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Part of a national group representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, they can now compete for $26 million in scholarships.

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Part of a national group representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, they can now compete for $26 million in scholarships.

In an ordinarily quiet woods, Hudson Valley's newest fall attraction relies on enchantment and a magical illumination, rather than scares.
K-9 Marty helped New Windsor police find a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and a revolver-style pistol at the scene.
The 55-year-old Yorktown woman was released on her own recognizance while a restraining order was issued on behalf of the victim.
The adult entertainment company leadership used lavish trips to their clubs with free private dances to bribe a tax auditor, AG James said.
"We absolutely do not support reactivating a facility that continues to pose a threat to our community and our environment," Jekins said.
St. Vladimir's Seminary members initially thought an illicit substance was left behind by trespassers, but it was something else entirely.
Survey says ... every dog will have its day, if team Flay can outplay the team of celebrity chef Carla Hall in tonight's episode.
Six middle school victims have come forward so far, but investigators believe hundreds more victims have yet to report their experiences.
"This isn't a cause for undue alarm," Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said in an update urging vigilance.
The plaque dedication marks the third year since the garden, a place of reflection for those left behind by suicide, opened in hartsdale.
The 18-year-old victim was treated and released from the ER, according to the City of Kingston Police Department.
During the police activity near I-84, the Wappingers Central School District announced a lockout at John Jay HS and delayed dismissals.
He pleaded guilty to 64 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and 64 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child.
The 33-year-old driver hit the other vehicle, and then fled the scene on foot, according to the Yorktown Police Department.
Part of a national group representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, they can now compete for $26 million in scholarships.
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"The memories of that night constantly haunt me, triggered by the simplest reminders," the victim wrote in a statement read to the court.
After the pup got stuck under a shed, Greenburgh police officers helped save the day. See the happy reunion between a dog and its family.