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Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
New York CMV troopers take pickup out of service for weight violations
New York State Police (NYSP) nabbed a pickup truck on Monday for weight violations. On Monday, July 22, NYSP’s Troop F Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) stopped a pickup in the city of Suffern. Images shared by NYSP show the pickup hauling a dumpster overflowing with items, with the load...
Hatzoloh and Chaverim of Rockland Bring Joy to Local Children with Emergency Vehicle Tours at Local Carnivals {PHOTOS & VIDEOS}
On Sunday, Hatzoloh of Rockland and Chaverim of Rockland delighted local children by bringing emergency vehicles to various community carnivals. The organizations showcased an ambulance, a Chaverim command center, and a rescue truck, captivating young attendees and bringing smiles to their faces. The initiative aimed to engage and excite children,...
Haverstraw offers $5K reward for info leading to suspect's arrest in fatal shooting
HAVERSTRAW ‒ A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Christian Alvarado on July 1. Police have re-released a wanted poster for Yandie Martinez with the $5,000 incentive to get information on his whereabouts. Police have sought Martinez for questioning since the...
Herald celebrates third anniversary today
Today marks the third anniversary of the Peekskill Herald as a nonprofit, independent news organization directly serving the Peekskill community by offering news reporting and profiles of the people and businesses who call Peekskill home. Today is also an ideal time to contribute financially to the Herald to keep Peekskill’s...
9th annual Peekskill Film Festival seeks to break record of attendees
The 9th Annual Peekskill Film Festival will launch this week on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2024 supported by The Field Library and the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This year, the Film Festival has more than 50 short films that will be shown in the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. The films are eclectic and range from a mix of first-rate features, shorts, and documentaries, to animations, from diverse voices all around the world.
NY weather update: Flood advisory anticipated to expire at 1 a.m.
The advisory was for Westchester County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 1 a.m. early this morning for portions of southern Connecticut, including the following area, Fairfield and southeast New York, including the following area, Westchester. The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
Westchester’s First Chick-fil-A Restaurant to Open in Yonkers July 25
YONKERS, N.Y. (July 22, 2024) – The first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Westchester County will begin serving the Yonkers community on Thursday, July 25. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Israel Allmand as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury. Located at...
Raging Car Fire Caught On Video By New Police Drone In Westchester
Police and firefighters had eyes in the sky while extinguishing a vehicle blaze in Westchester. The blaze happened alongside a busy street in Yonkers over the weekend of Saturday, July 20, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 22.According to police, after the fire was report…
Large Tree Falls on Wires, Causing Road Closure and Traffic Disruptions in Chestnut Ridge
A large tree fell onto power lines on Chestnut Ridge Road near Alpine Court, leading to the closure of Chestnut Ridge Road between Old Nyack Turnpike and Scotland Hill Road. Orange and Rockland Utilities have been dispatched to address the situation and restore power. In addition to the road closure,...
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. The New York City DOT currently has 270 open positions, nearly all of which are […]
Knicks Trade Proposal Adds ‘Perfect Fit’ to Replace Hartenstein
The Knicks are on the hunt for a backup center, with Isaiah Hartenstein counting his money in Oklahoma City, and while it is likely that they will simply re-sign big man Precious Achiuwa, who was acquired in the trade for OG Anunoby but is now a free agent, they will continue to investigate the NBA’s trade market.
Dollar General Robbed At Gunpoint, Employee Assaulted: Newark PD
A Dollar General in Newark was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 8:29 a.m., a man entered Dollar General at 420 Springfield Avenue through the right side rear entrance and demanded cash from the cashier, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The suspect gestu…
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
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