Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex
Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At NY Apartment Complex More than three years after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside his Rockland County apartment complex, two men have been federally charged with robbing and murdering him during a drug deal, authorities announced.  Nyack residents Jaquey Wilkes, 29, also known as “BQ,” and Tyrone Stewart, 35, also known as “Ty,” were charged with robbery, firearms offenses, and murder in connection with the March 5, 2023 killing of Eric Quinones, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and Haverstraw Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.  A third defendant, Pomona resident…

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Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time
Dealer Caught With Almost 9K Fentanyl Packets, Cocaine In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time A man will spend a decade behind bars after a months-long narcotics investigation led police to more than four ounces of cocaine, nearly 9,000 packets of fentanyl, and more than $57,000 in cash at his Orange County home, prosecutors said.  Middletown resident Christian Mojica, 35, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The case stemmed from a months-long Middletown Police investigation into narcotics sales in and around …
More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues
More Mastodon Bones Unearthed In Hudson Valley Backyard As Rare Dig Continues An Orange County backyard-turned science project is continuing to yield more discoveries as college students keep unearthing pieces of mastodon skeletal remains.  A second summer of excavation at the site of a mastodon discovery near Middletown has uncovered a growing collection of remains, including about 11 ribs, at least three more vertebrae, and bones from the animal's feet, SUNY Orange County Community College announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The new finds come a year after SUNY Orange students spent six weeks excavating the private property, where they uncovered vertebrae, ribs, jaw …
Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police
Man, 45, Killed In 3-Vehicle Route 17 Chain-Reaction Crash In Hudson Valley: State Police A 45-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, over the weekend, police said.   Millrift, Pennsylvania resident Sean M. Nelson, 45, died following the crash in Blooming Grove, NY, on Saturday, Oct. 3, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Troopers responded to the crash scene at around 7:03 p.m. Police said an investigation found that Nelson was driving a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck east on Route 17 behind a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and a 2015 GMC Sierra, all traveling in t…
NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action NYC-Bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action
Nyc-bound Ferry Windows Shatter In NJ Pier Crash: County Threatens Legal Action Monmouth County officials said they are considering legal action against NY Waterway following an incident at a New Jersey terminal that they say they learned about from passengers rather than the ferry operator. A New York-bound commuter vessel struck a portion of the pier while departing the Monmouth County Ferry Terminal in Belford (Middletown) on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, resulting in broken windows and jostled commuters, NJ Advance Media reports citing a NY Waterway spokesperson. Part of the pier's banking system contacted the ferry, NJ.com reported. One passenger told NJ Advance Media …

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football'
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson is walking away from football after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships, and nearly a decade and a half protecting the Birds' quarterbacks. Johnson, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL in a statement posted to X on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, saying his priorities have shifted toward his family and mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world," Johnson wrote. The six-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro right tackle said he had hoped to return for one fina…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint, whose career connected Hollywood’s golden age with generations of moviegoers, has died. The Oscar-winning actress and Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home. She was 102. Saint became a screen star with her first feature film, “On the Waterfront,” opposite Marlon Brando in 1954. Her portrayal of Edie Doyle earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Five years later, she played Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” securing another enduring place in movie history. Her career stretched ac…