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New Barnes & Noble Opening In Orange County: Here's When Book lovers in Orange County will soon have a major bookstore to browse again, as Barnes & Noble prepares to open in a popular shopping center.  The new Barnes & Noble at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown will officially open on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., the company announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The store was first revealed earlier this year.   Located at 1 Galleria Drive, Suite D110, the bookstore will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space on the mall's lower level, next to Macy's. Borders Books previously operated in the same location before closing…

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WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley
Watch: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Police In Hudson Valley A 700-pound runaway cow gave police in Putnam County an unusual pursuit, and now the department has released body camera footage of the chase.  The four-legged fugitive, a Scottish Highland cow named Maggie, escaped from her new home at Little Cabin's Farm in Carmel on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Carmel Police. Rather than sticking around the farm, Maggie decided to explore the neighborhood, making her way along Route 301. Her unexpected outing prompted a quick response from Carmel Police officers, who found themselves playing the role of cowboys.  The dep…
Ex-NYPD Sergeant From Orange County Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Gets Prison Ex-NYPD Sergeant From Orange County Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Gets Prison Ex-NYPD Sergeant From Orange County Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Gets Prison
Ex-nypd Sergeant From Orange County Who Drove Drunk In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Gets Prison A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County will spend time in prison for driving drunk in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, killing a 61-year-old doorman who was heading home from work.   Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, was sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in connection with the death of Manuel Boitel, 61, of Peekskill, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced. Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and secon…
Reported Shots Fired Near School Bus Stop Were Actually Toy Gun In Orange County, Cops Say Reported Shots Fired Near School Bus Stop Were Actually Toy Gun In Orange County, Cops Say Reported Shots Fired Near School Bus Stop Were Actually Toy Gun In Orange County, Cops Say
Reported Shots Fired Near School Bus Stop Were Actually Toy Gun In Orange County, Cops Say After investigating reports of gunfire near a school bus stop in Orange County, police said the alarming sounds actually came from a child playing with a toy gun.   The incident happened near Dickson Street and Walsh Avenue in Newburgh around 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, the City of Newburgh Police Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Officers were sent to the area after a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots. Police then searched the surrounding neighborhood but found no evidence that a real firearm had been fired.  Eventually, police determined that a child had fir…
Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: NYSP
Woman Found Slain In NY Home, Suspect Dies After Police Chase 200 Miles Away: Nysp A woman was found shot to death inside a New York home, and a suspect in the case died later the same day about 200 miles away after a police chase, authorities said. Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, of Brushton, was found dead around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at a residence in Moira, New York State Police said. Investigators quickly identified Norman E. Lohr Jr., 50, of Michigan, as a suspect in the case and searched for a red 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, according to state police. The vehicle was located around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lyons, about 200 miles southwest of Moira, according to authorit…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Conservative NY Influencer Charged In Minnesota Voting Stunt Two conservative influencers said they were putting Minnesota's voter vouching law to an extreme test when they dressed in Muslim-style clothing, adopted fake accents, and filmed themselves at polling places. But after reviewing videos of the stunt, prosecutors said the pair had violated state election laws and charged both with felonies. James Edward O'Keefe, 42, who grew up in Westwood, NJ, and Cam Higby, 26, of Gouverneur, NY, were each charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced. The charges stem from the …

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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Costco Offering Discounted Thanksgiving Dinner As Holiday Costs Rise Costco is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight people at a discounted price as families navigate rising costs before the holidays. The warehouse retailer is selling its Fortune Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99, down from its regular price of $269.99. The online-only meal includes about 30 pounds of food, with shipping included. The $70 discount is available through Monday, Nov. 30, while supplies last. "We've made Thanksgiving much easier for you and your family with this bundle," Costco said on its website. "You'll get a turkey breast that is pre-brined and read…

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203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay. The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable. The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume. F…