Spring Valley fire displaces dozens of residents
Posted: Updated:Thirty-nine families were displaced after a fire Tuesday ripped through the Park Towers apartment complex on Union Road in Spring Valley.
The fire broke out at 109 Union Ave.
Aaron Lerer, of the Spring Valley Fire Department, said that while a total of six apartments sustained some sort of damage, the entire building is without power.
Fire officials say no one was hurt, but five cats died in the blaze.
Tenants were allowed to go back in their homes Wednesday for a short period of time to collect their belongings.
The building's property manager says smoke is still a major problem inside.
The building inspector says he hopes to have the electricity on by on the end of the week
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials say it doesn't appear to be suspicious.
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Cynthia Nixon protests at rally against CPV power plant
Cynthia Nixon protests at rally against CPV power plant
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's main opponent pledged her support Saturday with protesters fighting a newly built power plant in Orange County.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's main opponent pledged her support Saturday with protesters fighting a newly built power plant in Orange County.
Lawmakers call on DOT to complete railroad crossings report
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Hudson Valley lawmakers are calling on the state Department of Transportation to complete a report on railroad crossings that is a year overdue.
Hudson Valley lawmakers are calling on the state Department of Transportation to complete a report on railroad crossings that is a year overdue.
Hudson Valley lawmakers are calling on the state Department of Transportation to complete a report on railroad crossings that is a year overdue.
NYPD detective, Eastchester paramedic saves 1-year-old's life
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An NYPD detective who also serves as a paramedic in Eastchester is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 1-year-old boy.
An NYPD detective who also serves as a paramedic in Eastchester is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 1-year-old boy.
An NYPD detective who also serves as a paramedic in Eastchester is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 1-year-old boy.
An NYPD detective who also serves as a paramedic in Eastchester is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 1-year-old boy.
Pot politics: Schumer joins politicians rethinking marijuana
Pot politics: Schumer joins politicians rethinking marijuana
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The Senate's top Democrat says he now supports making marijuana legal under federal laws.
Students stage another walkout for stricter gun laws
Students stage another walkout for stricter gun laws
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Thousands of students around the country and throughout the Hudson Valley staged another school walkout Friday to demand stricter gun laws.
Thousands of students around the country and throughout the Hudson Valley staged another school walkout Friday to demand stricter gun laws.
Warwick students join nationwide walkouts against gun violence
Warwick students join nationwide walkouts against gun violence
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Warwick High School students joined thousands nationwide Friday in walking out of their school to demand stricter gun laws on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre.
Warwick High School students joined thousands nationwide Friday in walking out of their school to demand stricter gun laws on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre.
Ramapo road-rage incident caught on camera; man arrested
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A road-rage incident caught on camera on Interstate 87 in Ramapo led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
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A road-rage incident caught on camera on Interstate 87 in Ramapo led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
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Barbara Bush was 'first lady of the greatest generation'
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State senate candidates rally ahead of special election
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
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A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
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Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
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Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
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The 2018 Clearwater Festival will take place Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 at Croton Point Park. Gates will open at 9 a.m.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
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Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Guide: Westchester/Hudson Valley Public Golf Courses
Guide: Westchester/Hudson Valley Public Golf Courses
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As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! The Hudson Valley offers a variety of public courses to practice your game at.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
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A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
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The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.