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Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls
Free Bus Rides in Lebanon and York Counties on Election Day: Here’s How to Get to the Polls Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit are offering free fixed-route bus rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, giving residents in Lebanon and York counties a no-cost way to reach their polling places. Both transit agencies announced the initiative in partnership with local organizations to help boost voter turnout. Residents of Lebanon and York counties can hop on a bus to their polling place for free, thanks to a new initiative by Lebanon Transit and rabbittransit. Both transit systems will waive fares for fixed-route buses, allowing riders to travel across the counties at no cost throughout …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Incapacitated Rideshare Passenger Sexually Assaulted By Driver In Luzerne County: PSP Incapacitated Rideshare Passenger Sexually Assaulted By Driver In Luzerne County: PSP
Incapacitated Rideshare Passenger Sexually Assaulted By Driver In Luzerne County: PSP A 39-year-old Lyft rideshare driver is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger who was incapacitated by an inhalant in Luzerne County, authorities said. The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P Criminal Investigation Unit is currently investigating the sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Edwin Valentin Perez, the driver from Hazle Township, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 21, according to Pennsylvania State Police. It is believed that the male victim was incapacitated by an inhalant-type substance from Valentin Perez during the ride, police said. The…

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Chocolate Syrup Tanker Truck Rolls Over On PA Rt 117: Authorities Chocolate Syrup Tanker Truck Rolls Over On PA Rt 117: Authorities
Chocolate Syrup Tanker Truck Rolls Over On PA Rt 117: Authorities A tractor-trailer hauling a tank of chocolate syrup rolled over in Lebanon County on Wednesday morning, July 24, authorities explained.  The crash happened in the 1800 block of South Forge Road/PA Route 117 near the Campbelltown roundabout in South Londonderry Township, at 2:55 a.m., according to township officials.  The crash shuttered the roadway from Airport to Hinkle roads and Northside Drive's eastbound traffic at Brookwood Drive, officials detailed in a release. No chocolate was spilled in the crash, and the driver was unharmed, according to Lebanon County Departm…

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by Jillian Pikora