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Luchese Soldier, Associate From Cortlandt Manor Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme Luchese Soldier, Associate From Cortlandt Manor Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme
Luchese Soldier, Associate From Cortlandt Manor Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme A high-ranking member of the Luchese crime family and several associates from Westchester have pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling as part of a sweeping federal case targeting organized crime, officials announced.  Anthony Villani, a 60-year-old Elmsford resident and a soldier in the Luchese crime family, entered his guilty plea on Thursday, Jan. 30 in federal court in Brooklyn. As part of his plea deal, he will forfeit $4 million in illicit proceeds, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.  Villani was one of…

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by Ben Crnic
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FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone'
FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Painkiller In 20+ Years: 'A Historic Milestone' The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication, providing a new option for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. Journavx received FDA approval, the agency announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The drug developed by Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals blocks sodium channels in the peripheral nervous system, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. The approval marks the first new class of pain medicine in more than two decades and offers a potential non-addictive alternative to opioids. "Today's approval is a historic milestone f…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Trump To Hit Canada, Mexico, China With Tariffs: Here's When, How Much Trump To Hit Canada, Mexico, China With Tariffs: Here's When, How Much
Trump To Hit Canada, Mexico, China With Tariffs: Here's When, How Much Donald Trump's months-long threats of implementing tariffs on other countries are apparently hours away from becoming a reality. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Tariffs Take Effect: Expect To Pay More For These Items, Experts Say White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced at a news conference Friday afternoon, Jan. 31 that both of America's neighbors, Canada and Mexico, will be slapped with 25 percent tariffs on goods. A third nation, China, America's main economic rival, will be hit with 10 percent tariffs. They take effect on Saturday, Feb. 1, and are "for …

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins The fight for justice does not end with Kiah Duggins. Friends, family, and supporters are coming together to carry on the mission of the Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and incoming professor who was among the 67 on board the American Airlines plane that crashed over DC.  "She was a radiant light, a brilliant mind, and a fierce advocate for justice," Aisha Duggin wrote in a GoFundMe campaign set up after her death.  "A Harvard-trained civil rights attorney, abolitionist, and global traveler, Kiah dedicated her life to fighting for freedom, equity, and the liberation of marginalized c…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Federal employees across multiple agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures. The move stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News. It's also part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives in federal agencies.  The directive takes effect at the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 31. The measure has sparked concerns among workplace advocates, with som…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To NYC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say Authorities have apprehended three Long Island men in a burglary ring who targeted a home in Putnam County after allegedly using Facebook Marketplace to gather information on their victim, police said. Nassau County resident Percy Dickinson, age 25, of Freeport, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after being wanted for his alleged role in a burglary in the Town of Southeast in April 2024, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 30.   The case began when deputies responded to a home on Briar Drive for a reported break-in at a garage, where two ATVs a…

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by Ben Crnic
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14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Hudson Valley: DA 14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Hudson Valley: DA
14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Hudson Valley: DA A 14-year-old boy from Connecticut faces life in prison after being charged with murder in connection with a deadly Yonkers shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, officials said. The 14-year-old Fairfield County resident from Stratford was indicted and arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Westchester County Court's Youth Part in connection with a fatal shooting at Yonkers' Doyle Park in August 2024, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, at around 5 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2024, the defendant allegedly opened fire and fatally shot 29-…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NY Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Sold In NY A recall has been issued for a popular chocolate snack due to an undeclared allergen. United Natural Trading LLC is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels because they contain undeclared milk, posing a potential risk for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The affected product was sold online through a third-party vendor and shipped to Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Affected Product Details Product: Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Lot Number: 24353 Best By Date: 06/30/2025 UPC: 811102026276 Lot number location: Printed on…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are investigating after two vehicles were stolen within minutes of each other in the City of Poughkeepsie. The incidents happened early Friday, Jan. 31, when officers responded to 120 Hudson Ave. around 6:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle, police said. The victim told officers she had started her car to warm it up and returned a few minutes later to find it gone. As officers were investigating, they were alerted to a second stolen vehicle in the same area. Both incidents remain under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to call…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley Fire crews in Dutchess County battled a car fire after a vehicle crashed into a tree and became engulfed in flames, officials said. The incident happened in the town of Rhinebeck on Friday, Jan. 31, at around 12:30 a.m., when firefighters were dispatched to the area of Hilltop Road for a reported vehicle fire, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a car that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze while Rhinebeck EMS evaluated a single occupant of the vehicle.  Firefighters did not reveal th…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland.  Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…

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by Joe Lombardi