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Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Hudson Valley A three-alarm house fire in Orange County displaced residents, injured a firefighter, and prompted a large mutual aid response from across the Hudson Valley.  The blaze broke out at around 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at a home on Fox Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh portion of the Plattekill Fire District, according to the Plattekill Fire Department.  While responding, the first arriving crews saw a "significant column" of smoke and flames, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a second alarm.  Shortly after crews arrived, deteriorating conditions and reports that an elder…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Second Major Fire In Days Put Out At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center (UPDATE) Second Major Fire In Days Put Out At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center (UPDATE)
Second Major Fire In Days Put Out At Former Hudson River Psychiatric Center (Update) A second major fire at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center property in Dutchess County has been brought under control less than a week after another massive blaze that destroyed a historic building, officials said.   The fire broke out early Monday, June 8, at the former psychiatric center's Main Administration Building in the Town of Poughkeepsie, according to the Fairview Fire District.  Firefighters were dispatched just before 5 a.m. after reports of heavy fire visible in the area. First-arriving crews found an active, well-involved blaze that had already burned thr…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (UPDATE) Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (UPDATE)
Wrong-Way Driver Kills 20-Year-Old In Head-On I-90 Crash Near Albany (Update) A 20-year-old Schenectady man has been identified as the victim of a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 90 in Albany, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 8. Safwan Mohamed was killed when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-90 struck his vehicle head-on in the westbound lanes near Exit 5A at approximately 1:53 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to state police. The preliminary investigation determined the wrong-way driver was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when the collision occurred, police said. Mohamed was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the wrong…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
4 Get Murder Charges In Fatal Shooting Near Soccer Game In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) 4 Get Murder Charges In Fatal Shooting Near Soccer Game In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
4 Get Murder Charges In Fatal Shooting Near Soccer Game In Hudson Valley (Update) Four men have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting near a soccer game in Dutchess County that left one man dead and another injured, police announced. The arrests were made on Monday, June 8, following a police operation conducted in connection with the April 19 killing of Ulster County resident Carl Chambers in Poughkeepsie, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Chambers, 46, of Marlboro, was killed after gunfire erupted near Stitzel Field on Lincoln Avenue in Poughkeepsie on Sunday, April 19. &nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Hudson Valley High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Hudson Valley
High School To Stay Closed After Arson Through Rest Of Academic Year In Hudson Valley A Dutchess County high school will remain closed through the end of the academic year after air quality testing found smoke and soot damage inside the building following a fire that led to a student's arrest on arson charges.  The Red Hook Central School District announced on Saturday, June 6, that Red Hook High School will not reopen before the scheduled end of classes on Tuesday, June 16.   The decision follows the Friday, May 29, fire inside a boys' bathroom at the school, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  District officials said the latest air quality results,…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation' Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation'
Bear Cub With Container Stuck On Head Rescued In Hudson Valley: 'Dangerous Situation' A bear cub in Rockland County is back in the wild after police and a concerned resident worked together to free it from a container stuck on its head.  The rescue happened Saturday afternoon, June 6, on Brook Street in the Village of Hillburn, according to the Ramapo Police Department.  Officers responded after receiving a report of a bear cub with a container stuck on its head. Authorities said the object could have posed a serious threat to the cub's survival if it had remained trapped.  Working alongside the person who reported the incident, officers were able to safely r…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance A family’s long-running heartbreak is again being shared in just a few words. Click here for a new, updated story: Search Near US-Mexico Border Follows Chilling Tip In Nancy Guthrie Case Savannah Guthrie posted a new message to Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, as the search continues for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. The NBC "Today" co-anchor shared an image of a religious painting with the words, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Guthrie added her own message: “bring her home,” followed by a yellow heart. The post is drawing new attention to a case t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley
Boy With Special Needs Found Cut From Thick Brush After Running From Home In Hudson Valley A boy with special needs who was reported missing in Orange County was found banged up, but safe on Sunday evening, June 7, after an intense search — and a crucial tip from local children, authorities said.  The search began at around 6:19 p.m. on Sunday, when New York State Police issued an alert for a missing special needs boy who had last been seen in the Town of Hamptonburgh, according to the Blooming Grove Police Department.  Blooming Grove officers, who were already patrolling near the Hamptonburgh border, soon began searching the area.  During the search, officers fou…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
Man Holds Woman Against Her Will At Hudson Valley Home, Police Say A 46-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he restrained a woman inside a residence against her will in Orange County.  Jerry Carrasquillo, 46, of Maybrook, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, following a domestic incident investigation in the Village of Maybrook, State Police announced. According to investigators, troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident at a home on Prospect Avenue on the day of the incident. Investigators found that Carrasquillo allegedly restrained and held a 47-year-old woman against her will inside the home, State Police sai…

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by Ben Crnic
News
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach
American Airlines Flight Attendant, 31, Found Dead Near Florida Beach A day near the water ended with a discovery that has left investigators searching for answers. The body of Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, was found in the surf along Hollywood Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, June 3, according to authorities. ABC News reported that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified Williams and said her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike. Two fishermen spotted the body at about 8 p.m. and alerted police, ABC News reported. CBS Miami reported that Williams was found near New Mexico Street an…

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by Joe Lombardi