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Papaya-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 24 In NY Papaya-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 24 In NY
Papaya-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 24 In NY A salmonella outbreak linked to fresh papayas has sickened 62 people in eight states. The fruits in question were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. So far, 24 people have been sickened in New York, 14 in Connecticut and 12 in New Jersey. Twenty-three people have been hospitalized. No deaths attributed to Salmonella have been reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Jan. 14, 2019 to June 8, 2019. Most illnesses have occurred since April 2019. Consumers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rh…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Undocumented Immigrant Sentenced For Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite Undocumented Immigrant Sentenced For Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite
Undocumented Immigrant Sentenced For Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite An undocumented immigrant and former employer of Northern Westchester socialite Lois Elizabeth Colley has been sentenced for her 2015 murder at the family's estate. Esdras Marroquin Gomez, an ex-day laborer also known as “Victor,” was sentenced on Thursday, June 13, in Westchester County Court, to 22 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year. On Nov. 9, 2015, at approximately 5 p.m., a farmworker found Colley’s body lying in a pool of blood in her home’a laundry room after she had been bludgeoned to death at the family's North Salem farm. West…

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by Zak Failla
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Unintended Rollaways Lead To Recall Of 270,000 Ford Vehicles Unintended Rollaways Lead To Recall Of 270,000 Ford Vehicles
Unintended Rollaways Lead To Recall Of 270,000 Ford Vehicles More than a quarter million Ford vehicles are being recalled in North America due to a transmission glitch that can cause cars to shift gears and roll away. The company announced that the recall is for Fusion models with 2.5-liter engines that were produced between 2013 and 2016. The recalled vehicles were built at Ford’s Flat Rock, Michigan and Hermosillo, Mexico, assembly plants. According to the company, the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the vehicle’s transmission may detach, which can result in “unintended vehicle movement.” Ford said it is aware of three reports of propert…

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Ex-Employee Says Longstanding Dispute Led To Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite Ex-Employee Says Longstanding Dispute Led To Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite
Ex-Employee Says Longstanding Dispute Led To Murder Of Northern Westchester Socialite A former employee has pleaded guilty and faces life in prison for brutally murdering 83-year-old Northern Westchester socialite Lois Elizabeth Colley, who was bludgeoned to death in 2015 over a longstanding dispute. Esdras Marroquin Gomez, an ex-day laborer also known as “Victor,” admitted to second-degree murder in Westchester County Court on Monday, May 6, and will face 25 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on June 13. On Nov. 9, 2015, at approximately 5 p.m., a farmworker found Colley’s body lying in a pool of blood in her home’a laundry room after she had been bludgeoned to d…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says
NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says The New York State Attorney General is investigating allegations that undocumented employees at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester were instructed to work overtime without pay, according to a Washington Post report. Jose Gabriel Juarez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico working as a head waiter of the Grille Room restaurant at the Briarcliff Manor club, told the Post that his managers would have him clock out, but continue to do side work without receiving overtime pay. The report states that Juarez - and other employees - stayed on for hours, vacuuming carpets, polishing silverwa…

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Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County
Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County A Mexican national who repeatedly illegally entered the country has admitted to his role in trafficking methamphetamine and other drugs from New York to Connecticut. Rafael Lopez-Macias, a citizen of Mexico last known to reside in Norwalk, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport district court to narcotics trafficking and immigration offenses, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. In June 1998, Lopez-Macias was convicted in California on charges that included cocaine trafficking, Durham said. In February 2001, he was deported to Mexico. Lopez-Macias proceeded to illegally reenter the country i…

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by Zak Failla
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Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds
Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds The majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump using emergency executive powers to fund a wall on the border with Mexico, according to a new Quinnipiac University National Poll. Trump announced that he was declaring a national emergency at the border after Congress refused to approve the $5.7 billion he wanted for construction of a wall at the Mexico border, even after a record-setting 35-day partial government shutdown. The announcement of a national emergency has been divisive, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle objecting the move, claiming that the comman…

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by Zak Failla
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Disturbing 'Suicide Challenge' App Aimed At Teens Sparks New Warning Disturbing 'Suicide Challenge' App Aimed At Teens Sparks New Warning
Disturbing 'Suicide Challenge' App Aimed At Teens Sparks New Warning An ongoing suicide “game” involving a person dubbed “Momo" targeting teens on a prominent messaging app is sparking a new warning. “Momo” has become a viral challenge that first asks people to add a contact on the WhatsApp app, and they are then encouraged to commit self-harm or suicide. The “game” has spread nationwide. The challenge has since evolved to include other apps and social media platforms. According to Fox News, police in Mexico say that “Momo” started in a Facebook group, where people are encouraged to make contact with an unknown telephone number. “Computer Crime Investigator…

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ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester ICE Five-Day NYC-Area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester
ICE Five-Day Nyc-area Enforcement Crackdown Includes Arrests In Westchester Individuals from four Hudson Valley counties were among 118 people from southern New York arrested for violating U.S. immigration laws during a five-day crackdown in mid-January by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The detail, called "Operation Cross Check,"  was conducted in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley from Jan. 14-18. Persons in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland were among those arrested. ICE did not release a breakdown of the number of arrests by region. Of those arrested, more than 107 were convicted criminals or…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Airbnb has quickly become something of a staple for travelers on a budget, and the Hudson Valley ranks high on the online home-sharing marketplace’s list of trending destinations for 2019. The Hudson Valley, combined with the Catskills, ranked No. 11 of the 19 top trending locales on Airbnb, which also include destinations in Mexico, China, Scotland, Italy, Spain, and more. The Catskills, which Traveller.com dubs “The Brooklyn of the Mountains,” provides a scenic and cultural experience rolled into one. From German-style beer halls to breathtaking nature and hiking trails, this region truly…

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Woman Who Embezzled $1.1M From Auto Dealer Sentenced Woman Who Embezzled $1.1M From Auto Dealer Sentenced
Woman Who Embezzled $1.1M From Auto Dealer Sentenced A Hudson Valley woman is heading to prison after admitting to embezzling more than $1 million from a BMW dealer she worked at in Fairfield County. Vanessa Vence-Small, 50, of New Windsor in Orange County, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling $1.1 million from Continental BMW of Darien. From October 2014 to June 2017, Vence-Small made 65 unauthorized electronic fund transfers, totaling $904,659.29, from the dealership’s bank account to her personal American Express account. She also issued and signed 28 checks drawn on the d…

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by Zak Failla
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Check The Labels: It's Now Safe To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, Except For These Brands Check The Labels: It's Now Safe To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, Except For These Brands
Check The Labels: It's Now Safe To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, Except For These Brands A week after issuing its strongest warning yet about a widespread E.coli outbreak linked to Romaine lettuce, the Centers for Disease Control is now saying many brands are now safe to it, and that it has pinpointed the location of the contamination. The bottom line: It's safe to eat Romaine lettuce again unless the brands were produced in certain parts of California. On Tuesday, Nov. 20, the CDC had said in a Food Safety Alert that all types, varieties and brands of Romaine lettuce were unsafe to eat in any form and retail establishments and restaurants should not sell it until more is …

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by Joe Lombardi