Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Mahopac Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Mahopac
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slides Into Woods In Mahopac Slippery roads amid snowy conditions on Thursday, Feb. 6 led to multiple crashes in Putnam County, including a vehicle that veered off the road and into the woods, first responders said.  The crash happened at around 7:15 a.m. when the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Carmel VAC were dispatched to Hitchcock Hill Road for a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found the vehicle off the roadway and into the trees. EMS personnel assessed the driver at the scene before transporting them to a hospital for further evaluation, the fire department said. Shortly after, emerg…

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by Ben Crnic
Miller Place-Sound Beach, NY
News
Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place
Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place A bicyclist was struck and killed crossing a busy Long Island street during the evening commute. The collision occurred in Miller Place, on Route 25A east of Hunter Avenue, shortly before 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Marc Wilke, 51, was riding his bike southbound across Route 25A when he was struck by an eastbound Nissan sedan, Suffolk County Police said. Wilke, of Patchogue, was taken by ambulance to Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. The Nissan driver, a 60-year-old woman from Mastic Beach, was not injured and remained at the scene. Her vehic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bay Shore, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In House Fire That Spread To Neighboring Homes In Bay Shore Woman Killed In House Fire That Spread To Neighboring Homes In Bay Shore
Woman Killed In House Fire That Spread To Neighboring Homes In Bay Shore A woman was killed in an early-morning house fire that spread to neighboring homes on Long Island. Multiple fire and ambulance agencies were called about a residential structure fire in Bay Shore on North Windsor Avenue, at around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Of the three adults inside at the time, one woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Suffolk County Police said. A man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while a second man was not injured. Flames, fueled in part by wind gusts topping 25 miles per hour, spread to two nearby homes. Nobody in the other houses wa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lexington Park, MD
Police & Fire
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment $2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property.  More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…

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by Zak Failla
Beacon, NY
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon A vehicle fire was soon extinguished by firefighters in Dutchess County, but not before it spread to a nearby residence.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at around 1:30 p.m., when a car caught on fire at a Beacon home on Rector Street, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon knocked out the flames and searched the home, finding no one inside.  Crews then overhauled the home and confirmed the blaze had not stretched further into the residence.  However, the first floor was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported.  Crew…

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by Ben Crnic
Nanuet, NY
Police & Fire
Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's
Gas Instead Of Brake: Driver Plows Car Into Nanuet Wendy's A driver in Nanuet had a mix-up Saturday, Jan. 25, accidentally shifting into drive instead of reverse and crashing into a Wendy’s, police said. Clarkstown Police Department officers responded to the scene, where the vehicle had collided with the building. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the fast-food restaurant remained open for business following the incident. The Clarkstown building inspector was called to evaluate the damage and ensure the structure’s safety. CPD officers responded to a driver who accidentally put his car in drive instead of reverse, crashing into the Wendy’s.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing 'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing Natalie DiDonato, a cast member from Season 5 of "Mob Wives", has been found safe in Nevada, ending a brief missing-persons search, NBC News reported. DiDonato, 44, contacted her mother, Denise Fuoco, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, and assured her she was safe and not being held against her will. "My daughter's been found," Fuoco told NBC News. "She's fine right now. We're trying to get her home." The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that its search for DiDonato was officially over. In a statement released on Thursday, Jan. 23, the LVMPD said, "This case has been closed. We …

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by Jillian Pikora
Crofton, MD
Police & Fire
Home Invader Tries Sexually Assaulting Resident At Crofton Apartment, Police Say Home Invader Tries Sexually Assaulting Resident At Crofton Apartment, Police Say
Home Invader Tries Sexually Assaulting Resident At Crofton Apartment, Police Say A scary early morning home invasion in Anne Arundel County has sparked an intense investigation as police search for a suspect accused of assaulting a woman and attempting to commit a sex offense. On Thursday, Jan. 23, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Western District officers responded to a reported home invasion at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Park Ridge Circle. 1600 block of Park Ridge Circle in Crofton. Google Maps street view Officers spoke with the victim, an adult woman, who stated that an unknown man entered her residence and assaulted her.  Authorities believe…

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by Zak Failla
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent A fire completely consumed a vehicle on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 2:15 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire on I-84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put the flames out.  No injuries were reported and the incident was safely brought under control, firefighters said.  "Remember to keep an eye on your vehicle’s condition to help prevent incidents like this," the department said in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 23. 

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by Ben Crnic
Saratoga Springs, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are World’s Most Relaxing Places For 2025, New Rankings Say Here Are World’s Most Relaxing Places For 2025, New Rankings Say
Here Are World’s Most Relaxing Places For 2025, New Rankings Say Looking for a peaceful escape in 2025?  New rankings reveal the top 25 most relaxing destinations on the planet. These serene spots are perfect for those hoping to avoid overcrowded tourist traps. BookRetreats.com's Global Relaxation Index analyzed 76 destinations based on crowd density, safety, noise levels, and access to nature and wellness experiences. The results highlight a shift away from traditional hotspots toward quieter, more spacious locales. Key Highlights: Australia ranks first, boasting just 8.8 people per square mile and nearly 30 percent of its land protected as natu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Harrisburg, PA
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Tent Catches Fire At Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Officials Man Dies After Tent Catches Fire At Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Officials
Man Dies After Tent Catches Fire At Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Officials A man has died from injuries sustained after his tent caught fire at a homeless encampment in Harrisburg, fire officials announced. The incident happened around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, near the 900 block of South Front Street, close to the PennDOT building, according to emergency dispatchers. Harrisburg city firefighters arrived to find the man suffering from severe burns, Fire Chief Brian Enterline said. Residents at the encampment had managed to pull the man from the flames before emergency crews arrived. The man was initially taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a b…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sterling, VA
Police & Fire
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …

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by Zak Failla