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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Kingston home

They say it happened around 7:30 p.m. when smoke was coming from the second-floor window.

City of Yonkers holds annual 9/11 memorial ceremony

The annual remembrance ceremony paid tribute to victims of the attacks, service members, and those who later died from illnesses linked to their…

Rockland County honors 9/11 victims at annual remembrance ceremony

Families, friends and community members gathered at Haverstraw Bay Park to remember the 85 Rockland residents lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist att…

Retired L.A. police officer sentenced to prison for 2024 fatal Dutchess County shooting

District Attorney Anthony Parisi says 54-year-old Thomas Case, of Pleasant Valley, was sentenced to 20 years in county court.

Crash into utility pole leaves 58 homes without power in Port Chester

No injuries were reported, but the crash caused significant damage to a home at 341/343 Willett Ave.

3 men accused of gang assault at Dutchess County Fair

They say three men got into a fight with a 29-year-old man waiting to board a ride.

Woman accused of breaking into 2 synagogues in the Village of Monticello

Adalis Rodriguez-Valentin, 33, was arrested for allegedly burglarizing the two houses of worship just days apart - one in the Pine Knoll Bungalo…

Jersey City community holds candlelight vigil for victims of deadly Nepal flash flooding

The tragedy is being felt deeply in New Jersey, home to one of the nation's largest Nepali populations

Nyack celebrates completion of waterfront shoreline pathway project

State and local leaders joined village officials to mark improvements at Memorial Park, including a new ADA-accessible walkway, expanded seating…

Employee at autism center accused of placing resident in chokehold

Rojae Omario Rhone, 21, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested for allegedly attacking a 21-year-old, who police say he was supposed to be caring for. It…

Fast food restaurant in Spring Valley rebrands as Jumbo King Burger

A longtime fast-food chain restaurant in Spring Valley has changed its name after its owner cited financial and legal challenges, while keeping…

Plattekill couple found dead confirmed a murder-suicide

The investigation concluded that James Brugger shot and killed Melinda Brugger multiple times, then tampered with evidence and removed items fro…

New Windsor man pleads guilty to sexual assault of child

The 37-year-old will be sentenced in November and could receive 18 years in prison.

Rockland County Ukrainians to mark Independence Day amid ongoing war

Community gathering will recognize Ukraine’s independence amid conflict and immigration concerns.

Yonkers man charged, accused of viciously attacking, strangling his girlfriend

Otoniel Morel Tejeda, 37, is accused of carrying out the violent spree in the early morning hours of Feb. 21, inside the Yonkers home he shared…

Exclusive: Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in on midterm battles, foreign policy, and New York politics

With Democrats predicting a blue wave in upcoming elections, Speaker Johnson dismissed the opposition's claims, laying out why he believes Repub…

'I want to destroy.' Woman charged for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack on NY capitol

According to the criminal complaint, Jessica Bowie, 35, allegedly disclosed information about her plot to FBI informants, who she conspired with…

Health experts push for greater awareness of breastfeeding support networks

According to experts, breastfeeding provides important nutrients and antibodies that help protect babies from illness, but they acknowledged tha…