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Five years and five sentencings later, shooting death case of Bergen man, 23, concludes
In the over five years since Fairview resident David Duque-Soto was found lifeless in his Fourth Street apartment, four people have been sentenced for their roles in his death. The fifth, Lexie Burke, was finally sentenced on Wednesday, bringing a traumatic ordeal in court for the victim's family to an end. Bergen County...
Rockland County Fends Off NYCLU Lawsuit
Rockland County has successfully fended off a New York Civil Liberties Union federal lawsuit claiming that a County of Rockland executive order unconstitutionally barred migrants from traveling to or residing in the County. In Spring of 2023, County Executive Ed Day issued an Emergency Order in response to the City...
Watch Out Mosquitos in Goffle Brook Park: You're in the Crosshairs
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Be afraid, be very afraid mosquitos! The Passaic County Mosquito Control is coming for you this evening, Thursday, July 25, especially if you're buzzing around Goffle Brook Park. The county released its intent to spray after 8:30 p.m. this evening, up to midnight, to control the adult mosquito population.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Hawthorne, spray will be dropped over Goffle Park, Macfarlan Avenue open space, Wagaraw Road and Veterans Field. According to NJ.gov, "West Nile virus is the most commonly reported mosquito-borne disease in New Jersey, but Eastern Equine encephalitis and Jamestown Canyon virus are also of concern. For many people, these viral infections may be asymptomatic or cause a mild to moderate illness, typically with a fever, headache, and fatigue. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hit And Run Suspect Arrested
Last night Police in Beacon arrested a suspect who was wanted for a fatal hit and run that occurred in Rockland County. Police found the suspect near a train station in Beacon after reports that he was looking into cars. When they initially questioned him he provided a fake name. Further investigation made the police realize his true identity, and they then learned that he was wanted for leaving the scene of a hit and run.
2 men arrested in home improvement scheme targeting seniors on Long Island: Police
Two men on Long Island are accused of posing as contractors to make home repairs, and then causing even more damage to victims' houses as part of a home improvement scam, police said. Police said the alleged scammers caused more damage to make more money, and in some cases took...
Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to See One Vision of Queen at Tilly’s Foster Farm
It's been a summer of shows and they just keep on coming. Tilly's Foster Farm has been a great place to see shows year after year and this year is no different. They have great shows coming and we want to send you to see them. One Vision of Queen...
Storm-struck Hudson River kayakers discover castle ruins
We had entered the water three hours before sundown by taking advantage of some dock-works floating off the riverbank in Newburgh. Martin and I carried our kayaks down the bobbing slats, past sailboats and stinkpots in full view of the diners of one of those riverside restaurants which specialize in fleecing the weekender boating crowd. Expensive drinks. Overcooked meat. The peak of civilization.
Oklahoma woman sentenced in fatal 2023 drunk driving crash in Newburgh
An Oklahoma woman was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for killing a Kingston woman in a drunk driving crash last year in Newburgh. Nicholle Hoke, 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced in Orange County Court to four to 12 years in prison following her guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide. Hoke...
Newburgh, New York Dairy Bar Celebrates Christmas in July with Festive Flavors
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the holiday spirit creeping in. Makes sense, since it's Christmas in July! And one Hudson Valley business is going all out. Celebrate Christmas in July with Festive Ice Cream Flavors. Mary Jane's Dairy Bar on Route 9W in Newburgh, New...
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job
Employees from a Hudson Valley town bid farewell to their police chief, who resigned to take a new position.For the past 11 years, Police Chief Keith Dworkin has called Dutchess County and the Fishkill Police Department home, but on Friday, July 19, he said goodbye to take another position as chief…
Firefighters avert calamity in Lake Carmel
LAKE CARMEL- Firefighters arriving on the scene of a reported house fire in Lake Carmel Wednesday found smoke coming from the eaves of the wood frame dwelling. Lake Carmel FD Assistant Chief Rob Benson sounded a general alarm for his department while summoning mutual aid from the Carmel FD and within minutes the blaze at 18 Walden Road had been knocked down.
Another successful Carmel PD Youth Academy (GALLERY)
CARMEL – Twenty teenagers from the greater Carmel-Mahopac are the latest graduates of the Carmel Police Department Youth Academy. The six-day program that concluded Wednesday allowed Putnam’s young people to explore the many facets of policing and the ways agencies work together to keep communities safe. A variety...
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
POLICE OFFICER & POLICE OFFICER (SPANISH SPEAKING) EXAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The City of Newburgh Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the upcoming Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) exams. The exam will be held on September 28, 2024, and the filing period is open from July 15 to August 15, 2024. To be eligible, applicants must have...
Westchester real estate: Median home prices set record by topping $1M for the first time
Westchester single-family home prices hit a new high in June for the second straight month. In June, median sales price shot up by 12.7% to $1.03 million from June 2023, after it set a record of $980,000 in May, according to a report by the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. ...
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