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No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG
No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG A police officer who fatally shot a 36-year-old man holding a Samurai sword during a confrontation inside a Dutchess County home in 2025 will not face criminal charges, officials said.  The New York State Attorney General's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 9, that Town of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John Gouger would not face charges in the June 2025 death of Poughkeepsie resident Brian C. Czornyj, 36.  Gouger shot and killed Czornyj on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after responding to a report that Czornyj had attacked his father and a mental health crisis worker with a sword.&nbs…

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NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police
NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police A 58-year-old Orange County man has been arrested following a years-long investigation into allegations that he stalked and harassed multiple people, using fake phone numbers and other tactics to hide his identity, police said.  Wallkill resident Patrick V. Panaro, 58, was arrested following a joint investigation involving several law enforcement agencies, the Town of Warwick Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 9. Police said the investigation uncovered allegations of harassment and stalking targeting multiple victims over approximately seven years. During that time, Panar…
Cocaine-Filled Baggies Found During I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye, Woman Charged: NYSP Cocaine-Filled Baggies Found During I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye, Woman Charged: NYSP Cocaine-Filled Baggies Found During I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye, Woman Charged: NYSP
Cocaine-Filled Baggies Found During I-95 Traffic Stop In Rye, Woman Charged: Nysp A woman is facing felony drug charges after police said they found more than 20 grams of cocaine in her car during a late-night traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Westchester County.  Flushing resident Alejandra Herrera, 36, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 8, following a traffic stop on southbound Interstate 95 in Rye, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 9.  The incident began around 10:30 p.m., when troopers stopped a 2016 Nissan sedan for what police said were vehicle and traffic law violations. During the stop, troopers searched the vehicle and found several plast…
NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police
NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police A New York man was arrested on child porn charges Tuesday, Oct. 6 following a search of his home, police said. Robert J. Bush, 50, of Gouverneur, was wearing a shirt that read: “TO DO LIST: YOUR MOM” when he was arrested, according to a photo released by New York State Police. Authorities searched Bush’s home in the early morning hours Tuesday and found evidence that led to Bush facing charges of possession and promotion of child porn, state troopers said. He was arraigned in Gouverneur Town Court and booked into St. Lawrence County jail, according to authorities. The investigation is ongo…
'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where
'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Westchester Village — Here's Where A Westchester County village had some excitement this week when cameras rolled for an upcoming episode of NBC's hit crime drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," with one of the show's stars spotted on location.   Filming took place in Addyman Square in Ardsley on Wednesday, Oct. 7, bringing cast members, production crews, and cameras to the village's downtown area.  Among those spotted was Peter Scanavino, who plays Assistant District Attorney Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. on the long-running series. Scanavino was seen walking toward a blue car with New Jersey lice…

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1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract 1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract
1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract More than 1,300 building service workers across Westchester County and the Hudson Valley will receive wage increases and improved pensions after union members approved a new four-year contract.  Members of 32BJ SEIU, which represents doorpersons, porters, building superintendents, and maintenance workers, voted to ratify the agreement on Thursday, Oct. 8, the union announced Friday, Oct. 9.  The contract was negotiated between the union and the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region, with the two sides reaching a tentative agreement on Monday, Sept.…

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Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report
Viral ICE Arrest Leaves Children Crying On NJ Street, 2 Under Investigation: Report Two people are under investigation for allegedly interfering with an ICE arrest in New Jersey that was captured on video as children cried and clung to a woman being detained, NJ Advance Media reports. The arrest happened in Harrison on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was captured in a now-viral video shared on Facebook by EllaBella Garcia. The clip, just under one minutes and 30 seconds, shows several children crying and clinging to a woman as immigration agents attempt to take her into custody. The video has drawn widespread attention, with approximately 8,500 reactions, 1,800 comments and 3,…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports
New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed: Reports President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen a new face for the White House briefing room: a lawyer and television commentator. Katie Zacharia, 41, has been selected as White House press secretary, according to The New York Times and CNN reporter Alayna Treene. She would succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the administration in late August. The position has remained vacant since Leavitt’s departure. Zacharia most recently served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social. Earlier this year, she spent about three months as a de…