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The Year That Was: 2024's Most Read Patch Stories In The Hudson Valley

We can't wait to see what 2025 has in store, but there is just enough time to look back on the biggest hyper-local news stories of 2024.

There will never be another year in the Hudson Valley like 2024.
There will never be another year in the Hudson Valley like 2024. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — We are living in a much different world than we were a year ago. To understand how we got from there to here, just take another look at the 15 biggest stories of the year.

Top 2 Wealthiest Suburbs In US Are In Westchester, New Report Finds

See how much you need to make to live comfortably in the toniest addresses in the country, according to the 2024 GOBankingRates survey.

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Homeowners Find Hidden Camera Installed On Their Scarsdale Property

Utilizing cameras has become a tactic by theft rings nationwide to monitor opportunities to burglarize homes, police said.

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Coming Soon To A Familiar Location: The Rebirth Of Harmon Discount

Just months after the popular chain liquidated in the face of its parent company's demise, a Westchester store is returning to life.


Westchester Has A New Michelin Star-Winning Restaurant For 2024

See what the Michelin Guide inspectors had to say about the new star addition to the Michelin Guide New York.


Update: Avoid The Hudson River From Peekskill To Yonkers: Officials

One million gallons of partially treated sewage could enter the Hudson River daily until a sewer force main break in Ossining is completed.


Kindergartener, Mother Killed By School Bus Near Mamaroneck Ave School

A mother and child were struck crossing the street near the elementary school. Police have confirmed that the child and mother died.


Voluntary Evacuations Ordered As Deadly Hudson Valley Wildfire Grows

Forecast rains failed to provide the relief officials were hoping for, as crews from across the region arrive to help combat the flames.


New Restaurant 1881 Kitchen Table Already Has Rich History In Place

Like the menu by Chef Azulay, the historic downtown building's decor merges the classic and avant-garde to create something unexpected.


13-Year-Old Killed In Fall From MTA Parking Garage Was Riding E-Bike

The standout athlete is being recalled as an "always respectful, polite and a wonderful loving teammate, brother and son."


NYS Thruway Authority Files Suit Against Cuomo Bridge Builders

The agency claims that failures of the builders to live up to agreed upon contract standards will cost millions to fix.


Victims In Fiery White Plains Tesla Crash ID'd As Hartsdale Women

The vehicle exploded upon impact, causing a fire in the building and the two people inside the car to be badly burnt, according to reports.


Latest List Of HV Schools To Close Or Dismiss Early For Solar Eclipse

As of April 8, here is the list of Hudson Valley schools who made plans for the big celestial event.


Emergency Declared Moments Before Plane Crashed Onto I-684

There were two on the plane, and one is confirmed dead, according to state police. The other victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center.


Bodies Scattered In NY Parks ID'd As Westchester Man And Woman

The gruesome finds included a woman's arm, leg and head, and a man's two arms, which had tattoos, according to police.


Robert De Niro Netflix Series Filming In Westchester Thursday And Friday

Street closures might just be a small price to pay for the slim chance of having a brush with a Hollywood celebrity.

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