Firefighters: 100-foot tree falls, temporarily traps people in homes

<p>Firefighters say a 100-foot-tall tree came crashing down on Vesta Place in Yonkers and trapped people, including twin toddlers, inside their homes.</p>

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Firefighters: 100-foot tree falls, temporarily traps people in homes

<p>Firefighters say a 100-foot-tall tree came crashing down on Vesta Place in Yonkers and trapped people, including twin toddlers, inside their homes.</p>

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Mount Vernon honors fallen service members despite rainout parade

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Cancellation of several area Memorial Day parades

Disturbing discovery of headless birds sparks investigation in Putnam County

Annual Westchester fundraiser helps boost education and mentorship programs Students share impact as Westchester gala raises money for local programs

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Made in the Hudson Valley: Mother and daughter share love of baking through Birdie's Batch

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Firefighters: 100-foot tree falls, temporarily traps people in homes

<p>Firefighters say a 100-foot-tall&nbsp;tree came crashing down on Vesta Place in Yonkers and trapped people, including twin toddlers, inside their homes.</p>

Top Stories

Mount Vernon honors fallen service members despite rainout parade

A better second-half to Memorial Day in the Hudson Valley

Cancellation of several area Memorial Day parades

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Annual Westchester fundraiser helps boost education and mentorship programs Students share impact as Westchester gala raises money for local programs

Retaining wall collapse damages buildings in Yonkers

Made in the Hudson Valley: Mother and daughter share love of baking through Birdie's Batch

The Cost Of: Summer Barbecue Season

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KIYC: Brothers blocked from visiting dying mother, warn others to plan ahead

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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

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One person dead after Saw Mill Parkway crash

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<p>Firefighters say a 100-foot-tall tree came crashing down on Vesta Place in Yonkers and trapped people, including twin toddlers, inside their homes.</p>