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The Peekskill Police Department will also maintain an increased presence at the schools today, according to school administrators.
The suspect taken into custody this weekend is a 16-year-old resident of the City of Middletown, authorities said.
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Hanks was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award from the West Point Association of Graduates, but the ceremony was called off.
Winners in Armonk, Yonkers, Suffern, Valley Cottage, Newburgh, Warwick, and Poughkeepsie aren't billionaires, but got a piece of the pie.
The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program will focus on teen pregnancy prevention and skills to reduce risky behaviors among youth.
"Texas has no authority in New York, and no power to impose its cruel abortion ban here," the New York AG said in a fiery statement.
The victim, who was losing consciousness due to blood loss, was rushed to the hospital, according to Poughkeepsie police.
The operation was launched in response to a recent surge in overdoses linked to cocaine laced with fentanyl.
Both north and south lanes of the highway in Westchester have been closed to traffic. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area.
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The Livingston Manor man suffered serious injuries after being struck in the chest and shoulder area, according to Wallkill police.
State police later located the driver at her home in the Town of Wappinger, where she was taken into custody.
The Port Chester man was found to have a BAC of 0.08 percent, after being arrested in the Town of Mount Pleasant, according to state police.
The ads can be seen on Bee-Line buses, prominently displayed at the County Center and online.
Health officials say the beaches may reopen on their own on Saturday, unless there is significant rainfall in the meantime.
Five NYC residents were charged with stealing over $84,000 from a Somers residence that helps underserved families.
During the robbery, one resident was restrained by the two suspects, but no injuries were reported, according to New Rochelle police.
The event honoring those who lost their lives, and those who rushed to help will be held at “Girl Scout Rock” in Memorial Park.
