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Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff
Man Forcibly Touches Woman On Train, Assaults Store Clerk Within 18 Hours In NY: Sheriff A 24-year-old man was arrested twice in Putnam County within about 18 hours — first in connection with a gas station assault and later after a woman reported being forcibly touched aboard a train, authorities said.  Brewster resident Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez was arrested twice in connection with both incidents on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. The events leading to his most recent arrest occurred at around 9:09 p.m. on Tuesday, when Putnam County 911 received a report from a female passenger who said a man had forcibly touched h…

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900 Students Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Tunnels Under High School In Westchester 900 Students Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Tunnels Under High School In Westchester 900 Students Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Tunnels Under High School In Westchester
900 Students Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Tunnels Under High School In Westchester A fire that broke out in utility tunnels beneath a Westchester County high school campus prompted a large emergency response and the evacuation of about 900 students on Thursday morning, Oct. 1. The incident began at Edgemont Junior/Senior High School around 7:10 a.m., when facility engineers noticed smoke inside the school's administration building, according to Greenville Fire District Chief Gus Spedaliere.  Employees then activated the fire alarm, bringing Greenville firefighters to the campus. Crews first found smoke in the administration building but traced its source to util…
Man Slashes Ex's Face, Body With Box Cutter In Westchester Attack, DA Says Man Slashes Ex's Face, Body With Box Cutter In Westchester Attack, DA Says Man Slashes Ex's Face, Body With Box Cutter In Westchester Attack, DA Says
Man Slashes Ex's Face, Body With Box Cutter In Westchester Attack, DA Says A man accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend with a box cutter in Westchester County, leaving her with permanent facial scarring and nerve damage, has been indicted on felony assault charges, prosecutors said.  Yonkers resident Julio Murillo, age 40, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Thursday, Oct. 1, in connection with the July attack in Tarrytown, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said the attack happened on July 2, at around 9:30 p.m., when Murillo went to Tarrytown, where his former girlfriend was staying, and tried …
500 Packets Of Heroin Found On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester, Police Say 500 Packets Of Heroin Found On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester, Police Say 500 Packets Of Heroin Found On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester, Police Say
500 Packets Of Heroin Found On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester, Police Say A traffic stop on a parkway in Westchester County, NY led to the discovery of about 500 glassine envelopes containing heroin — and the arrest of a 35-year-old Massachusetts man, police said. The arrest happened in the Town of Harrison on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at around 8:15 p.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway for traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. The vehicle was occupied by Angel L. Sanchez, age 35, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, according to the agency. During the investigation, State Police K9 Vin…
'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When 'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When 'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When
'Leaf Peeper' Trains Return To Metro-North For Autumn Lovers In Hudson Valley: Here's When A popular seasonal service for Metro-North riders looking to take in the region's fall foliage is making its return.  Metro-North's popular “Leaf Peeper” trains will return on Saturday, Oct. 3, adding six trains each weekend for travelers heading along the Hudson Line during peak foliage season, the MTA announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.  The seasonal service will continue every weekend through Sunday, Nov. 8.  Three additional morning trains will travel north toward Beacon and Poughkeepsie, giving riders more opportunities to visit the Hudson Valley as autumn colors spread acro…

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NY Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Gold Scam; More Victims Sought: PA Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million from victims across the country, Pennsylvania State Police said. Investigators have now identified an 87-year-old woman who reported handing over $1.5 million in gold. The newly identified victim, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed meeting a suspect traveling in the Honda linked to the investigation on Friday, Aug. 28, according to an update shared on Thursday, Oct. 1. Police announced the $6.5 million nationwide total on Friday, Sept. 25, identifying victims in Maryland and Washington State. The latest update…

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This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass
This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass A newly listed contemporary home tucked away on almost four acres in Northern Westchester pairs dramatic architecture with an extensive list of luxury features — and could be yours for just under $2 million.  The three-bedroom, three-bath home at 32 Wood Dale Ave. in Croton-on-Hudson is listed for $1.995 million by Kori Sassower of The Kori Sassower Team at Compass, according to its listing. The nearly 4,800-square-foot residence sits on 3.7 acres surrounded by lawns, perennial gardens, rock formations, and protected views. Inside, unique features include soaring ceilings, oversiz…

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This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass
This $2M Westchester Retreat Boasts 24-Foot Ceilings, Private Sauna, Walls Of Glass A newly listed contemporary home tucked away on almost four acres in Northern Westchester pairs dramatic architecture with an extensive list of luxury features — and could be yours for just under $2 million.  The three-bedroom, three-bath home at 32 Wood Dale Ave. in Croton-on-Hudson is listed for $1.995 million by Kori Sassower of The Kori Sassower Team at Compass, according to its listing. The nearly 4,800-square-foot residence sits on 3.7 acres surrounded by lawns, perennial gardens, rock formations, and protected views. Inside, unique features include soaring ceilings, oversiz…

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…