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$144K In Questionable Payroll, Benefits Found In Audit Of Hudson Valley Village: Comptroller $144K In Questionable Payroll, Benefits Found In Audit Of Hudson Valley Village: Comptroller $144K In Questionable Payroll, Benefits Found In Audit Of Hudson Valley Village: Comptroller
$144K In Questionable Payroll, Benefits Found In Audit Of Hudson Valley Village: Comptroller More than $144,000 in unsupported, unauthorized, or inaccurate payroll payments and employee benefits were uncovered in a state audit of an Orange County village.  The findings were detailed in an audit of the Village of Walden, located in the Town of Montgomery, released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's Office earlier this month. According to the Comptroller's office, the audit looked at the village's payroll and employee benefits from June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2023, as well as other dates in August 2023 and February 2024. During the audit period, Walden paid a…

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Pedestrian Hit, Killed At Putnam County Intersection Authorities are investigating a crash that left a 35-year-old Connecticut man dead in Putnam County, NY. The incident happened at around 8:09 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 164 in Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced.  According to the Sheriff's Office, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. They were identified as New Fairfield resident Michael S. Frick, 35.  The driver stayed at the scene of the crash, which is now under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigatio…
Driver Caught With Pounds Of Fentanyl In Southeast After Tire Pops During Pursuit: NYSP Driver Caught With Pounds Of Fentanyl In Southeast After Tire Pops During Pursuit: NYSP Driver Caught With Pounds Of Fentanyl In Southeast After Tire Pops During Pursuit: NYSP
Driver Caught With Pounds Of Fentanyl In Southeast After Tire Pops During Pursuit: Nysp A Brooklyn man is facing serious felony drug charges after police said he led them on a chase from Dutchess County into Putnam County, where troopers found nearly 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl inside his vehicle.  The incident began at around 10:48 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, when troopers tried to stop a 2012 Nissan traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill, New York State Police said on Wednesday, Oct. 21.  The driver refused to pull over, starting a chase that continued onto the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84. During the chase, the Nissan's driver…
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Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking A quick Google search can take an expensive wrong turn, even when the result looks familiar. The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers use paid search results to impersonate businesses and government services. Their goal is to steal money, personal information, or financial details. The trap can appear near the top of the results page. Ads labeled “Sponsored” may feature familiar company names, convincing branding, or links to websites designed to look official. That placement doesn't guarantee legitimacy. A phone number beside a trusted business’s name could connect you to an impos…
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say
Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say A Fall River woman made millions arranging fake marriages for immigrants seeking legal status, federal prosecutors allege.  Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, ran the operation for more than a decade, charging $38,000 to $40,000 per marriage, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts announced Wednesday. Investigators say she earned more than $100,000 a year during the 10-year scheme. Five other people were also arrested and charged with taking part in the scam marriage scheme.  Erica Daniels, 29, of Fall River; Chreise Alejandro, 39, of Fall River; Amara Pugh, 31, of Fall River; Je…

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New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak
Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn. AccuWeather says you could see as many as 20 meteors per hour during that time, noting that the Orionids are among the fastest annual meteor showers, with particles entering Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 148,000 mph. Moonlight, clouds, and artificial lighting can reduce what y…