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Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study
Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study Feeling a bit anxious these days? You're not alone. A total of 61 percent of Americans say that the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 5 election has slightly, moderately, or significantly impacted their mental health, according to a brand-new poll published by Forbes Health. “I believe some people’s anxiety comes from past post-election results,” Dr. Rufus Tony Spann, a certified school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, told Forbes. “Based on the results of previous elections, some communities felt they needed to prepare for the backlash due to the results of an election.” About 2,00…
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Thanks to good detective work and help from community members, a landscaping trailer full of equipment stolen from Northern Westchester was found at a property in the region almost two hours away, police said. The trailer was originally stolen from a property in Katonah during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, prompting an investigation, the Bedford Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 25.  Thanks to a video from community members and license plate reader technology, police were able to identify a suspect vehicle and soon came up with more leads that led them to the Sull…
NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video) NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video)
NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video) Busta Rhymes took a break from spitting bars to spit some profanities – lots of them – during a heated airport confrontation that was caught on video. The 52-year-old rapper and actor, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., was seen going toe-to-toe with a suited gentleman outside Detroit’s Metro Airport on Sunday, Oct. 20, video obtained by TMZ shows. In the clip, Rhymes is heard repeatedly yelling “f*** you” to the man as they stand in a loading and unloading zone. “Do somethin’,” he tells the man. He eventually turns to walk away before the video abruptly ends. It was not immediately cl…
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim A two-vehicle crash in the region claimed the life of one person and injured another. The collision occurred in Orange County at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, on Route 32 in Newburgh. According to the town of Newburgh Police Lt. Matthew Nadolny, a preliminary investigation determined that a 2007 Ford Econoline van, operated by Leonel Marquez-Martinez, age 36, of Wallkill, was traveling southbound on  Route 32.  Nadolny said a 2015 Chevrolet Volt operated by Marcus Bennett, age 26, of Montgomery, was traveling northbound when the two crashed. Bennett was pronounce…
Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Hudson Valley Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Hudson Valley
Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Hudson Valley Construction has begun on a $23 million wastewater treatment plant and sewer project in the Hudson Valley, which will help ensure reliable wastewater service and protect water quality. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, the start of the project in Dutchess County undertaken by the Water and Wastewater Authority to modernize clean water infrastructure in the village of Tivoli.  Hochul said the $23 million in state and federal investments will modernize the village’s 1930s-era sewer system, ensuring reliable wastewater service for the community and protecting the …
Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich'
Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' There will be no "hold the pickles" allowed on these two new sandwiches from Jimmy John's. These are for the dill-heads out there.  The nationwide sandwich franchise announced this week it would launch the "Picklewich," a sandwich with a giant kosher dill pickle  in place of the buns on Monday, Oct. 28, the company said in a news release.  The Picklewich comes in two varieties.  The Vito Picklewich includes salami and capicola with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, and vinegar surrounded by a gigantic pickle.  The Turkey Picklewich with Pi…
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Was Forced In Solitary During Prison Stint: Report Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart is revealing some shocking anecdotes about her five-month stay in federal prison.  In a new Netflix documentary focusing on her life and career, "Martha," the homemaking icon, now age 83, details her time in prison in personal letters given to director R.J. Cutler, according to a report by People.  Related Report - Katonah's Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Stewart spent five months in late 2004 and early 2005 in a minimum-security federal prison in West Virginia after she was caught lying to inv…
Rockland County Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say Rockland County Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Rockland County Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was nabbed with two kilos of cocaine and heroin during a bust by an area Drug Task Force. Rockland County resident Darryl Wright, age 41, of Pearl River, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 24, with criminal possession of a controlled substance, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh.  According to Walsh, the bust came following a six-month investigation into narcotics sales in the Town of Orangetown. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, task force agents and the Orangetown Police Department searched Wright's Pearl River home, which resulted in the seizur…
Mondaire Jones Slams Rockland Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler Mondaire Jones Slams Rockland Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler
Mondaire Jones Slams Rockland Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler Mondaire Jones is not holding back his criticism of his opponent in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat, Rep. Mike Lawler, for his support of former President Donald Trump despite his longest-serving chief of staff saying he meets the definition of a fascist.  Jones, a Democrat, made comments against Lawler, a Republican, following remarks made by former Trump chief of staff and four-star Marine general John Kelly, who told The New York Times that Trump "certainly falls into the general definition of fascist."  According to the Times, Kelly also said that Trum…
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Faces 30 Years In Prison After Guilty Verdict Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Faces 30 Years In Prison After Guilty Verdict
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Faces 30 Years In Prison After Guilty Verdict A dealer in the region who was found guilty of numerous counts of drug sales and possession faces up to 30 years in prison. Dutchess County resident Spencer Green, age 47, of Poughkeepsie, was convicted on Monday, Oct. 21, of 10 felony drug-related crimes with less than an hour of deliberations from the jury. According to Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi, the jury concluded that on multiple dates in late November and December of 2023, at various locations in the town of Poughkeepsie, Green unlawfully possessed cocaine with the intent to sell it, sold the cocaine to individua…
Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Hudson Valley Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft. The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland. The teen was charged with Burglary Grand larceny, fourth-degree Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts Petit larceny. Janso said as an adolesc…
Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley By Drug Task Force, Police Say Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Fentanyl Dealer Taken Down In Hudson Valley By Drug Task Force, Police Say A drug task force took down an alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl dealer after agents made several "buys" from him at several locations.  Dutchess County resident Christian Blades, age 31, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 24, following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Lt. Adam Harris of the task force agents identified Blades as a dealer and made "numerous" fentanyl purchases from him throughout the city. Blades was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance and remanded to the …