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Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets
Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets Got your tickets?  Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is now worth an eye-popping $1.8 billion, the second-largest lottery jackpot in US history after no winners claimed a $1.7 billion prize in Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot comes with a potential cash option of $826.4 million. “Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night’s drawing for this historic jackpot,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO stated. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes in their comm…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With NYPD: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (UPDATE) NY Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With NYPD: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (UPDATE)
NY Gas Station Robbery, Shootout With Nypd: Suspect, 28, Charged, Feds Say (Update) Federal prosecutors have charged a suspect accused of robbing a gas station attendant at gunpoint in Westchester before firing at New York City police officers during a dramatic pursuit that temporarily halted Metro-North train service in the area. Jamaire Robertson, age 28, a Jamaican national, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 29, and presented in Manhattan federal court the next day, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. He is being held without bail.  The chaos began just after 5:30 a.m. Friday, when two suspects approached a worke…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Deputies Catch Suspect In Act In Burglary At Dutchess County Gas Station Deputies Catch Suspect In Act In Burglary At Dutchess County Gas Station
Deputies Catch Suspect In Act In Burglary At Dutchess County Gas Station A suspected burglar was caught in the act by police at a gas station in Dutchess County.   The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Shell station on Route 9G in Rhinebeck, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies had been dispatched after a security alarm went off. When they arrived, they discovered a burglary in progress. The suspect was immediately taken into custody without further incident. Sheriff’s Office detectives later responded to the scene to continue the investigation.  The suspect's name has not yet been made publi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In NY, Charged As Fugitive: Police Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In NY, Charged As Fugitive: Police
Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In NY, Charged As Fugitive: Police A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a Hudson Valley, NY gas station at gunpoint and being found with an illegally possessed assault rifle, authorities said.  The incident happened in Orange County around 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, when Connor J. Derrick, of the Lackawanna County borough of Archbald, entered the Sunoco station at 2 Ben Gilman Way in the Town of Wallkill, New York State Police said on Friday, Aug. 15. Investigators said Derrick approached the clerk, took out a gun, and demanded cash from the register before fleeing on fo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Gunman Fires Shot During Hudson Valley Gas Station Robbery Gunman Fires Shot During Hudson Valley Gas Station Robbery
Gunman Fires Shot During Hudson Valley Gas Station Robbery A man armed with a handgun stormed into a Hudson Valley gas station early Tuesday morning, July 22, firing a round into the floor and fleeing with cash, police said. The Ulster County incident happened around 3:15 a.m. at the Sunoco located at 3600 Route 9W in Highland, according to the Town of Lloyd Police Department. The suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun, and demanded money from the register. At one point during the robbery, he discharged the weapon into the floor. Two victims were inside the gas station at the time, but no injuries were reported, police said. The suspect …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves
Pulled Pork Products Sold In NY Pulled From Shelves A public health alert has been issued for pulled pork products that may contain undeclared allergens, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The two ready-to-eat items — barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito filling — were found to contain soy, fish, and egg ingredients not listed on the product labels. The pulled pork burrito filling contains anchovies and egg whites, while both products include Worcestershire sauce, which contains soy. The affected items were produced between Thursday, April 3, and Wednesday, July 9.  The b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At Dutchess County Gas Station Police are searching for a masked suspect who robbed a gas station at gunpoint during the early morning hours in Dutchess County.  The robbery happened around 4:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Exxon station at 1502 Route 55 in the Town of LaGrange, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, June 23.  Investigators said an unidentified person entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash from the register. The suspect fled on foot with an unknown amount of money, last seen heading northbound. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was described as …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Amazon Prime Members Get $1 Off Gas Nationwide In Time For July 4 — With A 35-Gallon Catch Amazon Prime Members Get $1 Off Gas Nationwide In Time For July 4 — With A 35-Gallon Catch
Amazon Prime Members Get $1 Off Gas Nationwide In Time For July 4 — With A 35-Gallon Catch Drivers with an Amazon Prime membership are about to score a major win at the pump. Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, Prime members can save $1 per gallon on one fill-up of up to 35 gallons at more than 7,500 BP, Amoco, and participating ampm gas stations across the country, Amazon confirmed in a new announcement. The limited-time deal runs Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, giving members a chance to beat the holiday traffic with deep discounts on gas. Even better? This isn't just a one-time deal. Prime members can also save 10 cents per gallon every day at those s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Several Hurt After Gas Station Fire Erupts Near Busy Intersection In Region Several Hurt After Gas Station Fire Erupts Near Busy Intersection In Region
Several Hurt After Gas Station Fire Erupts Near Busy Intersection In Region A large fire at a Capital Region gas station sent multiple agencies rushing to the scene and shut down two major roadways. Emergency crews in Saratoga County responded to the USA Gas, located at the intersection of state routes 50 and 67 in Ballston Spa, for a fire Friday morning, June 6. The area is commonly referred to as “V-Corners.” Flames tore through the gas pump area, charring several vehicles and destroying the station’s canopy. Photos from the scene show heavy damage, with the roof above the pumps scorched and partially collapsed. Though several people sustained minor injuries, no…

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by Michael Mashburn