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Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Running Into 2 Police Cars After Home Depot Theft A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly stealing from a Home Depot and then crashing into two police cruisers to escape before crashing. Orange County resident Clarence Hulzenga, age 48, of Highland, was arrested in the town of Newburgh on Wednesday, July 10 in Newburgh. According to Lt. Dennis Carpenter of the Newburgh Police, Hulzenga ran from the store after the theft to a pickup truck in the parking lot and, to get away, ran into a town of Newburgh and New York State Police cruisers. He then fled over medians in the parking lot to an access road behind Adam’s Fairacre F…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard.  Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Hudson Valley Home Depots, Police Say Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Hudson Valley Home Depots, Police Say
Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Hudson Valley Home Depots, Police Say Three men who are part of a violent street gang have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from Home Depot stores on several occasions in the Hudson Valley. The three men, all from Brooklyn, were busted in Dutchess County around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in the village of Wappingers Falls. According to Wappingers Falls Police Commissioner Paul Italiano, the police department received a call of a larceny in progress at the Home Depot store located at 1570 Route 9, Imperial Plaza in the village of Wappingers Falls. Three men had filled garbage bags with electri…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is being recalled due to the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Electrolux Group is recalling Frigidaire gas laundry centers that have a felt seal on the dryer drum after receiving nearly two dozen reports of fires breaking out, and one case of a smoke inhalation injury, according to CPSC. Officials said that the felt seal can be folded inward, leading to an accumulation of lint that poses an increased risk of sparking a fire. The recalled laundry centers have model numbers “FFLG4033QW” or “FFLG…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Millions of widely-used sledgehammers sold over the past decade are subject to a nationwide recall due to impact injury concerns. Stanley Black & Decker announced a recall of 2.2 million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman fiberglass sledgehammers whose heads can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to CPSC, the DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 SledgehammerCPSC the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT51297 Engi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard A company is recalling 663,500 washing machines after receiving reports of the machines overheating and causing fires.  Samsung issued the recall of "Top-Load Washing Machines" on Thursday, Dec. 22, because the products could short-circuit and overheat. The company said it has received 51 reports of washers smoking, melting, overheating, or catching fire. Ten of the incidents resulted in property damage, and three consumers reported suffering from smoke inhalation, Samsung said.  This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super-speed wash, wh…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant
Westchester Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant Three people from Westchester were charged with stealing cooking oil from a Dutchess County restaurant.  On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at around 10:30 a.m., police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook were alerted of a theft at the Jaeger Haus Restaurant at 5084 NY-9G, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  After responding to the scene, police learned that suspects driving a white Home Depot box van had stolen cooking oil and driven away, authorities said.  Shortly after this, officers pulled over a vehicle matching this description and found over 100 gall…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Shoplifter At Home Depot In Northern Westchester Know Him? Police Seek To ID Shoplifter At Home Depot In Northern Westchester
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Shoplifter At Home Depot In Northern Westchester Police asked the public for help identifying a man who is accused of stealing a power tool from Home Depot in Northern Westchester. A man stole a Ryobi power tool from Home Depot in Yorktown, located on East Main St. in Mohegan Lake, New York State Police said. State Police said staff members confronted the man as he exited the store. He fled the scene on a black motorcycle, authorities reported. Authorities asked anyone with information about the man's identity to call New York State Police at 914-769-2600. 

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Home Depot Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley Home Depot Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley
Home Depot Employee Trapped Under Forklift Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley Home Depot employee was seriously injured after being trapped under a forklift. The incident took place in Orange County around 1 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Monroe. According to Monroe Fire District Chief Rich Lenahan, the fire department responded to the store at 254 Larkin Drive for a call regarding a worker trapped. When firefighters and EMS arrived on the scene they found an employee trapped under the rear of a forklift, Lenahan said. New York State troopers were on the scene administering care when the fire department arrived, he added. Monroe firefighters, assisted…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards A company has recalled more than 1 million electrical panels due to thermal burn and fire hazards. Schneider Electric announced the recall of about 1.4 million Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers on Thursday, June 16, because the products' load centers can overheat. The recall includes equipment that was installed in homes, recreational vehicles, and commercial establishments, the announcement said.  The company said it has received one report of an incident involving a loose wire but no reports of injuries. The recalled products were sold in stores across the United States…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
36 Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered In Westchester 36 Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered In Westchester
36 Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered In Westchester Police in Westchester County recovered 36 stolen catalytic converters inside a suitcase and a vehicle after being tipped that the thieves may be in the area. The incident took place in New Rochelle on Tuesday, June 21. Detectives were alerted by the Real-Time Crime Center that a Dodge Challenger suspected of being used by catalytic converter thieves entered New Rochelle via I-95 at Exit 15, said Capt. J. Collins Coyne, of the New Rochelle Police. Police searched the area and located the vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was spotted in the middle of exchangin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Two New York men are facing charges after authorities said they stole more than 1,000 gallons of cooking oil in Connecticut and then led police on a pursuit. The owner of Pizza Palace Restaurant in Middlesex County called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, to report that he had interrupted the theft of cooking oil at his restaurant, according to the Old Saybrook Police Department. The restaurant is located at 1283 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. He gave a description of the Home Depot "Rent Me" box truck that had fled the scene, police said.  He also directed polic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard
Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard A massive recall of popular refrigerator products has been announced due to the potential risk of a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Electrolux is recalling approximately 367,500 Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side, top freezer, and multi-door refrigerators. According to CPSC, the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard. Related story - Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard The recall includes 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Worker At Hudson Valley Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, State Police Say Worker At Hudson Valley Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, State Police Say
Worker At Hudson Valley Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, State Police Say A 45-year-old woman is accused of making fraudulent transactions valued at more than $1,200 while working at a Hudson Valley Home Depot. Orange County resident Nikeisha Grant, of Washingtonville, was arrested at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, for first-degree falsifying business records and fourth-degree grand larceny, according to New York State Police. Authorities reported that when Grant worked at an Orange County Home Depot, located in Monroe, Asset Protection realized she was making fraudulent transactions for an individual in March and May. State Police said Grant would void previ…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say
Officer Dragged By Car While Trying To Arrest Shoplifting Suspect In Area, Police Say A police officer was seriously injured after being dragged by a fleeing shoplifting suspect in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, at the Home Depot store located on North Road. The loss prevention employee gave a physical description of the suspect, later identified as John Vanleuven Jr., age 29, and followed him on foot to the area of North Road and West Cedar Street, said the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. A Town of Poughkeepsie police officer was arriving in the area at that time and spotted…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Teen Busted In Westchester After Ramming Patrol Cruiser In Stolen Minivan, Police Say Teen Busted In Westchester After Ramming Patrol Cruiser In Stolen Minivan, Police Say
Teen Busted In Westchester After Ramming Patrol Cruiser In Stolen Minivan, Police Say A teenager in a stolen minivan rammed a police vehicle and attempted to flee from officers in Westchester after being arrested while hiding in the bushes, authorities announced. In New Rochelle, the police department was alerted that a stolen car had entered the city from the I-95 corridor at around noon on Saturday, March 12. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers were able to locate the white Dodge Caravan in the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue with one person inside. Coyne said that as officers approached the teen inside the stolen vehicle, he proceeded to…

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by Zak Failla
News
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, CPSC Says Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, CPSC Says
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, Cpsc Says E-filliate has issued a recall for their DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones, after many reports of the devices overheating, bursting into flames, or causing minor burns to consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. The mobile accessory store says it has received 61 reports of the earphones overheating during charging or use, including five reports of fire and four reports of minor burn injuries. Recalled DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless EarphonesConsumer Product Safety Commission The wireless earphones were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other electronics stores and h…

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by Joe Gomez
News
NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme
NY Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In Life Insurance Scheme A New York man has been charged with an elaborate murder-for-hire scheme taken straight out of a movie script where he killed and dismantled the body of a 26-year-old woman for life insurance benefits, federal officials announced. Queens resident Cory Martin, age 34, was charged in Brooklyn federal court with murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire for his role in the death of 26-year-old Brandy Odom. Previously, Martin was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and fraudulent use of identification relating to an alleged scheme to fraudulen…

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by Zak Failla
News
Strong Storms Bring Down Trees, Utility Lines, Knocking Out Power In Area Strong Storms Bring Down Trees, Utility Lines, Knocking Out Power In Area
Strong Storms Bring Down Trees, Utility Lines, Knocking Out Power In Area Storms bringing wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour and nearly 2-inch hail left thousands in the Hudson Valley without power overnight as utility crews worked to make repairs to hundreds of reported outages. During the storm, wind gusts toppled trees, felled power lines, and blocked roadways, leaving nearly 25,000 Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester residents without power at the peak of the storm on Tuesday, July 6 as crews worked to make repairs across the region. As of 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, Central Hudson was still working to repair 220 active outages, that were impacting 9,801…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…

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by Zak Failla
News
Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires
Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires More than 226,000 faulty combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are being recalled because they may fail to provide alerts if a fire was to break out. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that seven Kidde models - Series 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms (see above) - are included in the recall. According to CPSC, the alarms were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com, and other online retailer…

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by Zak Failla
News
Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges
Former Highway Superintendent In Northern Westchester Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges A longtime public official in Northern Westchester is facing felony charges for his role in an alleged scheme to steal thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot with an employee there, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office announced. Former four-term Yorktown Highway Superintendent and Yorktown Heights Fire Chief Eric DiBartolo is facing charges for allegedly operating a “scan and skip” scheme with Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass to steal nearly $15,000 in items from Home Depot at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Wanted For Stealing $1,490 Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Northern Westchester Teen Wanted For Stealing $1,490 Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Northern Westchester
Teen Wanted For Stealing $1,490 Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Northern Westchester New York State Police are searching for a teen who allegedly stole over $1,490 in merchandise from a Home Depot location.  The incident took place at a Home Depot on East Main Street in the town of Cortlandt, police said, and 19-year-old Elijah M. Garcia fled the scene in a black Nissan Altima with a possible license plate number of JJK3385.  Garcia's last known residence was near Lafayette Avenue in the Hunts Point area of the Bronx, police said. He stands at 5-foot-1, weighs approximately 130 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.  Anyone who witnessed the incident or …

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by Christina Coulter
Business
More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off
More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More than 190,000 popular ceiling fans sold at Home Depot have been recalled nationwide because the fans' blades may fly off while in use.  King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, company announced the recall of its 54-inch Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans, due to the detaching blades, according to a statement from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  According to the commission, of the 47 reports of detached blades, two of the blades struck people, and four blades caused property damage. The commission said for users to "immediately stop" using the fans which came in matte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Used Child To Steal From Home Depot In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Used Child To Steal From Home Depot In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Used Child To Steal From Home Depot In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Putnam County man utilized a pint-sized co-conspirator in an effort to steal from a Northern Westchester Home Depot, State Police said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to Home Depot on East Main Street in Cortlandt at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, where there was a report of an attempted larceny involving a child. The investigation into the alleged theft determined that Carmel resident Charles Cerbone allegedly instructed a child to push a shopping cart that contained stolen tools out of the store. Police said that the child’s cart contained approximately $770 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Area Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Area
Duo Accused Of Stealing $2.3K Worth Of Items From Home Depot In Area Two men are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from a store in the area, police said. The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department received a report shortly after 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8 from Home Depot on North Road, where there was a report of a pair that stole various power tools. Police said that the investigation determined that the two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, which was located not far off from Home Depot on North Road, prompting a traffic stop. After locating the vehicle, police also located the allegedly stolen power…

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by Zak Failla
News
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards A series of Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops have been recalled due to burn and fire hazard issues, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Issued on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the recall alert states that certain models of glass cooktops with touch controls can turn on by themselves and pose burn and fire hazards. These cooktops were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy and other home improvement and home appliance and other stores from March 2017 through Aug. 2019 and were priced between $1,150 and $2,500. Units were also sold online. The …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties
Lowe's To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees, Outsource Some Positions To Third Parties Thousands of Lowe’s employees will soon be out of a job as the home improvement retail giant reshuffles positions. Lowe’s announced that it is planning to outsource the jobs of maintenance and assembly workers to third-party companies, including workers that put together certain items such as grills and wheelbarrows. The news of layoffs was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. It is unclear exactly how many employees are being laid off, but it is expected to be in the thousands. The company currently employs approximately 300,000 people in 1,725 stores nationwide. The layoffs come a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says
Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says A 70-year-old man was caught red-handed attempting to steal a lawnmower and air-conditioning unit from Home Depot in Southeast, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. A Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to Home Depot on Independence Way at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 8, where there was a report of an attempted larceny. Upon arrival, the deputy found the suspect, Carmel resident Mark Vujevic, in the loss prevention office at the store. A representative for Home Depot stated that Vujevic was caught stealing the lawnmower and air conditioner while walking…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Seek Help In IDing Man In Northern Westchester Grand Larceny investigation Police Seek Help In IDing Man In Northern Westchester Grand Larceny investigation
Police Seek Help In IDing Man In Northern Westchester Grand Larceny investigation Police are asking the public's help in identifying a man seen in the photo below in connection to a grand larceny investigation in Northern Westchester. On Oct. 16, 2018, the man allegedly tried to leave the Home Depot at 3051 E. Main St. in Cortlandt with unpaid for merchandise, according to New York State Police in Cortlandt. Anyone with information regarding the possible identity of the man is asked to contact the State Police investigator Melendez at 914- 769-2600. Give reference number 8532475. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.

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by Donna Christopher