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A small plane crash near Westchester County Airport resulted in the death of one individual. Emergency services responded to the scene, but details about the cause of the crash remain unclear.
A plane crash occurred on Interstate 684 near exit 2 in Armonk, close to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY. Rescue workers are on the scene, and the southbound entrance to I-684 at Exit 3 has been closed by North Castle Police to manage the situation. The incident has caused significant traffic disruption in the area.
A woman in Westchester County, New York, was killed when a tree fell onto her car during a storm, while several other trees also came down in the area, causing power outages and damage to parked cars. The storm, characterized by soaking rain and powerful wind gusts, led to multiple power outages across the region, with thousands of customers affected. Additionally, some areas are expected to experience more flooding and snowfall as the storm system continues to impact the Northeast.
Westchester County issues a toxoplasmosis exposure warning after investigating two cases of the infection linked to game dinners held at the Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion Post. The Health Department advises individuals who attended these events to contact their doctor about potential exposure and urges pregnant, immunosuppressed, or symptomatic individuals to call the agency. Toxoplasmosis can cause severe complications, especially for pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems, and may result in flu-like symptoms or long-term effects such as vision problems.
Westchester County Department of Health is investigating two cases of toxoplasmosis linked to game dinners at the Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion Post, urging attendees to contact their doctors due to the potential health risks associated with the parasitic infection.
Two more people in Peekskill, NY, have reported being bitten by the rabid fox that previously bit two residents, prompting urgent warnings from the Westchester County Department of Health. The rabid fox was killed after the initial incidents, and those who were bitten are now under a doctor's care. Health officials urge anyone who had contact with the fox to immediately contact the Health Department, as untreated rabies exposure can be fatal. Residents are advised to avoid contact with stray or wild animals, report any unusual animal behavior, and keep pet vaccinations up to date to protect against rabies.
A rabid fox that bit two people in Peekskill, Northern Westchester, has been killed after testing positive for rabies. The victims are receiving preventive rabies treatment, and residents are being warned to stay away from any animal showing strange behavior. Health officials advise reporting any animal suspected of having rabies and taking precautions such as securing trashcan lids and not leaving pet food outside to avoid potential rabies exposure.
A 7-year-old boy was attacked by a black bear while playing in his backyard in Bedford, Westchester County, just north of New York City. The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bear was shot and killed by officials after it failed to retreat. Bear sightings have been increasing in Westchester, with 16 reported in 2021. Attacks on humans by bears are rare, but precautions should be taken in areas with bear populations.
A bear attacked a 7-year-old boy playing in the woods behind his home in a New York City suburb, causing non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the incident and killed the bear, which was found in the backyard and deemed a continued danger. The bear will be tested for rabies by the Westchester County Department of Health.
The town of Somers, N.Y. is in shock after a prominent oncologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital and her baby were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. The community is devastated by the tragedy, and the news has deeply affected Dr. Cascetta's patients. Family members describe her as a wonderful person, and resources for help are provided for those in need.
Democrats in Westchester County, New York, made history in the Primary Day elections. In Yonkers, incumbent Mike Spano won by a wide margin, putting him on track for an unprecedented fourth term. In Mount Vernon, first-term incumbent Shawyn Patterson-Howard broke an historic losing streak by winning over 70% of the vote. In New Rochelle, Yadira Ramos-Herbert won the Democratic primary and could become the city's first woman and person of color to serve as mayor. Spano and Ramos-Herbert will face Republican opposition in the fall, while the Mount Vernon mayor has a clear path to a second term, unopposed.
A minor earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.2 hit Westchester County in New York, about 20 miles north of New York City, with tremors reportedly felt in the city and towns in northern New Jersey. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Small earthquakes are not uncommon in the area, and those measuring less than magnitude 2.5 are rarely felt.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was confirmed just outside of New York City in Westchester County, an uncommon occurrence in the nation's most populated metro area. Major earthquakes are rare in the New York City area, with the last shake to measure a magnitude of 5.0 or more in the region occurring in 1884. Some residents of the tri-state area took to Twitter to react.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit Westchester County, New Jersey, early Friday morning, with no immediate reports of damage. Earthquakes are rare in the tri-state area, but weaker ones like this do happen on occasion.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake occurred just south of Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, waking up residents in parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. No damage was reported. Fault lines are located in Ramapo and Manhattan.