Heroic Rescue From Burning Car On A Precarious Perch | Patch PM

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

Hudson Valley Hiker Killed In Fall At Platte Cove Preserve

The DEC said rangers, with the assistance of the New York State Police and Greene County Paramedics, conducted a technical roper recovery after the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officer Saves Man, Dog From Burning Car Dangling Over Embankment

An environmental conservation officer who made a daring rescue in April has been honored for his bravery and quick action.

Student Brought BB Gun To Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School: Police

Reports that a student brought a BB gun to school triggered a police response and is expected to result in criminal charges.

Town Wants To Paint Unity Mural At Hate Graffiti Site

Yorktown has asked the state for permission to paint a mural where the racist and antisemitic graffiti and hate speech were found Saturday under an overpass of the Taconic State Parkway.

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• Wanted For Arson: Police Release Image Of Suspect In Downtown Fire
• Westchester Offers Advice On Planning Home Improvement Projects
• 1 Killed When Car Rear Ends Tractor-Trailer
• Op-Ed: Gun Violence Is A Public Health Crisis
• Ossining Seeks $7M Grant For E-Bikes: VIDEO
• Op-Ed: Stop Albany From Interfering With Local Elections
• Storms To Usher In Memorial Day Weekend: Hudson Valley Forecast
• Big Memorial Day Plans At St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
• New Digs For Public Works Will Clear Waterfront Redevelopment Path

» Across America

1. Bystanders Pleaded With Police To Enter Robb Elementary School
2. Ray Liotta, Known For Role In 'Goodfellas,' Dies At 67
3. Rat Runs Canine Gauntlet Through Dog Park: Video
4. Trump Ordered To Testify Under Oath In NY Attorney General Probe

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