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Stewart Airport Runways Shut For 1 Hour Due To Drones: Gov. Hochul
"This has gone too far," Hochul said, calling on the Biden administration to take decisive action as reports of disruptive drones pour in.

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"This has gone too far," Hochul said, calling on the Biden administration to take decisive action as reports of disruptive drones pour in.

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There were dozens of reports of drones flying over the Hudson Valley, before disappearing into New Jersey late Thursday evening.
There were two on the plane, and one is confirmed dead, according to state police. The other victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center.
He is also charged with putting one of the officers in a chokehold, police said. In all, three were taken to the hospital with injuries.
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"I'm sad for the Mount Vernon community that they've had to experience the conduct detailed in this report," DA Mimi Rocah said.
There were two on the plane, and one is confirmed dead, according to state police. The other victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center.
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State police say the incident remains under investigation and ask that anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact troopers.
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Port Chester police said the accident victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered "very serious injuries."
The picture appeared to show a student carrying a gun on campus, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
An estimated 18 grams of crack-cocaine, and 4.4 grams of heroin were seized by New York State Police troopers following a traffic stop.