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Update: More Details on Whitesboro Crash that Killed Police Officer Kevin Crossley

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Continuing the updates on the Whitesboro crash that claimed the life of Officer Kevin Crossley, the Whitesboro Police Department has now held their joint news conference. The conference happened at state police barracks in Marcy and was done to give more information on the crash. New York State Police and the Whitesboro Police Department held the conference together. Crossley was traveling east on Oriskany Boulevard when the accident occurred. A vehicle being driven by Nicole Moshier-Harris of Whitesboro was heading westbound. SHe attempted to turn left onto Westmoreland Street, and her vehicle hit Crossley’s patrol car. The area where the crash happened was...

13 April

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LIRR to Test Life-Saving Technology

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The MTA is working on implementing life-saving technology which controls the speed of trains. They will be testing this technology on the LIRR Port Washington line that runs from Woodside and Bayside. They are going to be doing this testing all throughout the month of April. This move is in anticipation of meeting the federal deadline on December 31 for the launch of Positive Train Control. They are working towards implementing Positive Train Control stems from the many Amtrak derailments that were caused by excessive speed. These Amtrak accidents caused fatalities. The U.S. Senate is pushing for agencies to act and to...

13 April

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Pedestrian Was Hit by Truck in Cattaraugus County

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in Accident News, Pedestrian Accidents

Last week, a pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck in Cattaraugus County. The police officers have said that a male was walking east on Route 417 when the accident happened, and he was struck by a vehicle. This accident occurred in Kill Buck, New York. It happened at about 3:30 in the morning. The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was flown to ECMC by a Mercy Flight. The driver of the truck wasn’t injured, and it is not clear what condition the pedestrian is in at this time. The reasons for the accident and who was at fault are also still unclear. Authorities...

13 April

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Update: GoFundMe Set Up to Help Family of Fallen Police Officer

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This story is another update on the accident that claimed the life of Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin Crossley. Crossley died while in an on-duty crash that occurred in the village of Whitesboro on Wednesday night. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help his family. According to the page, he is survived by his parents, brother, girlfriend, and many friends. Crossley was a 34-year-old lifetime resident of Whitesboro, and he joined their police department in 2011. So far, a total of $6,075 has been raised. The goal is to raise $50,000 for the family. The funeral arrangements for Crossley have not been set yet. Dimbleby...

13 April

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Car Crash Statistics New York

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in Accident News, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Car accidents can be devastating. We never expect them to happen, but they can happen when least expected. If you are in a car accident and it causes you to sustain serious injuries, you might be wondering where you can turn to for help. A personal injury lawyer can help you with your claim if you were seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault. In New York, there was an annual average of 1,098 deaths and 12,093 hospitalizations because of traffic injuries from the years 2012-2014. These statistics show that car accidents can impact many people each...

13 April

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Update: Man Who Died in Trump Tower Fire Was Respected Art Dealer

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This story is an update on a story we reported on last week. Todd Brassner, the man who was killed in the Trump Tower fire, was well-known for having a kind heart and was also a respected art dealer. He was a 67-year-old man who lived on the 50th floor of the Manhattan building. He died while at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday night. He passed away a short while after being taken to the hospital in critical condition. Fire marshals were at the building investigating the cause of the fire that broke out at around 5:30 in the evening. Six...

13 April

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LIRR Boss Stepping Down

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LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski spoke to the press after a train accident that happened in Jamaica, Queens. He was the chief who oversaw the LIRR during its worst performance, and, as such, he has decided to stop down. The LIRR had its worst performance in 18 years in 2017. There were over 21,000 late trains. Nowakowski is resigning on Friday after overseeing the job for four years. “LIRR riders deserve a new leader who will demand immediate reform and who will level with and speak directly to them,” State Senator Todd Kaminsky said in a statement. After the accident in Queens, Nowakowski decided to...

13 April

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Fire Causes Bank in Port Byron to Close

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In Port Byron, a bank will be closed for several days after a fire broke out in the building. The bank in questions was Savannah Bank, and the fire happened on Thursday evening. Someone walking past the building noticed there was a fire and called 911 just before 7 at night. This information came from a Cayuga County 911 dispatcher. The bank is located at 126 Main Street. Initial reports indicate that a chair was on fire inside of the bank and that the fire might have been caused by an electrical spark from a fixture above the chair. Firefighters extinguished the fire...

12 April

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Update: Building Where Firefighter Died in Harlem to Be Torn Down

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Update: Building Where Firefighter Died in Harlem to Be Torn Down

This update is from a story we reported on earlier this week. The Harlem building that was severely damaged in a five-alarm fire will be torn down. This fire led to the death of one firefighter. This information comes from the Department of Buildings. Demolition on the building located on 773 Nicholas Ave has started. The building was a five-story building that was being used as a movie set for a film called “Motherless Brooklyn.” The film is being directed by Edward Norton. The damage that occurred to the building from the fire comprised structural integrity which is why it is being torn...

12 April

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Deadly Crash Ruled Pedestrian Error

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in Accident News, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death

A deadly accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that happened in late March was ruled a pedestrian accident. This accident happened in Jonesville, New York. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s police officers were investigating the car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian. The pedestrian who died in the accident was Nancy H. Berlin. She was a 77-year-old woman who lived at Clifton Park. She was hit on Main Street in Jonesville at around 7:30 p.m. She was hit by a 2008 Toyota Prius sedan being driven by Victor A. Temple, also of Clifton Park. This information comes from a...