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Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign
Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle two separate criminal cases involving political figures from opposing parties in Rockland County, including a Republican accused of ballot fraud and a Democrat accused of stealing a campaign sign.  The appointments were announced by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office on Friday, Nov. 6, following requests from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.  According to the office, Judge James A. McCarty, supervising judge of the Superior Criminal Courts for the Ninth Judicial District, appointed Julia D. Cornachio as special dis…

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Booze Burglary: Man Broke Into Hudson Valley Home For One Canned Drink, Police Say Booze Burglary: Man Broke Into Hudson Valley Home For One Canned Drink, Police Say Booze Burglary: Man Broke Into Hudson Valley Home For One Canned Drink, Police Say
Booze Burglary: Man Broke Into Hudson Valley Home For One Canned Drink, Police Say A 20-year-old Hudson Valley man broke into a home just to steal one canned alcoholic beverage from a fridge, police said. Mark A. Jackson, 20, of Saugerties, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the burglary in the Town of Ulster, New York State Police said Friday, Nov. 6. Troopers investigated a break-in on Birch Street, then determined the only thing stolen was the beverage, authorities said. However, Jackson was still charged with second-degree burglary, petit larceny, and second-degree trespassing, state police said. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Tuesd…
'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff 'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff 'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff
'Ratchet,' 'Stacks' Caught With Crack In Sudden Raid At Hudson Valley Apartments: Sheriff Two men were arrested after authorities raided separate apartments at a Sullivan County housing complex at the same time — and one suspect tried to throw drugs out a window as officers broke through his door, police said.  The raids happened at the Sleepy Hollow Housing Development on Forestburgh Road in Monticello shortly after 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 6. Authorities said the operation followed a two-month investigation into suspected drug activity at the complex, which has also been the scene of several shootings over the pa…
Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder In Rockland, DA Says Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder In Rockland, DA Says Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder In Rockland, DA Says
Officer Run Over, 80 MPH Chase: Driver Indicted For Attempted Murder In Rockland, DA Says A 24-year-old man accused of running over a police officer and leading authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash with a patrol car in Rockland County has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted aggravated murder.   Haverstraw resident Isaac E. Catedral was arraigned on the indictment in Rockland County Court on Friday, Nov. 6, before Judge David M. Ascher, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced.  The indictment follows a violent series of events on Oct. 23 that began with an alleged break-in at a Haverstraw home and left th…
$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG $60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG
$60K In Cocaine Found In Hidden Compartment Of Hudson Valley Dealer's Subaru Outback: AG A Hudson Valley drug dealer was arrested after prosecutors said more than two kilograms of cocaine worth $60,000 were found hidden inside a secret compartment in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockland County.  Newburgh resident David A. Herring III, 49, was arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation spanning Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.  According to James, Herring transported cocaine from Westchester County through Rockland County to Orange County, where investigato…

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6. The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said. It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group. The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change
Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change
Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone'
MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' A Major League Baseball star is facing backlash for sharing anti-Muslim videos on social media after the midterm elections. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander shared two offensive videos on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The posts criticized Muslims and Islam, drawing criticism from fans before they were removed. One video claimed "America voted for Sharia Last Night!" and featured an image of Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim US senator after winning his election in Michigan. The video also claimed that Muslims want Islami…