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2 West Hurley Residents Arrested After Loaded Glock, Suspected Fentanyl Found: Nysp
A traffic stop in Poughkeepsie turned up a loaded handgun and numerous items containing suspected fentanyl, leading to three arrests, New York State Police said.
Members of the Troop K Community Stabilization Unit stopped a vehicle for traffic violations near North Hamilton Street at approximately 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, police said.
The driver was identified as Peter L. Nekos, 40, of West Hurley, while the passengers were Zaire J. Birks, 26, of Poughkeepsie, and Samantha N. O’Donnell, 27, of West Hurley, according to police.
During the investigation, State Police K-9 Vinn alerted to…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Here's Updated Timing For Storm System With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
A pleasant start to the weekend will not last across the Northeast, as a storm system triggered by a strong cold front threatens to make parts of it wet and unsettled.
Click here for a new, updated story - Potent Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours: Updated Timing
The National Weather Service says the main window for showers and thunderstorms will develop from Saturday, Sept. 12, into Sunday morning, Sept. 13, as another disturbance moves into the region. Locally, heavy rainfall is possible, especially overnight.
Around New York City and nearby areas, the National Weather Se…
Causes Of Death In NY Quadruple Murder-Double Suicide Confirmed: Authorities
An official toxicology report confirmed a New York grandmother, mother, and four children all died from taking an over-the-counter sleep medication, authorities said Friday, Sept. 11.
Police said Amy Steadman, 64, and Sarah Myers, 44, gave Myers’ four children fatal doses of diphenhydramine, then took suicidal doses themselves, the Albany Times-Union reported.
The six relatives were all found dead inside a Mechanicville home on Tuesday, July 23. The four children — Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon — were due to visit their father, Brady …
Teen Survives Days On Overturned Boat In Frigid Sea After Brother, Cousin Die
A teen boy was rescued from an overturned boat in the Bering Sea after surviving for days without food or water while his brother and cousin died, officials said.
Derek Parker Aghnaanga was found sitting on top of a capsized skiff about four miles east of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, on Monday, Sept. 7, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The 15-year-old had been fishing for halibut with his older brother and cousin when the small boat overturned.
The three had left on Friday, Sept. 4, from Savoonga, a city on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska's News Source reported. …
Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How
Stop & Shop is celebrating a popular sidekick for tacos, burritos, and tortilla chips.
Customers can get a free container of Nature's Promise guacamole starting on Friday, Sept. 11. The promotion runs through Thursday, Sept. 17.
The offer celebrates National Guacamole Day, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to Avocados From Mexico, guacamole was invented by the Aztecs between the 14th and 16th centuries by mashing avocados with a mortar and pestle, then adding ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and salt.
The word "guacamole" is a combination of the Nahuatl words f…
Man Who Shot Victim Twice In Head In Hudson Valley Convicted, Faces Prison Time: DA
A man has been convicted of attempted murder after shooting a man twice in the head inside an Orange County home, prosecutors said.
Anthony Parrish, 56, was found guilty of all charges against him following a jury trial in Orange County Court on Thursday, Sept. 10, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
The shooting happened at around 8 a.m. on June 6, 2024, when Parrish went to the victim's home in the Town of Crawford and shot him twice in the head before fleeing, prosecutors said. Despite his severe injuries, the victim managed to crawl out of the ho…
Pilot's Final Facebook Post May Have Revealed Couple's Destination Hours Before Deadly Crash
Hours before a training aircraft crashed in a wooded area in Massachusetts, killing both people aboard, one of the victims shared where he was headed that morning.
Kenneth R. Moore, 66, of Pembroke, posted on Facebook at 9:39 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, that he was flying to Northampton for the Three County Fair. Moore and Marcy Asbury, 62, of East Falmouth, were later identified as the victims on board the plane. Asbury's Facebook profile shows the two were dating. Both were killed in the crash.
Final post by Ken Moore
Ken Moore Facebook
About 12 hours after the post, the Piper P…
NY Murder Suspect Shot And Killed By Police Outside Massachusetts Motel: Cops
A Long Island man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 9 outside a hotel in Massachusetts, police said.
Brandon William Hampson, 55, stabbed Rachel Frislid, 62, to death inside her home in Sayville, NY, on Thursday, Sept. 3, the Suffolk County (NY) Police Department said Thursday, Sept. 10.
Authorities found Hampson Wednesday, Sept. 9 outside the French King Restaurant and Motel in Erving, MA around 9:15 p.m. smoking a cigarette, Worcester County (MA) District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
Officers ordered Hampson to surrender, but he …
