NYC Hudson River helicopter crash was birthday event for family, as pilot radioed he 'needed fuel'

NYC Hudson River helicopter crash was birthday event for family, as pilot radioed he ‘needed fuel’

The Spanish family killed in a horrific helicopter crash into the Hudson River had hired the high-flying sightseeing tour as part of a birthday celebration, officials said Friday as the helicopter owner told reporters the pilot was low on fuel moments before the tragedy occurred. Tourists Agustin Escobar, the CEO of technology giant Siemens Spain,…

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Ulster Italian-American Foundation to host Ciao Primavera Fashion Show on April 6 in Saugerties – Daily Freeman

Ulster Italian-American Foundation to host Ciao Primavera Fashion Show on April 6 in Saugerties – Daily Freeman

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — The Ulster County Italian-American Foundation is set to host its inaugural “Ciao Primavera Fashion Show” showcasing Italian fashion and craftsmanship, on Sunday, April 6, an announcement said. The fashion show starts at 2 p.m. at Diamond Mills, 25 So. Partition St. It will feature a specially made 24-foot runway in the ballroom,…

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Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash, aging models hurt demand – The Mercury News

Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash, aging models hurt demand – The Mercury News

By BERNARD CONDON | Associated Press NEW YORK  — Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers. The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and…

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