Harrowing Photo Shows Aftermath Of Fire That Destroyed 7 Torahs, Rutherford Rabbi's Home
Tragedy has struck yet again for a New Jersey synagogue targeted in a 2012 firebombing.
At approximately 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, a blaze ripped through Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his wife, Bina's, Montross Avenue home and synagogue in Rutherford, where they've been since 2014.
The couple and four of their six children who were home at the time escaped "right in the nick of time," according to Bina's sister, Brocha Wilschanski. However, everything else was destroyed — including all seven Torahs.
"They're in shock, but they're well," Wilschanski said in a call with Daily Voice. "The al…
Flash Flooding, Transformer Fires, Building Collapse Hit Patterson During Intense Storm
A fast-moving lightning storm dropped nearly 5 inches of rain over part of the Hudson Valley in just two hours Monday afternoon, July 14, causing flash flooding, downed trees, transformer fires, and even a partial building collapse in one town.
According to the Patterson Fire Department in Putnam County, the most intense stretch of the storm hit shortly after 4 p.m., overwhelming storm drains and flooding local rivers. The department received a surge of emergency calls within minutes, including multiple fire alarms, road hazards, and transformer fires sparked by lightning.
Street…
Two Philadelphia Men Convicted In Arson That Killed Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson
Two Philadelphia men have been convicted for their roles in a 2022 arson fire that killed Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
Al-Ashraf Khalil, 31, and Isaam Jaghama, 31, were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit malicious damage by fire and malicious damage by fire of a building used in interstate commerce, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. Khalil was also convicted of wire fraud and using fire in furtherance of wire fraud.
The fire, set in the early hours of J…
Four Newark Firefighters Injured In Three-Alarm Fire: Authorities
Four Newark firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm blaze that began on the late evening of Friday, Nov. 15, authorities said.
At 11:57 p.m., firefighters responded to 11 Seymour Ave., an unoccupied residential building, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The fire extended to two occupied residential buildings at 9 Seymour Ave. and 13 Seymour Ave, Miranda said.
A 2nd alarm, requesting additional units to the scene, was called at midnight, and a 3rd alarm, requesting even more units, was called at 12:04 a.m., Miranda said.
One fire captain and three firefighte…
Pine Bush Man Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Dunkin' Donuts In Crawford
A Hudson Valley man suffered severe head trauma and other injuries after driving his 2015 Chevy Silverado into a Dunkin' Donuts, destroying the building.
The incident occurred in Orange County around 12:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, in Crawford.
According to the Crawford Police Department, responding officers found the pickup truck had driven into the Dunkin' building at Route 52 and Boniface Drive.
An investigation found that Orange County resident Eric Schrader, age 44, of Pine Bush, was driving eastbound on Route 52 when he entered the westbound lane, exited the roadway, and struck the D…
Partially Collapsed Auto Repair Shop To Be Demolished In Mount Vernon
A building in Westchester that partially collapsed is set to be demolished, city officials announced.
The building, which houses an auto repair shop at 217-225 South 4th Avenue in Mount Vernon, will be torn down on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19, city officials said on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The structure experienced a partial collapse on Thursday, Aug. 8 following heavy rain.
According to city officials, the demolition will limit vehicular and pedestrian access on South 4th Avenue between East 3rd Street and East 4th Street on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. an…
