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Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced In ‘Pure Evil’ Child Sex Abuse Case: DA

Prosecutor says abuse "shattered innocence" of two children.

Scandinavian-Inspired, Eco-Conscious Home Hits The Market For $1.3M

The new construction house is billed as "a naturalist contemporary new build offering sustainable living in Dutchess County."

Fake Home Improvement License Fraud Arrest Made: Sheriff

The forged license was discovered through a Rockland County Sheriff's Office and Consumer Protection joint investigation.

3 Kids In The Car When Poughkeepsie Man Arrested For Felony DWI: NYSP

Kids, ages 1, 8, and 12, were in the car in Wappinger, and the driver had a BAC of .22 percent, according to state troopers.

Brazen Jewelry Store Theft Solved With DNA From Fruit Cup: Police

The suspect asked to try on a gold chain and ran from the Kay Jewelers in Yorktown with the necklace, but left evidence behind, cops say.

Former NY State Police Investigator Dies Of 9/11-Related Illness

Thomas Herrick, who spent 26 years with the state police, died on Saturday.

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