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Motorcyclist Killed In Plainfield After Crashing Into Parked Car: Authorities Motorcyclist Killed In Plainfield After Crashing Into Parked Car: Authorities
Motorcyclist Killed In Plainfield After Crashing Into Parked Car: Authorities A motorcyclist was killed in Plainfield early Sunday, April 21 after his motorcycle crashed into a parked car, authorities said. At 5 a.m. Plainfield police responded to the 700 block of East 3rd St. on a report of a crash, Andrea Wright, a spokeswoman for the city said.  Upon arrival, police located a man who crashed his motorcycle into a parked car, Wright said. EMS responded and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, Wright said. The crash remains under investigation, Wright said. The man's name, age and residence has not been released.

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by Sam Barron
Suffolk NY
News
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore 'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore
'Beacon Of Light': EMT ID'd As Victim In Deadly 2-Vehicle Crash In Bay Shore First responders and local leaders are pouring out condolences for a beloved EMT who was killed in a late-night car crash on Long Island. The wreck happened at around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 15, in Bay Shore near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Spur Drive North. Suffolk County Police said a 32-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a Volkswagen sedan northbound on 5th Avenue when he tried making a left turn onto Spur Drive North. He was then struck on the rear passenger side by a southbound Suzuki motorcycle. Earlier Report: Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Bay Shore Crash The motorcycl…

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by Michael Mashburn
Middlesex NJ
Police & Fire
NO CHOICE: Police Justified Shooting Knife-Wielding NJ Man, Grand Jury Finds NO CHOICE: Police Justified Shooting Knife-Wielding NJ Man, Grand Jury Finds
NO Choice: Police Justified Shooting Knife-Wielding NJ Man, Grand Jury Finds UPDATE: Police were justified in shooting a New Jersey man seen on bodycam video charging at an officer with a knife, a grand jury investigation required by state law found. Luke Mendez, 26, had his wrapped around the knife handle as he barreled down the steps of an Old Bridge home last April 24. Mendez was only two steps from the landing -- less than three feet from an Old Bridge officer -- when he left police no choice. Mendez was pronounced dead at a local hospital about 90 minutes later. Grand jurors reviewed various evidence but didn't really need any more than the bodycam video…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley
Police & Fire
Hillsdale Man, 50, Falls From Deck While Watching Eclipse Hillsdale Man, 50, Falls From Deck While Watching Eclipse
Hillsdale Man, 50, Falls From Deck While Watching Eclipse A man was airlifted to the hospital after falling from a residential deck in Hillsdale while watching Monday's solar eclipse, authorities said. The 50-year-old victim fell 10 feet from a deck without a railing while watching the Monday afternoon eclipse on Knickerbocker Road off Riverdale Street, Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith said. A medical helicopter landed at the nearby George White Middle School field a short time  later, the chief said.  Check out JJMontouri's videos at: youtube.com/@jjmontuori jjmontuori The victim was then flown to Hackensack University Medica…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Anne Arundel
Police & Fire
‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, PICU Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland ‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, PICU Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland
‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, Picu Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland Maryland emergency crews came to the rescue of a critically injured toddler after a playground fall, leading to a helicopter flight and a two-day stay in the PICU at Johns Hopkins for the beloved boy — an experience that was documented by the state police’s aviation command. Two-year-old Lucas’ journey began on Saturday, March 16, state police said. He suffered serious injuries due to a fall at a local playground, prompting an immediate response by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. EMS crews evaluated the extent of Lucas’ injuries requested MSPAC for rapid transport after determining…

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by Valerie Musson
Anne Arundel
Police & Fire
Man Critical After Shooting In Severn: Police Man Critical After Shooting In Severn: Police
Man Critical After Shooting In Severn: Police A man was left with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in Anne Arundel County on Monday evening, March 18, police said. Officers were patrolling near the 1100 block of Reece Road in Severn around 6:05 p.m. when they were approached by the 31-year-old victim, who had suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. A follow-up investigation found that the victim was shot by a male wearing dark clothing in front of a residence in the 8500 block of Pioneer Drive. Officers treated the man at the scene before EMS crews transported him to a nearby hospital for critical injurie…

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by Valerie Musson
Hartford
Police & Fire
1-Year-Old East Hartford Boy Killed By Family Dogs 1-Year-Old East Hartford Boy Killed By Family Dogs
1-Year-Old East Hartford Boy Killed By Family Dogs A 1-year-old Connecticut boy died after being attacked by two family dogs. The incident took place in East Hartford in a home on Fuller Avenue around 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 13. According to East Hartford Police Officer Marc Caruso, officers responded to the home where they found the boy had been bitten several times by a dog. The police and fire department personnel on the scene performed lifesaving measures, and the child was transported to the hospital by ASM, Caruso said. The boy later died at the hospital, he added. Caruso said one dog was the main aggressor, but two dogs have been…

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by Kathy Reakes
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Fire Sends Five To Hospital, Officials Say Philadelphia Fire Sends Five To Hospital, Officials Say
Philadelphia Fire Sends Five To Hospital, Officials Say More than 75 Philadelphia firefighters responded to an early morning blaze in Strawberry Mansion on Tuesday, March 12, according to authorities.  First responders were called to the 2800 block of Lehigh Avenue just after 3 a.m., a PFD spokesperson told Daily Voice.  Five people were treated at the scene by EMS and then taken to area hospitals, the department said.  Firefighters were on the scene for over an hour, they added.  PFD is reminding residents that free smoke alarms are available by calling 311 or 215-686-8686. 

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by Mac Bullock
Cliffside Park-Edgewater
Police & Fire
SUV Plows Into Ridgefield Firehouse SUV Plows Into Ridgefield Firehouse
SUV Plows Into Ridgefield Firehouse An SUV plowed into the main entrance of Ridgefield's Company 1 firehouse early Monday evening. The Asian driver, who was alone in the Lexus RX 350, said the brakes failed. Witnesses, however, told police the vehicle had been speeding north on Broad Avenue just before the 6:10 p.m. March 11 crash. The driver refused medical attention, borough firefighters said. No other injuries were reported. The SUV plowed into the front entrance of the Company 1 firehouse on Broad Avenue in Ridgefield on Monday, March 11. Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE There was serious structural damage to the front …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Middlesex NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Sayreville Crash Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Sayreville Crash
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Sayreville Crash A 50-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Sayreville, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 27 at approximately 6 p.m., Sayreville police were dispatched to Washington Road and Walling Street for the crash, according to Lt. James Novak, a Sayreville police spokesman. Officers found the male pedestrian lying in the roadway unconscious with no pulse, Novak said. They immediately began CPR, he said. Sayreville Emergency Medical Services and Paramedics arrived and took over CPR.  The victim was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick wh…

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by Jon Craig
Norfolk
Police & Fire
5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough 5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough
5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough Four adults and a young child were taken to the hospital for treatment after a car and ambulance crashed just before 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. The child was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital for more care.  The crash happened on Route 140 (Main Street) in Foxborough. The paramedics — both in their 20s — were taking a patient in their 70s to get treatment when they crashed with a Honda driven by a 40-year-old woman with an elementary school-age child in the backseat, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.  The four adults were taken to an area hospital. The child wa…

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by Josh Lanier
North Passaic
Police & Fire
Frozen Hydrants Challenge Firefighters In Wanaque Basement Blaze Ignited By Lithium Battery Frozen Hydrants Challenge Firefighters In Wanaque Basement Blaze Ignited By Lithium Battery
Frozen Hydrants Challenge Firefighters In Wanaque Basement Blaze Ignited By Lithium Battery A Wanaque homeowner required EMS attention for smoke inhalation after a lithium battery ignited a fierce basement fire, authorities said. The basement on Ramapo Mountain Drive was fully involved when firefighters arrived shortly before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, they said. Frozen hydrants left the first two engines just about tapped, with the blaze extending to the first floor, when mutual aid came through, responders said. That included firefighters from Pompton Lakes, Ringwood and Bloomingdale. A Passaic County hazardous materials unit also was requested.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lebanon
Police & Fire
One Injured When Car Slams Into Annville Home: Fire Officials One Injured When Car Slams Into Annville Home: Fire Officials
One Injured When Car Slams Into Annville Home: Fire Officials One person was injured when a car slammed into a home in Anville on Sunday morning, fire officials announced. The Bellegrove Fire Company was called to a report of a motor vehicle accident into a structure in the 1500 block of North State at 1:56 a.m., on Feb. 11, the company detailed in a release later that day. One person was treated by EMS, but it is unclear if they were a resident or the person in the vehicle.  "Crews shored up [the] interior wall of structure which was damaged," as stated in the release.  The people who live in the home are being assisted by the Red Cr…

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by Jillian Pikora
South Passaic
Police & Fire
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home A smoky house fire in Passaic went to four alarms the day after Christmas. No injuries were immediately reported in the blaze, which ignited in a Van Buren Street home near Central Avenue around 11 a.m., Passaic Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said. "All tenants are reported to be out and safe," the mayor said around noon. "Nobody appears to be in the building." Firefighters were quickly removed after a partial ceiling collapse, Lora said. They had two ladder trucks and multiple hand lines in operation. Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Although smoke met them at the scene, the fire may have b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee
Police & Fire
Homeless Laborer Kicks Englewood Hospital EMT In Face In Ambo, Faces Severe Charges: PalPark PD Homeless Laborer Kicks Englewood Hospital EMT In Face In Ambo, Faces Severe Charges: PalPark PD
Homeless Laborer Kicks Englewood Hospital EMT In Face In Ambo, Faces Severe Charges: PalPark PD A homeless day laborer from Palisades Park deliberately kicked a female EMT in the face as an ambulance took him to the hospital for alcohol treatment, authorities said. Police said they called the ambulance for Xavier Contreras, 41, under the provisions of a state law known as the Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Act (ATRA). Area emergency responders are familiar with Contreras, an Ecuadorian national who'd previously been arrested for trespassing and various other misdemeanors over the past several years. Under ATRA, alcoholics and drunks can't be prosecuted simply because they dran…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Burlington
Traffic
Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington
Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington A pickup truck dumped its load of lumber closing part of Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said.  The crash occurred at 11:31 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-295 southbound at milepost 47 in Burlington Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford pickup truck carrying 2X4 lumber was involved in a collision with another vehicle causing it to overturn and spill the lumber into the lanes of travel, State Police said. Lanes of travel were sporadically closed for cleanup and vehicle removal. The driver of the truck was evaluate…

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by Jon Craig
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed
New Update: 2 People Trapped in Lexington Rollover Crash, Road Closed A serious two-car car crash in Middlesex County led to a multi-department response after multiple people were left stuck inside a wrecked vehicle, officials say.  Multiple people were reported to be trapped in a rollover crash that occurred around 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, on Lowell Street in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department.  Firefighters extracted the trapped people and EMS took all people inside both vehicles to nearby hospitals. Some of the injuries were minor, but others were serious, police said. Lowell Street was shut down from Maple Street to …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Franklin PA
Traffic
Rollover Crash In Chambersburg: Authorities (PHOTOS) Rollover Crash In Chambersburg: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Rollover Crash In Chambersburg: Authorities (Photos) Someone "self-extricated" from a sedan following a messy rollover crash in Chambersburg on Thursday, authorities say.  The car landed on its roof in the 800 block of Lincoln Way West at 7:53 a.m. on July 20, 2023, according to the Franklin Fire Company.  Emergency Medical Services evaluated the driver at the scene and no injuries were reported.  Fire crews handled the spilled fluids from the vehicle and cleaned up the debris.  All lanes of traffic are open. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Dauphin
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Kills Pedestrian In Harrisburg: Police Hit-Run Kills Pedestrian In Harrisburg: Police
Hit-Run Kills Pedestrian In Harrisburg: Police UPDATE: The vehicle but not the suspect involved was located on Monday, police said in an updated release. ORIGINAL: A man died following a hit-and-run on Saturday, according to police.  The pedestrian was hit by a dark-colored 2005-6 BMW X5 SUV in the 200 block of South 17th Street around 9 p.m. on July 8th, the police detailed in a release.  The SUV fled the scene, the police explained.  Officers and Emergency Medical Services provided medical aid to the man but ultimately he did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's identity has not been released.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Garfield-Lodi
Police & Fire
Woman Impaled By Fence Post In Garfield Woman Impaled By Fence Post In Garfield
Woman Impaled By Fence Post In Garfield A woman was hospitalized after being impaled on a fence post in Garfield, authorities said. It was just after midnight on the 4th of July when police responded to the medical call on Grace Avenue off Herman Street near eastbound Route 46, Capt. Mario Pozo said. They found the 30-year-old victim, who the captain said had "fallen on a small fence post that was on the ground outside the residence." "The post went into her thigh," he said. The officers rendered aid until an EMS team from Hackensack University Medical Center took over, Pozo said. The victim was taken to HUMC in stable conditi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cresskill-Closter
Police & Fire
Angels In Blue Honored In Cresskill For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life Angels In Blue Honored In Cresskill For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life
Angels In Blue Honored In Cresskill For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life Guardian angels come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Three of them were all wearing blue one steamy day last summer when an infant suddenly stopped breathing in Cresskill. Cresskill Police Officer Bryan Gil was working a road detail at the intersection of Union Avenue and Piermont Road when he heard a young mother scream for help. Her child, barely 15 months old, had begun convulsing. Gil radioed for EMS and other resources, then began delivering back blows to help clear the infant's airway. Arriving instantly were Officer Andrew Vigorita, who continued the back blows, and Officer Michae…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Berks
Police & Fire
Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash
Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash A 26-year-old dirt bike operator died in a crash over Memorial Day Weekend, police in Reading said. Officers were called to North Grace Street and Lancaster Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28, where the dirt bike and a vehicle collided, Reading spokeswoman Maritza Loaiza said. The 26-year-old dirt bike operator was being treated by EMS when police arrived. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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by Cecilia Levine
Nassau
Police & Fire
Special Delivery: Baby Born With Help Of Nassau County Police Special Delivery: Baby Born With Help Of Nassau County Police
Special Delivery: Baby Born With Help Of Nassau County Police When a Long Island mother went into active labor at home, police officers and medics rushed to her aid and were able to help deliver her baby safely. At 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, Nassau County police responded to an East Meadow home for a call about a woman in labor. When First Precinct Officers Joseph Tuffarelli and Chris Makastchian arrived, they saw that the 34-year-old wasn’t just in active labor, but was moments away from having her baby. Luckily, with the aid of police medics Katlyn Billian and Valerie Seidel, they were able to deliver a healthy baby boy at 9:11 a.m. While bon…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lancaster
Police & Fire
EMT ID'd As Man Found Dead At Walmart In Ephrata (EXCLUSIVE) EMT ID'd As Man Found Dead At Walmart In Ephrata (EXCLUSIVE)
EMT ID'd As Man Found Dead At Walmart In Ephrata (Exclusive) The friend who found the 33-year-old man dead at the Walmart in Ephrata on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has come forward to share about his life in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice.  Nicole Goodman found her friend Brandon Jasper Stacey unresponsive in the backseat of his beloved white Volkswagon sedan at the Ephrata Walmart located at 890 East Main Street/US 322 around 4 p.m. She called 911, reporting it as a cardiac arrest, and Ephrata Police and emergency medical services soon arrived but it was too late, so the Lancaster County Coroner was called to the scene. On May 10, the results o…

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by Jillian Pikora
Bronxville
News
Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Bronxville Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Bronxville
Off-Duty Officer, Fire Captain Save Retired Firefighter After Basketball Game In Bronxville Thanks to the quick action from an off-duty police officer and fire captain from Westchester, a retired firefighter who collapsed after a basketball game is on the mend.  The incident happened on Monday, March 6, when retired New York City Fire Department fire marshal commander CJ Kanelopoulos, age 49, came off the court at St. Joseph's Men's Club in Bronxville and passed out while drinking water.  According to the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Bedford Police Officer Tom Keane, Yonkers Fire Captain Steve Lawlor, and retired FDNY firefighter Bob Peterson, who ha…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers
Police & Fire
Man Holds Up, Threatens EMS Crew In Yonkers: Police Investigating Man Holds Up, Threatens EMS Crew In Yonkers: Police Investigating
Man Holds Up, Threatens EMS Crew In Yonkers: Police Investigating Police are investigating after an unknown suspect held up an emergency medical services crew and threatened them in Westchester.  The incident happened in Yonkers in late February or early March and allegedly involved an unknown man threatening an Empress EMS crew, according to Yonkers Police Lieutenant Dean Politopoulos.  No gun was observed during the incident, and nothing was taken from the crew. There were also no injuries associated with the incident, Politopoulos said.  Yonkers Police are still investigating the incident.  This is a developing stor…

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by Ben Crnic
Hudson
Police & Fire
55-Year-Old Man Dead In Hit-Run Jersey City Crash 55-Year-Old Man Dead In Hit-Run Jersey City Crash
55-Year-Old Man Dead In Hit-Run Jersey City Crash A 55-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Jersey City on Sunday, March 5. Ralph Haynes was found near Stegman and Garfield avenues around 12:30 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene and the victim was taken by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 3:38 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip. All information will be kept confidential.

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by Cecilia Levine
Charles
Schools
Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff
Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff Students in Charles County did not make it easy for the police officers assigned to their buildings on Thursday. A School Resource Officer (SRO) at Thomas Stone High School was assaulted shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, as he attempted to break up a group of students who were threatening physical harm to another teen. After receiving a tip about the bullying, the SRO immediately responded and gave verbal commands to the students to disperse, which were ignored by the unruly gaggle of students. During the scuffle, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said th…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus
News
UPDATE: Carbon Dioxide Leak Clears Stew Leonard's In Paramus, Three Employees Rescued From Roof UPDATE: Carbon Dioxide Leak Clears Stew Leonard's In Paramus, Three Employees Rescued From Roof
Update: Carbon Dioxide Leak Clears Stew Leonard's In Paramus, Three Employees Rescued From Roof Five employees checked out OK, and firefighters plucked three others from the roof, after a broken refrigeration pipe filled Stew Leonard's in Paramus with carbon dioxide early Tuesday. The store hadn't opened yet when responders rushed to the Paramus Park mall at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 6, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The pipe had been ruptured, releasing the CO2, while a service company was doing maintenance work, the chief said. Everyone was evacuated, including three workers who'd gone to the roof of the building and had to be collected by borough firefighters using a ladder truck, Ehr…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ulster Sullivan
Police & Fire
Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Monticello Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Monticello
Man Jumps Out Of Window After 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Monticello A three-alarm fire destroyed a Hudson Valley home and kept firefighters on the scene for more than seven hours. The fire took place in Sullivan County around 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 at 132 Haddock Road in Monticello. While en route Sullivan Fire was told that a man that had reportedly jumped from a second-floor window had suffered multiple burns. Three fire trucks responded within a minute and arrived at the fire within four minutes, to find a working fire, said the Monticello Fire Department.  Mutual aid was requested from the Town of Bethel Fast, Rock Hill, and Forestburgh. Addi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Warren Hunterdon
Police & Fire
Driver Flown To Trauma Center In Warren County Crash With School Bus: PHOTOS Driver Flown To Trauma Center In Warren County Crash With School Bus: PHOTOS
Driver Flown To Trauma Center In Warren County Crash With School Bus: Photos A driver was flown to a nearby trauma center after a multi-car crash involving a school bus in Warren County, authorities said. (Scroll for photos). The Mansfield Township Fire Company responded to the crash on Route 57 near Watters Road in Mansfield Township around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the department said on Facebook. The crash involved a school bus with no passengers and a driver that had self-extricated with serious injuries, the department said. Emergency crews worked to stabilize the vehicles while an Atlantic Air 1 medical helicopter was called to take one of the victims to a…

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by Valerie Musson