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Man Accused Of Breaking Into Somers Home, Stealing Car
Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occurred in Somers, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to police, around 2:15 p.m. on the day of Kennon's arrest, a caller reported seeing a...
Jennifer Colamonico to serve as Putnam delegate to Democratic National Convention
MAHOPAC- Jennifer Colamonico, Putnam County Democratic Chair, is the county’s lone delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The Mahopac resident expressed great enthusiasm Thursday when throwing her support behind Kamala Harris who is running for President after President Biden decided not to seek reelection this fall.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces completion of world’s largest explosive device training
Over 100 public safety and military personnel from New York and beyond recently gathered to participate in a week-long training exercise on response tactics for improvised explosive devices, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. According to a press release from Hochul’s office, the Raven’s Challenge is the world’s largest annual training exercise...
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
‘Last warning,’ fumes homeowner forced to extreme measure after driveway was blocked repeatedly – cars ignored state law
ONE homeowner, who is at his wit's end, was forced to take drastic action to prevent people from blocking his driveway. While many people would see it as a common courtesy not to box someone's car in, it appears this social media user has finally had it with his neighbor's uncouth behavior.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
NY Lottery Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, July 26
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
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