Man Burglarizes Ex's Home, Caught With Help From K9, Drones In Hudson Valley: Police Man Burglarizes Ex's Home, Caught With Help From K9, Drones In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Burglarizes Ex's Home, Caught With Help From K9, Drones In Hudson Valley: Police A 29-year-old man accused of burglarizing his ex's home in Rockland County was apprehended after an extensive search involving police drones and K9 units, authorities said. The search began at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, when officers responded to the area of Campbell Avenue in Ramapo while searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a reported burglary at a residence on the same street, Ramapo Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Jose Victor Jimenez-Rivera, is the former husband of the victim, police said.  Officers were told Jim…
Longtime Civil Rights Leader, NAACP Director In Hudson Valley Dies At 80 Longtime Civil Rights Leader, NAACP Director In Hudson Valley Dies At 80
Longtime Civil Rights Leader, NAACP Director In Hudson Valley Dies At 80 A longtime Rockland County civil rights leader who spent decades fighting for equality and mentoring others is being remembered for a legacy of advocacy and public service.  Wilbur T. Aldridge, a longtime Haverstraw resident and prominent NAACP leader who served as the former Regional Director of the Mid-Hudson/Westchester region, died on Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 80, according to the Town of Ramapo.  His death prompted tributes from across Rockland County, where Aldridge was known for his decades of work advancing civil rights, social justice, and equal opportunity.  The Nyack…
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Insomnia Cookies is giving incoming college freshmen a sweet start to the school year. The late-night bakery chain is offering 30,000 free six-packs of Classic cookies to members of the Class of 2030, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. Enrollment begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Incoming freshmen can qualify by joining Insomnia's rewards program or updating an existing account with their university and an expected graduation year of 2030. The first 30,000 eligible students across the US will automatically receive a reward for a free Freshman 6-Pack…
Dump Truck With Raised Bed Snags Wires, Flips Over In Hudson Valley Dump Truck With Raised Bed Snags Wires, Flips Over In Hudson Valley
Dump Truck With Raised Bed Snags Wires, Flips Over In Hudson Valley A dump truck overturned in Dutchess County after its raised body caught overhead wires, lifting the front of the truck off the ground, police said.  The incident happened in LaGrange, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10.  According to police, the dump truck was driven from a yard while its dump body was still raised.  As the truck moved, its cab guard caught overhead communication lines, causing its front axle to lift off the ground, State Police said. The truck then rolled onto its passenger side.  Despite the dramatic crash, the driver was not inj…
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports
Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports A flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a young child refused to stay seated with their seat belt secured, according to reports. Porter Airlines Flight 444 was preparing to depart Victoria International Airport when the incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6. The aircraft had left the terminal and was heading toward the runway when crew members saw the child standing in their seat. The plane returned to the terminal because it couldn't safely take off while the child wasn't secured, and passengers were eventually told to leave the aircraft. "Attempts by the ac…
'License Plate Flipper' With Bogus Out-Of-State Plate Found At Westchester Park 'License Plate Flipper' With Bogus Out-Of-State Plate Found At Westchester Park
'License Plate Flipper' With Bogus Out-Of-State Plate Found At Westchester Park A trip to a popular Westchester County park ended with a Bronx woman losing her car after an officer found a device capable of switching between a legitimate New York license plate and a fraudulent out-of-state plate, police said.  The vehicle was found at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle by a Westchester County Police officer assigned to a detail there, the department said on Sunday, Aug. 9.   The officer noticed the vehicle was equipped with a "license plate flipper," which allowed it to display two different plates, according to police.  One side held a legitimate Ne…
Wild Video Shows Moment Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Overturns Onto Car On I-87 Wild Video Shows Moment Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Overturns Onto Car On I-87
Wild Video Shows Moment Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Overturns Onto Car On I-87 Wild footage shows the moment a tractor-trailer clips an overpass along the NY State Thruway and overturns on another vehicle Monday, Aug. 10 in Rockland County. The crash happened at around 12:20 p.m. in the southbound lanes before Exit 10 for South Nyack and Route 9W, according to 511NY traffic reports.  Video from the Monsey Scoop shows the 2020 Mack tractor-trailer hitting the South Broadway Bridge overpass before rolling over and hitting a 2025 Toyota sedan that had been parked on the right shoulder off the road.  The scene of the crash on the Thruway in Nyack.&n…
NY Woman Plunges Car Into Hudson To Escape Brother’s Murder Attempt: Police NY Woman Plunges Car Into Hudson To Escape Brother’s Murder Attempt: Police
NY Woman Plunges Car Into Hudson To Escape Brother’s Murder Attempt: Police A New York man attempted to strangle his sister, then drown her in the Hudson River when that failed, police said. Ahmed H. Hemedan, 20, of Albany, was arrested Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, as cops pulled him off his sister while he was trying to drown her, the Albany Police Department said. Officers responded around 3 p.m. to reports that a car had driven into the Hudson River from the Corning Preserve Boat Launch in Albany, authorities said. Investigators determined the woman drove the vehicle into the river as Hemedan was strangling her, police said. After the car hit the water, Hemedan pu…
Man, 22, Tries Killing Grandmother, 96, While Staying With Her In NY: Police Man, 22, Tries Killing Grandmother, 96, While Staying With Her In NY: Police
Man, 22, Tries Killing Grandmother, 96, While Staying With Her In NY: Police A 22-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he brutally assaulted his 96-year-old grandmother during an overnight visit in Dutchess County, leaving her with significant injuries. Tivoli resident Max F. Klahr was arrested following an incident at his grandmother's home on James Street in Rhinebeck on Friday, Aug. 7, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. The incident was discovered the next morning, Saturday, Aug. 8, when a family member arrived at the home for a weekly visit and found the 96-year-old woman lying in her bed with significant bruising …
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…
7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning 7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning
7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning Seven people were displaced by a massive four-alarm fire at a home in Westchester County, which briefly caught fire again the following day — and now community members are rallying to help the victims.  The blaze erupted at a multi-unit residential building on Hawkes Avenue in Ossining on Friday evening, Aug. 7, drawing more than three dozen fire departments from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, according to local officials and fire departments.   Despite the scale of the inferno, no injuries or deaths were reported, the Town of Ossining said in an update.  T…
These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…