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Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
This Record Was Broken for Severe Weather in New York State in July
It's been a wild, somewhat terrifying summer in New York thus far. The state has experienced extremely volatile weather patterns in recent weeks, which have wreaked havoc on local communities. High temperatures and humidity levels are largely to blame for this, but the state has also fallen victim to the ripple effect of Hurricane Beryl, which has further complicated matters.
NYPD hunting suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem
NEW YORK - The NYPD is on the hunt for a pair of suspects accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in East Harlem on Sunday evening. Authorities say the incident happened just after 6:30 p.m. near the Jefferson Houses in the vicinity of East 113th Street and 1st Avenue. Police...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Rachel Minaya, Wife of Yankees Executive Omar, Found Dead — All Confirmed Details
Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees executive Omar Minaya, has died. Authorities found the Rachel deceased at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Omar wasn't home at the time when his wife died. It's unclear at this point who discovered Rachel and what exactly that caused her death. A person close to the Minaya family said that authorities have ruled out suicide as a cause of death. Still, her death came quite suddenly and as a shock to the entire family.
Cashier Assaulted at Fast Food Spot in the Hudson Valley, Police Now Investigating
Police in the Hudson Valley are currently investigating a scary assault that occurred at a Burger King in Ulster County this past weekend. The Town of Lloyd Police Department is heading the investigation and asks the community to come forward with any information relevant to this robbery and assault. Burger...
Another Hudson Valley New York Discount Store Announces Closure
Another day, another long-standing Hudson Valley store announces their closure. This time, a popular discount shop with quite a few local stores has announced that they will be closing their doors at this Ulster County location for good. Just A Buck and Beyond, Kingston, To Shutter. A social media announcement...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Ulster and Dutchess counties Monday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:41 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Ulster and Dutchess counties. The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Trendy Stuffed Bagel Company Officially Opens 2nd Hudson Valley Location
A Hudson Valley bagel companies much talked about 2nd location has officially opened. Left over ingredients for a New Years Eve party helped Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes create the latest popular food trend in the Hudson Valley. The couple, originally from Ulster County, moved back to the region from...
Thousands converge on Poughkeepsie for night of laughter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Approximately 6,000 people converged in Poughkeepsie Saturday night for world-class entertainment. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show, Acting My Age to the MJN Convention Center for two sold-out shows Saturday night, with approximately 3,000 people at each show. “The MJN Convention Center is continuing to bring...
NY, NJ, CT voters wonder what comes next after Biden's decision to drop
Some voters who talked to Eyewitness News expressed relief that President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid, but others wonder what comes next.Jody Guitmann and her daughter, Claire, biked from Tenafly to Nyack on Monday. They got a mental workout and a physical one, thinking about who will top the Democratic presidential ticket in November."I walk into every single election looking at both individuals, no left-right-center," Claire Guitmann said. "How am I supposed to make an informed decision (without an official Democratic candidate)?"Vice President Kamala Harris got the blessing and endorsement of the Commander-in-Chief. She has made it...
N.Y. weather: Organized showers, thunderstorms headed to NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can expect to see scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for the next few days before the sun comes out for the weekend. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bill Goodman said the radar indicates Staten Island should be in the clear until later Monday, as most of the storms are currently north, near Bergen and Rochester counties.
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul gives update on this $28.5M Staten Island Expressway project
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After two years, rehabilitation work on bridges over the Staten Island Expressway has finally been completed, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. Starting in June 2022, the $28.5 million project repaired and rehabilitated two bridges that carried local traffic over the Staten Island Expressway. If you...
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
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