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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Police & Fire
Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (
Developing
)
A child was purportedly seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon, July 29, in a fireworks incident in Middletown, according to developing reports. The boy, who neighbors estimate to be around 12 years old, was airlifted to the hospital after emergency crews responded to Emma and Ashley Avenues around 5 p.m., according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. A helicopter took off from Monhagen Middle School shortly after the incident to transport the child for emergency care. Witnesses at the scene said the boy may have severely injured his hand when a firework explode…
Hartford, CT
Business
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good
Lyft riders will soon be able to pick their favorite drivers or block ones they don't want to see again. The ridesharing company announced the new features on Thursday, July 24. They'll roll out in select US and Canadian cities ahead of a full launch by the end of August. When a rider favorites a driver, the app will alert that driver and mark future ride requests from that passenger. "This isn't just about convenience – it's about giving you more control over your ride experience," said Lyft. "You can build relationships with drivers who get your vibe, whether that's keeping the…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Police & Fire
Scooter Slams Into Two Cars, Leaves 20-Year-Old Seriously Injured In North Bellport: Suffolk PD
A 20-year-old man on an electric scooter was seriously injured in a crash involving two vehicles in North Bellport, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, July 24. The scooter operator was heading north on Macdonald Avenue when he struck a 2015 Kia Optima at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue around 3:14 p.m., police said. After the initial collision, the scooter slammed into a 2015 Hyundai Accent traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue, detectives detailed. The man was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. His name is being withheld until his famil…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Watch
: Fireball Rips Through Arlington Parking Lot After Car Explosion, Officials Say
A violent explosion and fireball ripped through a line of parked cars in Crystal City, sending thick smoke into the air and drawing an urgent response from Arlington Fire & EMS. It happened around 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, in a parking lot near 33rd Street South and Crystal Drive, where firefighters found multiple vehicles engulfed in flames, officials said. Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames, and no injuries were reported. All occupants were accounted for, according to fire authorities. In video released by the department, flames can be seen smoldering in a vehicl…
Avalon-Stone Harbor, NJ
News
10 Rescued From Sinking Ship At Avalon Beach
Ten people were rescued after a boat sank near Avalon Beach on Wednesday, July 23. At 11 a.m., the sailboat sunk in Townsend’s Inlet off the 8th Great Jetty, the Avalon Beach Patrol said. The sailboat engine broke down, causing the vessel to strike the jetty and sink, the beach patrol told NBC 10. Lifeguards ensured all 10 people made it back it safely, the beach patrol said. “Our Patrol prevented a disaster with quick thinking and a fast response,” the beach patrol said. No injuries were reported.
Hartford, CT
Business
Uber Will Let Women Skip Male Drivers, Riders Wth New Feature: Here's How
Women will soon be able to request Uber rides from other women rather than men. Uber is rolling out a new feature in the US that allows women drivers and passengers to choose other women, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, July 23. The feature called Women Preferences aims to give women more control over who they're matched with on the platform. A pilot program will begin in Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in the coming weeks before expanding the feature nationwide. "At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, we make it better for e…
Alexandria, VA
News
US Warns Americans Not To Travel To This Nearby Caribbean Island
The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to a neighboring nation. Rampant kidnappings, gang-controlled roadways and gunfire outside the country’s main airport, has just prompted the agency to raises its “Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti to Level 4, the same category reserved for active war zones. In so doing, the agency is bluntly telling Americans to stay away or risk becoming hostages — or worse. The notice paints a country in free-fall. Armed gangs now dominate or contest large stretches of Port-au-Prince, where sporadic gunfights have erupted just outside …
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Hazmat Crews Called To River Edge Home For Aging Chemical Storage: Prosecutor
A hazardous materials investigation in River Edge brought out multiple emergency response teams Monday afternoon, July 21, but authorities say the cause appears to be non-criminal. Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer said only that the situation at a home on Sixth Avenue involved aging stored materials and is not believed to be criminal. The incident drew a coordinated response from the River Edge Police Department, River Edge Fire Department, Bergen County Hazmat, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, according to Angermeyer said his office…
Cohoes, NY
News
Man Who Drowned In Saratoga Lake Identified As 62-Year-Old From Cohoes
Authorities identified a man who drowned in Saratoga Lake earlier this week. On Friday, July 18, New York State Police identified the victim as 62-year-old Thomas Walsh, of Cohoes. Walsh had been out on a watercraft near Route 9P in Saratoga Thursday, July 17, when he intentionally entered the lake to swim without a flotation device, police said. After swimming for a period of time, he began to show signs of distress and went under. Another individual attempted to rescue Walsh but also became distressed in the water. That person was pulled to safety by a passing good Samaritan and evaluate…
Spring Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy Spring Valley Intersection
A driver in Rockland County made a split-second decision to crash into a tree rather than risk hitting other vehicles after losing control of their vehicle. The crash happened at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Route 59 in Spring Valley on Tuesday, July 15, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop. The outlet said the driver lost control of their vehicle and, in an effort to avoid a multi-car collision, intentionally veered into a tree off the roadway. Fortunately, no pedestrians were on the typically busy sidewalk at the time of the crash. Spring Valley Police responded to the sc…
Spring Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Spring Valley Home, Residents Escape
Emergency crews raced to a fire at a home in Rockland County on Tuesday morning, July 15. The blaze happened at around 7:30 a.m. at a home on 29 Fanley Ave. in Spring Valley, according to reports by The Monsey Scoop. Firefighters quickly brought the flames under control, and the fire has since been fully extinguished, the outlet reported. Luckily, all residents were able to escape safely before firefighters arrived. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Hackensack, NJ
News
Lawsuit
: Maywood Woman Hit By Flying Umbrella Accuses Hasbrouck Heights Pool Club Of Negligence
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
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