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Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread
Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Dry conditions and gusty winds on Friday, Oct. 30, could cause fires to spread quickly across the Hudson Valley, prompting a warning from weather forecasters.  The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, warning of an elevated risk of fire spread across four counties through the late morning and afternoon.   The alert covers Rockland, Putnam, Orange, and Westchester counties, with both northern and southern Westchester included in the affected area.  According to forecasters, the increased fire danger is being driven by a comb…

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$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go
$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go Three major projects in Westchester County are getting a combined $13.4 million in state funding, including a firehouse that has been closed for nearly five years and improvements to a popular Hudson Valley attraction.  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding on Thursday, Oct. 29, saying the money will support projects in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Croton-on-Hudson.  The largest share, $6.3 million, will go toward renovating and reopening Mount Vernon Fire Station No. 4, which has been closed for nearly five years because of serious structural problems. According to …
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash The Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated orange as New York honors a Westchester County father of two who was killed while working along Interstate 287 earlier this month.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the bridge, officially named the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will glow orange on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in memory of Jamil B. Wilson, 47, of White Plains.   Flags at state facilities across New York will also fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday in Wilson's honor.  Hochul said the statewide tribute is meant to honor Wilson's life while reminding dri…
22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash 22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash 22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash
22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash Investigators seized more than 22 pounds of cocaine and $170,000 in cash during a Connecticut parking lot bust tied to a drug network spanning the southeastern part of the state, federal prosecutors said. Nine people now face federal charges after a grand jury in New Haven issued a superseding indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Five defendants face possible life sentences if convicted of the cocaine conspiracy charge, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced on Thursday.  Prosecutors identified Michael Smith, 53, of Lisbon, as the network’s supplier. They allege he provid…
Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say
Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say An Ulster County man is accused of falsely reporting his Dodge Charger stolen and collecting an insurance payout while still having the vehicle, police said.   Napanoch resident Yaakov A. Handler, 22, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, following an investigation into a stolen vehicle report in Orange County dating back nearly two years, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 30.  The case began on Dec. 27, 2024, when Handler reported a 2015 Dodge Charger stolen on Route 17 in Monroe, according to State Police.   The agency said Handler later received an i…

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Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure
Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District
Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Police are investigating a concerning incident at a Westchester County elementary school after a man in a white sedan approached a staff member and asked them to get into his vehicle, district officials said. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 30, at Oakside Elementary School on Decatur Avenue in Peekskill, according to an announcement from the Peekskill City School District.  District officials said the man approached a school employee in a white sedan and asked the staff member to get inside. The employee refused and reported the encounter, prompting an investigation by the P…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…