and her dog managed to escape Sunday as a fire destroyed their two-and-a-half story home at 16 Bessel Lane, just north of Wampus Lake Reservoir. More than 50 firefighters spent several hours battling the blaze, which broke out shortly after 3 p.m., said Chappaqua Fire Chief Greg Bologna. Bologna said the fire rapidly spread from the first floor to the attic and roof which had wood shingles. The roof then collapsed onto the second floor, destroying the entire home. The homeowner, who smelled smoke and called 911, escaped without injuries. "Luckily she wa…

by Daily Voice

05/22/2017

Police & Fire

Honda Collides With BMW Head On In Route 202 Chain-Reaction, Four-Car Crash ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A chain-reaction head-on crash involving four vehicles resulted in several injuries Sunday afternoon in Montebello. It occurred around 1:50 p.m., on Haverstraw Road (Route 202) west of Mayer Drive, said Ramapo police. According to police, the crash occurred when a Honda CRV drove over the double yellow lines and struck a BMW-X1. The vehicle behind the BMW, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, then hit the rear of the BMW, sending it spinning off the roadway and head-on into a large tree. The Honda CRV then sideswiped a gold Ford Fusion sedan after it struck the BMW, police said. …

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

Neighbors

Putnam Rallies To Support Sheriff's Deputy Battling Cancer PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- As a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy continues to fight for his life, friends, family and co-workers are helping him in his battle by raising funds on GoFundMe and with fundraisers to keep his family of five going. Deputy Michael Schmidt, 38, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September 2016. A deputy for the past 10 years, Schmidt has served as the youth and adult officer for Putnam County. Prior to becoming a deputy he worked three years as a civilian dispatcher for the Town of Carmel Police Department. Since being diagnosed Schmidt has been undergoing aggressiv…

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

News

Details Emerge In Drowning Death Of Former Arlington HS Star Pitcher A 20-year-old man whose body was pulled from the Hudson River in Northwest Dutchess Saturday morning was not wearing a life vest at the time of his death, according to the Dutchess County County Sheriff's Office. Evin Kleinganz, a former star baseball player at Arlington High School, apparently drowned after the canoe he was riding in with two friends, capsized near Norrie Point around 7:30 p.m. Friday night, said Capt. John Watterson. "The other two were picked up by a passing boater," Watterson said. Kleinganz, a Poughkeepsie resident, was found the next morning by the Dutchess…

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

News

Hydrant Testing Under Way In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- City of Poughkeepsie residents should take note the fire department is testing the fire hydrant system throughout the city beginning Monday. Because the system is directly linked to the drinking water supply, residents should let their water run for a minute as a precaution until it runs clear. The water is safe to drink, but officials do say to use caution when doing white laundry -- it is recommended that you wait 24 to 48 hours after the testing has been completed in the vicinity of your neighborhood. Testing will take in the following areas: Monday – May 22 Vass…

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

Lifestyle

Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Up For Sale The childhood home of actress Hayden Panettiere of "Nashville," and "Heroes," fame has hit the market in the Hudson Valley for $1.75 million.Located in a prestigious suburban enclave of Palisades in Rockland County, a favorite with such stars as Angelina Jolie, Bill Murray, and Al Pacino the home offers tons of privacy with a private road and secluded acreage. Located at 129 Washington Spring Road, the home features four bedroom and four bathrooms, along with a massive office and manicured grounds that are just a short walk to the Hudson River. The house is 4,200-square-…

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

Police & Fire

Man Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Nyack, Police Say ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A West Nyack man was charged with DWI after being stopped Friday for a traffic violation, according to Orangetown Police.Thomas McKee, 21, was charged after being stopped on Sickles Avenue in Nyack for a traffic violation around 3:30 a.m., police said. When officers approached his vehicle they noticed he had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, police said. He agreed to a number of field sobriety tests, which he failed. He also failed a breathalyzer test, they added. McKee was released and is due to appear in court on June 20.

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

Lifestyle

Well-Known Actress' Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Up For Sale The childhood home of actress Hayden Panettiere of "Nashville," and "Heroes," fame has hit the market in the Hudson Valley for $1.75 million.Located in a prestigious suburban enclave of Palisades in Rockland County, a favorite with such stars as Angelina Jolie, Bill Murray, and Al Pacino the home offers tons of privacy with a private road and secluded acreage. Located at 129 Washington Spring Road, the home features four bedroom and four bathrooms, along with a massive office and manicured grounds that are just a short walk to the Hudson River. The house is 4,200-square-…

by K Reakes

05/22/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Parents Warned To Be On Lookout For Tiny 'Seed' Ticks A new tick-related warning has emerged. This time it's for seed ticks, or teeny-tiny ticks (think poppy seeds) that are still developing into adult ticks and parents are urged to be on the lookout, according to countryliving.com. The hoopla surrounding seed ticks began last year when a mother posted pictures on Facebook of her daughter covered in bites from seed ticks. The young girl became ill from the bites and required a doctor's care. According to wisegeek.com, although some smaller types of ticks are called seed ticks, the name generally refers to the stage in a tick's growth before i…

by K Reakes

05/21/2017

News

Ex-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes' Death Tops Week's Putnam News PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hudson Valley resident Roger Ailes, the former president and chairman of Fox News, died Thursday morning at age 77. Click here to read the story. Here are some other top stories from this past week (click on the link to read the story): More than a dozen law enforcement officers from the Hudson Valley were among the near 200 men and women who were welcomed to the ranks of the New York State Police by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the 205th session graduate ceremony. Somers firefighters responded to a car crash in the Lake Lincolndale area on Monday that required the extricati…

by K Reakes

05/21/2017

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