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1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: NYSP
1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Hudson Valley, 2 Charged: Nysp A traffic stop on Route 17 in Sullivan County led to the seizure of about a kilogram of cocaine and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine — and two arrests, police said.  Elmira residents Joseph T. Myers, 27, and Lakeem S. McFadden, 43, were arrested following a traffic stop in Mamakating on Sunday, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The events leading to their arrests began at around 6:45 p.m., when troopers said they saw a 2025 Nissan Sentra traveling west on Route 17 while committing several traffic violations. Police stopped the Nissan and identified My…

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Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Orange County: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Orange County: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Orange County: Cops
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Orange County: Cops Two officers were injured while arresting a man who threatened to shoot police before fleeing an Orange County home, authorities said.  Cornwall resident Joseph Keegan, 35, was arrested following the incident near Main Street and Willow Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced.  The incident began at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to the area for a complaint. During their investigation, officers encountered Keegan, who they said became confrontational and threatened them, including making threats to shoot officers at the scene, poli…
Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison
Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison A teenager will spend decades in prison after admitting he intentionally shot and killed a 22-year-old man on a Dutchess County street during rush hour, prosecutors said.  Anthony Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Dutchess County Court, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, Oct. 5.   Taylor was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the killing of Hyde Park resident Gabriel Mosca.  The shooting happened near Main and Garden streets in the City of Poug…
Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Watched Woman Through Her Bathroom Window In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces six felony charges after police said they caught him looking through a woman's bathroom window in Westchester County.  Ossining resident Juan G. Guambana, 50, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 1, and charged with six counts of second-degree unlawful surveillance, all felonies, New Castle Police announced.  The arrest followed an investigation into reports of a man watching a female resident through her bathroom window on several occasions during the early morning hours, police said.  On Oct. 1, detectives set up surveillance around the woman's home to identify the p…
Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say
Man Assaults Woman, Arrested — Then Immediately Violates Stay-Away Order In NY, Cops Say A man was arrested twice within about four hours after police said they saw him punching his partner in Sullivan County — and then caught him heading toward her home less than 10 minutes after a judge ordered him to stay away.  Liberty resident Marion Black, 21, was arrested twice on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Village of Liberty Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 2.  The first incident began at around 5 p.m., when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute in a municipal parking lot in the village. When police arrived, they saw Black actively punching a woman w…

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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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Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds
Man Admits To Selling Russian Plutonium Out Of His Home To Buyers Across US, Abroad: Feds A convicted Massachusetts felon has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and mailing the highly radioactive material to dozens of buyers through a business he ran from a South Hadley home, authorities said. Police also found child sexual abuse material at his home. Jacob D. Miller, 44, of Hadley, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition and explosives, importing nuclear material without authorization, mailing hazardous materials, and possessing child sexual abuse material, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said on Monday, Oct. 5. Miller has remained in fed…

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KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option
KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC is taking its famous bucket in a much smaller direction with a new snack-sized option. The fast-food chain launched Go Buckets on Monday, Oct. 5. The new menu item starts at $3.49 and combines chicken with either fries or wedges. Customers can choose four nuggets, two wings, or one tender. KFC said the six available combinations contain between 16 and 18 grams of protein. Unlike the chain's traditional family-sized bucket, the new version is small enough to hold in one hand and is shaped to fit in a standard car cupholder. "People want food to fit into their day, not the other way aro…

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KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option
KFC Shrinks Famous Bucket With New $3.49 Snack Option KFC is taking its famous bucket in a much smaller direction with a new snack-sized option. The fast-food chain launched Go Buckets on Monday, Oct. 5. The new menu item starts at $3.49 and combines chicken with either fries or wedges. Customers can choose four nuggets, two wings, or one tender. KFC said the six available combinations contain between 16 and 18 grams of protein. Unlike the chain's traditional family-sized bucket, the new version is small enough to hold in one hand and is shaped to fit in a standard car cupholder. "People want food to fit into their day, not the other way aro…

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$500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies $500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies $500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies
$500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…