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Duo Steals $1K-Plus Motorized Scooter In Hudson Valley: Police
Two people are facing felony charges after police say they stole a motorized scooter worth more than $1,000 from the parking lot of a local business in Sullivan County.
Liberty residents Santos Rodriquez, 30, and Taron Stephens, 42, were arrested on Tuesday, July 14, following an investigation into the theft, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Thursday, July 16.
The investigation began earlier on Tuesday, when the department received a report of a motorized scooter that had been stolen earlier in the day.
According to police, officers quickly …
Tavern Closes For Good In Hudson Valley After Lease Issues: 'It Was A Pleasure'
An Irish-American pub that became a gathering place for live music, trivia nights, and traditional Irish sessions has closed its doors in Rockland County.
Uncle Tommy's Tavern, located at 33 W. Central Ave. in Pearl River, announced on Wednesday, July 15, that it had permanently closed after unsuccessful efforts to reach a lease agreement with the building's new owners.
"Yesterday Uncle Tommy's closed its doors for the last time," the business wrote in a message shared with customers.
The tavern thanked its current and former staff, musicians, dart teams, DJs, karaoke and…
Ship Captain Cops To Drugging, Raping Merchant Marine Cadet, 21, Moments Before Trial: Feds
A ship captain pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine cadet during her course of study at the Long Island-based academy, authorities said.
John Merrone, 54, copped to five counts of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and abusive sexual contact moments before his trial could start Wednesday, July 15 in federal court in Brooklyn, the Justice Department said.
The Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point has been plagued for years by allegations of sexual abuse related to “sea years.” As part of the program, MMA cadets must complete extended time aboard a commercial vess…
