$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say $200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Putnam County resident entrusted as the treasurer for two local civic organizations has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 over several years, authorities announced.  Mark A. Kenny, age 61, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, on grand larceny charges following an investigation that began in December, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when board members from a civic organization in Garrison contacted authorities, suspecting that their treasurer was stealing funds.…
Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Westchester: Will Spend Years In Prison Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Westchester: Will Spend Years In Prison
Wrong Way Drunk Driver Kills Woman, 22, On I-87 In Westchester: Will Spend Years In Prison A woman who drove the wrong way on I-87 while intoxicated in Westchester, killing a 22-year-old Bedford Hills woman and severely injuring another, will spend years behind bars, officials announced. Brooklyn resident Qualasia Willis, age 29, was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison for her role in the death of 22-year-old Isabel Steger on April 9, 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.  On the day of the crash at around 4:30 a.m., Willis was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-87 in Yonkers for approximately fou…
Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform
Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Meta's new Community Notes system will be based on algorithms developed by billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform, the company said. Meta will begin testing the crowdsourced program that aims to prevent misinformation on Tuesday, Mar. 18, the tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday, Mar. 13. The move comes as Meta replaces its third-party fact-checking program in the US for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Community Notes are part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader shift toward what he calls "free expression" on the company’s platforms. "We’re going to take time to …
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Hulk Hogan Cuts NY Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes'
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan ruffled up some feathers in the Hudson Valley after allegedly walking out of a local meet-and-greet event early, leaving some hopeful fans heartbroken. The controversy occurred at an event in Orange County at the Montgomery ShopRite on Wednesday, March 5, where Hogan was holding a meet-and-greet to promote his "Real American Beer."  Many fans raced to the supermarket for a chance to meet their hero, with many waiting for hours in line. However, after Hogan left the event, several disappointed people took to social media to vent about their missed opportunity…
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic The search for missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki has escalated into a major international investigation, with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) now assisting Dominican authorities, officials announced. The Dominican Republic Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it has assembled a high-level joint task force to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who vanished in Punta Cana last week. Authorities say they are exploring all possibilities. "The prosecuting authority is conducting extens…
Gas Station Failed Robbery: Man Caught After Pulling Knife On Clerk In Yorktown, Police Say Gas Station Failed Robbery: Man Caught After Pulling Knife On Clerk In Yorktown, Police Say
Gas Station Failed Robbery: Man Caught After Pulling Knife On Clerk In Yorktown, Police Say A Putnam County man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a Westchester gas station, authorities said.  The incident happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, March 4, just before noon, when there was a reported robbery at the Mobil gas station at 3205 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police said on Thursday, March 13.  According to police, the suspect had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived. Investigators say the man brandished a knife and demanded money from the cashier. However, the clerk had already activated an alarm, causing the sus…
'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield 'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield
'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield The defending Super Bowl champions are adding even more power to their backfield. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal, ESPN reported. Dillon will join an Eagles rushing attack that ranked second in the NFL last season, thanks in large part to Saquon Barkley, who was the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year. Dillon will help Philly replace Barkley's primary backup Kenneth Gainwell after he departed for Pittsburgh in free agency. The 26-year-old will compete for snaps alongside second-year pla…
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General will close more than 140 stores after a sharp drop in profits, marking a shift in strategy as the discount retailer faces rising costs and changing consumer habits. Dollar General will shut down at least 96 Dollar General locations and 45 pOpshelf stores in 2025, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 13. There are about 20,434 Dollar General stores and 231 pOpshelf locations, according to data company ScrapeHero. Another six pOpshelf stores will be converted into Dollar General locations. "As we look to build on the substantial progress we made …
NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List
NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, March 12 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $353 million with a $165.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 when the prize will approach $400 million. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 11-13-28-51-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, accordin…
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs Spirit Airlines has flown past its financial turbulence, as the budget airline exits bankruptcy after shedding nearly $800 million in debt, officials said. Spirit has ended its financial restructuring process, the airline said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The Dania Beach, Florida-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024. The airline has finalized a plan that eliminates $795 million in funded debt and it also received $350 million in equity investments. "We're pleased to complete our streamlined restructuring and emerge in a stronger financial position…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.  New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…