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WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
Watch: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police
Child Sex Crime Lands Hudson Valley Man In Jail: State Police A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for sexual contact with a minor, state police announced Tuesday, Oct. 13. Austin Irwin, 28, of Esopus, was detained Thursday, Oct. 8 following a two-month investigation, New York State Police said. The probe began Thursday, Aug. 6 and “determined that Irwin engaged in sexual activity with an underage female,” state troopers said. He was charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct, authorities said. Irwin was arraigned in Ulster County on Thursday and booked into county jail on $2,500 cash bail, $10,000 bond or $20,000 partially secured bond, officials s…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Trio Caught With Cocaine On Road In Hudson Valley, 2 Jailed, Police Say Trio Caught With Cocaine On Road In Hudson Valley, 2 Jailed, Police Say Trio Caught With Cocaine On Road In Hudson Valley, 2 Jailed, Police Say
Trio Caught With Cocaine On Road In Hudson Valley, 2 Jailed, Police Say Three men are facing felony drug charges after police said they discovered cocaine inside their vehicle during a traffic stop in Sullivan County.  The arrests happened on Lake Louise Marie Road in Thompson on Friday, Oct. 9, at around 8:39 p.m., New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. On the day of the bust, troopers said they saw a 2008 Dodge Caliber committing multiple traffic violations and pulled the vehicle over. The driver was identified as Anthony Collettigriffin, 29, of Rock Hill, while his passengers were identified as Paul L. Gonzalez, 27, of Monticello, and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In Rockland County: NYSP Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In Rockland County: NYSP Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In Rockland County: NYSP
Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In Rockland County: Nysp A North Carolina man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after police said he led them on a high-speed chase on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County before crashing into a guardrail.  Terrence McNair, 31, of Garner, North Carolina, was arrested following the pursuit on Thursday, Oct. 8, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The incident began at around 3:44 a.m. when troopers tried to stop a 2021 Audi Q5 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangetown for a traffic violation. Police said McNair, who was driving the SUV, refused to p…

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by Ben Crnic
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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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by Josh Lanier
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Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities
Severely Emaciated Dog Rescued From NY Home, Husband And Wife Charged: Authorities A Long Island husband and wife were hit with animal cruelty charges after their dog was found severely emaciated, weighing nearly half his expected weight, authorities said. Michael O’Brien, 39, and Jenecia O’Brien, 37, both of Sound Beach, failed to provide enough food, water, and veterinary care for their dog, Kobe, from early this year into October, the Suffolk County SPCA said Tuesday, Oct. 13. Kobe, a 5-year-old Coonhound-Boxer mix, weighed just 37 pounds when he was brought for veterinary care, well below the expected 65 to 67 pounds for a dog of his breed and age, the SPCA said. Kob…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Rockland County: Report Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Rockland County: Report Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Rockland County: Report
Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Rockland County: Report A vehicle lost control and crashed into the entrance gate of a cemetery in Rockland County, according to reports. The crash happened at the Historic Monsey Cemetery located at the intersection of Saddle River Road and West Maple Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, The Monsey Scoop reported. The vehicle reportedly went out of control before striking the cemetery gate, according to the outlet. Despite the collision, no injuries were reported, the outlet said.  Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, including Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Rockland Paramedics, the Monsey Fire Dep…

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by Ben Crnic
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Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant
Worker Trapped In Asphalt Silo After Falling Backward At NJ Plant A 26-year-old worker was rescued after he was trapped inside an asphalt bin in New Jersey on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, authorities said. At 6:03 a.m., officers responded to AE Stone at 1435 Doughty Rd., after Cameron Briggs fell backwards into a recycled asphalt bin, Egg Harbor Township police said.  A partial collapse of the asphalt occurred and Briggs, a Mays Landing resident, ended up trapped in a seated position with his legs straight out and asphalt over his waist, police said. Workers called for emergency assistance after they spent 20 minutes trying to free him, police said. Br…

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11 Inmates Accused Of Violating Protective Orders By Phone In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says 11 Inmates Accused Of Violating Protective Orders By Phone In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says 11 Inmates Accused Of Violating Protective Orders By Phone In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
11 Inmates Accused Of Violating Protective Orders By Phone In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says An investigation into inmates violating orders of protection by contacting people they were prohibited from communicating with has led to 11 arrests in Ulster County, authorities said.  The arrests were made following an investigation dubbed "Operation Summer Rush" at the Ulster County Jail in Kingston, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 12.   The investigation began in May 2026, when the Sheriff's Office began looking into reports that inmates at the Ulster County Jail were violating active orders of protection through prohibited phone contact. …

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by Ben Crnic
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2 Steal Scrap Metal From Private Property In Hudson Valley, Police Say 2 Steal Scrap Metal From Private Property In Hudson Valley, Police Say 2 Steal Scrap Metal From Private Property In Hudson Valley, Police Say
2 Steal Scrap Metal From Private Property In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man and a woman are both facing charges after police said they stole scrap metal from a private property in Ulster County and sold it to a local scrapyard.  Kerhonkson residents Joseph P. Saucedo, 34, and Jessica Countryman, 48, were arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Town of Ulster Police Department announced.  The investigation began on Sept. 8, when police received a complaint about scrap metal that had been stolen from private property three days earlier, on Saturday, Sept. 5. According to police, Saucedo entered the property without permission and removed scrap metal…

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by Ben Crnic
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Cops Find Gun In Garbage Bag After Neighbor Dispute In Hudson Valley, Man Charged: Police Cops Find Gun In Garbage Bag After Neighbor Dispute In Hudson Valley, Man Charged: Police Cops Find Gun In Garbage Bag After Neighbor Dispute In Hudson Valley, Man Charged: Police
Cops Find Gun In Garbage Bag After Neighbor Dispute In Hudson Valley, Man Charged: Police A man is facing felony charges after police investigating a dispute between neighbors in Sullivan County found a gun in a garbage bag that they had seen a child trying to dispose of, authorities said. Hurleyville resident Iqwan Mandiville, 34, was arrested following the incident on Main Street in Hurleyville on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Fallsburg Police Department.   Police said officers responded to a home on Main Street after receiving a report of a dispute between neighbors. When officers arrived, they learned that one of the men involved had a handgun.  After…

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by Ben Crnic
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Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports
Selma Blair Seen In Court, Lawyer Provides Apparent Reason For Flight Arrest: Reports New details are coming to light in the arrest of actress Selma Blair following an apparently bloody flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11. The "Hellboy" and "Cruel Intentions" actress has been charged with two counts of assault for kicking a Port Authority Police Department officer following what was described as a bloody altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to JFK Airport on Sunday, Oct. 11, ABC News reports. Blair, 54, missed several doses of a "powerful" medication and hit her head before the ordeal, the New York Post reports citing the actress' lawyers. One attor…

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by Cecilia Levine