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Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Town supervisor: Facility breakdowns in Cornwall likely caused by intense heat
Cornwall officials are trying to keep the town's two main places to cool off open as its infrastructure shows its age. Munger Cottage – the town's popular community center – is closed through Wednesday because the building's HVAC system could not bring the inside temperature down to a comfortable level. All daytime activities at Munger Cottage were canceled.
Allegiant to add fifth destination from Stewart
STEWART AIRPORT – Beginning November 15, Allegiant Air will add a fifth destination from New York Stewart International Airport. The airline announced on Tuesday that it will offer flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The airline currently operates non-daily service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as well...
Police Investigate Serious New Windsor Car Crash, Entrapment
Local police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident that included multiple cars on a stretch of Temple Hill Rd. in New Windsor. The incident took place late in the afternoon on Friday July 12th. Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in New Windsor. Just before 4pm on Friday July 12th, New...
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
ARMONK MAN INDICTED FOR ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED MURDER OF NORTH CASTLE POLICE SERGEANT
Defendant allegedly attempted to stab the sergeant multiple times as police were taking him into custody; Second officer fired duty pistol twice to stop defendant. On July 16, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that an Armonk man was indicted for the attempted murder of a North Castle police sergeant in May.
Man arrested for stealing from a scrap yard in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Hunterdon County man is accused of stealing from a scrap yard in Byram Township. Raimos Scrap Iron & Metal reported to the Byram Township police that they had video surveillance of an individual breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard on Dec. 13, 2023 and June 3, 2024.
New York Community Trust distributes $200M in grants
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tight budgets and increasing costs have squeezed many groups, activities and organizations. A unique and special charity has been helping nonprofits in the region for 100 years. New York Community Trust serves the five boroughs, Westchester County and Long Island. In the last century, it distributed $5.7 billion. Amy Freitag, the trust’s president, said […]
Metro-North primarily responsible for fiery 2015 Valhalla crash that killed 6, jury finds
A Westchester County jury on Tuesday found Metro-North primarily liable for a fiery 2015 collision that resulted in the deaths of five passengers, bringing a civil case that had dragged on for nearly 10 years to its final stages. The amount of damages, if any, to be awarded to the passengers will be determined at another trial. ...
Cases of Dengue fever have been reported in the Lower Hudson Valley. What you need to know
The number of Dengue fever cases in the U.S. already tops that for all of 2023. What does it mean in the Lower Hudson Valley?. Westchester County has had 11 reported Dengue cases so far in 2024, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show. It's Lower Hudson's highest county figure, but none of Westchester's cases were acquired locally — all were acquired through traveling.
'Jeopardy!' contestants stumped by clue about Bergen County borough
North Jersey residents can proudly say they were smarter than three "Jeopardy!" contestants for at least one clue this week — that is, as long as they know where Fort Lee is located. The Bergen County borough was the main hint in the question — technically, the answer — asked in the Double...
Man Killed By State Trooper In Thompson After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue
The long-empty former Playboy Club in Sussex County has been sold and is slated to become a new resort, spa and concert venue, according to its new owner. An affiliate of Lockwood, a New York City-based real estate investment and development company, acquired the Vernon property earlier this month, according to company president Charles Everhardt.
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