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Firefighter Taken to Hospital After Fighting Seneca Falls Fire

A firefighter from Geneva had to be airlifted to the hospital on Monday night. He was taken to the hospital after suffering from a heart issue while fighting a house fire in Seneca County. This information comes from volunteer firefighters. Firefighters were taking on a blaze outside of the home located at 31 Moore Street in Border City. While doing so, the firefighter started having heart problems. This information came from the firefighters who keep the public notified through their Facebook page. A Mercy Flight took the firefighter to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. At this time, his condition is not known. It...

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Serious Accident at Dry Harbor Road

We have another accident report to bring you that is current and emerging. These accident reports often only have minimal information at first. They seek to give basic information to alert people in the area of delays and accidents. We want to bring you the most recent accidents news stories in New York. As these stories become updated with more information, we will keep you posted. A serious accident led to a road closure at Dry Harbor Road. The road was closed because of the accident. This occurred at Rego Park in New York. The accident is reported to have started at around...

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Two-Vehicle Accidents Leaves Pedestrian Injured

In Staten Island, a two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Manor Road and Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners left one pedestrian with severe injuries. This information comes from an FDNY spokesperson. A Mercedes-Benz was involved in this accident, and it sustained damages to its front end. A Volkswagen was also involved in the accident, and it appears it was hit on the passenger side. The FDNY spokesperson said that a pedestrian was hit during this accident. The pedestrian was transported to Staten Island University Hospital located in Ocean Breeze. Because of the incident, the NYPD had to direct traffic around the crash...

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A NY Police Officers Returns Home From Hospital After Crash Left Him Seriously Injured

A New York Police Officer who was seriously injured in a car crash has returned home from the hospital. The officer, Don Dillon, suffered from a shattered pelvis, fractured hip, and a broken leg when a car slammed into his police vehicle on March 13. Dillon has been welcome home from the hospital a month after the incident happened. It is suspected that the accident happened because the other driver was driving while under the influence of drugs. Dillon, a 45- year-old officer, has been a cop for 20 years. He was welcomed back to his house in Farmingdale, and his vehicle was...

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Emergency Responders Brace for Power Outages

Emergency responders are preparing for possible blackouts that could happen if ice brings down trees and power lines. Officials are hiring people to prepare for possible power outages. The emergency responders are looking ahead to storms coming into the area. The Deputy Chief May of the Rochester Fire Department said, "stay inside because of down trees, downed wires. You can't tell if they're live or dead." Emergency responders in the Rochester area are preparing for another storm. They are urging people in the area to limit travel, and they say that bridges will be a concern because roads over bridges tend to freeze. They...

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Pedestrian in Tribeca Hit by Falling Scaffolding

In Tribeca in Manhattan, a pedestrian was hit by a piece of falling debris. This incident happened on Friday afternoon. According to authorities, a piece of scaffolding fell off of an office high-rise. The building was located at 101 Barclay Street, and the accident happened at around 2:15 in the afternoon. A pedestrian on the sidewalk was hit by the falling debris. The victim suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, and they were taken to Bellevue Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The Department of Buildings sent investigators to the scene. The building is owned by Bank of New York Mellon. A spokesperson said...

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New York State Police Are Conducting a Distracted Driving Detail

On April 13, New York State Police conducted a Distracted Driving Enforcement Detail. They conducted this detail in three different towns in New York. These towns were Town of North Salem, Town of Somers, and Town of Lewisboro. This detail was being done in connection with “Operation Hang Up.” This operation is looking to decrease the number of accidents related to distracted driving in New York. Cops are cracking down on motorists who are driving while using their cell phones or other electronic devices. During the detail, the police issues over 43 tickets. Of those 43, 15 of the tickets were issued...

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One in Hospital After Tractor-Trailer Accident in Weedsport

Crews were called out to an accident that occurred on South Seneca Street in Weedsport. This incident happened at around 5:45 in the evening and involved a tractor-trailer and a car. First responders arrived at 8864 South Seneca Street for an accident that involved minor injuries. When they got to the scene, they found one vehicle that was on its side. The injuries from the accident appear to have been mostly minor. But, one patient did have to be taken to Auburn Community Hospital by ambulance. The Weedsport Ambulance and Rescue were also on the scene. This story is new and any updates will...

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Phelps Cabin Fire Being Investigated

This story is recent and developing so the details are scarce. We will keep you updated as the story develops. A cabin fire was reported on West Townline Road in Phelps on Saturday evening. The call came in at around 7:45 in the evening. The Junius and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene. Crews who were at the scene confirmed it was a fully-involved cabin fire. There was smoke visible in the sky. As more information becomes available, we will let you know. It is unclear what caused the fire, and it is not known if anyone was injured in...

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Cop Injured in Crash on Long Island Expressway

  A police officer was injured in an accident on the Long Island Expressway. The accident happened last week. The officer was injured when his vehicle was hit, said the police. The eastbound lane of the expressway was closed at the William Floyd Parkway because of the multi-vehicle crash that happened near Exit 69. According to police, a Suffolk County police highway patrol officer was in his car at the time. He was blocking the left lane of the eastbound expressway in response to a one-car crash that had just happened. While in his car, a van hit the rear end of the...

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