The Year That Was: 2025's 18 Most-Read Patch Stories In The Hudson Valley

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 most read stories of the year.

This Westchester County Beach Is Ranked Among The Top 25 In New York

Rye Town Park & Beach was ranked as the 24th best beach in the Empire State.

Barnes & Noble Is Closing Location That Has Been Home For 2 Decades

The Barnes and Noble location will be closing when the lease ends, according to a company spokesperson

5 Arrested In Undercover Spa Prostitution Sting: Police

"My message to these illegal businesses is simple," Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti said. "Do not reopen and leave the Town of New Windsor."

$3.349M Luxury Manor With Chapel And Hudson River Views Now On The Open Market For First Time In 123 Years

It was originally designed by architect Henry Martin Congdon for the Community of St. Mary, the first Episcopalian Sisterhood in the U.S.

Black Bear Tranquilized, Relocated After Saw Mill Parkway Mischief

While the bear was not aggressive, it was getting a little too adventurous for the comfort of many Westchester County residents.

Ex-Town Employee, Landscaper Sentenced In $2.4M Environmental Crime Scheme

Their plot involved bribery and illegal dumping for financial gain, and came at the expense of damage to fragile Westchester wetlands.

Water Rescues Underway; Hochul Offers Support To Flood Ravaged Areas; Officials Urge, 'Stay Off The Roads'

Emergency dispatchers are reporting that calls have been placed on roadways across the region for vehicles submerged in water.

NYS Department of Health Confirms Most Flu Cases Ever Recorded In Single Week

There were 71,123 flu cases reported in NY this week, which is higher than at peak flu season last year, according to health officials.

Need For Urgent Action: An Ancient Species In The LI Sound Faces Increasing Modern Threats To Survival

Despite being around since prehistoric times, the horseshoe crab now faces an increasing risk of extinction, according to researchers.

Dating App Meetup Ends With Double Stabbing In Orange County Apartment: Police

A person from Long Island was left with a collapsed lung and is expected to lose their right eye, according to police.

1 Community College In The Hudson Valley Named Among Top 5 In NY

A new WalletHub study found the institution offers some surprising advantages over other colleges and universities in the state.

Trump Lashes Out At Tom Hanks As West Point Honors Abruptly Canceled

Hanks was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates, but the ceremony was called off.

These Hudson Valley Restaurants Were Just Honored With 2025 Michelin Stars

In addition, four restaurants in our region were named "Bib Gourmands," and 18 were named "selected restaurants."

3 Killed In Catastrophic, Early Morning, Single-Vehicle Crash In Rockland County: Police

North Little Tor Road, between Ardsley Drive and South Mountain Road, was closed for several hours during the accident investigation.

NY State Comptroller Study Sounds Alarm On Provisions In New Tax Code

The state agency's new study finds that tax relief for the middle class is temporary, but the relief for the wealthiest New Yorkers is not.

4 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured After Taconic 2-Vehicle Crash: NYSP

The northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway in the area remained closed as the investigation continued late into Wednesday night.

Saw Mill River Parkway Sinkhole Collapse Closes Roadway

Both north and south lanes of the highway in Westchester have been closed to traffic. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Passover Tragedy: Plane In Deadly Crash Departed Westchester Airport

The close-knit family on board the private flight included physicians and the "2022 NCAA Woman of the Year," according to an AP report.