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City Worker Injured In Tree-Trimming Accident Has Died In 'Devastating Loss'
The experienced arborist and horticulturist worked at the New York Botanical Gardens for decades before joining the City of Mount Vernon.

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The experienced arborist and horticulturist worked at the New York Botanical Gardens for decades before joining the City of Mount Vernon.

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The early morning crash, near the Palisades Mall, left one dead and one injured, according to New York State Police.
Mayor Mike Spano said the loss of the more than 130-year-old sugar plant presents both big challenges and big opportunities.
The New York Lottery said the prize-winning lottery ticket was sold for the Thursday evening Take 5 drawing.
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The Westchester County Health Department ordered 2 LI Sound beaches closed to swimmers due to bacteriological results.
On June 10, of last year, at 3:40 a.m., Peekskill police officers responded to reports of an altercation on Main Street.
A 63-year-old Westchester man has been charged with menacing in connection to the scary incident, according to Rye police.
Ulster County Sheriff deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a disoriented bear cub in the middle of the road.
The inexperienced driver tried to elude police by driving through yards, but eventually got stuck on large rocks, Stony Point PD said.
The Kingston man and his wife possessed and promoted material depicting necrophilia, bestiality and bondage, according to media reports.
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She was charged with arson, insurance fraud, attempted grand larceny, criminal mischief and falsifying business records.
A total of 50 firefighters responded to the scene before it was declared under control. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries.
The New York Lottery said the prize-winning lottery ticket was sold for the Tuesday evening Take 5 drawing.
New York State Police say that the Buffalo woman was arrested and charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors.
In 2020, he was driving a tractor-trailer on I-87, when he swerved several times, and did not reduce speed as traffic slowed, the DA said.
Mount Vernon officials say that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Westchester County Police Department K9 Essex helped locate the lost toddler who was in an unlikely perch inside a store.