145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…
'I'm Going To F****** Kill You': NYPD Detective Guilty Of Pointing Gun At Teens In Westchester 'I'm Going To F****** Kill You': NYPD Detective Guilty Of Pointing Gun At Teens In Westchester
'I'm Going To F****** Kill You': Nypd Detective Guilty Of Pointing Gun At Teens In Westchester An off-duty NYPD detective from Putnam County has been found guilty of threatening three teenagers while pointing his loaded service weapon at them during a road rage incident in Northern Westchester, prosecutors said. John O'Connell, 37, of Patterson, was convicted Wednesday, July 1, following a non-jury trial in Somers Town Court, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  O'Connell was found guilty of 12 charges, including three counts of second-degree menacing, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, three counts of third-degree menacing, and&nbs…
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police The Long Island man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law had lusted after her for years, authorities said. Joseph Horner, 27, and his wife lived in the same building as 25-year-old Victoria Castle in North Massapequa but in different apartments, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops said Horner confessed to the crime when they first interviewed him Monday, June 29, according to News 12 Long Island. He told investigators that he’d had “sexual desire” for his wife’s sister since 2017, police said. Authorities said that while Horner’s wife was off on a trip…
ROTC Cadets Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In Hudson Valley ROTC Cadets Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In Hudson Valley
ROTC Cadets Taken To Hospital After Bus Air Conditioning Fails In Hudson Valley Some ROTC cadets were taken to a hospital after air conditioning on a coach bus failed in Orange County.  The incident happened in Hamptonburgh near Scotchtown Avenue and Hill Road, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, July 1.  According to the agency, air conditioning stopped working on one of two coach buses, causing several heat-related illnesses.  The passengers, whom the Sheriff's Office said were all ROTC cadets under 18, were taken off the buses. Those who needed medical attention were taken to hospitals throughout Orange County for evaluation, a…
Former Westchester Football Star, College Coach Lou DiRienzo Jr. Dies Suddenly Former Westchester Football Star, College Coach Lou DiRienzo Jr. Dies Suddenly
Former Westchester Football Star, College Coach Lou DiRienzo Jr. Dies Suddenly Louis DiRienzo, the defensive coordinator at Monmouth University, died at the age of 34, the university announced Wednesday, July 1. DiRienzo joined Monmouth as a linebackers coach in February 2025 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in January. A native of Yonkers, DiRienzo grew up in New Rochelle, attending New Rochelle High School, where his father, Lou DiRienzo, Sr. served as head coach. While playing for the Huguenots, he earned All-State, All-County, All-Section and All-League honors. He played college football at Southern Connecticut State University, getting a degree in…
NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds
NY Extremist Wanted FBI Agents Fed Through Woodchipper, Paid ‘Hitman’ For Job: Feds A New York man with ties to an extremist group tried to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and feed their bodies through a woodchipper, according to federal investigators. Aaron Corey, 23, was behind bars on a child porn charge but now faces more serious counts for his plot against the two feds and an assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting the case, the Justice Department said Tuesday, June 30. Corey, of Albany, first spoke about his plans to a fellow prisoner, but the other man talked to his attorney, who informed the feds, according to charging documents. Corey even described himself as an…
Work Begins On 10-Story Luxury Apartment Building In Westchester County Downtown Work Begins On 10-Story Luxury Apartment Building In Westchester County Downtown
Work Begins On 10-Story Luxury Apartment Building In Westchester County Downtown Construction is officially underway on an upcoming luxury mixed-use development in Westchester County that will bring more than 200 apartments, retail space, and amenities to a downtown property.  Developers Cord Meyer Development and Saber Real Estate North broke ground on 70 Westchester Ave. on Tuesday, June 30, marking the start of a project that will redevelop the former White Plains Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership site into a 10-story residential complex.  The development will feature 203 apartments, including affordable units, along with 9,600 square feet of ground-floor …
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say The brother of longtime NFL defensive lineman Calais Campbell was accused of killing their mother, authorities said. Ciarre Campbell, 41, was charged with several crimes, including murder and aggravated assault, ESPN reported. He was charged after police discovered his mother, 71-year-old Nateal Campbell, dead while conducting a welfare check at an Atlanta home at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. According to arrest warrants, Nateal Campbell was found with her throat slashed, and Ciarre Campbell possessed a knife. He will remain in Fulton County Jail after waiving his first&…
Jet Ski, Trailer Stolen From Hudson Valley Home — Police Seek Information Jet Ski, Trailer Stolen From Hudson Valley Home — Police Seek Information
Jet Ski, Trailer Stolen From Hudson Valley Home — Police Seek Information Police are asking for information regarding a jet ski and trailer stolen from an Orange County home last month.  Both a Sea-Doo Model 10MC jet ski and the 2025 Triton trailer it was attached to, Model LTWCI-X, were stolen from a City of Newburgh home sometime on June 7, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Wednesday, July 1.  The department is now asking anyone with information about the theft or current location of the jet ski and trailer to call Detective Layne at 845-569-7511. More information about the theft was not released.  Thi…
Carjacking Suspect Driving Wrong Way Slams Head-On Into Yonkers Cop Cruiser — Still At Large Carjacking Suspect Driving Wrong Way Slams Head-On Into Yonkers Cop Cruiser — Still At Large
Carjacking Suspect Driving Wrong Way Slams Head-On Into Yonkers Cop Cruiser — Still At Large Police in Westchester County are searching for a carjacking suspect who they say collided head-on with a cop vehicle while driving the wrong way in the Bronx, then tried hitting another officer before fleeing the scene.  The incident began at around 10:17 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when Yonkers officers began pursuing a suspect vehicle connected to an earlier carjacking, according to Yonkers Police. The vehicle continued into the Bronx, where the suspect collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police car while driving the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp, the department sai…
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …
Gas Tank Ruptures On Burning Pickup Truck In Hudson Valley Gas Tank Ruptures On Burning Pickup Truck In Hudson Valley
Gas Tank Ruptures On Burning Pickup Truck In Hudson Valley An intense truck fire closed part of a Putnam County road for around an hour as firefighters put out the flames.  The blaze happened on Monday evening, June 29, on Milltown Road in Brewster near Scenic Ridge Road, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames.  While fighting the fire, the truck's gas tank ruptured, forcing firefighters to switch to using foam to put out the blaze.  Luckily, no injuries were reported. The fire closed Milltown Road for close to an hour.