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New York law prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers by selling goods or services during emergencies at inflated prices.
The Orange County executive said the town of Highlands was severely impacted by a massive amount of rain Sunday.
Officials urge people to avoid any unnecessary driving because of flooding conditions.
The state Department of Transportation is reporting major problems on many roadways on both sides of the Hudson River.
Here are some of the public meetings be held in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow this week.
Here are some of the meetings being held in Yorktown and Somers for this week.
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Police say thefts from vehicles are opportunity-based crimes, with offenders targeting easy vehicles
Former teacher and local sports announcer Richard Leaf of Somers pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography in federal court last week.
The Dutchess County resident is one of four people arrested in three jewelry store burglaries, Nassau County, Long Island, police say.
Police said the teen used the victim's credit cards to make purchases.
New York Lottery officials said there were seven top-prize winners in New York for a recent drawing.
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The town said it has received complaints that Competitive Carting Corporation has left garbage on Yorktown sidewalks this week.
Talley died in February 2022 at the age of 73.
Our business series features local entrepreneurs. This time we feature a business that provides esthetics and skincare.
Police said the man, after passing a dump truck by using the shoulder, ended up crossing over into oncoming traffic.
The prize-winning ticket is worth more than $36,000, officials said.
Heat index values of 95 to 99 can be expected.
State officials want to repair New York's infrastructure and make it more able to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
