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All volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers living in Westchester would be eligible for a 10 percent county property tax exemption.
The 2.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Paramus was felt in parts of our region, including Westchester and Rockland counties.
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The double stabbing took place in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, on Raymond Avenue, in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
He followed an employee through a card access door and was seen on video walking throughout the building, according to police.
He admitted to using violence with drug redistributors, including using a hammer to threaten a co-conspirator.
He faces up to life in prison without parole for murdering 3 people, including a 9-year-old, and attempting to kill a 3-year-old.
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The proposed revision is for the "Amani Public Charter School," according to school district officials.
The lifelong Ulster County resident had 30 misdemeanor convictions and five prior felony convictions since 1998, according to the DA.
An unidentified woman was also stabbed, but her injuries were not life-threatening, according to authorities.
The new vessel, called PB1 (Patrol Boat 1) is a significant upgrade from the previous boat, which was in service for more than two decades.
Each finalist is awarded at least $25,000, and they'll compete in March for awards ranging from $40,000 to $250,000.
The victim received a fraudulent email that seemed to be from Paypal, and called a number they thought would connect them to Paypal support.
In the nation's largest employee retention credit scheme case, according to feds, the 7 co-conspirators submitted 8,000+ fraudulent returns.
He agreed to forfeit $2,093,887.72; a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo; a 2013 Maserati GranTurismo; a 2019 McLaren 570S; and cryptocurrencies.
The annual James Beard Awards, sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the culinary arts industry, are cause for excitement.
A go bag should be sturdy and easy-to-carry, containing things you would want with you if you have to suddenly leave.
Yorktown police say a Cortlandt Manor man hit a car on Rte. 100, fled onto Rte. 118, then drifted into oncoming traffic and hit another car.
The former school officials stole $50K and used the at-risk student funds for luxury handbags, jewelry, private school & pets, the DA says.
