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Local Fire Departments Stomp Out Black Rock Forest Fire
The Black Rock Forest in Cornwall New York is extremely relieved and grateful after a destructive fire burned through its maintenance garage on Wednesday. In a press release issued today staff at Black Rock shared how thankful they were that local fire departments responding where able to contain the fire to the garage.
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
NY’s Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures get hyped at City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit
City & State’s 2024 Education in New York Summit welcomed State Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa as its opening keynote speaker Thursday before a packed crowd at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan Thursday. The event brought together industry executives, public sector leaders and academics to...
Queensbury’s Brigid Duffy leading U.S. Women’s Lacrosse into World Lacrosse U20 Championship
For the last two years, Queensbury native Brigid Duffy has shined for Army West Point women's lacrosse on a national stage. Now, she'll be putting her talents on display...on the world stage.
Another ‘Old-School’ Hudson Valley Restaurant Closing For Good
One of the last original businesses in what has become a trendy and touristy corner of the Hudson Valley is saying farewell. It's probably just a matter of weeks before signs go up advertising the new rhubarb soda bar, goat yoga studio or artisanal vegan meatloaf shop that will take over the storefront of a Beacon, New York mainstay.
Hours-Long Route 9W Closure Set For Orangetown: Here's When, Where
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Rockland County to expect the roadway to close in both directions between County Route 28 (Old Mountain Road) and Shadyside Avenue in the Town of Orangetown on Saturday, Aug. 17, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. The closure is...
Dozens Of Mopeds, Scooters Impounded In Crackdown On Illegal Operation In Westchester
Moped and scooter riders in Westchester, watch out—the county's police departments are cracking down on those who operate the vehicles where they are not supposed to. The initiative was announced on Friday, Aug. 16 by the Westchester County Police Department, which revealed that it had impounded a total of 16 mopeds and scooters and written 54 summonses over a week.
Contractor Still Operates Despite Stealing Thousands in Wages From Immigrant Workers
On July 31, home contractor Artemio Fuerte, 38, appeared at the New Rochelle City Court in New York’s Westchester County. According to County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah, Fuerte owned and operated Fuerte Construction LLC, a company that stole $31,500 from at least eight immigrant workers he employed between 2020 and 2023. As part of […] The post Contractor Still Operates Despite Stealing Thousands in Wages From Immigrant Workers appeared first on Documented.
Joel Sierra retires as Middletown firefighter; breaks silence on status as Legislator
MIDDLETOWN – Embattled Orange County Legislator Joel Sierra has retired as a City of Middletown firefighter after serving more than a decade. Mid-Hudson News obtained Sierra’s retirement papers via a Freedom of Information Law request. He ends his 13-year career with the department as a lieutenant. Sierra is...
First West Nile virus cases in Westchester
WHITE PLAINS – A New Rochelle resident and one from Mount Vernon have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first confirmed human cases in Westchester this year. County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said these first cases are earlier than usual and “should serve as a reminder to all of us to remove all standing water around your home every time after it rains.”
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Guilty Plea in Monroe Robbery Case
People Will Recommend Aguibou Karambe be Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Aguibou Karambe, 22, of Manhattan, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Karambe pled guilty, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to five (5) years in prison to be followed by three (3) years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on October 16, 2024.
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