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Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
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Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ossining, NY
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7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning 7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning
7 Displaced After Massive Inferno In Westchester Possibly Caused By Lightning Seven people were displaced by a massive four-alarm fire at a home in Westchester County, which briefly caught fire again the following day — and now community members are rallying to help the victims.  The blaze erupted at a multi-unit residential building on Hawkes Avenue in Ossining on Friday evening, Aug. 7, drawing more than three dozen fire departments from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, according to local officials and fire departments.   Despite the scale of the inferno, no injuries or deaths were reported, the Town of Ossining said in an update.  T…

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by Ben Crnic
Peabody, MA
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These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand
These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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2 Ejected, Driver Trapped In High-Speed CT Crash — 3 Hospitalized 2 Ejected, Driver Trapped In High-Speed CT Crash — 3 Hospitalized
2 Ejected, Driver Trapped In High-Speed CT Crash — 3 Hospitalized Three people were rushed to hospitals after a Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a guardrail, ejecting two passengers and trapping the driver. The crash happened Sunday, Aug. 9, at about 5 p.m. near Connecticut Avenue and Elmcrest Terrace in Norwalk. The SUV was heading north when it struck the guardrail at high speed, fire officials said. It traveled about 100 feet before stopping. Two male passengers were thrown from the Jeep. Crews found them beyond the guardrail and past a chain-link fence. Norwalk firefighters, Connecticut State Police and city police reached the men. First responders …

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by Josh Lanier
Newburgh, NY
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NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler
NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler An Orange County police department is mourning the unexpected death of a longtime detective who served as a K9 handler, firearms instructor, tactical team leader, and investigator.  Town of Newburgh Police Detective Christopher Michael Thompson died surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to his obituary. He was 35.  The Town of Newburgh Police Department announced Thompson's death the next day, calling his loss "untimely." Thompson, born in Middletown on May 6, 1991, was a longtime area resident who formerly lived in Minisink, according to his obituary. He joine…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwalk, CT
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Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños
Ready-To-Eat Meat, Poultry Items Flagged In New Food Safety Alert Linked To Jalapeños A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stony Point, NY
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Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: NYSP Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: NYSP
Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: Nysp The body of a 20-year-old man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge was recovered from the Hudson River four days later, New York State Police said. Troopers from the Haverstraw barracks responded to the bridge around 10:08 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, following a report that someone had jumped, police said on Monday, Aug. 10. A preliminary investigation found that the man parked his vehicle on the eastbound side of the bridge before jumping, according to State Police. The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team responded but could not immediately locate him, police said. The Rockla…

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by Cecilia Levine
Stamford, CT
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This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…

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by Joe Lombardi
East Lyme-Niantic, CT
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Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police
Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police A former Connecticut CEO faces a felony charge after police accused him of taking money from a manufacturing company he once led. Michael P. Mattox, 45, of Doral, Florida, was arrested last week by East Lyme police and was charged with first-degree larceny after a lengthy investigation, authorities said.  Mattox previously served as CEO of Birk Manufacturing. Investigators allege Mattox used company accounts to steal a large amount of company funds. Those accounts included a corporate credit card and checking account, police said.  Authorities did not say how he spent the cash h…

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by Josh Lanier
Hyde Park, NY
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Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…

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by Joe Lombardi
Port Jervis, NY
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Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say
Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say A multi-day manhunt for a man accused of killing his 70-year-old father and setting his Orange County home on fire ended after tips from the public led New York State Police to him, authorities said. Thomas D. Ryan, 32, was taken into custody at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, following a coordinated search in Schoharie County, State Police said. Ryan was wanted in connection with the Thursday, Aug. 6 homicide of his father, Robert Ryan, at his home at 512 Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, police said. Robert "Bob" Ryan was born May 14, 1956, to Catherine and David Ryan o…

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by Cecilia Levine