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31-Year Former Police Chief Of Westchester Town Dies: 'Pillar Of Public Service' 31-Year Former Police Chief Of Westchester Town Dies: 'Pillar Of Public Service'
31-Year Former Police Chief Of Westchester Town Dies: 'Pillar Of Public Service' A town in Westchester is mourning the loss of its former police chief who helped protect the community for more than three decades.  Michael W. Driscoll, Sr., a well-known figure in local law enforcement and longtime chief of the Somers Police Department, died on Monday, July 21 at the age of 87, according to his obituary.  Chief Driscoll’s career in public service spanned more than five decades, including 31 years as chief in Somers and two decades with the New York City Police Department, where he earned recognition for his bravery, humility, and deep dedication to duty.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
News
$125K Scam Foiled: Fake FBI Agents Tried Conning NY Woman Out Of Gold, Police Say $125K Scam Foiled: Fake FBI Agents Tried Conning NY Woman Out Of Gold, Police Say
$125K Scam Foiled: Fake FBI Agents Tried Conning NY Woman Out Of Gold, Police Say A pair of New Jersey men are accused of trying to scam an elderly Long Island woman into handing over $125,000 in gold. The attempted heist unfolded Thursday, July 24, in Massapequa, when an 80-year-old woman was contacted by a man claiming to be with the FBI, according to Nassau County Police. After telling the woman she was under federal investigation, the purported agent said she would be arrested unless she purchased and surrendered $125,000 in gold. A “courier” would be sent to her home to collect the gold, he warned. Detectives were alerted to the suspicious activity when the woman t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash On Route 2 In NY Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash On Route 2 In NY
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash On Route 2 In NY A motorcyclist was airlifted in critical condition following a serious crash in Dutchess County. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the intersection of South Amenia Road (Route 2) and Kent Road in Amenia, Chief Timothy Shea of the Wassaic Fire District said in an announcement on Friday, July 25.  Emergency crews from Wassaic Fire and Town of Amenia Medic 1 were dispatched to the scene after initial reports of a car vs. motorcycle crash.  However, when Wassaic’s crew arrived, responders found only the motorcycle involved. The motorcyclist was in critical …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In NY: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say 2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In NY: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say
2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In NY: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say Two people face charges in connection with an unlicensed daycare found operating in two neighboring homes in Rockland that had unsafe and overcrowded conditions, police announced. Both Aron Altman, 35, and Chana Altman, 35, both of Pomona, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a raid at 86 and 96 Maple Ave. in New City earlier this month, the Clarkstown Police Department announced on Friday, July 25.  According to police, these locations were the scene of a search warrant execution conducted on Monday, July 7, amid concerns about an …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert
Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert The human resources chief at the center of a viral video from a Coldplay show has left her position. Astronomer has removed the biography of former chief people officer Kristin Cabot from its website. Cabot and the artificial intelligence firm's former CEO, Andy Byron, were shown cuddling on the "kiss cam" at the concert in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. A spokesperson confirmed Cabot's resignation to ABC News. "Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer," spokesperson Taylor Jones said in a brief statement. "She has resigned." Byron, a married man, and Cabot were spo…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Westchester Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Westchester
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Week From Westchester Police in Westchester are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing elderly man who suffers from dementia. Raul Ruiz, 82, has been missing since Friday, July 18, the Yonkers Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, July 25.  He was last seen wearing a black jacket, green shirt, black pants, and brown shoes. He is around 5 feet tall and walks with a cane. According to police, Ruiz was last seen in the area of 101 North Broadway.  The department’s Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating and urges anyone who sees Mr. Ruiz or has information about hi…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate
Man Grabs Kitchen Knives, Fatally Stabs Man Lying On Street In NY: Here's His Fate A 26-year-old man will spend over a decade in jail for fatally stabbing a man lying on a street in Orange County last year, prosecutors announced.  New Windsor resident Cameron Williams, age 26, was sentenced on Thursday, July 24 in Orange County Court to 18 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision., Orange County DA David Hoovler announced. He previously pleaded guilty on March 27 to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the deadly attack.  According to prosecutors, the incident happened on October 13, 2024, at around 10:45 p.m. in the area o…

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by Ben Crnic
News
9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (UPDATE) 9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (UPDATE)
9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (Update) A 9-year-old girl died after being rescued from the wave pool at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, officials confirmed Thursday, July 24. The incident happened while the child was in the wave pool, one of the water attractions inside Hersheypark’s 121-acre water park. Lifeguards quickly recognized the child was in distress and launched an immediate rescue. Ten lifeguards were assigned to that pool at the time, according to a statement from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Lifeguards performed continuous life-saving efforts, joined by on-site first responders and medical personnel, park offi…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When
Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When As dangerous heat and strong thunderstorms threaten the Hudson Valley, Orange and Rockland Utilities is activating its emergency response team and bringing in additional crews to handle potential power outages caused by the weather.  The company announced it will mobilize overhead line crews, tree removal experts, customer service operators, and 125 mutual aid workers beginning Friday afternoon, July 25, as conditions are expected to deteriorate. The move comes as the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties through 8 p.m. F…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Found Zip-Tied At NY Store: Westchester Men Charged With Kidnapping, Police Say Man Found Zip-Tied At NY Store: Westchester Men Charged With Kidnapping, Police Say
Man Found Zip-Tied At NY Store: Westchester Men Charged With Kidnapping, Police Say Three men are facing felony kidnapping charges following a disturbing incident at a Dutchess County cigar shop that left a man bound with zip ties and injured, police said. The incident began at around 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, when police responded to The Ambassador Cigar Shop at 1214 Route 55 in LaGrange, after Dutchess County 911 received a report of a disturbance, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 25.  When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man with visible facial injuries and his hands restrained with zip ties, police said. Also present were three othe…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft riders will soon be able to pick their favorite drivers or block ones they don't want to see again. The ridesharing company announced the new features on Thursday, July 24. They'll roll out in select US and Canadian cities ahead of a full launch by the end of August. When a rider favorites a driver, the app will alert that driver and mark future ride requests from that passenger. "This isn't just about convenience – it's about giving you more control over your ride experience," said Lyft. "You can build relationships with drivers who get your vibe, whether that's keeping the…

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by Chris Spiker