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Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies
Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies A longtime Putnam County firefighter who dedicated more than 50 years to serving his community is being remembered for his decades of volunteer service following his death over the weekend.  Mahopac resident and Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Life Member John Ortiz, affectionately known as "Johnny O," died of natural causes on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary.  A Mahopac resident since 1968, Ortiz was an Honorary Chief of the department, where he served for more than half a century. The department announced his death on Tuesday, Oct. 27, remembering him as thei…
Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel
Motorcyclist Crashes 20 Feet Down Embankment In Carmel A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing down an embankment in Putnam County.  The crash happened in Carmel at around 11:56 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the intersection of Route 6 and Drewville Road, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Responding crews found the rider about 20 feet down an embankment. Firefighters worked alongside Carmel Police to reach and stabilize the victim, who was then transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. Further details about the rider’s condition were not immediately released. 
Car Crashes Into Tree In Mahopac: 3 Hospitalized Car Crashes Into Tree In Mahopac: 3 Hospitalized Car Crashes Into Tree In Mahopac: 3 Hospitalized
Car Crashes Into Tree In Mahopac: 3 Hospitalized Three people were hurt after a car slammed into a tree in Putnam County.  The crash happened on Friday, Aug. 8, around 12:30 a.m. in the area of 254 Wixon Pond Rd. in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters responded to the scene along with the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps. A total of four people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Three of them were taken to medical facilities for treatment, the department said.  More information about the cause of the crash was not immediately available. 
Person Hospitalized After Crash On Route 6 In Mahopac Person Hospitalized After Crash On Route 6 In Mahopac Person Hospitalized After Crash On Route 6 In Mahopac
Person Hospitalized After Crash On Route 6 In Mahopac One person was injured after a truck crashed at a Putnam County intersection.  The incident happened on Monday, July 21, just after 12:30 p.m., when a pickup truck crashed at the intersection of Route 6 and Union Valley Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The crash victim was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, firefighters said. More information about the cause of the crash was not immediately available. 
Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media
Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media Residents are calling for the installation of a traffic light at a busy Putnam County intersection that was the scene of a two-car crash on Tuesday afternoon, July 15.  The crash happened at around 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of Route 6 and Crane Road in Carmel, where two cars collided, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The incident resulted in minor injuries, firefighters said.  In the comments of the department's social media post about the crash, residents said a traffic light is needed to avoid similar incidents from happening again.  "Would be nice to have a traf…
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac A driver was airlifted to the hospital following a serious morning crash on Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash occurred around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, June 16, in the area of 119 Route 6, where firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  First responders arrived to find the driver trapped in the vehicle. Crews quickly extricated the individual and transferred the patient to a waiting medevac helicopter, which then flew the victim to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. …
Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say
Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say A man has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly confessing to setting fire to his own apartment in a blaze that tore through a three-story building in Putnam County, police said. The fire broke out Wednesday, June 11, at 8 Old Route 6 in the Town of Southeast. When New York State Police and emergency crews arrived, they found the multi-family structure—containing 10 apartments—engulfed in flames, police said on Thursday, June 12.  Following an investigation, tenant Brian Cronin, age 43, of Southeast, admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside his apartment, according …
Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash
Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash A driver somehow escaped injury after their car rolled over in a pre-dawn crash in Putnam County.  The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, near 334 Croton Falls Rd., according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Emergency crews from MVFD, the Carmel Police Department, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to the scene, where they found a single vehicle that had rolled over. Officials said the driver was able to get themselves out of the wreck and refused medical treatment at the scene, reporting no injuries. The roadway was temporarily closed…
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac A popular Dunkin' location in Putnam County was the scene of a large emergency response after smoke was reported inside the building.  The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 969 Route 6 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed visible smoke inside the building and immediately requested additional resources. Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies soon raced to the scene.  Crews remained on the scene to investigate the source of the smoke and ensure the b…
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac 2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac 2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac A car wash in Putnam County will have to make repairs after a two-car crash sent vehicles into its parking lot, knocking over poles.   The crash happened on Tuesday, May 13 at around 11:20 a.m. in front of the Iguana Wanna Carwash at the intersection of Route 6 and Baldwin Lane in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Photos of the damage released by fire officials showed that the crash caused poles in the business's parking lot to fall over.  One person was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, firefighters said. 
4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection 4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection 4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection
4 Hospitalized In 2-Car Crash At Mahopac Intersection Four people were taken to a hospital following a two-car crash at an intersection along Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash happened on Tuesday, April 22 just before 4:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mi-Anna Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The incident closed the intersection for around 40 minutes until the vehicles could be removed.  Four people were taken to a hospital for evaluation, the fire department said.
Car Blaze Closes Road, Fills Air With Smoke In Mahopac Car Blaze Closes Road, Fills Air With Smoke In Mahopac Car Blaze Closes Road, Fills Air With Smoke In Mahopac
Car Blaze Closes Road, Fills Air With Smoke In Mahopac A vehicle blaze temporarily closed a busy Putnam County road and sent smoke up in the air on Tuesday morning, April 22.  The fire happened around 9:09 a.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of Croton Falls Road and Mud Pond Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and found a vehicle engulfed in flames. The driver was not injured.   Traffic was diverted for about 30 minutes while crews worked to extinguish the fire and safely reopen the roadway. Firefighters did not reveal the cause of the…
Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac
Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Emergency crews responded to a crash in Putnam County after an Amazon delivery vehicle rolled onto its side on Wednesday evening, April 16.  The incident happened around 5:34 p.m. on Croton Falls Road near Valley Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Responding units from the fire department, Carmel Police, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived to the scene to find a fully battery-powered Amazon van on its side.  Fortunately, the driver declined medical transport and was not injured, firefighters said. Crews noted that the van was …
Truck Rolls Over On Stone Wall In Mahopac, Causes Hours-Long Road Closure Truck Rolls Over On Stone Wall In Mahopac, Causes Hours-Long Road Closure Truck Rolls Over On Stone Wall In Mahopac, Causes Hours-Long Road Closure
Truck Rolls Over On Stone Wall In Mahopac, Causes Hours-Long Road Closure A rollover crash in Putnam County on Thursday afternoon, April 10, prompted an hours-long road closure as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.  The wreck happened at around 2:41 p.m. in the area of 566 Union Valley Rd. in Mahopac, where crews from the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident, firefighters said.  According to fire officials, a truck had overturned, but the driver was able to get out on their own and reported no injuries to emergency medical personnel. The driver refused transport for further medical ev…
Car Crashes Into Woods In Carmel, Driver Hospitalized Car Crashes Into Woods In Carmel, Driver Hospitalized Car Crashes Into Woods In Carmel, Driver Hospitalized
Car Crashes Into Woods In Carmel, Driver Hospitalized A driver was taken to a hospital after crashing their vehicle into the woods in Putnam County, causing a temporary road closure.  The crash happened on Sunday, March 30 at around 4:40 p.m., when a car crashed off-road in the area of 77 Drewville Rd. in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The driver of the vehicle was pulled out by responding fire crews and transported to a nearby hospital.  The road was closed for around 40 minutes on Sunday afternoon as crews conducted their investigation into the crash. 
Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel
Road Reopens After Serious Crash In Carmel Emergency crews responded to a serious crash in Putnam County Friday afternoon, March 28, that temporarily shut down a stretch of road, police said.   The Carmel Police Department issued a traffic alert around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, announcing that Croton Falls Road was closed between Sandy Street and West Shore Drive due to a serious crash.  The road reopened by 3:30 p.m., police said in an update later on Friday afternoon.  Police responded to the scene along with the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the department said in a statement po…
Blaze Tears Through Roof Of Somers Home Blaze Tears Through Roof Of Somers Home Blaze Tears Through Roof Of Somers Home
Blaze Tears Through Roof Of Somers Home A Westchester residence was heavily damaged by a fire that spread to its attic area.  The blaze happened early Friday morning, March 21 at a Somers home on Loomis Drive, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, which helped respond to the fire. Arriving fire crews found that the flames had spread to the attic and that smoke was pouring from the home.  The fire prompted a response from the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Goldens Bridge Fire Department, Katonah Fire Department, Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association, Carmel Fire Department, Bedford Hills Fire Dep…
Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (PHOTOS) Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (PHOTOS) Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (PHOTOS)
Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (Photos) A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle stuck on top of a rock outcrop.  The incident happened on Saturday, March 15 just before 10:45 a.m., when an SUV crashed in Mahopac on Crane Road near Angela Drive, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Once EMS crews arrived at the scene, the driver refused an ambulance trip, firefighters said.  The road was closed for around half an hour to let tow crews remove the car. 
SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (PHOTOS) SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (PHOTOS) SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (PHOTOS)
SUV Flips On Road In Mahopac (Photos) A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle on its side and temporarily blocked a lane of traffic on a curvy road.  The crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, when an SUV flipped in the area of Miller Road and Route 118 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The incident prompted a fast response from Carmel Police, the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp., and the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in addition to Mahopac fire crews. More information, including the extent of injuries, was not immediately available. 
Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims
Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims A midday crash on Route 6 in Putnam County caused a temporary road closure and sent multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries, first responders said. The crash happened in Mahopac at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the area of 466 Route 6, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Authorities shut down Route 6 for about 30 minutes while crews worked to clear the scene. Traffic was diverted until the vehicles were removed. The injured occupants were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, firefighters said. The Carmel Police Department and Carm…
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection 2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection 2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection A 2-car crash at a Putnam County intersection caused a brief road closure and resulted in injuries, fire crews said. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mount Hope Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  One person involved in the crash was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, while the other refused transport.  The lanes from Route 6 to East Lake Boulevard were closed for around a half hour while the vehicles were removed from the road. 
Thick Smoke Pours From Mahopac Business, Prompts Large Response Thick Smoke Pours From Mahopac Business, Prompts Large Response Thick Smoke Pours From Mahopac Business, Prompts Large Response
Thick Smoke Pours From Mahopac Business, Prompts Large Response A fire inside a dryer at a business in Putnam County sent thick smoke billowing through the building and a neighboring business, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze broke out on Friday, Jan. 31, at Mahopac Launderaid & Dry Cleaners, located at 960 South Lake Blvd., just before 11 a.m., according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  When first responders arrived, they encountered heavy smoke pouring from the front door, leading officials to activate a first-alarm structure fire response.  Fire crews determined that the flames had been contained to items insid…
Car Lands On Roof In Early-Morning Mahopac Crash Car Lands On Roof In Early-Morning Mahopac Crash Car Lands On Roof In Early-Morning Mahopac Crash
Car Lands On Roof In Early-Morning Mahopac Crash A Hudson Valley crash that left a car flipped on its roof caused a road to temporarily close.  The wreck happened in Putnam County on Saturday, Jan. 18 just before 3:30 a.m., when a car overturned on Bucks Hollow Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The driver was able to escape from their car and refused an ambulance trip, firefighters said. The road was closed for around a half hour until the car could be towed away. 
2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection 2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection 2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection
2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection Two vehicles were involved in a collision that blocked traffic at a busy Hudson Valley intersection. The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 17 just after 10 a.m., when two cars collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Jonathan Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Following the incident, two people were taken by ambulance to be evaluated for injuries.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 
Driver Rescued After Plunging Into Reservoir In Carmel Driver Rescued After Plunging Into Reservoir In Carmel Driver Rescued After Plunging Into Reservoir In Carmel
Driver Rescued After Plunging Into Reservoir In Carmel A driver was rescued from a partially submerged vehicle in a Hudson Valley reservoir, authorities said.  The incident occurred in Putnam County shortly after noon on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a vehicle crashed into the West Branch Reservoir near Washington Road in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. The driver, a 76-year-old Mahopac woman, was unable to exit the vehicle, prompting an immediate response from Carmel Police officers, along with the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Dive Team, and EMS units. Upon arriving, Carmel off…
Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Battling Blaze At North Salem Home Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Battling Blaze At North Salem Home Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Battling Blaze At North Salem Home
Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Battling Blaze At North Salem Home A firefighter fell through a floor during the response to a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence. The blaze began on Tuesday, Oct. 29 inside the laundry room at a North Salem home on Nash Road, according to the Croton Falls Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon began dousing the flames with hose lines and started making their way inside. However, while firefighters were battling the blaze inside, one member fell through the floor, prompting a mayday transmission.  The firefighter was soon found, though, and removed from the building with minor injuries. The response to…
Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles
Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles A major brush fire over at least a dozen acres in the Hudson Valley produced smoke that spread across the New York border into Connecticut. The blaze broke out at around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Putnam County in the area of Route 301 and East Boyds Road in the town of Kent and was finally contained late in the day on Sunday, Oct. 27. While responding, crews observed a large fire on the mountain and immediately requested mutual aid from neighboring departments, according to the Kent Fire Department.  Responding crews located the large brushfire of approximately 5 to 6 acres…
Car Crashes Over Guardrail, Causing Carmel Road Closure Car Crashes Over Guardrail, Causing Carmel Road Closure Car Crashes Over Guardrail, Causing Carmel Road Closure
Car Crashes Over Guardrail, Causing Carmel Road Closure A busy Hudson Valley road was closed for around an hour after a vehicle crashed over the guardrail into the woods. The crash happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Aug. 18 around 3:30 p.m., when a car crashed over a guardrail on Route 32 (Crane Road) in the area of Angela Drive in the town of Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  No injuries were reported and both the driver and passenger refused ambulance trips.  Route 32 was closed for about an hour as the vehicle was towed away. 
Van Plunges Into Lake In Hudson Valley Van Plunges Into Lake In Hudson Valley Van Plunges Into Lake In Hudson Valley
Van Plunges Into Lake In Hudson Valley Firefighters had to ensure no hazardous fluids entered a Hudson Valley lake after a van plunged into it. The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 30, when a van drove into Lake Mahopac on South Lake Boulevard, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. After the incident, crews used hazardous material absorbent booms around the van to absorb any potential vehicle fluid leaks as it was removed from the water. The cause of the crash was not released. 
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Busy Hudson Valley Intersection, Sends Person To Hospital 2-Car Crash Shuts Down Busy Hudson Valley Intersection, Sends Person To Hospital 2-Car Crash Shuts Down Busy Hudson Valley Intersection, Sends Person To Hospital
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Busy Hudson Valley Intersection, Sends Person To Hospital A two-vehicle crash caused a busy Hudson Valley intersection to close for almost an hour and caused injuries.  The collision happened in Putnam County on Sunday, July 21 just after 5:30 p.m., when two cars crashed at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road (Route 34) in Mahopac.  According to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, one person received medical transport while another was taken to a hospital.  The intersection was closed for around 40 minutes until the cars involved were removed. 
Blaze Sparks At Yorktown Heights Restaurant Blaze Sparks At Yorktown Heights Restaurant Blaze Sparks At Yorktown Heights Restaurant
Blaze Sparks At Yorktown Heights Restaurant A blaze at a Northern Westchester restaurant was stopped from being worse than it could have been thanks to the quick actions of firefighters.  The fire happened on Monday, June 6 just after 2:30 a.m. at Coral Seafood Restaurant in Yorktown Heights at 63 Route 6, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, which helped respond to the blaze.  Thanks to the work of fire crews, more extensive damage to the building was prevented, the department said.  The cause of the fire was not released.