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Suspended Central NY judge tried to downplay her racially insensitive comments: ‘I don’t see color’
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Central New York Supreme Court justice tried to minimize her comments at a graduation party that she admitted showed an appearance of racial bias, her testimony to a state commission shows. Erin P. Gall, a judge based in Oneida County, was suspended with pay...
Extended Road Closure For Drivers On Route 312 In New York
There is nothing that can screw up your trip to work more than a road closure. The unexpected ones are unpleasant but planned ones can be just as frustrating. Our area has a lot of road work going on. It is the time of year when crews are out trying to fix roads that may have gotten beat up this past winter. It is also the time that big processes get scheduled which in the long run will make our drive better.
Local Rescue Teams Help Search for Missing Swimmer at Local Marina
A possible drowning incident occurred this afternoon at Long Pond Marina in Greenwood Lake. Initial reports indicated that a person was in distress, with a life vest observed floating, but the individual did not resurface. Emergency responders, including the Monroe and Stony Point Dive Teams, Greenwood Lake Fire Department, Piermont...
Bulk trash pickup announced for Peekskill NY East Side residents.
The City of Peekskill, New York has announced a bulk trash pickup for East Side residents scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st. Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY. Source Type: Gov. Source Location: Peekskill. Residents urged to take climate survey for Peekskill's resilience. Participate in Peekskill's climate vulnerability...
Power, Grimes strong from the mound in Greece Post’s win over Orange County in NYS pool play
A pair of homers down the stretch by Parker Zeiser and Jeff Broadnax helped secure Greece Post’s 5-1 victory atop the Orange County Outlaws in the American Legion New York State Tournament at Conlon Field in Binghamton, New York on Monday afternoon. After a one-run second inning for Orange County, Greece Post held the Outlaws off the scoreboard for the game’s duration. Nathan Power started and pitched five innings, fanning two with the single earned run surrendered. Quentin Grimes earned the save across two hitless relief innings adding one strikeout.
LPD nabs man responsible for June shoplifting, credit card fraud
A Paterson man who was identified as a shoplifter in Lyndhurst was finally taken into custody after he got pulled over in Essex County recently, Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public-information said. According to Auteri:. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the Lyndhurst PD investigated a shoplifting...
Sale Puts Future of Wappingers Sports Complex in Jeopardy
A popular Hudson Valley destination for miniature golf may be forced out by new owners. Eight years ago, DC Sports took over the former Fun Central location on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls. Since then, the sports complex has undergone an extensive renovation with state-of-the-art golf simulators, facility upgrades and a new kitchen and bar.
Mike Bibby recalls Knicks teammate stealing money from him: “JR Smith called me, ‘Hey, you wanna go ride on this MF right now?’”
Mike Bibby claims that a Knicks teammate stole money from him multiple times and ended up claiming it was a joke when he got caught.
Charges upgraded against man accused of killing social worker in Westchester County
The Westchester County District Attorney has upgraded the charges against the man accused of killing a social worker earlier this year.Police say Maria Coto, 56, was killed after she knocked on the wrong apartment door looking for a client.Just after 3 p.m. on May 14, while the victim was conducting home visits on South Street in Peekskill, it is alleged that Haseem Jenkins repeatedly punched her in the face, chased her into a neighbor's apartment and repeatedly kicked her in the head while wearing heavy boots.She later died from her injuries on June 19.Jenkins, 31, was initially charged with attempted...
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers
County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents. The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains and Yonkers. The Health Department will inspect areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and if needed, treat any nearby catch basins that hold standing water to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby.
Fresh, disinfected, from the Catskills: How your tap water gets to Westchester
The water that fills most Westchester residents’ drinking glasses arrives there after a journey south from Catskills reservoirs. As a multi-year project launched this month to add a new tunnel to the water supply system, here’s a (very) simplified look at how things work in what is the nation’s largest such system. ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $54M in funding to continue Second Ave subway extension
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday new funding for the Second Avenue subway extension.Hochul said the state will provide $54 million in state resources, which will allow the MTA to immediately begin a utility relocation project for the extension.The contract was put on hold last month along with the governor's decision to pause congestion pricing, which threw the MTA's capital funding into disarray."I have been committed to the Second Avenue Subway since the day I took office, and we will deliver this project for the people of East Harlem and the millions of riders who will use it...
Caught Speeding In New York State? This Is Why You Might Have To Pay Double
Tens of millions of drivers get pulled over for alleged traffic violations each year. That's a lot of people getting stopped for speeding, failing to stop, improper lane change, faulty headlight or inability to maintain your lane, as examples. Then comes the dreaded traffic ticket, points on your license and the fines.
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