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New Ice Cream Cocktails Hidden Along Hudson Valley Waterfront
The Hudson Valley has been experiencing a hot summer already. While some residents have been staying cool indoors and in local swimming pools, others may be wondering what else they can do. Hudson Valley ice cream stands have allowed residents to stay cool by serving them ice cream, shakes and...
YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT ENHANCES SAFETY WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
On July 18, Mayor Mike Spano announced the successful completion of a strategic plan to equip all Yonkers Firefighters with state-of-the-art handheld thermal imaging cameras (TICs). The Yonkers Fire Department is the first municipality in Westchester County to fully equip all members with this technology that can be utilized in any aspect of firefighting or rescue operations.
Major Update In 20-Year-Old Upstate New York Cold Case
The alleged "vicious killer" of a missing Hudson Valley woman is one step closer to going to trial. Megan McDonald, an NYPD detective's daughter, was killed in 2023. Her alleged killer wasn't arrested until 2023. Wallkill Resident Murdered In 2003. In late April 2023, Edward Holley was charged with murder...
Local Writers Hold Workshops for Katonah Elementary Students
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - The students gathered around David Pogue—tech columnist, bestselling author, five-time TED speaker, host of 20 NOVA science specials, creator/host of a CBS News/Simon & Schuster podcast, and a very funny man—eager to see what was in his suitcase. He told them it was full of products he’d been sent to review over the years. The first thing he pulled out looked like a model of the Guggenheim; it was a collapsable bike helmet. “That doesn’t seem very useful,” said one of the students. “Ah-ha!” said Pogue. “Put that in your review!” This was the...
Popular Bagel Shop To Open New Location In Poughkeepsie
Well, a few years later, that idea—now Moonrise Bagels in Ulster County in Woodstock—has been so successful that the couple has been featured on the "Today" show, and their "yummy" New York-style bagels are shipped nationwide through GoldBelly. It wasn't easy and involved a lot of hard work,...
Retired FDNY Hero Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Assaulted Rye Golf Club Co-Worker
A local golf club employee — once hailed as an FDNY hero for rescuing three people, trapped inside a burning building, without protective gear — is maintaining his innocence against charges he sexually assaulted a female co-worker. Nicholas Aufiero, a staff member of Rye Golf Club, was arrested...
Arrest in Milton Road Burglary
An arrest has been made related to a Milton home burglary. Rye PD arrested 45 year old Mark Bucaj of White Plains, following a four month long investigation by detectives that began on March 5th, 2024. On that day in March, Rye PD responded to a single family residence on the north end of Milton Road in the early morning hours, on a report of a possible burglary.
Vassar Brothers named No. 1 hospital in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area
POUGHKEEPSIE – Vassar Brothers Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro area and the No. 19 hospital in the state for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News also named the hospital as “High Performing” for the pulmonology & lung surgery...
Drunk driver gets probation in death of good Samaritan who stopped after Yonkers crash
A Bronx woman whose drunken crash in Yonkers last year led to the death of a good Samaritan who stopped to help apologized to the victim's family Thursday — and thanked them for agreeing that she should be spared incarceration. Eleni Castillos was sentenced to five years of probation for the death of...
Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck
New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data. David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
Spotted Lanternfly identified in the Finger Lakes; grape-growers on alert
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An invasive species that can devastate plants, including grape vines and apple trees, has made its way to the Finger lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that the Spotted Lanternfly was identified in Romulus. The state is asking grape growers, farmers, and the general public to be […]
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