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Northwest Airlines Flight 6231 Crash Near Stony Point Remembered STONY POINT, N. Y. -- A somber crowd gathered Saturday to mark the four decades since a Boeing 727 crashed in a remote area of Harriman State Park near Stony Point, killing all three pilots aboard, according to Lohud.com.A marker memorializing the site of the crash was unveiled Saturday at the emotional ceremony attended by family members, as well as emergency personnel who responded to the scene Dec. 1, 1974, Lohud.com reported. Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 6231 had just taken off from Kennedy Airport on its way to Buffalo when it crashed in the remote area of Rockland County, the story…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/10/2015

Police & Fire

State Police: New Orange County Crime Lab A Much-Needed Tool NEW WINDSOR, N. Y. -- New York State Police are eagerly anticipating this month's opening of a new crime lab outside Stewart International Airport that will that will help them fight crime around the airport as well as the entire Hudson Valley, Time Warner Cable News reported.The new $10 million facility, which is expected to be up and running by Thanksgiving, is replacing a much older facility in Orange County. It will be four times larger and process some 1,200 cases for the entire region, Hudson Valley TWC News said. It will be stocked with new labratories and equipment to process crime e…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/10/2015

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Yankees' Sabathia Glad To Get Help At New Canaan's Silver Hill NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- Though he had to miss the New York Yankees wild card game loss to the Houston Astros, Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia said he's glad he got the help he needed for his alcoholism at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, the New York Post reported.Sabathia said he was proud he made the decision to enter rehab after trying to deal with his drinking on his own, the story said. He arrived Oct. 5 at Silver Hill, following several days of drinking, and stayed through October, the New York Post said. As he heads into post-season training, Sabathia said he continues to get support from…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/10/2015

Events

Fundraiser Tuesday For Pet Oxygen Masks For Westchester County THORNWOOD, N. Y. -- A Tuesday fundraiser at The Barley House is an effort to raise money to buy pet oxygen masks for Westchester County fire departments.Sponsored by Furbridge and The Barley House, the fundraiser will feature door and raffle prizes, 40-plus basket Tricky Tray, auctions and other events. The so-called Yappy Hour takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Barley House, 665 Commerce St., Thornwood. For more information on The Barley House, visit the restaurant's website. The restaurant will also donate $2 to Furbridge for every "Labrador Beer" purchased. All proceed…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/09/2015

Police & Fire

Trumbull Police Investigate Rash Of Home Burglaries TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Police in Trumbull are investigating a rash of forced-entry burglaries to houses in the Trumbull Center and Nichols areas, according to the Trumbull Times. The burglaries have been occurring in the daytime, the Trumbull Times said. Click here to read the full article.

by Amy Maciaszek

11/09/2015

Events

Dutchess County Program To Sharpen Adult Survival Skills POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. -- If you've ever wondered what to do if you were lost in the woods, Dutchess County has the program for you. Survival skills, like building a fire and finding nourishment, are the focus of a free program Saturday, Nov. 14 at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie. From 9 a.m. until noon, the county's parks division will teach adults age 18 and over how to prepare for a trek in the woods, and how to handle it if that trek goes awry. Topics will include how to avoid getting lost, as well as what to do if you are lost. Adults can also learn about how to find safe drinking water, bu…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/09/2015

Events

Putnam County Recognizes Veterans At Row of Honor Ceremony CARMEL, N.Y. -- Two local veterans will receive special honors during the opening ceremony Monday at Putnam County's Row of Honor at Lake Gleneida in Carmel. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell plans to present Bob Palmer, of Brewster, and Ryan Lepore, of Putnam Valley, with flags honoring them to be added to the Row of Honor flag display. The ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. Monday. The Row of Honor is a twice-yearly display of more than 200 American flags with the names of veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders who serve the local area. Palmer is a 95-year-old World Wa…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/07/2015

News

Spring Valley Building Department Back On Track, Mayor Says SPRING VALLEY, N. Y. -- Facing pressure from state and county authorities over building and fire safety issues, Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme said this week that the village's Building Department is fixing its problems, according to lohud.com.Delhomme called a press conference Wednesday to address what the village has done to meet state demands to improve building inspections and record keeping, lohud.com reported. The New York Division of Building Sandards and Codes give Spring Valley 30 days to address longstanding concerns about building and fire safety, lohud.com said. Click here …

by Amy Maciaszek

11/06/2015

News

Cold Front Arrives In Armonk This Weekend WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Now is the time to enjoy outdoor activities or finish that last landscaping job with the National Weather Service forecast for unseasonably warm weather for Westchester County. After temperatures Friday in the 70s, which could tie or surpass a record high, a cold front moves in that may bring rain to the area Friday night. Skies should clear this weekend, and temperatures will dip a bit into the high 50s and low 60s -- still warmer than normal for this time of year. The start of the workweek will be more of the same before showers move into the area on Tuesday w…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/06/2015

News

Cold Front Arrives In North Passaic This Weekend PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Now is the time to enjoy outdoor activities or finish that last landscaping job with the National Weather Service forecast for unseasonably warm weather for Passaic County. After temperatures Friday in the 70s, which could tie or surpass a record high, a cold front moves in that may bring rain to the area Friday night. Skies should clear this weekend, and temperatures will dip a bit into the high 50s and low 60s -- still warmer than normal for this time of year. The start of the workweek will be more of the same before showers move into the area on Tuesday with temp…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/06/2015

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