Suffolk County PD Officer Saves Man Hit By Forklift By Using Tourniquet Suffolk County PD Officer Saves Man Hit By Forklift By Using Tourniquet
Suffolk County PD Officer Saves Man Hit By Forklift By Using Tourniquet A quick-thinking Suffolk County Police officer jumped into action and saved a man’s life who was struck and injured by a forklift in Brentwood. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's Third Precinct received a report shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, that a man was operating a mechanical pallet jack at Broadridge on Executive Drive, when he was accidentally struck by a forklift inside the building. According to police, Suffolk County Police Officer Kevin Bell applied a tourniquet to Gabriel Leveille’s right leg after he was struck, likely saving his life. Leveille, 6…
Landscaper Killed In Union Identified Landscaper Killed In Union Identified
Landscaper Killed In Union Identified A landscaper who died Friday morning after a co-worker accidentally ran him over  at a Union worksite was identified by police Saturday. Jorge Velazquez, 38, of Staten Island, was working on a curb line at the Costco parking lot on Hudson Street when the co-worker, who was driving a pickup, ran over Velazquez while backing the truck up.  Police did not release the name of the driver, citing the ongoing investigation. Any witnesses or anyone else with information is being asked to call the traffic bureau at 908-851-5070. 
Driver, 67, Crushed Beneath Fallen Brick Pallet In Ramsey Driver, 67, Crushed Beneath Fallen Brick Pallet In Ramsey
Driver, 67, Crushed Beneath Fallen Brick Pallet In Ramsey A driver was crushed beneath a pile of bricks that fell on him during a delivery Tuesday in Ramsey, authorities said. Responding police officers lifted the pallet of slate-type pavers off the 67-year-old driver following the mishap at an Alida Place residence just before 11:30 a.m., Ramsey Police Chief Bryan Gurney said. Member of the Ramsey Ambulance Corps and Valley Hospital Paramedics moved the victim to a landing zone provided by the Ramsey Rescue Squad at Adorno Fathers on Darlington Avenue, Gurney said. An AirMed One chopper then flew him to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center …
Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall
Community Rallies For Florham Park Apprentice Seriously Injured In 16-Foot Fall Nick DePhillips of Florham Park had a bright future ahead of him. The day before the first-year apprentice was set to start his schooling, he fell 16 feet on the job -- shattering his neck, shoulder and pelvis. The devastating accident sidelined the young apprentice, but his community is rallying to ensure that DePhillips gets back on his feet. More than $68,900 had been raised as of Thursday evening on a GoFundMe for DePhillips launched last month by Anthony Cangialosi. Cangialosi described DePhillips as a hard worker and quick learner. All funds will go toward getting him the care …
ID Released For Man Killed After Falling Through Skylight Hole On Roof In Stamford ID Released For Man Killed After Falling Through Skylight Hole On Roof In Stamford
ID Released For Man Killed After Falling Through Skylight Hole On Roof In Stamford A Stamford man who was killed after falling through a hole for a skylight while working on the roof of an area building has been identified. Jacek Pilchowski, 59, fell more than 30 feet onto a concrete floor while replacing skylights on the roof of the Stamford Windustrial Company, said Stamford Police Capt. Tom Barcello. The incident took place around 1:34 p.m. Wednesday at 55 Sunnyside Ave., after the employee misstepped and fell through the opening, said Stamford Fire Deputy Chief Eric Lorenz. The man received critical head injuries, as well as other injuries, Lorenz said. Pilchowski w…
Man Rescued After Arm Becomes Stuck Between Rollers At Manufacturer In Brewster Man Rescued After Arm Becomes Stuck Between Rollers At Manufacturer In Brewster
Man Rescued After Arm Becomes Stuck Between Rollers At Manufacturer In Brewster A 33-year-old man is in intensive care after his arm became stuck in a large machine while at work late Monday afternoon. Michael Avery of Wappingers Falls was rescued around 4:35 p.m. Monday at the Dunmore Corporation in Brewster, after his arm was caught between two large rollers in a machine, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Once removed from the machine, by members of the Brewster Fire Department, Avery was transported via helicopter to Westchester Medical Center where he is in the Intensive Care Unit, said Hicks.  During the rescue by firefighters, Danbury Road, adjacent t…