12 April

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

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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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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...

12 April

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Colonie Industrial Accident Claims Life of Mark S. Vaillancourt

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There has been an update on the industrial accident that we reported on earlier this week. Mark S. Vaillancourt, a 61-year-old from Hadley, was the victim in the industrial accident that happened in Colonie, New York. The man was found dead on Saturday morning at TNT Landscaping and Excavating. The business was located on 117 Morris Road. He was alone at the business when he was pinned between two pieces of equipment. He died instantly from the trauma. It is unclear why the accident happened exactly or what exactly was happening that led to his death. If any more information becomes available, we...

12 April

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Update on Police Officer Killed in Car Crash

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As this is a new and developing story, we will continue to keep you posted as new information is released. The Whitestown Police Department has released the name of the Oneida County officer who was killed in a car accident Wednesday night. Kevin Crossley, the victim, was a part-time officer. The department posted at 8:30 a.m. that he was the person who died in the accident. The post said, “Officer Kevin Crossley who was working in the Village of Whitesboro was killed in a 2 car motor vehicle accident on Oriskany Blvd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and...

12 April

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed by Cars

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In late March, a pedestrian was killed in an accident involving a hit-and-run driver. This incident happened in the Bronx and one other person was also hurt in the incident, the cops said. The person who died was a 28-year-old man. He has not been identified yet. He was slammed between a BMW and a brown van. This incident happened at around 5 in the morning near East 181st Street and Third Avenue in Tremont. The victim had trauma to his head and body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the BMW fled the scene. Another man, 24,...

12 April

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Man Killed in Colonie Industrial Accident

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Last week, a man was killed in an industrial accident that happened on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in Colonie, New York, at TNT Landscaping and Excavating. This location was at 117 Morris Road. The victim was a 61-year-old man who was alone at the business when he became pinned between two pieces of equipment. He died instantly from head trauma. This information comes from police who were there. The identity of the victim hasn’t been released yet. He was taken to Albany Medical Center where an autopsy was performed. OSHA was contacted, and they are investigating. Did you lose a loved one in...

12 April

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Police Officer, Kevin Crossley, Killed in Car Accident

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The Whitestown Police Department has reported that a police officer was killed in a Wednesday crash that involved two vehicles. This incident happened in Whitesboro. The officer who was killed in the crash was Kevin Crossley. The incident happened on Oriskany Boulevard. The New York State Police said that accident occurred at about 8 at night. The two vehicles involved collided while at the intersection of Oriskany Boulevard and Westmoreland Street. A patrol car was hit by the driver of a Chevy Avalanche. The police officer was taken to St. Elizabeth’s where he was pronounced dead. The driver, who has not been...

11 April

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Police Identify Keith A. Mixon Jr. as Man Who Died During Pursuit

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The Buffalo Police Department has identified the man who died in a crash that occurred last Wednesday night. The death happened during a pursuit by the police officers of Buffalo of another man who was not the victim. The man, Keith A. Mixon, Jr., was from Buffalo and was 26-years-old. He died when a vehicle driven by Kevon V. Walker, a 28-year-old man, crashed into Mount Zion Community Sanctuary. The incident happened at Genesee Street and Bissell Avenue, the police said. Walker has been charged with second-degree manslaughter as well as criminally negligent homicide and other charges. Walker had a broken leg...

11 April

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Update on Man, Russell Henry, Found Dead in Bronx Fire

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This story is an update on an earlier story about a man who was found dead in a Bronx fire. On Monday, a man was found dead inside a burning building. The police say that the fire might be suspicious. Firefighters found the man just before midnight. According to the NYPD and FDNY, they responded to the scene on Freeman Street. The victim, Russell Henry, a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Many other people who lived in the building were able to get out safely. According to some sources, it appears that Henry was already dead before the fire started. Some findings...

10 April

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Update on the Safety Issues Involved in East River Helicopter Crash

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We have reported on a helicopter crash in the East River that led to the deaths of five passengers. Only the pilot of the helicopter survived the crash. The passengers were tightly bound to the aircraft and could not escape as the helicopter was becoming submerged. The helicopter was owned by Liberty Helicopters and was being chartered by FlyNYON. The flight was meant to be a good time and a chance for passengers to view Manhattan. It is a service that has been offered by FlyNYON for many years. After the accident, there has been a lawsuit filed by one of the...