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Town Installs Cameras At Hudson Valley Park To Help Fend Off Property Damage Town Installs Cameras At Hudson Valley Park To Help Fend Off Property Damage
Town Installs Cameras At Hudson Valley Park To Help Fend Off Property Damage A town government in the Hudson Valley has installed high-resolution cameras at one of its favorite parks after what started out as youthful vandalism such as graffiti that could easily be painted over progressed to gang signs and heavy damage to property. The incidents took place in Dutchess County in the town of Pleasant Valley at the Mill Site and Memorial Park. According to Pleasant Valley Town Supervisor John DelVecchio, the park has always been a nice spot with an Eternal Flame statue to commemorate veterans and a gazebo, along with other amenities. When the "innocent" graffiti began…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Investigating Anti-Gay Graffiti At Rockland County Pride Building Police Investigating Anti-Gay Graffiti At Rockland County Pride Building
Police Investigating Anti-Gay Graffiti At Rockland County Pride Building Police are investigating after anti-gay graffiti written in large blue letters was found on the front of the Rockland County Pride Center in Nyack. Orangetown Police said the incident of graffiti/criminal mischief was reported around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11.  Officers responded to the scene, along with the Rockland County's Sheriff's Office to investigate what police are calling a "bias crime," said Orangetown Police Capt. Michael Shannon. Center officials issued a statement regarding the vandalism: "Incidents of hateful graffiti, threats, and intimidation are rising at LGBTQ+ c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Hudson Valley Field, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Hudson Valley Field, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Hudson Valley Field, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help identifying a man who is wanted for vandalizing an athletic and recreation area  The incident took place in Dutchess County in Wappingers Falls at Martz Field on Monday, July 4. Dutchess County Sheriff's officials along with Wappingers Falls said the person pictured is believed to have vandalized the field. If you can offer any information that would lead to this person’s identity please call Deputy Castro at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office at 845-486-3800.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vandalizing Veterans Memorial, Other Areas A suspect has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing a veteran’s monument inside a Westchester park, police announced. On Saturday, April 23, the Veterans “Honor Roll” monument at Ma Riis Park in Harrison - which represents wartime vets from the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other conflicts - was spray-painted and damaged by a vandal, prompting a police investigation. Harrison Police Chief John Vasta announced on Tuesday, April 26 that following a three-day investigation, a local man - 37-year-old Gabriel Mendoza, of Harrison - had been identified as a suspect and apprehend…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Vandalizing School Buses, Building In Area Suspects At Large After Vandalizing School Buses, Building In Area
Suspects At Large After Vandalizing School Buses, Building In Area Police investigators in Westchester are attempting to locate vandals who targeted an area school district and caused extensive damage to buses and a building. The Rye Brook Police Department issued an alert regarding two instances of vandalism that happened between Thursday, Jan. 20, and Tuesday, Jan. 25 within the district. Investigators said that between those dates, there were two separate instances of property damage at the Blind Brook School District bus garage in which fire extinguishers were discharged inside buses, causing damage. The suspects also caused damage to seats inside t…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that were discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti sp…

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by Zak Failla
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Popular Area Bakery Vandalized Popular Area Bakery Vandalized
Popular Area Bakery Vandalized A popular Hudson Valley bakery which is known for its cakes and baked goods has been vandalized for a second time in just a month.  The Dutchess County favorite Sweetbakes Cafe in the Village of Wappingers Falls was first vandalized on On Sunday, Aug. 22.  On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the shop shared the news that it had been broken into again and cakes and baked goods were destroyed.  "It is unfortunate to report out to our customers and followers that our storefront was once again targeted in the early morning hours of Wednesday our window showing our logo advertisement was vand…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Area Restaurant Vandalized Popular Area Restaurant Vandalized
Popular Area Restaurant Vandalized The owners of a popular Hudson Valley restaurant aren't sure why their restaurant was targeted by graffiti vandals, but the crime isn't getting them down. The owners of The Wherehouse in Orange County said they were surprised when they came to work on Tuesday, Aug. 24 to find racist graffiti painted on their front windows. Located on Liberty Street in Newburgh, the restaurant is known for its friendly atmosphere and craft beers, and 50 kinds of hamburgers instead of anything political. "Any of you that know us, know that we have always been involved as best we can to the continued growth a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Causing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Damage In Rockland Know Him? Man Wanted For Causing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Damage In Rockland
Know Him? Man Wanted For Causing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Damage In Rockland Recognize him? Police in Rockland County released a new video of a man who is wanted for causing thousands of dollars worth of damage at a Rockland County church. The incident took place in Spring Valley,  on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Church of St. Joseph on North Main Street, according to police. Know him? Police are asking for help identifying a man who damaged a church.Spring Valley Police Department In response, as the investigation continues, the Spring Valley Police Department released a new video of the suspect, who can be seen throwing an object on the property before sprintin…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Rockland County Church, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Rockland County Church, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Vandalizing Rockland County Church, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection with allegedly causing thousands of dollars of damage to an area church. The incident took place in Spring Valley, a village in Ramapo and Clarkstown in Rockland County on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Church of St. Joseph on North Main Street, according to police. Spring Valley police said the man, who was caught on video, caused thousands of dollars worth of damage by breaking numerous pieces of property and statues. Another shot of the wanted man.Spring Valley Police Department Rockland Cou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Hudson Valley Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Hudson Valley
Five Police Cars Damaged By Baseball Bat In Hudson Valley A bat-wielding person in Westchester damaged several police cruisers during a memorial for fallen officers over the weekend. Five vehicles at the Tuckahoe Police Department are in need of repairs after being damaged by a man with a baseball bat on Saturday, May 15 as an annual memorial was held for fallen officers. Police were able to quickly apprehend the 26-year-old suspect, who also destroyed decorative wreaths at the memorial. 
“As we celebrated and honored our fallen Officers last week during National Police Week, we, unfortunately, had the week conclude with an act of vandalism again…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say
Two Women Nabbed Vandalizing Vehicles In Area, State Police Say A pair of women have been accused of damaging two vehicles with derogatory words in the area, authorities announced.  Sullivan County residents Rachel Bates, age 27, of Eldred, and Jennifer Hickey, age 24, of Highland Lake, were arrested on Monday, May 11 around 12:15 a.m. by state police are they responded to an Eldred home for a report of vandalism, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, the owners of the vehicles, a 2013 Honda Civic and a 2012 Dodge Ram, were looking out of a window of their home when they witnessed the women near their vehicles.  An investigation reve…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Discovered At School In North Rockland Anti-Semitic Graffiti Discovered At School In North Rockland
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Discovered At School In North Rockland A playground in the Hudson Valley was defaced with anti-Semitic symbols that were tagged on equipment, officials said. Vandalism at North Garnerville Elementary School in Rockland County was recently found with swastikas spray-painted on its steps and indistinguishable lettering that was hateful toward the Jewish community. The incident is currently being investigated as a potential hate crime by police.  Officials noted that the area is no longer used as an active elementary school, but its playground is still frequented by local children. “We're not sure what that means, we're not …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…

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Investigation Underway After Black Lives Matter Main Street Artwork Damaged In Nyack Investigation Underway After Black Lives Matter Main Street Artwork Damaged In Nyack
Investigation Underway After Black Lives Matter Main Street Artwork Damaged In Nyack A “Black Lives Matter” art installation in Rockland County was defaced by motorcyclists, police said. Detectives from the Orangetown Police Department are investigating reports of vandalism at the installation, which was reported on Saturday, June 20. Police said that on Friday, June 19, the artwork that had the words “Black Lives Matter,” was created by the Nyack Center and the center's teen council on Main Street in Nyack. The following day, the department learned that motorcycles had left skid marks across the painting. The investigation into the vandalism is ongoing.  Anyone wi…

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by Zak Failla
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Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes
Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Local officials have teamed with the FBI following a series of acts of vandalism through the town Yorktown that may be classified as hate crimes because houses of worship were included. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 4, on both private and town property, said Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and Police Chief Robert Noble. Officials said the damage included four shattered glass doors at the Yorktown Stage, a toppled menorah at Veterans’ Field and multiple windows were broken at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.  In addition, windows a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Police Investigate Bias Crime After Large Cross On Mountain Is Destroyed In Area State Police Investigate Bias Crime After Large Cross On Mountain Is Destroyed In Area
State Police Investigate Bias Crime After Large Cross On Mountain Is Destroyed In Area Police are investigating a bias crime after a large cross was destroyed on a mountain in the area. The incident involved graffiti and vandalism to the cross, which can usually be seen from Honness Mountain in the area of Brooks Road in Fishkill for miles, including from Route 9 to the west and I-84 to the south. New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks said the investigation is being conducted with its Bias Crime Unit. In a post on Facebook, James Brooks said his grandfather "thanked God every day for his son (my father) living through a fire that burned a major percentage of his …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eight Teens Charged With Break-Ins, Vandalism Of Area Churches Eight Teens Charged With Break-Ins, Vandalism Of Area Churches
Eight Teens Charged With Break-Ins, Vandalism Of Area Churches Eight Orange County teens have been arrested in connection with recent damage to two area churches during three separate incidents, according to the Town of Crawford Police. The first church vandalized occurred on March 29, when someone entered the Pine Bush Methodist Church at 91 Maple Ave., and damaged property, discharged fire extinguishers and stole a guitar, said Town of Crawford Police Chief Dominick L. Blasko. The second incident took place on April 4, when the memorial hall behind the Pine Bush Methodist Church was entered and more damage property was damaged along with di…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Swastika Found At High School Library In Hudson Valley Swastika Found At High School Library In Hudson Valley
Swastika Found At High School Library In Hudson Valley A swastika was discovered at a high school library in Northern Westchester. Officials in the Somers Central School District stated in an email that the swastika was found painted into a chair in the school’s library with a marker. The symbol of hate has since been removed by custodians. “We are deeply disappointed that anyone in our community would vandalize school property with such a despicable symbol of hatred and intolerance,” principal Mark Bayer and Superintendent Dr. Raymond Blanch wrote in an email. “As a school and district, we will not tolerate this behavior and our…

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by Zak Failla
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New Update: Two Arrested At House Party Connected To Vandalism Spree Involving Greenwich Teens New Update: Two Arrested At House Party Connected To Vandalism Spree Involving Greenwich Teens
New Update: Two Arrested At House Party Connected To Vandalism Spree Involving Greenwich Teens Two teens were arrested after about a dozen minors, most of whom were from Greenwich, were found during a house party on Martha's Vineyard police believe was connected to a vandalism spree, according to the Vineyard Gazette. Two teen males, 18-year-old Gavin Scott III of Greenwich and a 17-year-old whose name is being withheld because he is a minor, were arrested and charged with damaging or defacing property, a felony, after smashed Christmas light bulbs, beer bottles and cans were found on front lawns Friday morning, Dec. 21 near the home at 86 North Water St. in Edgart…

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by Joe Lombardi