A 27-year-old man from Stony Point is facing charges after a Tappan traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine, police say.Orangetown Police initiated a traffic stop after observing a driver commit an infraction on Autumn Drive in Tappan Thursday, March 21 around 2:45 a.m.Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Luis Herrera, was allegedly operating the vehicle ...

The Yankees and the Mets are hitting a home run with a variety of new additions to their stadiums’ menus.Yankee Stadium’s menu is chock full of traditional American eats like ribs and Buffalo wings with a unique array of chef-inspired sauces and dry rubs, the team announced.Also new on the Yankee Stadium menu are specialty milkshakes: the Tres Leches shake, made with tres leches ...

A new list of the world’s happiest countries has yielded some surprising results.The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 2019 World Happiness Report ranks each country using six different variables: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity.The top five happiest countries, according to the report, are Finland (No. 1), ...

Warwick’s Landmark Inn, located at 526 Route 94 N., has been an area staple for more than two centuries.What has evolved into a fine dining establishment was originally homesteaded by William Clark in 1770. After going through a series of different owners, renovations and improvements, the eatery’s rich and authentic 239-year history is still evident in its atmosphere and its menu ...

Westchester resident and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz will be directing the 42nd annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.The tournament, which Shortz, of Pleasantville, says is “the biggest one ever,” will take place between Friday, March 22 and Sunday, March 24 at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford. Upwards of 700 contestants from 37 states, D.C., six Canadian ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State Police Superintendent Keith Corlett joined forces to make a strong statement following the arrest of a Saugerties man for an anti-Semitic hate crime."If you attack a Jewish person, you attack me. If you attack a Muslim person, you attack me. You attack an LGBTQ member, you attack me,” said Cuomo during the Friday, March 22 address. “That's the New ...

The 2019 Rockland County Interfaith Symposium had an effective and inclusive theme of diversity.The theme of the symposium, which was held Wednesday, March 20 at the Technology Center at Rockland Community College, was “Our Strength is Our Diversity.”The symposium’s video, which was broadcast on Facebook live and remains available for viewing, opens with a celebration of diversity and ...

The Clarkstown Police Department has taken a series of new steps in an effort to help fight scams, according to the Office of Public Information.The Clarkstown Community Policing Unit went into several local stores in the town that sell gift cards and Green Dot Money Oak cards. These stores, such as CVS, 7-Eleven, Walgreens and Rite-Aid, are often targeted for their gift cards, which ...

A Rockland man is facing felony DWI charges after a traffic stop on I-87, police say.New York State Police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on I-87 in Newburgh on Saturday, March 16 around 2:20 p.m.Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s driver, identified as 34-year-old Daniel Hyppolite of Spring Valley, was allegedly intoxicated and had a suspended license, ...

New City’s Bombay Grill has been serving up gourmet Indian food in a family friendly setting for nearly a decade.Located at 261 S. Little Tor Road, Bombay Grill has garnered a 4/5-star rating on Yelp with upwards of 300 reviews. Offering an a la carte menu as well as both buffet and takeout options, the eatery truly has something for everyone.Whether you enjoy milder dishes like ...