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
Lawmakers call on DOT to complete railroad crossings report
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
NYPD detective, Eastchester paramedic saves 1-year-old's life
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
The Senate's top Democrat says he now supports making marijuana legal under federal laws.
The Senate's top Democrat says he now supports making marijuana legal under federal laws.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Ramapo road-rage incident caught on camera; man arrested
A road-rage incident caught on camera on Interstate 87 in Ramapo led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
A road-rage incident caught on camera on Interstate 87 in Ramapo led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
A road-rage incident caught on camera on Interstate 87 in Ramapo led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Barbara Bush was 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush was 'first lady of the greatest generation'
As the outpouring of tributes continues for Barbara Bush, the general public can pay its respects to the former first lady.
As the outpouring of tributes continues for Barbara Bush, the general public can pay its respects to the former first lady.
As the outpouring of tributes continues for Barbara Bush, the general public can pay its respects to the former first lady.
State senate candidates rally ahead of special election
State senate candidates rally ahead of special election
Get out the vote rally
Candidates vying for the vacant state Senate seat held rallies Saturday to drum up support before the upcoming election.
Candidates vying for the vacant state Senate seat held rallies Saturday to drum up support before the upcoming election.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
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.
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.
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
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
2018 Clearwater Festival Performers
2018 Clearwater Festival Performers
Hot Rize will perform on Saturday, June 16.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Sprain Lake Golf Course is located in Yonkers, NY.
Sprain Lake Golf Course is located in Yonkers, NY.
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.
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
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
