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Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is renewing his promise to investigate the widespread voting machine failures that disrupted Election Day, calling the problems "completely unacceptable" and pledging to determine who was responsible.   Jenkins announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that he will convene a bipartisan review of the failures after the results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are officially certified.  The announcement comes one week after ballot scanners across Westchester County failed to accept paper ballots, forcing election officials to use emergency voting pr…

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Dutchess County Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Dutchess County Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Dutchess County Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
Dutchess County Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…
Undefeated NY Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated NY Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated NY Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error
Undefeated NY Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control.  The Middletown Middie Bears, who completed their first undefeated regular season since 1961, are currently barred from advancing to the Section IX Class AA championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a letter sent to families by the Enlarged City School District of Middletown on Monday, Nov. 9. The decision…
4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Dutchess County Apartment Building 4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Dutchess County Apartment Building 4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Dutchess County Apartment Building
4 Rescued From Early-Morning Fire Blaze At Dutchess County Apartment Building Four people were rescued from a burning apartment building in Dutchess County, including three who escaped with the help of firefighters using a ladder.  The fire broke out at a four-unit apartment building on Flannery Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department.  Crews responded to the building and immediately began rescuing residents while other crews worked to put out the flames and search the apartments. Three residents were rescued using a ground ladder, while a fourth was brought to …
6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence
6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence A repeat DWI offender who was driving with several drugs in his system when he caused a head-on crash that killed a 28-year-old man in Dutchess County has received the maximum prison sentence on both charges.  Hyde Park resident Richard C. Rider, 47, was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dutchess County Court for the December 2025 crash that killed Alijah M. Johnson, 28, according to Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.  Judge Karen Edelman-Reyes sentenced Rider to 7½ to 15 years in state prison for first-degree vehicular manslaughter and an additional sentence of 1⅓ …

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Big Rig Flips, Spills Load All Over New York Roadway After Crash: State Police A tractor-trailer hauling road construction material flipped over and spilled its load following a car crash in New York on Monday, Nov. 9, state police said. The Mix Brothers big rig was traveling northbound through Freeville, Tompkins County, on State Route 13 when it approached Gulf Hill Road, New York State Police said. A 2021 Kia SUV was turning left onto State Route 13 and failed to yield the right of way to the 18-wheeler, investigators said. The truck driver tried but failed to avoid the collision and struck a rear corner of the Kia, sending it off the roadway and into a ditch, pol…

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Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Black Friday is coming early to Walmart, and bargain hunters might want to get their shopping carts ready before the deals start dropping. Walmart kicks off its Early Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, with four days of deals on holiday gifts, popular brands, and everyday essentials. The savings start online at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals beginning at 6 a.m. local time, according to Walmart's holiday shopping announcement. Ready to shop? Check out Walmart's Black Friday deals or head to Walmart's Holiday Shop for more gift ideas and seasonal savings. But there's a catch—some sh…

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Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Black Friday is coming early to Walmart, and bargain hunters might want to get their shopping carts ready before the deals start dropping. Walmart kicks off its Early Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, with four days of deals on holiday gifts, popular brands, and everyday essentials. The savings start online at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals beginning at 6 a.m. local time, according to Walmart's holiday shopping announcement. Ready to shop? Check out Walmart's Black Friday deals or head to Walmart's Holiday Shop for more gift ideas and seasonal savings. But there's a catch—some sh…

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Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon
Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone, whose baseball legacy stretched from championship celebrations to the Yankees dugout through his son, has died. The four-time All-Star catcher and former major league manager died Monday, Nov. 9, at 78. Boone played 19 major league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals. He won seven Gold Glove Awards and helped Philadelphia capture the 1980 World Series, batting .412 during the championship series, according to Royals Review. His family became baseball’s first to produce three generations of major league players. His father, Ray, prece…