Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Heartbreaking photos captured just before takeoff show Agustin Escobar, his wife, Mercè Montal, and their three young children standing together outside a helicopter — moments before it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all on board (scroll down to see). The tourist helicopter went down on Thursday, April 10, claiming the lives of the Escobar family and the 36-year-old pilot, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, according to multiple news outlets. ABC News identified the family as those killed. The family's smiling photos — now circulating online — were taken just moments be…
3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Hoboken 3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Hoboken
3 Kids Among 6 Killed When Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Hoboken Six people, including three children, were killed when a tour helicopter carrying a family crashed into the Hudson River near Lower Manhattan. UPDATE: Harrowing Photos Show Tech CEO, Family Moments Before Deadly Hudson River Helicopter Crash Reports of a downed aircraft near the West Side Highway and Spring Street in Lower Manhattan came in just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, the NYPD said on X.  The chopper, operated by New York Helicopters, was carrying three adults and three children when it lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge to fly along …
Remains Recovered From Hudson River In Hoboken ID'd As Murder Victim: Prosecutor Remains Recovered From Hudson River In Hoboken ID'd As Murder Victim: Prosecutor
Remains Recovered From Hudson River In Hoboken ID'd As Murder Victim: Prosecutor The body of a man who authorities say was shot dead by a Bergen County tattoo artist and then dumped into the Hudson River was identified as the remains recovered from the water last month. Julio Torres' body was discovered in the Hudson River near Pier C Park in Hoboken on Sunday, March 23, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. On Wednesday, April 2, a DNA report positively identified Torres, 23, of Passaic, as the victim. Erick Fernandez, a 26-year-old Lodi resident and tattoo artist was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 6, after he shot Torres and then fled the scene wit…
River Rescue: Worker Hoisted To Safety After Spinal Injury On Cargo Ship Near Catskill River Rescue: Worker Hoisted To Safety After Spinal Injury On Cargo Ship Near Catskill
River Rescue: Worker Hoisted To Safety After Spinal Injury On Cargo Ship Near Catskill An injured cargo ship worker is recovering after a dramatic maritime medical evacuation on the Hudson River involving multiple agencies. The incident unfolded just before 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, when the Coast Guard’s New York Command Center received a distress report from a vessel traveling south on the Hudson River near Catskill. Aboard the ship was a 23-year-old male crew member who had sustained a spinal injury while working. The injured man, a fourth assistant engineer from China, was aboard the SHENG PING HAI—a freight vessel that had just departed Albany and was en route to Barran…
Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating
Body Found On Shore Of Hudson River In Yonkers: Police Investigating An investigation is underway after a man was found dead along the Hudson River shoreline in Westchester, police said.  The body was found on Monday morning, March 31 in the Hudson River near 70 Fernbrook St. in Yonkers, where a 911 call reported an unresponsive man along the shore, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said.  Upon arrival, first responders found the deceased adult male along the shore of the Hudson River. Detectives from the department’s Major Case Squad and Crime Scene Unit responded and are actively investigating the incident. Additional information may b…
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Garrison Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Railroad Tycoon’s Former Garrison Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Garrison Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon.  A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million.  According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space.   The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…
Unresponsive Man Pulled From Hudson River, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie Unresponsive Man Pulled From Hudson River, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie
Unresponsive Man Pulled From Hudson River, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie A man was pulled from the Hudson River and saved by first responders after jumping off a dock in Dutchess County, police said. The incident happened around 4:13 p.m. on Monday, March 24, when City of Poughkeepsie 911 received a report of a suicidal man who had jumped into the river from the dock at Waryas Park, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department reported on Tuesday, March 25. Patrol units responded and found the man unresponsive and partially submerged in the water near the Mid-Hudson Bridge. City firefighters arrived in Marine One and were able to bring the man to shore, according…
Bodies Pulled From NJ Rivers In Separate Same-Day Investigations: Prosecutors (PHOTOS) Bodies Pulled From NJ Rivers In Separate Same-Day Investigations: Prosecutors (PHOTOS)
Bodies Pulled From NJ Rivers In Separate Same-Day Investigations: Prosecutors (Photos) Two bodies were pulled from New Jersey rivers in separate incidents on Sunday, March 23, authorities confirmed. In Hoboken, a body was recovered from the Hudson River, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Photos taken by Kyle Mazza of UNF News show investigators at the scene in Sinatra Park around 4:30 p.m. The victim was described only as a male. No additional information, including identity or age, had been released as of Sunday evening. The investigation remains active and ongoing, Suarez said. That same day, authorities in Morris County responded to 101 Route 46 in Mont…
Massive Catskill Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M Massive Catskill Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M
Massive Catskill Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M A massive production studio and waterfront development site in downtown Catskill is heading to auction, offering a rare investment opportunity at nearly half its original listing price. The 20,208-square-foot Lumberyard, a New York State Qualified Production Facility, will be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday, March 20. Originally listed in 2023 for $11.5 million, the property now has a reserve price of $6.35 million — about 45 percent lower than its initial asking price. The auction follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a $10 million state grant to revitalize downtown Ca…
Body Found In Ross Dock ID'd As NY Man, Authorities Seek Next Of Kin Body Found In Ross Dock ID'd As NY Man, Authorities Seek Next Of Kin
Body Found In Ross Dock ID'd As NY Man, Authorities Seek Next Of Kin Authorities have identified the body discovered along the shoreline in Fort Lee’s Ross Dock last weekend, but they are still trying to locate his next of kin, officials said. Jairo Lopez-Lopez, 25, of Hempstead, NY, was found dead along the Hudson River at 10:58 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. Palisades Interstate Parkway Police responded to the scene after a body was spotted near the water, Angermeyer said. A joint investigation was launched with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Uni…
Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate We are thrilled to announce that Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, has been named Best Historical Site/Museum in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards!  As the former home of the Rockefeller family, this estate in Sleepy Hollow is a masterpiece of historical preservation and storytelling that transports visitors through time, according to its website. The estate features an extensive collection of modern art, including works by Picasso and Warhol, and impeccably designed gardens offering views of the Hudson River, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice …
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…