Lake Peekskill
LATEST NEWS
N.J. state trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
A New Jersey State Police trooper has admitted he punched a handcuffed woman in the face as she sat in in the back of a law enforcement vehicle in Cumberland County in 2022 in a plea deal that calls for him to serve up to a year in a county jail.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim, Barricading Himself In Somers Home: Police
Somers resident Andres Mendoza Gomez was arrested on Wednesday, July 17 after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife at a Somers home, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to authorities, at around 12:30 a.m. on the day of Mendoza Gomez's arrest, troopers responded to a...
Weekly Rec: Demme Screens Mountain Lion: Honors Dawson, Music on the Hudson, Summer of Soul Sunday in Nyack
Brooklyn Demme screens Mountain Lion to Benefit Ashley Dawson. On Friday July 26 at 8:00pm, Rockland County filmmaker Brooklyn Demme will share his debut fictional feature film at the Cultural Arts Theatre of Rockland Community College. Mountain Lion: Healing Film of St. Francis is an intense drama about personal relationships, mental health, and family dynamics, that uses magical realism to express mindfulness in intimate relationships and seriousness in prayer. It was entirely shot in Rockland County.
Nursing Excellence at St. John’s Riverside Hospital
Riverside Reflections | Herta Muller, MSN, BSN, RN, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (youtube.com) Riverside Reflections | Herta Muller, MSN, BSN, RN, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (youtube.com) Meet Herda Muller, MSN, BSN, RN – our Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer!. A proud Cochran School of...
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $612K sold at liquor store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery player who bought ticket at a liquor store in Passaic County won Wednesday’s $612,515 jackpot, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold at Allen Liquors on McBride Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey Lottery officials said. Wednesday’s winning numbers were: 7, 14, 20,...
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...
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Lengthy Prison Sentence in Wallkill Murder for Hire Case
Damante Stansberry Sentenced to 18 Years to Life in Prison. Stansberry Previously Pled Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for Killing a Wallkill Man. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 19, 2024, Damante Stansberry, age 24, of Wallkill, was sentenced to eighteen (18) years to life in prison after previously pleading guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in the Orange County Court. At sentencing, the People recommended that Stansberry be sentenced to twenty (20) years to life in prison for his role in the homicide.
Law Enforcement Mourns Loss of Beloved Newburgh, New York K9
The Town of Newburgh is mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community. The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away. On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media "It is with an...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.