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Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
Wallkill man sentenced in 2022 murder-for-hire plot to kill neighbor
GOSHEN - A town of Wallkill man convicted of murder and other charges after he allegedly hired a hit man to kill his neighbor was sentenced Thursday in Orange County Court to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced the sentence for Enoch Lowe, 25, of Wallkill. ...
North Rockland's Eric Favors will be Ireland's first Olympic shot putter in three decades
The simple drawing hangs next to Eric Favors' bathroom mirror. He sees it each time he brushes his teeth. It's of a stick figure in a stadium holding a round object. He's standing near a throwing circle, where shot putters work, and a board reads, "Favors up." The drawing says "Paris 2024."
Raising Money for Cancer Care One Strenuous Mile at a Time
With numerous marathons and triathlons, including two Ironman races, under his belt, competing in arduous athletic events is nothing new for Pine Plains resident Bruce Knickerbocker. But this time, he’s training — and fundraising — for more than just the personal challenge. “The Lake Placid [N.Y.] Ironman...
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Jury Trial Conviction in Maybrook Gun Case
Rudolph Davis Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Represents 40th Felony Gun Possession Conviction in Orange County in the Last Year. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 12, 2024, Rudolph Davis, age 31, of Newburgh, was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, the sole charge against him. Davis faces up to fifteen (15) years in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2024. Davis was remanded back to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict.
Mid-Hudson Valley will see little rain, less humidity this weekend. Here's the forecast
This weekend in the Hudson Valley will be an improvement on last weekend in two ways. According to the National Weather Service, there will be less rain, and little or no extreme heat and humidity. Orange County will see no rain at all, if advance forecasts prove true. The National...
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
MTA Blamed For Deadliest Metro-North Crash In History, 6 Dead In New York
Metro-North is primarily liable for a crash that left five passengers dead nearly a decade ago in the Hudson Valley. The fatal crash happened at a crossing in Valhalla in February 2015. Crash Is Deadliest In Metro-North History. On February 3, 2015, Ellen Brody's SUV got stuck on train tracks...
Caught on video: Rockland County, N.Y. man nearly struck by lightning
NEW CITY, N.Y. - Wednesday's storms brought destruction to parts of New York state. A tornado did damage in the upstate New York city of Rome in Oneida, north of Utica. The twister snapped trees in half and sent debris flying into people's homes. It toppled power poles and downed power lines. Some buildings were completely destroyed, with bricks and debris falling on top of cars. Several people in the city said they lost everything. The National Weather Service said it was the worst tornado to hit the area in at least 30 years. "I am so lucky to be alive" There were long hours...
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns. The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. The beac…
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order.Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursd…
SL Green Closes on $691M of Office, Retail Sales
SL Green Realty Corp. said it closed on the sale of three properties in Manhattan and Rockland County totaling $691.4 million, including 625 Madison Ave., 719 Seventh Ave. and the Palisades Premier Conference Center. The three sales generated net proceeds to SL Green of $222.7 million, which the REIT used for corporate debt repayment.
Woman Seriously Injured During 2-Vehicle Crash In Poughkeepsie
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Route 9 near Rochambeau Lane in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said a 2017 Chevrolet sedan driven by a Poughkeepsie man made a left turn from the southbound side of South Road into the northbound side of South Road.
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