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New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester A new black bear sighting has been reported in Northern Westchester. The Bedford Police Department issued an alert to area residents warning that the bear was seen in the Bedford Village area of town. Other recent sightings in the area have happened in North Castle, Danbury, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, Ramapo, Ossining, and Clarkstown. According to police, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside. Bears should never be approached, surrounded or cornered, as bears will “aggressively defend themselves if they feel threatened. “Be especially cautious around cubs, as mother bears…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Grin, Bear It: Police Warn Of Latest Black Bear Sighting In Westchester Grin, Bear It: Police Warn Of Latest Black Bear Sighting In Westchester
Grin, Bear It: Police Warn Of Latest Black Bear Sighting In Westchester Let's bear down. The Rye Brook Police Department has issued an alert to local residents after a black bear was spotted in an area backyard, trying to take a peek over a fence as it looked around. Police said that there have been several sightings of a black bear over the weekend. On Saturday, it was in the County Ridge area, and on Sunday afternoon, it was in the vicinity of the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. According to police, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside. Bears should never be approached, surrounded or cornered, as bears will “aggressively defend themselves i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Dies After Being Struck By BMW Westchester Man Dies After Being Struck By BMW
Westchester Man Dies After Being Struck By BMW A 29-year-old Northern Westchester man has died from injuries suffered after he left his vehicle following a crash and was struck by a BMW on a stretch of I-87 in Rockland County, state police said. Nicholas J. Polao of Cortlandt Manor was pronounced dead at Westchester Medical Center, where he had been in critical condition, police announced on Wednesday afternoon, July 17. The incident happened at approximately 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 northbound on I-87 in Clarkstown., according to police. A preliminary investigation revealed Polao was involved in a property damage motor vehicle cras…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area
Video: Curious Black Bear Caught On Camera Making The Rounds In The Area A  family enjoyed an unexpected guest when a black bear was caught taking an afternoon stroll through their backyard and into the woods. The bear was caught on surveillance camera in Putnam County at approximately 8:11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, in the backyard of a home in the Millpond Lane area in Kent, the family said. It could be seen sniffing along the ground as it made its way through the yard. In the video, the bear leisurely takes in the lay of the land, looking around while heading towards the trees in the backyard. Other recent sightings in the area have happened in North Cas…

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by Zak Failla
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New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester
New Black Bear Sighting Reported In Westchester With the weather warming up, black bears continue making the rounds in the area, with the .latest sighting coming in Northern Westchester. The North Castle Police Department issued a warning after a bear was spotted between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1 in the Long Pond area of town. There were no further sightings after 11 a.m. Police say that area residents should not approach or feed bears. “If you’re aware of a bear in your area, try to remove things they may hone in on such as bird feeders and garbage pails,” they noted. “Keep pets inside while the bear is in sight.” The…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Truck Driver Threatens Other Motorist With Hammer, Knife After Vehicles Crash On I-87 Truck Driver Threatens Other Motorist With Hammer, Knife After Vehicles Crash On I-87
Truck Driver Threatens Other Motorist With Hammer, Knife After Vehicles Crash On I-87 A weapon-wielding tractor-trailer driver from Connecticut is facing multiple charges after threatening a driver on I-87 in Rockland County with a knife and hammer, police said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to I-87 in Clarkstown shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, where there was a report of a driver menacing another following a motor vehicle collision. Police said that the driver, Hartford resident Steadbert Ramsay was struck by a Jeep Cherokee, which continued to travel south. Ramsay allegedly located the Jeep on the exit 14 ramp off the interstate, where he c…

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by Zak Failla
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Teacher Wins $4M Libel Award Against Online Blogger Teacher Wins $4M Libel Award Against Online Blogger
Teacher Wins $4M Libel Award Against Online Blogger A Rockland County blogger was hit with a $4 million verdict for allegedly cyber-bullying a local Clarkstown elementary school teacher on her blog. Meredith Trussell-Slutsky of Clarkstown was awarded $500,000 in compensatory, and $3.5 million in punitive damages by a state Supreme Court jury on Friday during the trial accusing Carol McIlmurray of libeling her through articles and false accusations on her Rockland Post blog and through other social media posts, according to a news release from Trussell-Slutsky's attorneys. "Ms. Trussell-Slutsky, a mother of two, and community volunteer was bu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations The Palisades Center, the four-story shopping center and entertainment destination in Clarkstown, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The center originally opened for business on March 4, 1998. Ever since, it has served as an area staple, attracting visitors from around the globe. The center attracts about 24 million visitors per year and features upwards of 225 different shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Anniversary celebrations included a Lunar New Year cultural event, a “Noiseless” dance party and a circus, just to name a few. "Congratulations and best wishes to (Pali…

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by Valerie Musson
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Three Convicted In Westchester Are Granted Clemency By Cuomo Three Convicted In Westchester Are Granted Clemency By Cuomo
Three Convicted In Westchester Are Granted Clemency By Cuomo Three men convicted in Westchester County, including one from Rockland, were granted clemency by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with 26 other individuals across the state. Cuomo said he issued the pardons on Monday, Dec. 31 in recognition of each individual's rehabilitative efforts and to remove the barriers that their criminal records present to their immigration status.  Some are facing deportation, while others wish to be able to participate in their communities as citizens of the country they call home. In each case, a pardon will make immigration-related relief possible, if no…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials
Westchester Duo Caught With Forged Vehicle Credentials Two Westchester men are behind bars after being busted with forged vehicle credentials during a midday traffic stop on I-87 in Clarkstown. New York State Police troopers stopped Sleepy Hollow residents Erickson Rodriguez-Martinez and his passenger Jhon Santos Guzman, both 26, shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, when he committed a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, troopers said that probable cause to search the vehicle was established. During the search, the two men were found to be in possession of a forged New York State dealer plate, forged New York State vehicle regist…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Palisades Parkway Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Palisades Parkway
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Palisades Parkway A 50-year-old woman was killed after the car she was traveling in hit a deer on the Palisades Parkway and slammed into several trees, leading to an hourslong closure of the southbound lanes. The crash, which occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday near Clarkstown, closed the southbound lanes for more than four hours as police investigated the incident, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. An initial investigation revealed that a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Thomas Kofi, 68, of Spring Valley, was traveling southbound when a deer entered the roadway from the west shoulder. The vehicle …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley HS Grad Sings National Anthem At NY State Fair Hudson Valley HS Grad Sings National Anthem At NY State Fair
Hudson Valley HS Grad Sings National Anthem At NY State Fair Helen Smith, a graduate of Clarkstown South High School and resident of West Nyack is representing Clarkstown as she sings the National Anthem at the New York State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9:58 a.m. The annual "Great NY State Fair" is held at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse.. It began Wednesday, Aug. 22 and concludes on Labor Day, Sept. 3. It attracts more than a million visitors to its farm and animal exhibits, carnival rides and live entertainment as well as plenty of game booths and delicious food. Smith has sung the anthem at 9/11 Memorials throughout Rockland County, several…

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by Jon Craig