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Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life
Avid Cornwall Photographer Injured In Head-On Crash, Now Fighting For Life A tight-knit Orange County community is rallying behind a well-known local photographer and historian who was seriously injured in a head-on crash involving a suspected drunk driver.  Bob McCue of Cornwall was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center on Saturday, July 5, after being struck by another vehicle, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by close friend Lori Noller. McCue required surgery for his injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.  "Bob is an avid photographer, train enthusiast, and historian, as well as a published author who can often be seen roaming C…
Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say
Rollover Crash Injures 6 In Rye: Teen Driver Charged With DWI, Police Say A 19-year-old man is facing drunk driving charges after flipping an SUV carrying six people in Westchester on Independence Day, police said. The crash happened around the early morning hours of Friday, July 4, at the intersection of Boston Post Road (Route 1) and Bradford Avenue in Rye, the City of Rye Police Department said on Saturday, July 5.  Officers responded to the scene and found a 2010 Acura MDX flipped onto its roof in the southbound lane. All six occupants, ages 18 and 19, had gotten out of the vehicle and reported only minor injuries. They were transported to Westchester Me…
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful' Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful'
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful' Westchester County is mourning the loss of local legend Herman S. Geist, a World War II hero, legal trailblazer, and the first-ever Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who died at age 100.  Geist, an important figure in Westchester County public service, died on Saturday, June 28, according to his obituary.  Born on April 5, 1925, Geist lived an extraordinary century — a life defined, Westchester County officials say, by integrity, leadership, and a relentless commitment to community.  From the frontlines of World War II, where he served as a US Army lie…
Man Gets More Charges In DWI Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old, Injured 2 More In Spring Valley: DA Man Gets More Charges In DWI Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old, Injured 2 More In Spring Valley: DA
Man Gets More Charges In DWI Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old, Injured 2 More In Spring Valley: DA A driver accused of killing a 4-year-old girl and seriously injuring two others in a devastating DWI crash in Rockland County has been hit with a new manslaughter charge, prosecutors announced. Axel I. Lopez-Santiago, 41, was indicted on Thursday, June 26, on three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, felony DWI, and reckless driving, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced.  The indictment stems from a Saturday, June 14 crash in Spring Valley. Authorities say Lopez-Santiago was driving at a high speed while into…
Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Red Hook Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Red Hook
Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Red Hook A Hudson Valley man was critically injured after crashing into a telephone pole and becoming trapped in a burning truck in Dutchess County, police said. The crash happened on Wednesday, June 18 around 3:43 p.m. on Route 9 near Fraleigh Lane in Red Hook, according to Red Hook Police. Officers said a 70-year-old man from Germantown was driving a 2019 Toyota Tacoma when, for unknown reasons, the truck left the road and struck a telephone pole. The crash knocked the man unconscious and left him trapped inside as the vehicle caught fire.  Firefighters from the Red Hook Fire Company quickly…
Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials
Peekskill Murder Suspect Captured In Mexico After Year-Long Manhunt: Officials A man accused in the brutal stabbing death of a Westchester resident was captured in Mexico more than a year after the crime, police said.  Walter F. Bustos-Solis, who has been wanted in connection with a Peekskill homicide since June 2024, was taken into custody by federal authorities in Puebla City, Mexico, on Thursday, June 12, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Thursday, June 19.  He has since been extradited to the United States and is now in the custody of Peekskill Police and the FBI. He is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday, June 20.  Police sai…
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac A driver was airlifted to the hospital following a serious morning crash on Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash occurred around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, June 16, in the area of 119 Route 6, where firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  First responders arrived to find the driver trapped in the vehicle. Crews quickly extricated the individual and transferred the patient to a waiting medevac helicopter, which then flew the victim to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. …
'Heartbeat Of Our Community': County Employee, Father Of 3 From Elmsford Dies Suddenly 'Heartbeat Of Our Community': County Employee, Father Of 3 From Elmsford Dies Suddenly
'Heartbeat Of Our Community': County Employee, Father Of 3 From Elmsford Dies Suddenly The Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of a beloved husband, father of three, and longtime community leader who died suddenly after a fall.   Bipin Divakaran, a dedicated realtor and county employee from Elmsford, died at Westchester Medical Center, according to the Westchester Malayalee Association, which announced his death in a GoFundMe fundraiser on Sunday, June 15.  Known not just for his professional work, but for his unwavering dedication to his community, Bipin served for years as Treasurer and an Executive Committee member of the association. Friends s…
DWI Spring Valley Driver Kills 4-Year-Old Girl, Seriously Injures 3 Others Leaving Park: Cops DWI Spring Valley Driver Kills 4-Year-Old Girl, Seriously Injures 3 Others Leaving Park: Cops
DWI Spring Valley Driver Kills 4-Year-Old Girl, Seriously Injures 3 Others Leaving Park: Cops A 4-year-old girl was killed and three others, including two young boys, were seriously injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a group of pedestrians near a park in Rockland County, police said. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, on Old Nyack Turnpike near 142 Old Nyack Turnpike, according to Spring Valley Police. The victims were leaving the park when a black vehicle jumped the curb and hit them as they walked along the sidewalk. Police said 41-year-old Axel Lopez-Santiago, of Spring Valley, was found wedged in his vehicle, which had become disabled after…
Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital
Contractor Injured In West Point Construction Accident, Airlifted To Hospital A contractor working at West Point was airlifted to the hospital after being injured in a vehicle-related incident on the campus grounds, officials said.  The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, near the Lincoln Hall renovation site at the US Military Academy, according to West Point’s Public Affairs and Communication Office. Emergency crews at West Point responded quickly to the scene. The injured contractor was reported to be in stable condition and was flown to Westchester Medical Center for further evaluation.  A full investigation is now underway to determ…
Cop, Passers-By Pull Woman From Burning Car After Fiery Chester Crash (VIDEO) Cop, Passers-By Pull Woman From Burning Car After Fiery Chester Crash (VIDEO)
Cop, Passers-By Pull Woman From Burning Car After Fiery Chester Crash (Video) A 68-year-old woman is recovering in a burn unit after a heroic police officer and bystanders pulled her from a flaming car following a rollover crash in Orange County, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, on Kings Highway (Route 13) near Knapps View Park in the Town of Chester, the Chester Police Department announced on Monday, June 9. As emergency crews rushed to the scene, they received updates that the vehicle had rolled over, the driver was trapped inside, and the car was on fire.  Officer Nicholas Contino was the first to arrive. Police said he q…
NYSP Trooper Loses Control, Hits Car On I-87 In Failed Traffic Stop Attempt In Greenburgh NYSP Trooper Loses Control, Hits Car On I-87 In Failed Traffic Stop Attempt In Greenburgh
Nysp Trooper Loses Control, Hits Car On I-87 In Failed Traffic Stop Attempt In Greenburgh A New York State Trooper and a Long Island woman were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash on Interstate 87 in Westchester during a traffic stop attempt, authorities said.  The crash happened around 8:25 a.m. on Friday, June 6, on I-87 northbound in the town of Greenburgh, according to New York State Police.  Investigators say the trooper was trying to pull over a speeding vehicle when he lost control of his patrol car, drifted into the middle lane, and struck the rear of a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 49-year-old Nassau County woman from Westbury.  Both the trooper a…
Van Carrying 12 Children Rolls Over In I-87 Crash In New Windsor: Driver Ticketed Van Carrying 12 Children Rolls Over In I-87 Crash In New Windsor: Driver Ticketed
Van Carrying 12 Children Rolls Over In I-87 Crash In New Windsor: Driver Ticketed A van carrying more than a dozen people, including 12 children, rolled over on Interstate 87 in Orange County following a rear-end crash, police said.  The crash happened around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, in the southbound lanes of I-87 just south of Exit 17 in the Town of New Windsor, New York State Police announced on Sunday, June 1.  Investigators say a 2014 Chevrolet Express van was headed south when it struck the rear of a 2026 Subaru Outback that had slowed for traffic.  The impact caused the van to roll over and come to a stop in the left lane, while the Subaru sp…
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In New Castle (UPDATE) IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In New Castle (UPDATE)
IDs Released Of Victims In Quadruple-Fatal Taconic Parkway Crash In New Castle (Update) Police have released the names of the four people killed in a devastating two-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York that claimed the life of beloved football coach and teacher Robert Violante, as well as three New Jersey men.   The crash occurred on Wednesday, May 14, at around 4:46 p.m., near mile marker 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle, as Daily Voice previously reported.   According to a preliminary investigation, a 2014 Ram ProMaster van driven by a 50-year-old Long Branch, NJ resident was driving southbound when it crossed the center…
Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Fiery NY Parkway Crash: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure, True Friend' Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Fiery NY Parkway Crash: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure, True Friend'
Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Fiery NY Parkway Crash: 'Was Mentor, Father Figure, True Friend' A popular New Jersey football coach and teacher was one of the four people killed in a devastating two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York, district officials confirmed.  Robert Violante, known affectionately to students and colleagues as “Coach V,” died in the crash while driving home from Bergenfield High School in Bergen County on Wednesday, May 14, according to a letter sent to families by Bergenfield Schools Superintendent Christopher Tully.  The fatal crash happened around 5 p.m. near milepost 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle, when a Sprinter van traveli…
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: NYSP Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: NYSP
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: Nysp A man was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the face with birdshot during a turkey hunting trip in Orange County, police announced.  The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in Stewart State Forest, located in the town of New Windsor. Police say the victim called Orange County 911 to report that he had been shot by an unknown person while hunting, New York State Police announced on Tuesday afternoon.  The man was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. After an extensive emergency response…
Worker Hurt After Falling 20 Feet Into Basement At Monsey Construction Site Worker Hurt After Falling 20 Feet Into Basement At Monsey Construction Site
Worker Hurt After Falling 20 Feet Into Basement At Monsey Construction Site A construction worker was seriously hurt Monday morning, May 12, after falling around 20 feet into a basement at a job site in Rockland County.  The fall happened around 11:30 a.m. on Monday at a construction site on Dykstras Way East, prompting a large-scale emergency response, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The worker reportedly fell from ground level into an unfinished basement. Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS, Faist EMS, Ramapo Police, Spring Valley Police, the Monsey Fire Department, and the Rockland County Tactical Rescue Team all responded. Monsey firefighters led a rescue …
Gunman Shot 27-Year-Old Multiple Times At Kingston Home, Police Say Gunman Shot 27-Year-Old Multiple Times At Kingston Home, Police Say
Gunman Shot 27-Year-Old Multiple Times At Kingston Home, Police Say A gunman was apprehended shortly after opening fire at a Hudson Valley apartment complex, injuring a 27-year-old man, police said. Emergency crews in Ulster County were called to Kingston’s Charter Apartments on Sheehan Court for a shooting at around 5 a.m. Sunday, May 11. Arriving officers found a 27-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Kingston Police said. He was taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. A short time later, detectives arrested a suspect, 28-year-old Anthony Harding, Jr., of Kingston. Ha…
School Bus Crash On I-287 In Greenburgh Sends 2 Passengers To Hospital School Bus Crash On I-287 In Greenburgh Sends 2 Passengers To Hospital
School Bus Crash On I-287 In Greenburgh Sends 2 Passengers To Hospital A morning rush hour crash involving three vehicles, including a school bus, sent two people to the hospital in Westchester County.  The crash happened around 8 a.m. on Friday, May 9, on Interstate 287 eastbound near Exit 5 in Greenburgh, according to New York State Police. Investigators say a Honda, driven by a 34-year-old White Plains woman, was traveling in the right lane when she was hit from behind by a bus, driven by a 66-year-old Bronx man. Moments later, the bus was struck from behind by a third vehicle driven by a 40-year-old White Plains man, police said. Two passengers on t…
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At Croton-Harmon Station Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At Croton-Harmon Station
Woman Falls Onto Train Tracks At Croton-Harmon Station A woman was rescued after falling onto the train tracks at a busy Metro-North station in Westchester County early Thursday morning, May 8, authorities said. The incident happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday at the Croton-Harmon Train Station, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Emergency responders from Croton Fire, Croton EMS, Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car, MTA Police, and Croton Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a female who had fallen off the platform and onto the tracks. Fortunately, no trains were approaching at the time, and first responders quickly work…
Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police
Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a man was shot during a robbery in Orange County, authorities announced.  The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, on Barcelow Street in Port Jervis, according to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  Police say John J. Selja, age 22, and Andrew Delrio, age 26, confronted the male victim, stole property from him, and then fired multiple gunshots, hitting him. The man was first taken to Bon Secours Community Hospital, then transferred to West…
Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade For Patient Safety In Westchester, New Report Says Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade For Patient Safety In Westchester, New Report Says
Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade For Patient Safety In Westchester, New Report Says A new report has ranked hospitals in the Hudson Valley on how well they keep patients safe, and several have earned top marks.  Seven hospitals in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2025 report released on Thursday, May 1, by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. These included: Westchester County  White Plains Hospital; Phelps Hospital, Sleepy Hollow; New York-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville; Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; Northern We…
Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis
Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis A 69-year-old woman has died after suffering serious burns when her clothing caught fire outside her Orange County home, authorities said. The incident happened on Friday, April 18, when officers responded to a report of a person on fire outside a residence on New Street in Port Jervis, the city's police chief, William Worden, said on Monday, April 28.  A passerby spotted the 69-year-old woman with her clothes in flames and acted quickly, using a shirt to extinguish the fire before emergency crews arrived, Worden said. Officers and EMS provided immediate emergency medical care at…
Girl, 11, Struck By Vehicle In Monsey Dies: Report Girl, 11, Struck By Vehicle In Monsey Dies: Report
Girl, 11, Struck By Vehicle In Monsey Dies: Report An 11-year-old girl has died more than a month after she was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Monsey, as first reported by the Monsey Scoop and confirmed by Daily Voice sources. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in Monsey on Ronald Drive near the intersection of Nancy Lane.  Witnesses said the young victim was riding her bike when she was hit by a Lexus SUV. The driver remained at the scene following the incident, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. The girl was rushed …
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah
Driver Ejected In Early Morning Rollover Crash On I-684 In Katonah One person was ejected from their vehicle in a serious crash early Thursday morning, April 24, involving a rollover on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester.  The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. on the southbound side of I-684 at Exit 6, according to the Katonah Fire Department.  Upon arrival, first responders confirmed that the vehicle had flipped and that one person had been ejected. No one was reported trapped in the vehicle. Crews from the Bedford Hills Fire Department responded to help care for the victim alongside EMS crews. Firefighters helped secure the scene and provide…
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be The Dutchess County community is mourning the loss of Eugene “Gene” Murphy—better known as “Murph”—a retired highway department supervisor who died in a devastating house fire.  Murphy, 81, died at his home at 9 Alice St. in Beacon on Tuesday, April 15 after a fast-moving fire broke out just after 6:20 p.m. Three other relatives were injured in the blaze, including his 15-year-old great-grandson, who was left in critical condition with severe burns at Westchester Medical Center, as Daily Voice reported.  Murphy, a lifelong Beacon resident, was born on October 24, 1943, and worked …
Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says
Suicidal Patients Turned Away Without Stabilizing At Westchester Medical Center, AG Says Three major hospitals in the Hudson Valley have been slammed for putting psychiatric patients at risk by prematurely discharging them or denying them care altogether, the New York Attorney General’s Office announced in a landmark settlement that aims to bring major reforms to the region’s mental health services.   In an announcement on Monday, April 21, Attorney General Letitia James said that Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, and HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston will face sweeping changes after a state investigation f…
Support Comes To Family Hurt In Fatal House Fire In Beacon: Boy, 15, Badly Burned (UPDATE) Support Comes To Family Hurt In Fatal House Fire In Beacon: Boy, 15, Badly Burned (UPDATE)
Support Comes To Family Hurt In Fatal House Fire In Beacon: Boy, 15, Badly Burned (Update) As the Dutchess County community continues to mourn the loss a retired city employee who died in a house fire on Tuesday, April 15, the public is now working to support his grieving family, who also lost their home, belongings, and now face a long medical road ahead.  The fire, which broke out in Beacon just after 6:20 p.m. at 9 Alice St. and resulted in the death of Eugene “Gene” Murphy, an 81-year-old retired City of Beacon Highway Department Supervisor,  left three other residents hospitalized, including Murphy’s 15-year-old great-grandson, who sustained severe burns and is…
Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: NYSP Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: NYSP
Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: Nysp A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday evening, April 9, after crashing into a police vehicle on Route 6 in Orange County, authorities said.   The crash happened at around 6:37 p.m. on Wednesday, when troopers responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a marked police SUV on Route 6 in the village of Woodbury, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 10.  According to a preliminary investigation, a 2024 Dodge Durango operated by a Town of Woodbury Police Officer was driving eastbound in the passing lane when the officer activated emergenc…
79-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Warwick Intersection 79-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Warwick Intersection
79-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Warwick Intersection A 79-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Orange County after being airlifted to a hospital.  The crash happened in Warwick around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the intersection of County Route 1 and Big Island Road, the Town of Warwick Police Department announced on Sunday, March 30.  Police and first responders from the Warwick Fire Department and Warwick EMS rushed to the scene, where they found the motorcycle operator with serious injuries. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was airlifted by medivac to Westchester Medical Center, where he was …
Child Struck By Vehicle In Monsey, Rushed To Hospital (DEVELOPING) Child Struck By Vehicle In Monsey, Rushed To Hospital (DEVELOPING)
Child Struck By Vehicle In Monsey, Rushed To Hospital (Developing) A child was hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Rockland County Tuesday night, March 25.  The incident happened in Monsey on College Road near Wallenberg Circle on Tuesday night at around 8:30 p.m., according to Ramapo Police Det. Lt. Chris Franklin.  The 11-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle going north, Franklin said, adding that the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative.  Ramapo Police and Hatzoloh EMS responded to the scene. Rockland Hatzoloh paramedics transported the child to Westchester Medical Center and reported that his injuries were not serious. No charg…