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Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest
A strong cold front capable of producing severe storms is approaching after a brief stretch of quieter weather.
The frontal system is coming from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday night, June 25, into Friday, June 26.
Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead of the front.
The threat will then shift east Thursday night into early Friday, reaching the New York City metro area, New Jersey, coastal New Engla…
Prison Dental Assistant Took $163K In Bribes To Smuggle Drugs Into NY Facility: Feds
A former contract dental assistant at a federal prison in Orange County, NY is accused of accepting more than $163,000 in bribes to smuggle drugs and other contraband to inmates, federal prosecutors said.
Terri Lynn Outer, 50, of Montague, New Jersey, was arrested Wednesday, June 24, on charges of bribery, providing or possessing contraband in prison, and conspiracy to provide or possess contraband in prison, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Outer worked as a contractor at the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville from January 2024 t…
Woman Admits Stealing Over $130K From Two Past Employers In Westchester: DA
A New Jersey woman has admitted stealing more than $130,000 from two former Westchester County, NY employers and failing to pay taxes on the stolen money, prosecutors said.
Michelle Pennant, 48, of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, June 17, to two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and one count of fourth-degree criminal tax fraud, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, June 25.
According to prosecutors, Pennant stole $70,250.46 from a Westchester-based construction company between March 2023 and April 2024.
In a separate scheme, …
Ny-based Blood, Sweat & Tears Grammy-Winning Lead Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dies
A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent.
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports.
His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given.
Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
Man Caught With Adderall, Percocet After Leading Cops On NY Chase, Hitting Car: Nysp
A Brooklyn man already wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested after allegedly leading troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Ulster County, sideswiping another vehicle, and fleeing on foot before being caught, police said.
Quavon V. Travis, 32, was arrested after an incident in Kingston on Sunday, June 21, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 25.
According to the agency, the incident began a little after 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, when troopers saw a 2019 Kia traveling on Washington Avenue in Kingston in violation of multiple state vehicle and traffic laws.
Troopers …
Westchester Man Who Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old, Then Tried Bribing Them Is Convicted: DA
A 56-year-old Westchester County man has been convicted after prosecutors said he sexually abused a child multiple times — then tried bribing them to influence their testimony.
Port Chester resident Segundo Pucha-Carchi, 56, was convicted on Wednesday, June 24, of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, bribing a witness, two counts of fourth-degree tampering with a witness, and six counts of second-degree criminal contempt, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.
According to the DA's Office, between December 2023 and October 2024, …
Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child After Cops Sweep His Hudson Valley Home
A 32-year-old Dutchess County man faces numerous charges, including two counts of rape, following a search of his home, police said.
Poughkeepsie resident Ericq Pesante, 32, was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced.
According to the department, at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officers executed a search warrant at 173 Union St., Apartment 1, alongside the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team and Gun Involved Violence Elimination Detail.
After this search, Pesante was ar…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking.
McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market.
McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent.
Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent.
The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
NYC Ranked Second For Fourth Of July Celebrations In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather.
Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27.
"The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before Parents' Execution: DA
Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested.
Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24.
Richard Zajko, 72, and …
Man Convicted Of Slashing Ex's Face With Knife In Front Of Son In Brutal Westchester Attack
A 33-year-old man has been convicted on multiple felony charges after a jury found he brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend with a kitchen knife inside a Westchester County apartment, leaving her with severe injuries, prosecutors said.
Ajany Waite, 33, was found guilty on Wednesday, June 17, following a jury trial in Westchester County Court, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, June 24.
According to prosecutors, the attack happened on June 6, 2025, after Waite saw his former girlfriend at a party in the Bronx. Authorities said he later went to her Mount V…
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise.
The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue.
The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…
Man Who Killed, Dismembered Mother Of 4 In Hudson Valley Convicted After Over Decade
After more than a decade since the crime, a Pennsylvania man has been convicted in the 2014 murder of a Hudson Valley, NY mother whose dismembered remains were found in the woods weeks after she was reported missing.
Keymarroo Guiden, 53, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on Tuesday, June 23, of second-degree murder in the 2014 killing of April Parker, 31, of Monticello, the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office announced.
The verdict came after a 12-day trial prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Puma and Executive Assistant Distr…
