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Man Threatens Victim With Handgun During Hudson Valley Dispute, Police Say Man Threatens Victim With Handgun During Hudson Valley Dispute, Police Say Man Threatens Victim With Handgun During Hudson Valley Dispute, Police Say
Man Threatens Victim With Handgun During Hudson Valley Dispute, Police Say A 60-year-old man is accused of threatening someone with a handgun during a dispute in Sullivan County, leading police to discover a loaded pistol that he was not licensed to possess, authorities said.  The incident happened at a home in Mountain Dale on Friday, Oct. 30, when officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute involving a gun, according to the Town of Fallsburg Police Department.  When officers arrived, a victim told them that John Napolitano, 60, had threatened him with a handgun during the dispute. While investigating the complaint, police said they found a loa…
Drunk Driver Caught With 5 Kids In Car, Some Without Seatbelts On, In Hudson Valley: NYSP Drunk Driver Caught With 5 Kids In Car, Some Without Seatbelts On, In Hudson Valley: NYSP Drunk Driver Caught With 5 Kids In Car, Some Without Seatbelts On, In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Drunk Driver Caught With 5 Kids In Car, Some Without Seatbelts On, In Hudson Valley: Nysp Five children, including a 2-month-old baby, were found riding in a car driven by an intoxicated man in Westchester County, with some of the children not wearing seat belts, police said.  Port Chester resident Fredy A. Regalado-Carranza, 32, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 31, after troopers saw the children in the back seat of his vehicle, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The incident began at around 1:28 a.m. on Saturday, when troopers noticed a 2012 Mazda sedan traveling south on South Main Street in Port Chester. Police saw children riding in the back seat wi…
Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper
Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper A professional soccer player has died after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with a goalkeeper during a match in Spain. Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old striker for Spanish soccer club CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The team confirmed his death in an Instagram post after he collapsed during a match against FC Andorra the previous day. De Miguel was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono's knee as the Andorra player rushed outside his penalty area to clear a long ball, Reuters reported. The 30-year-old fell to the ground and was motionless as players from bo…
2 Juveniles Lead Cops On I-84 Chase, Crash Into Other Vehicles In Hudson Valley: Police 2 Juveniles Lead Cops On I-84 Chase, Crash Into Other Vehicles In Hudson Valley: Police 2 Juveniles Lead Cops On I-84 Chase, Crash Into Other Vehicles In Hudson Valley: Police
2 Juveniles Lead Cops On I-84 Chase, Crash Into Other Vehicles In Hudson Valley: Police Two juveniles were found after a damaged SUV led troopers on a chase on Interstate 84 in Orange County and struck two other vehicles before being abandoned, authorities said.  The incident began at around 9:42 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, when troopers received a report of a vehicle with significant front-end damage being driven erratically, New York State Police said on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Police soon issued an alert to nearby law enforcement agencies and began searching for the vehicle. Eventually, troopers spotted the vehicle, a 2024 Ford Escape, traveling on I-84 in the Town o…
Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At Hudson Valley Business, Escapes: Man Charged, Cops Say Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At Hudson Valley Business, Escapes: Man Charged, Cops Say Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At Hudson Valley Business, Escapes: Man Charged, Cops Say
Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At Hudson Valley Business, Escapes: Man Charged, Cops Say A woman fought off a man who police said tried to rape her inside a Sullivan County business, escaping to a nearby store where someone called 911 for help.  The attack happened at around 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, at a business along Route 52 in Liberty, the Village of Liberty Police Department said on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Police said Liberty resident Aaron Rosario, 30, entered the business and went into a room that was not open to the public. Once inside, Rosario attacked the woman, prevented her from leaving, and tried to forcibly rape her, the department added. However, the wo…
HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin
HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin Homeowners fear losing everything after their homeowners association hiked fees to a staggering $30,000 a year, leaving some wondering how much longer they can afford to stay in what they thought would be their forever homes. Residents of Magnolia Cove, a subdivision in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, learned on October 26 that their HOA fees would double to $2,500 a month, according to local news reports.  That puts annual HOA dues at $30,000, before homeowners pay their mortgages, property taxes, and insurance. However,  That eye-watering figure is just a third of what the boar…
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report US Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection campaign has reportedly revoked press credentials for Bloomberg journalists after the outlet published a report about a lawsuit accusing the campaign and several consulting firms of mistreating political canvassers.  The move came on Monday, Nov. 2, just one day before Election Day, as the Republican congressman faces Democratic challenger Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, which includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess.  According to Semafor Media Editor Max Tani, Lawler's campaign informed Bl…
Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress
Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress Voters throughout a county in New York faced issues with their paper ballots not being accepted on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 — which might impact the results of a high-stakes race that could help decide which party takes control of Congress.  The issue was reported in Westchester County, NY, with the county's Board of Elections saying they were "aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County," the county said in a statement. Westchester County is part of New York's 17th congressional dis…
NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report
NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report A 24-year-old New York City marathon runner whose family said she was in "perfect health" died two days after collapsing with about two miles left in the race, apparently of rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition brought on by exertion causing muscle breakdown, the New York Times reports. Rachel Apa was a Lewisberry, PA, native and former Division I basketball player at Bucknell University, her LinkedIn shows. She had been running her first-ever New York City marathon. Her father, Steve Apa, told The Times that he'd been tracking her and texting with her while she ran. Rachel was …
Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years
Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years A child’s death has marked a grim milestone in New York’s measles outbreak, prompting renewed calls for vaccination. The New York State Department of Health announced Monday, Nov. 2, the state’s first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. The child lived in Lewis County, in northern New York’s North Country, between the Adirondack Mountains and the Tug Hill Plateau. In a joint statement, the NY Health Department and Lewis County Public Health Department expressed condolences and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy. The release did not disclose the child’s age o…
Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say
Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say A Pennsylvania woman splashed an oily substance onto the Liberty Bell and a North Carolina man pushed the historic landmark until it swayed during a visit to Philadelphia, federal prosecutors said. Dawn Hawa, also known as Dawn Benitez, 50, of Ephrata, and Sean Gerlach, 50, of Fairview, North Carolina, were each charged by information in connection with the incident, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced on Monday, Nov. 2. The pair visited the Liberty Bell Center with others on or about May 16, 2026, according to court filings described by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Gerlach jumped over th…
PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …