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Police & Fire
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Westchester: NYSP Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Westchester: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Westchester: Nysp A North Carolina man was arrested on a slew of charges after a loaded pistol and an open bottle of tequila were allegedly found during a traffic stop on I-684 in Westchester County, police said. The arrest happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, when a trooper pulled over a 2021 Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations on the interstate in Armonk, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  During the stop, troopers said they spotted a pink-handled pistol in plain view. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded SCCY CPX-1 9mm handgun and an open container of tequila, …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Westchester: Police Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Westchester: Police
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Westchester: Police A 79-year-old woman found dead in her apartment in Westchester was found with injuries that were consistent with an assault, police said.  The discovery was made just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at 828 Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers, when building staff entered the woman’s apartment and found her unresponsive, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Tuesday, May 20.  Officers initially responded to what was considered a routine “unattended death.” But further investigation revealed the woman had injuries consistent with an assault, Spink said.  Detectives from the Yonke…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From NY School District Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From NY School District
Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From NY School District A frightening incident at a New York school has prompted a stern warning from educators about the dangers of black-market marijuana products. In a letter sent to parents on Monday, May 19, the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District detailed a recent case in central New York where a student collapsed on campus after taking a single puff from a marijuana vape. The vape, which was later tested, came back positive for fentanyl—a powerful synthetic opioid, Superintendent Randy Squie said. The student was administered multiple doses of Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid ove…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Westchester Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Westchester
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Westchester A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester caused a dramatic scene during the morning rush hour when one of the cars overturned, police said. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 20, just after 8 a.m. near mile marker 7.1 in the southbound lanes of I-684 in Armonk, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda traveling southbound tried to avoid another uninvolved vehicle, lost control, and veered into the left lane. It then collided with a 2021 Chevrolet before striking a guide rail and overturning.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says UPDATE: Christina "Chris" Miller has been found safe, her family and police said. The 31-year-old woman who had been missing since Sunday, May 18 was located unharmed on Tuesday, May 20, according to her mother Jennifer.

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok
Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi Strauss & Co. is selling its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for at least $311 million. The agreement was announced on Tuesday, May 20. The deal could reach up to $391 million based on Dockers' future growth under Authentic, whose portfolio also includes Forever 21's intellectual property, Nautica, and Reebok. The sale is expected to close by Thursday, July 31, in North America and by the end of January 2026 for global operations. "Dockers is a natural fit for the Authentic model," said Authentic's founder and CEO Jamie Salter. "It's a brand with deep roots, high…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials
High School Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct In Hudson Valley: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…

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by Ben Crnic
News
NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited From Westchester NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited From Westchester
NY Man Accused Of Brutally Killing, Burning Firefighter, Mom In PA Extradited From Westchester A New York man accused of brutally killing firefighter and mother Jessica Lockwood and setting her body on fire has been extradited to Pennsylvania to face homicide charges, authorities announced. Terrence Leroy Ray, 55, was picked up from the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla, New York, by detectives from Hazleton Police and Luzerne County after waiving extradition last week. He was transported back to Pennsylvania and arraigned Monday afternoon, May 12, before Magisterial District Judge James M. Dixon on charges of Criminal Homicide, Abuse of a Corpse, and Tampering with Evidence. Prose…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez is teaming up with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie packed with spice, nostalgia, and a signature twist for lucky fans. The pop star and actress is partnering with Oreo for a cookie inspired by her love of horchata, Mondelēz International said in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. The cookies feature chocolate cinnamon-flavored wafers filled with a sweetened condensed milk-flavored creme, along with a second layer of chocolate and cinnamon creme with cinnamon sugar bits. "Making my own Oreo cookie was a lot of fun," Gomez said. "I grew up loving them, so …

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by Chris Spiker
News
New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where
New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where As warmth returns to the Hudson Valley with the arrival of spring, so have bear sightings.  In the Westchester County town of Yorktown, police confirmed on Monday, May 19, that several bear sightings had been reported in the southern half of town. Although no incidents of aggression have been noted, officials are reminding the public that bears are a natural part of the area’s ecosystem and are typically non-aggressive unless provoked or attracted by food. "Well, Spring is in the air. And as long-time Y-Town area residents will tell you, that could mean a black bear is on the ground,"…

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by Ben Crnic
News
NY’s Mounting Garbage Crisis Nears Breaking Point As Seneca Meadows Landfill Faces Shutdown NY’s Mounting Garbage Crisis Nears Breaking Point As Seneca Meadows Landfill Faces Shutdown
NY’s Mounting Garbage Crisis Nears Breaking Point As Seneca Meadows Landfill Faces Shutdown New York’s waste crisis is rapidly escalating as landfills near capacity and the state’s largest—Seneca Meadows—faces a looming closure in 2025, raising alarm statewide. Seneca Meadows, located in the Finger Lakes, currently handles 30% of New York City’s trash. If its permit expires without renewal in 2025, the fallout could overwhelm the state's waste infrastructure. At the core of this crisis is the rise of plastic production and a faltering recycling system. With microplastics entering our food, water, air, and even our bodies—and with links to serious health risks including endocrine d…

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by Holly Malekian
News
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff
NJ Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Gov. Murphy Captured Riding Motorcycle In FL: Sheriff A Bergen County man accused of threatening to kill Governor Phil Murphy was arrested in Florida, where authorities say he had a motorcycle, an SUV, and an RV — and a history of social media posts showing weapons. Russ Semeran, 53, who has ties to Allendale and Mahwah, was taken into custody on Sunday, May 18, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. “Semeran was wanted by the New Jersey State Police Counter Terrorism Bureau out of New Jersey for terroristic threats where he threatened to kill Governor Phil Murphy,” the sheriff’s office said. Semeran…

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by Cecilia Levine