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Man Who Faked Gas Pipeline Safety Tests In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison Man Who Faked Gas Pipeline Safety Tests In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison Man Who Faked Gas Pipeline Safety Tests In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison
Man Who Faked Gas Pipeline Safety Tests In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison A Putnam County man who helped fake hundreds of natural gas pipeline safety inspections in Westchester County and New York City will spend time in federal prison after prosecutors said the scheme put residents at risk of gas leaks and explosions.  Mahopac resident Michael Vasconcellos, 45, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for his role in a fraud scheme that left a utility company facing more than $64 million in cleanup and inspection costs, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  Vasconcellos received the sentence from …

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Judge Orders Dutchess County Town To Allow Sober Living Home For Women To Open Judge Orders Dutchess County Town To Allow Sober Living Home For Women To Open Judge Orders Dutchess County Town To Allow Sober Living Home For Women To Open
Judge Orders Dutchess County Town To Allow Sober Living Home For Women To Open A Dutchess County town must allow a sober living home for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction to open following a federal court order stemming from a civil rights lawsuit, officials said. The Town of Beekman has agreed to let Hudson Valley Collective operate a sober home at 237 Hynes Rd. in Poughquag, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 29.   The agreement, approved by US District Judge Jessica G.L. Clarke, comes months after federal prosecutors sued the town, accusing officials of violating the Fair Housing Act b…
Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says
Company Tricks NY Seniors With Free Book Scheme, Surprise Bills: Will Pay $23K Penalty, AG Says New York seniors who thought they were getting free books but instead received unexpected bills may now be eligible for refunds following a settlement with a Georgia-based publisher that the Attorney General's Office said misled customers.  Frank W. Cawood & Associates Inc. (FC&A) must refund eligible New Yorkers, pay $23,500 in penalties, and permanently stop its free book trial program in the state, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  According to the Attorney General's Office, the company mailed thousands of advertisements to New Yo…
Man Who Shot, Killed 17-Year-Old While He Was With His Aunt In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Shot, Killed 17-Year-Old While He Was With His Aunt In Hudson Valley Is Convicted Man Who Shot, Killed 17-Year-Old While He Was With His Aunt In Hudson Valley Is Convicted
Man Who Shot, Killed 17-Year-Old While He Was With His Aunt In Hudson Valley Is Convicted More than four years after a 17-year-old boy was shot to death while parking a car with his aunt at a Rockland County apartment complex, his killer has been convicted of murder.  Haverstraw resident Anthony Mitchell, 27, was found guilty on Thursday, Oct. 29, of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the July 2022 shooting that killed Treynahel Cineus, 17, of Spring Valley, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced.  The verdict followed a three-week trial before Rockland County Court Judge Kevin Russo.  According to prosecutors, the shooti…
Shooting Suspect Runs From Cops, Drops Backpack With Gun Inside In Hudson Valley: Police Shooting Suspect Runs From Cops, Drops Backpack With Gun Inside In Hudson Valley: Police Shooting Suspect Runs From Cops, Drops Backpack With Gun Inside In Hudson Valley: Police
Shooting Suspect Runs From Cops, Drops Backpack With Gun Inside In Hudson Valley: Police A 30-year-old shooting suspect was arrested after police said he dropped a backpack containing a loaded handgun during a chase in Orange County.  Newburgh resident Antione Polk, 30, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 26, after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire near 81 Liberty St., the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, Oct. 29. The alert led to officers searching the surrounding neighborhood for the suspect, whose description had been provided by dispatchers.  While checking the area, an officer saw a man matching this description nea…

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Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion
Sherrill Lists $3.5M NJ Victorian After Moving Into Governor's Mansion New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has listed her family's historic Victorian estate is for nearly $3.5 million after moving into the state's designated governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, over the summer. The home at 176 S. Mountain Ave., in Montclair is listed for $3,499,000, according to Zillow. The property is listed by Kathryn Scandalios of Stanton Company. Built in 1865, the Empire Victorian sits on 1.1 acres and features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath. Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, refinished hardwood floors, oversized windows, an…

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Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances
Patrick Stewart Dead At 86: English Actor Leaves Behind Decades Of Iconic Performances Patrick Stewart, the iconic British stage actor who became a familiar face in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" films, has died at 86, his representatives announced.  Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak told The Hollywood Reporter Thursday.  His family shared a statement on social media that he died following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.” He is survived by two adult children and his wife, singer Sunny Ozell.  Bush Novak told THR that loved ones gathere…

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Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards
Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon fans looking to catch 'em all will soon have a reason to visit McDonald's. Happy Meals with Pokémon toys and trading cards will return to participating restaurants nationwide, the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter said on Thursday, Oct. 29. The new collection of 15 toys and 15 trading cards will be available starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The lineup includes popular Pokémon like Charmander, Eevee, Pikachu, Squirtle, and Umbreon. "Whether you're a longtime trainer or just starting your journey, the Pokémon Happy Meal is a fun way to grow your team!" McDonald's said. Cu…

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Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards
Pokémon Happy Meals Returning To McDonald's With New Toys, Trading Cards Pokémon fans looking to catch 'em all will soon have a reason to visit McDonald's. Happy Meals with Pokémon toys and trading cards will return to participating restaurants nationwide, the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter said on Thursday, Oct. 29. The new collection of 15 toys and 15 trading cards will be available starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The lineup includes popular Pokémon like Charmander, Eevee, Pikachu, Squirtle, and Umbreon. "Whether you're a longtime trainer or just starting your journey, the Pokémon Happy Meal is a fun way to grow your team!" McDonald's said. Cu…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small New York Village Makes A Big Difference A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…