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Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Westchester Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Westchester Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Westchester
Angry Passenger Punches Bus Driver After Getting Off In Westchester Police are searching for a passenger who they said punched a bus driver in the face in Westchester County after becoming angry that the bus's rear door did not open quickly enough.  The incident happened at around 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of McLean Avenue and South Broadway in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  O'Leary said the suspect was riding a Liberty Lines bus and waiting to exit when he became upset because the rear door was not opening fast enough. After getting off the bus, the man al…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In Westchester: DA Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In Westchester: DA Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In Westchester: DA
Man, 72, Caught With Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Material In Westchester: DA A 72-year-old Long Island man is facing 30 felony charges after prosecutors said he was caught with dozens of digital files depicting child sexual abuse while in Westchester County.  Richard Heumann, of New Hyde Park in Nassau County, was arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before Judge Robert Prisco in Westchester County Court, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced.  Heumann was indicted on 30 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child.  According to prosecutors, Heumann allegedly possessed 30 separate digital files depicting children you…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Caught With Drunk Underage Girl In Hudson Valley, Charged With Rape: Sheriff Man Caught With Drunk Underage Girl In Hudson Valley, Charged With Rape: Sheriff Man Caught With Drunk Underage Girl In Hudson Valley, Charged With Rape: Sheriff
Man Caught With Drunk Underage Girl In Hudson Valley, Charged With Rape: Sheriff A Putnam County man is facing multiple felony sex crime charges involving underage girls after deputies looking for a missing teenager found her highly intoxicated inside his vehicle, authorities said.  Mahopac resident Joseph J. Filingeri, 33, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 16, following an investigation that uncovered evidence of alleged sexual offenses involving multiple underage girls, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The investigation began late on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when deputies responded to a report of a missing teenage girl who was believed to be w…

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by Ben Crnic
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Father Beats Daughter With Belt, Cuts Puppy's Ears In Westchester: Police Father Beats Daughter With Belt, Cuts Puppy's Ears In Westchester: Police Father Beats Daughter With Belt, Cuts Puppy's Ears In Westchester: Police
Father Beats Daughter With Belt, Cuts Puppy's Ears In Westchester: Police A Westchester County man is facing felony assault and animal cruelty charges after police said he beat his daughter with a belt during a sleepover and was caught mistreating a puppy that was found with bleeding ears and bruises.  New Rochelle resident Xavier Sanchez, 35, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 16, following an investigation into allegations of child abuse and animal cruelty at his apartment at 11 Garden St., the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Police said the investigation began after authorities received a report alleging that Sanchez had assa…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In Westchester: Police Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In Westchester: Police Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In Westchester: Police
Man Caught Selling Marijuana In Front Of Smoke Shop In Westchester: Police A man was arrested after police responded to multiple complaints about illegal marijuana sales and other unlawful activity in front of a smoke shop in Westchester County, authorities said.  Yonkers resident Carlos Spady, 40, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following an investigation in New Rochelle, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The events leading to Spady's arrest began at around 6 p.m., when officers responded to complaints from community members about suspected illegal activity in front of the Travel Smoke Shop at 12 Lockwood Ave. and near the …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man, 36, Stabbed During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Suffers Significant Blood Loss Man, 36, Stabbed During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Suffers Significant Blood Loss Man, 36, Stabbed During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Suffers Significant Blood Loss
Man, 36, Stabbed During Dispute In Hudson Valley, Suffers Significant Blood Loss A 36-year-old man was rushed to a hospital after being stabbed during a dispute in Rockland County, leaving him bleeding heavily, police said. The incident happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in front of the Smiley Convenience Smoke Shop at 94 North Main St. in Spring Valley, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Officers responded there after receiving reports of a stabbing and found the victim with a stab wound to his left arm. Responding officers immediately applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding, the department said. The victim was…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Attacks Juvenile In BJ's Parking Lot In Westchester, Police Say Duo Attacks Juvenile In BJ's Parking Lot In Westchester, Police Say Duo Attacks Juvenile In BJ's Parking Lot In Westchester, Police Say
Duo Attacks Juvenile In BJ's Parking Lot In Westchester, Police Say Two family members, including an 18-year-old man, are accused of attacking a juvenile in a BJ's Wholesale Club parking lot in Westchester — and even trying to hit them with a car, police said. Yorktown resident Kenneth Rella, 56, and an 18-year-old man were arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, following an altercation at the BJ's Wholesale Club at 3303 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The incident began at around 8:36 p.m., when Yorktown Police officers were dispatched to the store's parking lot for a report of a confrontation.  An i…

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by Ben Crnic
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RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies, 42 RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies, 42 RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies, 42
RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies, 42 A member of one of America's most prominent political families has died at her Massachusetts home.  Kyle Francis Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, surrounded by family, on Sept. 21, according to her obituary on the Burke Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Kyle was one of 34 grandchildren of Sen. Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy. Her parents were Michael Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford. She is survived by her children, Conor and Declan, and her siblings. Her daughter Josephine died shortly after birth. Kyle is…

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by Josh Lanier and Cecilia Levine
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Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Westchester County Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Westchester County Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Westchester County
Sanitation Worker Stabbed On While On Job In Westchester County A sanitation worker was stabbed multiple times while performing his duties in Westchester County.  The attack happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North 7th Avenue in Mount Vernon, city officials said. The victim, an employee of the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works, was carrying out his regular sanitation duties when he was attacked by a suspect, according to the city. He reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds during the encounter. The injuries were described as non-life-threatening.  The victim was transported to a loca…

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by Ben Crnic
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Driver Busted For DWI After Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley: Police Driver Busted For DWI After Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley: Police Driver Busted For DWI After Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley: Police
Driver Busted For DWI After Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley: Police A vehicle burst into flames after veering off a road and striking a sign in Putnam County, leading to the driver's arrest on a DWI charge, authorities said.  The crash happened shortly before midnight on Sunday, Oct. 18, on Brewster Hill Road, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  There, firefighters were dispatched to reports of a crash involving a fire. According to the department, the vehicle apparently left the roadway, struck a road sign, and caught fire.  The incident prompted a response from firefighters and New York State Police.  According to police…

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by Ben Crnic
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Gas Prices To Skyrocket In NY Amid Lockout At Largest Refinery On East Coast: Report Gas Prices To Skyrocket In NY Amid Lockout At Largest Refinery On East Coast: Report Gas Prices To Skyrocket In NY Amid Lockout At Largest Refinery On East Coast: Report
Gas Prices To Skyrocket In NY Amid Lockout At Largest Refinery On East Coast: Report Drivers across the Northeast could soon be paying more at the pump after hundreds of workers were locked out of one of the East Coast's largest oil refineries in New Jersey, union leaders warn. The 385 workers at the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery in Linden were locked out Monday afternoon, Oct. 19, after rejecting the company's latest contract offer, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Jeff Sanford, president of Teamsters Local 877, told News 12 New Jersey that he anticipates the dispute will send gas prices climbing across the region and raise concerns about fuel supplie…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stranded Hiker Rescued From Cliff On Route 9D In Hudson Valley Stranded Hiker Rescued From Cliff On Route 9D In Hudson Valley Stranded Hiker Rescued From Cliff On Route 9D In Hudson Valley
Stranded Hiker Rescued From Cliff On Route 9D In Hudson Valley A hiker stranded on the side of a steep cliff along a Putnam County roadway was safely rescued thanks to firefighters. The incident happened on Monday evening, Oct. 19, along Route 9D in the Garrison area, according to the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters were dispatched after receiving a report of a hiker who had become stuck on the side of a cliff and was unable to get down safely.  Continental Village Fire Department crews requested help from the Fort Montgomery Fire Department, which provided a ladder truck to help remove the stranded hiker from th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Mugshot Shows Westchester Driver Charged In Deadly NJ Highway Hit-Run Mugshot Shows Westchester Driver Charged In Deadly NJ Highway Hit-Run Mugshot Shows Westchester Driver Charged In Deadly NJ Highway Hit-Run
Mugshot Shows Westchester Driver Charged In Deadly NJ Highway Hit-Run UPDATE: The 31-year-old woman run over and killed by a U-Haul trailer on Route 17 has been identified. Click here for more details. A 31-year-old woman struck by a fleeing vehicle on Route 17 Monday evening, Oct. 19 has died, police confirmed. Estuardo "Stuart" Rodriguez, 31, of Tarrytown, NY, was lodged in the Bergen County Jail on nearly a dozen offenses tied to the crash, according to jail and court records. Rodriguez was born in the United States and is listed as a U.S. citizen on the jail website. Rodriguez was heading south in the electric vehicle, which was towing a U-Haul trailer, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response
Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response A group of New York high school students who recorded themselves shouting the N-word have sparked outrage and protest at their school. The nine-second video of the Colonie Central High students was shared widely Friday, Oct. 16 and afterward. The teens say little in the clip besides the N-word. A large group of students demonstrated, chanted, and held signs outside the school Monday, Oct. 19, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. The signs included “Black Lives Matter,” “We Deserve Equality,” and “Silence is Compliance.” “The actions of the young men in the videos circulating the internet are d…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County
Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County A Bronx man was arrested after trying to make a purchase using counterfeit $100 bills at a Home Depot store in Westchester County, police said.  Justin Melendez, 29, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Home Depot located at 3051 East Main St. in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Troopers said they were alerted to a man suspected of trying to use counterfeit currency to pay for merchandise. An investigation later determined that Melendez had tried to complete a purchase using the fake $100 bills, police said.   He was arrested and charg…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester UPDATE: A crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County that blocked lanes of traffic for hours has been confirmed as a fatal incident.  New, updated report - Friends ID Man Killed In I-287 Crash In Westchester As Father Of 2 The crash was reported on Monday, Oct. 19, at 2:27 p.m., on the westbound Cross Westchester Expressway at Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to 511NY traffic reports and New York State Police.  Police confirmed one person was killed in the crash. Their name has not yet been released. Several fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and a…

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by Ben Crnic
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Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods
Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Police in Westchester County are searching for a coyote that escaped into a wooded area after being shot by an officer following reports of aggressive behavior.  The incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, near Mercy University and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Irvington, village officials said. Irvington Police officers first responded to a report of a coyote sighting near the university. While they searched the surrounding area, authorities received more reports of a coyote behaving aggressively toward a person on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.  Police…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Hudson Valley Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Hudson Valley Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Hudson Valley
Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Hudson Valley A 58-year-old woman died when she was hit by her own car after leaving it in reverse in Rockland County, police said. The fatal incident happened at around 5:22 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16,  at 175 North Main St. in Spring Valley, the Spring Valley Police Department said on Monday, Oct. 19. Officers responded there after receiving a report of a crash. When police arrived, they spoke with a witness who reported seeing a woman struck by her own vehicle. Police then found the 58-year-old victim lying unresponsive and began administering lifesaving measures.  The woman, who was…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Who Attacked Senior Protesters At Anti-ICE Demonstration In NY Gets Prison Time Woman Who Attacked Senior Protesters At Anti-ICE Demonstration In NY Gets Prison Time Woman Who Attacked Senior Protesters At Anti-ICE Demonstration In NY Gets Prison Time
Woman Who Attacked Senior Protesters At Anti-ice Demonstration In NY Gets Prison Time A woman who attacked senior citizens during a peaceful protest against federal immigration enforcement in Dutchess County earlier this year will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to felony assault and property damage charges.  Pawling resident Annette Strehle, 53, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief following a confrontation with demonstrators protesting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, Oct. 19.  Strehle was sentenced to six months i…

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by Ben Crnic
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Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Westchester: NYSP Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Westchester: NYSP Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Westchester: NYSP
Driver Tracked Down After Hit-Run On Taconic Parkway Leaves Man Injured In Westchester: Nysp A man was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while standing outside his car on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County — and the driver was later tracked down and charged, police said.  The incident began at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, near Exit 16 on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, New York State Police said on Monday, Oct. 19. Around that time, troopers saw a Ford Escape parked on the shoulder of the parkway with a man lying on the ground nearby. Police then said they determined that the man had gotten out of his vehicle when he was struck by …

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Native, CT Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' NY Native, CT Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' NY Native, CT Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend'
NY Native, CT Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' A University of New Haven hockey captain who dreamed of becoming an NYPD officer is being remembered as a great leader who wanted to help others after he was killed in an I-95 head-on crash.  Ryan O’Shea, 21, of Stony Point, New York, died Friday night, Oct. 16, after a wrong-way driver struck his car on I-91 in North Haven, Connecticut State Police said. O’Shea was a senior captain of the university’s club hockey team, the Chargers. He studied criminal justice with a focus on police science, the university said. “Ryan embodied everything that is good about being a Charger,” shared De…

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by Josh Lanier
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Fugitive Wanted For Sexual Assaults In Hudson Valley Caught In Canada After 4 Years: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted For Sexual Assaults In Hudson Valley Caught In Canada After 4 Years: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted For Sexual Assaults In Hudson Valley Caught In Canada After 4 Years: Sheriff
Fugitive Wanted For Sexual Assaults In Hudson Valley Caught In Canada After 4 Years: Sheriff A man accused of sexually assaulting two women in Putnam County has been brought back to New York after authorities caught him in Canada following years on the run.  Cesar Hernandez Rodriguez, 34, a Mexican citizen, was arrested in connection with sexual assaults that allegedly occurred in Putnam Valley on July 4 and 5, 2022, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 19. The Sheriff's Office said it began investigating the alleged assaults of two women on July 6, 2022. Detectives later identified Hernandez Rodriguez as a suspect.  However, authorities said he f…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Nursing Home Employee Steals Over $1.8K To Pay For Lyft Rides, Police Say Westchester Nursing Home Employee Steals Over $1.8K To Pay For Lyft Rides, Police Say Westchester Nursing Home Employee Steals Over $1.8K To Pay For Lyft Rides, Police Say
Westchester Nursing Home Employee Steals Over $1.8K To Pay For Lyft Rides, Police Say A Westchester County nursing home employee was arrested after police said she used a victim's stolen payment information to rack up more than $1,800 in unauthorized Lyft rides.  Yonkers resident Tyrese Barboza, 27, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 16, following an investigation into the alleged theft at a nursing home in North Salem, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. The investigation began back in April 2026, when a victim reported discovering multiple unauthorized charges for Lyft rideshare services totaling over $1,800.  As police investigated, they learned that …

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by Ben Crnic
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Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Police On Playland Parkway In Westchester Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Police On Playland Parkway In Westchester Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Police On Playland Parkway In Westchester
Speeding Car Linked To Possible Burglaries Flees Police On Playland Parkway In Westchester A speeding vehicle that fled police in Westchester County and got away may be connected to commercial burglaries in the area, authorities said.    The incident happened on Playland Parkway in the City of Rye at around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15,  the City of Rye Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 19.  Police said an officer saw a vehicle speeding and attempted to pull it over. However, the driver did not stop, which led to a brief pursuit.  The officer eventually ended the chase, the department said. As investigators looked further into the incident…

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by Ben Crnic
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Child Hit By Taxi In Hudson Valley: Report Child Hit By Taxi In Hudson Valley: Report Child Hit By Taxi In Hudson Valley: Report
Child Hit By Taxi In Hudson Valley: Report A child was struck by a taxi while crossing a street in Rockland County, according to reports.   The incident happened on Washington Avenue in New Square on Monday morning, Oct. 19, The Monsey Scoop reported. The child was reportedly crossing Washington Avenue in a marked crosswalk when the taxi struck them. Emergency responders from New Square Hatzoloh and Ershte Hilf, along with officers from the Ramapo Police Department, responded to the scene, the outlet reported. Minor injuries were reported, according to The Monsey Scoop.  More details about the crash were not im…

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by Ben Crnic
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Drunk Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester: NYSP Drunk Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester: NYSP Drunk Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester: NYSP
Drunk Wrong Way Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester: Nysp A wrong-way driver who was allegedly over twice the legal limit nearly struck a state trooper head-on before crashing into two other vehicles on Interstate 287 in Westchester, authorities said.   White Plains resident Robert Daniel Mack, 49, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following the early-morning crash on Interstate 287 in White Plains, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. The incident began shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, when a trooper traveling eastbound in the left lane of I-287 suddenly saw a vehicle speeding westbound directly toward their patrol c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Woman Caught Over Twice Legal Limit On I-84: State Police Westchester Woman Caught Over Twice Legal Limit On I-84: State Police Westchester Woman Caught Over Twice Legal Limit On I-84: State Police
Westchester Woman Caught Over Twice Legal Limit On I-84: State Police A Westchester County woman is facing aggravated DWI charges after police said she was caught driving on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County with a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit.  Peekskill resident Keely A. Broderick, 39, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 16, following a late-night traffic stop in Dutchess County, New York State Police said on Monday, Oct. 19. The events leading to Broderick's arrest began around 10:54 p.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 84 in East Fishkill for alleged violations. During the stop, troo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Drunk Woman, 43, Caught With Teen In Her Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say Drunk Woman, 43, Caught With Teen In Her Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say Drunk Woman, 43, Caught With Teen In Her Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Drunk Woman, 43, Caught With Teen In Her Car In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 43-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after police said she was caught driving while intoxicated with a 15-year-old child in her vehicle in Dutchess County.  Poughkeepsie resident Jennifer A. Stiver, 43, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 17, following a traffic stop in Rhinebeck, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Her arrest stemmed from an incident on Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck, where troopers pulled over her vehicle. They then saw that Stiver was showing signs of intoxication, the agency said.  Police then administered field sobriety tests and dis…

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by Ben Crnic
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Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester
Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester A fire that broke out at a Westchester County tennis club left part of the facility badly damaged, prompting a wave of community support for employees who could be left without work.   The blaze broke out at the Tennis Club of Hastings, located at 100 River St. in Hastings-on-Hudson, on Sunday, Oct. 18.  A generator at the club caught fire, partially burning one of the facility's tennis bubbles and causing extensive damage to the building's exterior.  Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Tom Drake said the fire was dispatched by Westchester County 60 Control at 11:11 a.m., while vi…

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by Ben Crnic
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UPDATE: NY Standoff Ends With Police Withdrawing From Scene, No Arrest Made UPDATE: NY Standoff Ends With Police Withdrawing From Scene, No Arrest Made UPDATE: NY Standoff Ends With Police Withdrawing From Scene, No Arrest Made
Update: NY Standoff Ends With Police Withdrawing From Scene, No Arrest Made UPDATE: A tense, hours-long standoff at a Rockland County home that began after a man threatened to harm himself and a woman inside the residence ended with police withdrawing from the scene, authorities said.  The emergency response happened on Ramapo Avenue in Suffern on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, Suffern Police Chief Andrew Loughlin said in an update on Monday, Oct. 19. According to Loughlin, Suffern Police officers made the decision to disengage after several unsuccessful attempts to communicate with the male resident inside the home. The incident began around 3:10 …

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by Ben Crnic
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Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights
Supersonic Plane Concept Envisions Faster Transatlantic Flights A futuristic aircraft concept imagines a faster, more luxurious trip across the Atlantic, but travelers are a long way from booking a seat. The Sky OV, created by Barcelona-based industrial designer Oscar Viñals, envisions carrying about 200 passengers between New York and London in less than five hours. It remains a design concept. Its proposed speed, propulsion systems, and passenger experience have not been demonstrated in a manufactured commercial aircraft. Viñals presents the project through his OVI Design portfolio, with renderings showing a broad, swept aircraft body and a silhouett…

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by Joe Lombardi