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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6.
The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said.
It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group.
The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…
Booze Burglary: Man Broke Into Hudson Valley Home For One Canned Drink, Police Say
A 20-year-old Hudson Valley man broke into a home just to steal one canned alcoholic beverage from a fridge, police said.
Mark A. Jackson, 20, of Saugerties, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the burglary in the Town of Ulster, New York State Police said Friday, Nov. 6.
Troopers investigated a break-in on Birch Street, then determined the only thing stolen was the beverage, authorities said.
However, Jackson was still charged with second-degree burglary, petit larceny, and second-degree trespassing, state police said. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on Tuesd…
Task Force Tips Leads To Child Porn Arrest In Capital Region, Police Say
Child porn was discovered in a Capital Region man’s possession, leading to his arrest Monday, Nov. 2, state police said.
Matthew D. Smith, 41, of Altamont, was charged with possession and promotion of child pornography, New York State Police announced Friday, Nov. 6.
A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led police to investigate Smith, according to authorities.
Smith was arraigned in Guilderland Town Court, then locked up in Albany County jail on $10,000 cash bail, $20,000 bond, or $40,000 partially secured bond, police said. He remained in jail Friday, accordi…
Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant Dead Weeks After $20M Gift
A Philadelphia cable television pioneer who helped build Comcast and recently joined his wife in giving $20 million to the city’s art museum has died, the company announced Friday, Nov. 6.
Julian A. Brodsky died Thursday, Nov. 5, at 93, according to Comcast’s announcement.
“Julian was an extraordinary leader, a brilliant financial mind, and one of the architects of cable television,” Comcast Chairman Brian L. Roberts said.
Brodsky and Daniel Aaron helped Ralph Roberts build the company following the 1963 purchase of American Cable Systems, a cable operation serving 1,200 subscribers in Tup…
‘He Would Not Stop’: Daughter Shares Stepdad’s 'Obsession' And 'Shrine' Before NY Mom’s Killing
A New York woman and her daughter suffered years of abuse from her ex-husband before her murder in late October, her family said.
Norman Lohr was “obsessed” with his stepdaughter, Allison Pelc, and raped her three years ago, Pelc said Monday, Nov. 2 in a Facebook video.
“He was just so obsessed after doing what he did to me. He would not stop,” Allison Pelc said in the video.
Pelc’s mother, Mellissa K. Pelc-Lohr, was shot and killed in Moira, NY, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Norman Lohr, Mellissa’s ex-husband and the chief suspect in her murder, died by suicide following a police chase hours later…
Wife Recalls Final Desperate Phone Call With Husband Before Drowning In Florida Floodwaters
A Massachusetts native is mourning her husband after a deadly Florida flood trapped the father of four inside his vehicle as he pleaded for help during a final FaceTime call with his wife.
Stacy Petit Bennett, a Walpole native, lost her husband, 34-year-old Joshua Bennett, on Monday, Nov. 2, when fast-moving floodwaters submerged his vehicle in Palm Bay, Florida.
Joshua had gone out for coffee when rising water surrounded his vehicle
"He called me on FaceTime, and he was just crying like, 'I don't know what to do, I don't know what to do.' And he said he's in the middle of a ri…
Mugshot Shows Philly Foster Mom Charged With Girl's Heinous Murder
A 10-year-old Philadelphia girl who vanished from her foster home more than a week ago was found dead inside the trunk of a car in South Jersey, with bruising and scars suggesting a history of abuse, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 5.
Malayshia Alford's foster mother, Caprice Williams, 36, has been charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, and several other related offenses, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced during a Thursday evening news conference.
The child's remains were discovered by Philadelphia police in Linwood, located in Atlantic County, following an invest…
‘Tragic Accident’ On Family Vacation To Florida Leaves Capital Region Family Desperate For Help
A Capital Region father of three has died following a devastating accident on a family vacation, his family and friends said.
Dan Neary was rushed to an intensive care unit in Orlando, FL, on Thursday, Oct. 22 after the “tragic accident,” organizer Karry Culihan wrote in a GoFundMe for Neary’s family.
“He was a loving husband to Casey and a devoted father to their three wonderful boys, Danny, Grayson, and Lucas,” Culihan wrote. “He was a phenomenal father, coach, and role model for his boys. They are all heartbroken and facing many unexpected challenges as they adjust to their new normal wi…
