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Gunman Who Killed 24-Year-Old Postal Worker In Region Sentenced To Prison Gunman Who Killed 24-Year-Old Postal Worker In Region Sentenced To Prison
Gunman Who Killed 24-Year-Old Postal Worker In Region Sentenced To Prison More than a year after a young postal worker was shot to death in the region, his killer is heading to prison. Laquan Fallen, age 24, of Albany, was sentenced to between five and 15 years in prison in Albany County Supreme Court on Friday, Dec. 1. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter for shooting and killing 24-year-old Czsar Lewis in Albany. Earlier Report: Postal Worker From Albany Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' According to prosecutors, the two were near Central Avenue and Robin Street on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, when Fallen shot Lewis with a handgun. He was…
24-Year-Old Admits Killing Postal Worker In Area Shooting 24-Year-Old Admits Killing Postal Worker In Area Shooting
24-Year-Old Admits Killing Postal Worker In Area Shooting Ten months after a young postal worker was shot to death in the region, his killer has confessed. Laquan Fallen, age 24, of Albany, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 8, for fatally shooting 24-year-old Czsar Lewis. According to prosecutors, the two were in Albany near Central Avenue and Robin Street on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, when Fallen shot Lewis with a handgun. He was legally prohibited from having the weapon at the time. Related Report: Postal Worker From Albany Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' Prosecutors initially filed a murd…
New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Hudson Valley New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Hudson Valley
New Eatery, Other Retailers Open At Plaza In Hudson Valley Four new retailers, including a new eatery, have opened up shop at a busy strip plaza in Westchester.  The new businesses, all located in Yonkers at the Fleetwood Plaza located at 850 Bronx River Rd. right by the Cross County Parkway, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 1 with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in attendance.  One of the new retailers to open at the plaza is Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, which serves a variety of frozen desserts that will certainly satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.  In addition to countless flavors of Italian ice and frozen custard,…
Popular Dunkin' Reopens In Patterson After Remodeling Popular Dunkin' Reopens In Patterson After Remodeling
Popular Dunkin' Reopens In Patterson After Remodeling This story has been updated. A popular Dunkin' Donuts location in the Hudson Valley has reopened following extensive remodeling for more than a month.  The Dunkin', located in Putnam County at 3115 Route 22 in Patterson, has been closed since Wednesday, Nov. 16 for remodeling work. However, the shop reopened on Friday, Dec. 23, employee Liliana See said on Facebook.  The remodeling effort was to improve the location's indoor dining experience as well as make the drive-thru window run more efficiently, See said.  The coffee and donut shop was finally able to reopen after som…
'What In The World?': NY Restaurant's Water Charge Leaves Mom Irked (Poll) 'What In The World?': NY Restaurant's Water Charge Leaves Mom Irked (Poll)
'What In The World?': NY Restaurant's Water Charge Leaves Mom Irked (Poll) A breakfast outing at a New York restaurant left a sour taste in one mother’s mouth after the eatery charged her a “steep” fee for a cup of water. In a post on the Facebook group Long Island Foodies Monday, Nov. 28, Suffolk County resident Jennifer Marie posted her receipt from an East Islip Dunkin’ Donuts, located on Main Street. “Dunkin’ Donuts is charging for a cup of water now,” Marie wrote. “What in the world?” The receipt shows that Marie ordered a six-piece hash brown, avocado and bacon toast, apple juice, and a cup of water just before 10:30 a.m. Jennifer Marie's receipt showi…
Postal Worker From Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' Postal Worker From Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light'
Postal Worker From Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a young postal worker from the region following his untimely death. Czsar Lewis, of Albany, died on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the age of 24, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Known by family and friends as “CJ,” Lewis was born on Dec. 29, 1997, to parents Connie Wiggins and Terry Lewis, his memorial said. A lover of the outdoors, he also enjoyed volunteering with Young Voters Registration and neighborhood church gardening, reads his obituary. Lewis later graduated from Albany High School and attended Schenectady Communit…
Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals
Dunkin' Donuts 'Iced Coffee Day' To Benefit NY Children's Hospitals Coffee with a side of goodwill. That’s what Dunkin’ Donuts will serve up Wednesday, May 25, when the company hosts ‘Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day’ to “bring joy to kids” at children’s hospitals across the country. All day long, Dunkin’ will donate $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating locations to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which aims to provide “the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness,” according to a company statement. Locally, funds raised from the event will go to the following New York hospitals: Cohen’s Children Medical Center on Long Islan…
Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In Area Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In Area
Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In Area A Hudson Valley teen has been arrested for allegedly robbing a Dunkin' Donuts at knifepoint. It took place in Orange County in the city of Newburgh on Saturday, May 7 at the Dunkin' located at 674 Broadway in Newburgh. The 17-year-old teen, who was not identified due to his age, was arrested on Friday, May 13, following an investigation, said the city of Newburgh Police. He was charged with first-degree robbery and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date.
Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions
Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions A teen social media star from Connecticut is outearning some of the most successful CEOs in the US by millions of dollars, according to new reports by Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. With 133 million TikToker followers, 17-year-old Fairfield County resident Charli D'Amelio, of Norwalk, who started posting to TikTok in 2019 -- has the video-sharing app's largest following, Forbes says. Last year, she brought in $17.5 million. The median pay for chief executives of S&P 500 companies in 2020 was $13.4 million, the WSJ reports. Darren Woods was the highest-earning CEO of 2020, brin…
Six Firefighters Hospitalized After Battling Blaze At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley Six Firefighters Hospitalized After Battling Blaze At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley
Six Firefighters Hospitalized After Battling Blaze At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley First responders are still on the scene of a stubborn, dangerous shopping center fire that has sent six firefighters to the hospital in Rockland County. The blaze broke out at The Rise, a gun range located in the basement of a shopping area that includes a Dollar General store and a Dunkin Donuts coffee, around noon on Sunday, Nov. 28 in Pearl River, said Lt. James Sullivan, of the Orangetown Police. Related Story: Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center According to Sullivan, when police patrols arrived on the scene at 120 N. Middletown Road, officers found an …
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries from a stubborn noontime blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities confirmed. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education…
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…
Man With Several 'Ghost Guns' Arrested In Area Road-Rage Incident, Police Say Man With Several 'Ghost Guns' Arrested In Area Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
Man With Several 'Ghost Guns' Arrested In Area Road-Rage Incident, Police Say An area man who was arrested for allegedly pointing a "ghost gun" and screaming racist comments at another driver during a road-rage incident was released on his own recognizance. It happened around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6 on Route 212 in the Town of. Saugerties. The victim told police that another driver had pulled up alongside his vehicle screaming about his driving and then used several racial slurs towards the victim, according to Saugerties Chief Joseph Sinagra. The victim then reportedly followed the other driver to the parking lot of the Dunkin Donuts on Ulster Avenue…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Area Eateries COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Area Eateries
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Area Eateries An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for those who worked at or visited two popular area eateries. The Putnam County Health Department issued the following advisories for: Tijuana Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 376 Route 6, Mahopac: Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID was at the restaurant during this time. Dunkin’ Donuts at 1 Star Ridge Road, Brewster: Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Area New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Area
New Dunkin' Donuts Location Opens In Area A new combination gas station/Dunkin' Donuts has opened off a busy stretch of Route 9W. The old site of the Dickey's Diner located in Ulster County at 1417 Route 9W in Marlborough was repurposed and officially opened to customers on Friday, Sept. 4. The site consists of a gas station, a Chestnut Market, a drive-thru for Dunkin' Donuts.  "Thank you [CEO of Chestnut Petroleum] Mickey Jamal for investing in the Town of Marlborough and a  big thanks to our Town Board, Planning Board, ZBA and our Town code enforcement officer for all working together to bring this business to our smal…
Man Found Slumped Over Steering Wheel Had Hypodermic Needle, Police Say Man Found Slumped Over Steering Wheel Had Hypodermic Needle, Police Say
Man Found Slumped Over Steering Wheel Had Hypodermic Needle, Police Say A 28-year-old man found slumped over a steering wheel in a parking lot was arrested for alleged possession of a hypodermic needle. The incident took place in Ulster County when Saugerties Police responded to the Dunkin' Donuts on Ulster Avenue in the Village of Saugerties. Police received the report around 5:27 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, after receiving a report from a pedestrian of a man slumped over the wheel in a vehicle in the parking lot, Chief Joseph Sinagra said. Upon arrival, officers Christopher Rega of Saugerties slumped over the wheel allegedly with a hypodermic needle…
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Dutchess New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Dutchess
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Dutchess There's a new spot to run on Dunkin' in the area. Chen Management of Wappingers opened its 15th Dunkin Donuts at in Fishkill at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on 18 Westage Drive. The location is across from Walmart/Sam’s Club and near other buildings and hotels at the Westage Business Center. The store's first day of business was Friday, Dec. 20. Dunkin' joins other popular eateries at the center, including Five Guys, Chipotle, Boston Market, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grille and Hudson Buffet. Regal Cinema 10 anchors the development at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84. The new …
National Donut Day: Here's How, Where You Can Get A Free Treat National Donut Day: Here's How, Where You Can Get A Free Treat
National Donut Day: Here's How, Where You Can Get A Free Treat National Donut Day (yes, it’s real!) is just around the corner, so get ready to enjoy a day of indulgence with a free donut from Dunkin’ Donuts. On Friday, June 7, the breakfast chain will offer guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of a beverage at participating locations. From classic glazed to Boston Kreme, chocolate sprinkled, strawberry frosted and more, National Donut Day is every dessert-lover’s dream come true. Throughout the day, DD will be active on social media to “help fans enjoy some time in celebration and appreciation of donuts with special content.” …
Officers Rescue OD Victim Found In Bathroom Of Area Dunkin' Donuts Officers Rescue OD Victim Found In Bathroom Of Area Dunkin' Donuts
Officers Rescue OD Victim Found In Bathroom Of Area Dunkin' Donuts Quick-acting police officers saved a Highland man from death after he was found unconscious at a local Dunkin' Donuts. The incident took place around 10:24 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, when Lloyd Police and the New York State Police responded to the Bridgeview Plaza, Dunkin' Donuts for a welfare check concerning a subject that was locked in the bathroom and wasn’t responding, said Lloyd Police. Officers forcibly gained access to the bathroom and found a 24-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive from a heroin overdose on the floor, police said.  Lloyd Police Officers administered fo…
Hudson Valley Students Admit To Stalking That Led To Fatal Stabbing of Teen Hudson Valley Students Admit To Stalking That Led To Fatal Stabbing of Teen
Hudson Valley Students Admit To Stalking That Led To Fatal Stabbing of Teen Two teenagers have admitted to their roles in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Valaree Schwab in New Rochelle earlier this year. Dominique Slack and Carl Booker have both pleaded guilty to first-degree stalking, a violent felony, for their roles in the incident that led to the fatal stabbing incident of the teenager. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, Schwab suffered two stab wounds to her torso from a steak k…
Dunkin' Donuts Warns Customers Of Data Breach Dunkin' Donuts Warns Customers Of Data Breach
Dunkin' Donuts Warns Customers Of Data Breach A third-party may have gained access to the account information of some of its customers, Dunkin' Donuts said in a warning issued on Wednesday. The security breach, discovered Oct. 31, affects "DD Perks" customers, the company said. "Although Dunkin' did not experience a data security breach involving its internal systems, we've been informed that third-parties obtained usernames and passwords through other companies' security breaches and used this information to log into some Dunkin' DD Perks accounts," the company said in a statement. For more information and details on the breach, clic…
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments A four-alarm fire destroyed a restaurant and adjoining apartments and led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of Route 22 in the area, according to fire officials. Multiple tanker trucks and firefighters from throughout the region rushed to the scene of the blaze in Dutchess County at the three-story structure in which people were inside at the time the fire started at the Dover Cafe and six apartments, said officials with the Dover Plains Fire Department. Tanker trucks are being staged at the Dunkin' Donuts to bring in additional water to the scene due to firefighters having trouble acc…
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments
Four-Alarm Blaze Destroys Dover Restaurant, Adjoining Apartments This story has been updated. A four-alarm fire destroyed a restaurant and adjoining apartments and led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of Route 22 in the area, according to fire officials. Multiple tanker trucks and firefighters from throughout the region rushed to the scene of the blaze in Dutchess County at the three-story structure in which people were inside at the time the fire started at the Dover Cafe and six apartments, said officials with the Dover Plains Fire Department. Tanker trucks are being staged at the Dunkin' Donuts to bring in additional water to the scene due to f…
Area Man ID'd As Fatal Crash Victim Area Man ID'd As Fatal Crash Victim
Area Man ID'd As Fatal Crash Victim Police have identified a 36-year-old Fairfield County man killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 34 in New Haven County on Tuesday morning. Christopher Etes of Sandy Hook was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Buckingham Road, according to the Derby Police. Etes, who was driving a Jeep when he crashed into a box truck, was the driver at fault in the incident, Derby Police said in a statement. The 52-year-old driver of the box truck, who was delivering doughnuts to Dunkin Donuts, remains in stable condition at Yale-New Haven Hospital, police said. Orange and Seymour Police assi…
Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms
Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms The City of Danbury Fire Department in partnership with the American Red Cross spent their St. Patrick's Day visiting residents to install free smoke alarms as a way to help reduce/eliminate fire-related deaths and injuries. The day-long event included a continental breakfast, provided by Dunkin Donuts and an extraordinary lunch buffet hosted by Taste of South Africa, said Danbury Fire Department Spokesman James Gagliardo. During the day, teams of volunteers made visits to homes, shared fire safety and preparedness information and installed smoke alarms. Volunteers helped families understan…
Iona Increases Security Following Latest New Rochelle HS Stabbing Incident Iona Increases Security Following Latest New Rochelle HS Stabbing Incident
Iona Increases Security Following Latest New Rochelle HS Stabbing Incident Iona College has beefed up its security in the wake of the third stabbing incident involving New Rochelle students. According to police, at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, the department received a call from security guards at the high school reporting that a stabbing had occurred at the school, and a 15-year-old suspect was seen on video fleeing the building. New Rochelle Police Capt. Robert Gazzola said that a 16-year-old student suffered two puncture wounds to his torso and has been transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment for what are believed to be non-life-threatening i…
Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician
Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician Funeral services have been scheduled for a New Rochelle High Student who was fatally stabbed on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue by another 16-year-old girl. Valaree Megan Schwab was a junior at New Rochelle High School taking advanced placement and honors classes. She was an outspoken political activist who rallied friends together to fight injustice. Valaree was also an avid musician.  She enjoyed playing her guitar and writing her own songs. Valaree loved attending concerts, exploring New York City and riding her bike around town. Just recently, she had earned her lea…
Hudson Valley Businessman Sues Dunkin' Donuts For $90M Hudson Valley Businessman Sues Dunkin' Donuts For $90M
Hudson Valley Businessman Sues Dunkin' Donuts For $90M A Westchester County business owner is seeking $90 million in restitution from Dunkin’ Donuts, claiming that the franchise irreparably damaged his concession stand at the Westchester County Airport. Sammy El Jamal, a gas station owner and entrepreneur, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court this week claiming that Dunkin’ Donuts breached the terms of a franchise agreement the two parties reached in 2010. The lawsuit alleges that Dunkin’ Donuts forced El Jamal to “purchase unusable equipment and unusable space; misrepresenting critical aspects of the franchise agreement; forcing (him) to pur…