Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time
Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Hudson Valley — For The Third Time A 74-year-old man has been convicted of criminal mischief after repeatedly cutting his neighbor's septic pipe over claims of bad odors in Orange County, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Nicholas Gemma, 74, was convicted on Thursday, June 18, of fourth-degree criminal mischief, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 22. According to the DA's Office, the incident leading to Gemma's conviction happened on Dec. 13, 2025, when Town of Newburgh Police officers responded to a residence regarding a damaged septic pipe. The victim told police that he watched surve…
'Appalling': Correction Officer Steals $99K From NY Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say 'Appalling': Correction Officer Steals $99K From NY Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say
'Appalling': Correction Officer Steals $99K From NY Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say A correction officer faces charges after allegedly pocketing more than $99,000 from the Ulster County Sheriff's Employee Association while serving as the organization's treasurer, police said.  Andrew C. Wells of Rosendale was arrested on Friday, June 19, and charged with second-degree grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22.  The investigation leading to Wells' arrest began in April 2026, when the Employee Association's board found suspicious activity involving its bank account. New York State Police then took ov…
Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Westchester Amid Increased Recent Activity Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Westchester Amid Increased Recent Activity
Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Westchester Amid Increased Recent Activity Coyote sightings are again drawing concern in Westchester County, with officials reporting several new sightings, including two near local schools.   The Village of Irvington issued an alert on Monday, June 22, after receiving multiple reports of increased coyote activity throughout the day.  According to village officials, two sightings were reported in the vicinity of Irvington schools. In both cases, Irvington Police officers responded with Greenburgh Animal Control.   Officials said the coyotes were seen running into nearby wooded areas. Based on the repor…
Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At Westchester Gas Station — Here's Where Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At Westchester Gas Station — Here's Where
Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At Westchester Gas Station — Here's Where A lucky lottery player in Westchester County is holding a winning lottery ticket worth more than $31,000 after buying it at a local gas station.  The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in New Rochelle for the TAKE 5 Evening drawing on Saturday, June 20. The winning ticket, worth $31,826.50, was sold at the Amoco gas station located at 452 North Ave., according to lottery officials.   The winning numbers were 15 21 24 31 32.  The name of the lucky winner and whether the prize was claimed were not made public. 
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead ‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead Kevin Esterly — the Pennsylvania man who fled to Mexico with a teenage girl in 2018 and was later convicted of repeatedly raping her as a child — died by suicide while incarcerated at Lehigh County Jail, authorities announced on Monday, June 22. Esterly, 53, was pronounced dead at 2:16 a.m. in the emergency department at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus after being found unresponsive in his single cell at the jail, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. District Attorney Gavin Holihan said Esterly was found shortly before 1:30 a.m. hanging by a bedsheet tied to the top bun…
2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (UPDATE) 2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (UPDATE)
2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (Update) The names of the three people killed in a Maryland plane crash over the weekend have been identified. Yoav Bomrind, 26, of Israel, was identified as the pilot, according to Maryland State Police. The two passengers were David Rabinovitz, 19, of Israel, and Elad Neidik, 20, of Canada. All three were pronounced dead at the scene Sunday, June 21. The single-engine Piper Cherokee was traveling from Ocean City, NJ, to Montgomery County Air Park when it went down for unknown reasons at approximately 11:30 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. An iPhone crash alert was received at approximate…
Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship
Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship A dead endangered whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship when it arrived at an Alaska dock, federal officials said. The adult female fin whale was discovered on top of the ship's bulbous bow after the vessel reached Seward on Friday, June 19, NOAA Fisheries Alaska said. A local company towed the 61-foot pregnant whale to a nearby beach, where NOAA Fisheries and the Alaska SeaLife Center began a necropsy to determine how the whale died. Fin whales are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. According to NOAA, fin whales are the second-largest whale species…
Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend From NY Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend From NY Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers
Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend From NY Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers A towering figure behind some of music’s biggest names has died. Clive Davis, the record executive and producer who helped launch and shape the careers of Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others, died on Monday, June 22, at age 94, according to multiple reports. Davis died at his home in Manhattan after a hospitalization for respiratory issues, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Davis was born in Brooklyn and became one of the most influential executives in modern music. He began at Columbia Records as a lawyer in 1960 and becam…
NJ Resident Who Beat Aunts To Death In NY Hours After Dancing On TikTok Is Sentenced NJ Resident Who Beat Aunts To Death In NY Hours After Dancing On TikTok Is Sentenced
NJ Resident Who Beat Aunts To Death In NY Hours After Dancing On TikTok Is Sentenced A New Jersey resident who admitted to killing two family members in a brutal double homicide inside a Rockland County, NY home will spend decades behind bars, prosecutors announced.  Alan Abad, also known as Alina Abad, 21, of Westwood, New Jersey, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Rockland County Court after previously pleading guilty to the entire indictment charging first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Monday, June 22.  The charges stem from the killings of Abad's aunts, Evelyn…
Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy, Lifelong NYer Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy, Lifelong NYer
Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy, Lifelong NYer One of the most powerful voices in modern American finance is gone. Alan Greenspan, the economist who chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly 19 years, died Monday, June 22, at age 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said in a statement, according to the network. Greenspan was first appointed Fed chair by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. He remained in the role until January 2006, serving under Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. His tenure made him the second-longest-serving Fed chair in US his…
ID Released For Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert ID Released For Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert
ID Released For Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert Authorities have identified the Connecticut man who died after a fall inside Madison Square Garden. The NYPD identified the man as 51-year-old Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut, in New London County. He died after falling during a Goose concert at MSG in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, June 20, according to CBS New York. Police received a 911 call at 9:51 p.m. for an injured man inside the arena, ABC7NY reported. Officers found Kueker unconscious and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position, police said. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pr…
Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know
Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know A text message arrives out of nowhere, warning that something is wrong with an account and demanding immediate action. That's exactly what scammers are counting on. Multiple reports and law enforcement agencies are warning consumers about a growing wave of phishing text messages, often called "smishing" scams, claiming unusual activity has been detected on a financial, technology, or other online account. The messages are designed to create panic. Recipients are told their account has been locked, restricted, or targeted by suspicious activity and are urged to click a link or call a number…