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Car Flips On Roof In Northern Westchester Crash Car Flips On Roof In Northern Westchester Crash
Car Flips On Roof In Northern Westchester Crash A car overturned following a crash on a road in the region. The incident happened just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Northern Westchester when the car flipped on the eastern half of Colabaugh Pond Road in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving first responders found that the driver had managed to escape the vehicle on his own.  The driver later declined a trip to the hospital after being evaluated.  The cause of the crash was not released. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley
Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the town of Woodstock near the intersection of Maverick Road. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 68-year-old Kingston man was riding his bike and traveling south on Route 375 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene.  The man was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, Nevel said. He is listed in critical but stabl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Former Kent Woman Accused Of $12K Welfare Scheme Former Kent Woman Accused Of $12K Welfare Scheme
Former Kent Woman Accused Of $12K Welfare Scheme A 31-year-old woman was hit with felony charges after allegedly filing false documents to receive thousands of dollars in welfare benefits she was not entitled to in the Hudson Valley, police announced.  Bronx resident Ruby Guillen, who once lived in the Putnam County town of Kent, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in connection with her alleged welfare scheme, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3.  According to authorities, in March 2024, the Sheriff's Office learned that the Department of Social Services was investigating a client they suspected had …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Fallen Detective From Northern Westchester Was About To Be A Grandfather Fallen Detective From Northern Westchester Was About To Be A Grandfather
Fallen Detective From Northern Westchester Was About To Be A Grandfather Richard Cunningham was a decorated police officer, but he's being remembered for his work outside of uniform following his sudden death last week.  Northern Westchester resident Cunningham, age 60, of Peekskill, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 31. He had been serving as a detective with the Greenburgh Police Department. He left behind a wife and three adult children. His obituary said that at the time of his death, Cunningham was about to become a grandfather. Police have not disclosed the cause of his death.  Cunningham was born in the Bronx in 1964 and joined the…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fire Knocks Out Power, Gas Service To Thousands Of Customers In Hudson Valley Fire Knocks Out Power, Gas Service To Thousands Of Customers In Hudson Valley
Fire Knocks Out Power, Gas Service To Thousands Of Customers In Hudson Valley A gas fire knocked out power to thousands of customers in the region, and interrupted gas service for hundreds. Emergency crews in Dutchess County were called about a fire along Route 82 in Hopewell Junction shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Photos shared on Facebook showed flames shooting nearly 100 feet into the air from an electrical substation. The fire was extinguished by 3:30 p.m., and service for electric customers was expected to be restored by early Tuesday evening, Central Hudson Gas & Electric said. Gas outages were expected to last through Wednesday, Sept. 4. “C…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Cash For Life: Winning Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold In Brewster Cash For Life: Winning Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold In Brewster
Cash For Life: Winning Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold In Brewster A lucky winner is set to receive a thousand dollars every day after buying the right lottery ticket at a Hudson Valley gas station.  A top-prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket worth $1,000 a day was sold in Putnam County for the drawing on Friday, Aug. 30 at a Brewster gas station, New York Lottery officials announced.  The ticket, worth a guaranteed $7 million, was sold at a Mobil gas station located at 1569 Route 22, officials added.  The winning numbers were 10 12 14 28 29 with a Cash Ball of 03. 

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers
Toyota Recalling 43K Vehicles Due To Faulty Tow Hitch Covers Tens of thousands of Toyota SUVs are subject to a sizeable recall due to a faulty tow hitch cover that may increase the possibility of a crash, officials say. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall of approximately 43,400 Toyota Sequoia Hybrids that may have tow hitch covers that can detach from the bumper and fall into the roadway, causing a hazard for other drivers. Recalled models include vehicles produced in 2023 and 2024. "The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips to the rear bumper," according t…

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by Zak Failla
News
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home. The Long Island killings happened in St. James, at a residence on Brasswood Road, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police said Daniel Coppola, age 50, put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman. Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both vic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Mahopac Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Mahopac
Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Mahopac A crash that left a vehicle on its side in the Hudson Valley caused a brief road closure.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 12:50 p.m., when a vehicle flipped on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, eventually coming to a rest next to a pole, according to Carmel Police. The crash caused Myrtle Avenue to close between Carmine Drive and Potter Road for around 20 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene.  The roadway reopened around 1:10 p.m. The cause of the crash was not released. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds This story has been updated. A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Long Island residents Linda Sun, age 41, and her husband Chris Hu, age 40, were arrested at their Manhasset home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, money laundering, and related charges. According to federal prosecutors, Sun – who served as Hochul’s deputy chief of staff before being fired in 2023 – engaged in numerous political activities at the behest of Chinese government …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley
Dog Killed After Attacking 8-Year-Old, Woman In Hudson Valley A dog was shot and killed after attacking an 8-year-old girl, critically injuring her and a 39-year-old woman in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, on Kyserike Road in High Falls. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers responded to a dog attack call. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2-year-old pit bull attacked an 8-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman. The 8-year-old suffered head and neck injuries. The woman sustained serious injuries to her right hand, Nevel said. While investigating…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition A person was hospitalized in critical condition following a serious crash in the Hudson Valley that caused an hours-long road closure.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Aug. 30 at around 5 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed on Route 22 near the intersection with Route 311, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  The motorcyclist was later taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Hicks said.  Route 22 in the crash area was closed until around 8 p.m. on Friday as authorities investigated the incident. 

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by Ben Crnic