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Pickup Truck Fire Spreads To Nearby Home In Hudson Valley Pickup Truck Fire Spreads To Nearby Home In Hudson Valley
Pickup Truck Fire Spreads To Nearby Home In Hudson Valley A truck caught fire and spread to a nearby home in Rockland County before firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, according to reports.  The fire broke out at 34 Forest Ridge Rd. in Nyack on Thursday, Aug. 20, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Multiple fire departments were called to the scene after the burning vehicle extended the blaze to a nearby structure, according to the outlet.  Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly. Crews from the Central Nyack, West Nyack, Piermont, and Valley Cottage fire departments responded to the scene, along with…

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by Ben Crnic
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Trio Busted With Loaded Gun In Peekskill, Jailed: State Police Trio Busted With Loaded Gun In Peekskill, Jailed: State Police
Trio Busted With Loaded Gun In Peekskill, Jailed: State Police Three men were arrested and jailed after police said they found a loaded handgun inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Westchester County.  The arrests followed a stop on Main Street in Peekskill at around 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 20.  According to police, troopers stopped the vehicle for alleged violations of state vehicle and traffic laws.  The driver was identified as Antonio Stewart, 40, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, while the passengers were identified as Khwan Wooden, 41, and Brant Schepper, 36, both of Pe…

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by Ben Crnic
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16 Charged In Sweeping Child Exploitation, Sex Offender Compliance Operations In Hudson Valley 16 Charged In Sweeping Child Exploitation, Sex Offender Compliance Operations In Hudson Valley
16 Charged In Sweeping Child Exploitation, Sex Offender Compliance Operations In Hudson Valley Sixteen people have been arrested in two separate investigations targeting alleged online child exploitation and sex offenders accused of failing to comply with registration requirements in a Sullivan County village, police announced.  The arrests were detailed by Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 20, following investigations dubbed “Operation Dangerous DMs” and “Operation Registry Repo.”  Although the investigations were separate, D’Agata said they shared the same objective: “protecting children, protecting this community, …

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by Ben Crnic
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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Admits Driving Drunk In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Peekskill Man: AG Ex-NYPD Sergeant Admits Driving Drunk In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Peekskill Man: AG
Ex-nypd Sergeant Admits Driving Drunk In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Peekskill Man: AG A former NYPD sergeant from Orange County has admitted to causing a head-on crash that killed a 61-year-old man on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, prosecutors said. Warwick resident Tiffany Howell, 48, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to aggravated vehicular homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the Thursday, Jan. 22 crash that killed Peekskill resident Manuel Boitel, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  Howell, who was an off-duty NYPD sergeant at the time of the crash, entered the plea before Westchester County Court Judg…

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by Ben Crnic
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Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor
Pringles-Flavored Vodka Hits Shelves With Unexpected Flavor Pringles is adding the flavor of its potato crisps in a new place: the liquor cabinet. Sugarlands Distilling Company has released Pringles Dill Pickle Potato Vodka. The 60-proof (30% alcohol by volume) spirit is inspired by the snack brand's Dill Pickle Potato Crisps. The vodka blends sharp vinegar and crisp dill with a salty potato flavor meant to taste like the popular snack. Internet Wines lists a 750-milliliter bottle for $21.99, though prices vary by retailer. Sugarlands describes the drink as "tart, savory, and unapologetically bold." "Pop the top, pour a shot and let the …

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by Chris Spiker
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Jeanine Pirro Targeted, Hunted By NY Man Who Threatened ‘Bullet In Your F—kin Head’, Feds Say Jeanine Pirro Targeted, Hunted By NY Man Who Threatened ‘Bullet In Your F—kin Head’, Feds Say
Jeanine Pirro Targeted, Hunted By NY Man Who Threatened ‘Bullet In Your F—kin Head’, Feds Say An angry Long Island man threatened to kill ex-Fox News host and D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro in a series of unhinged social media posts, federal authorities said. Daniel Kretsinger replied to an X post from Pirro with a video and said, “I’m specifically targeting you when I come to Washington D.C. and put a bullet directly between your eyes c–t and if Trump keeps up his bulls–t I may kill the president too,” according to charging documents filed in New York’s Eastern District. Pirro is not identified specifically in the documents, but Kretsigner’s listed X account shows him replying to…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Fox News Personality Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Absence Fox News Personality Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Absence
Fox News Personality Reveals Reason Behind Sudden Absence A familiar face on Fox News has been missing from the air, and viewers now know why. “Fox & Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones, 33, said Thursday morning, Aug. 20, that he underwent another eye operation after suffering a detached retina tied to an old sports injury. Jones explained the situation in a post on X after viewers noticed his absence from the network. “I’ve been open about my eye surgery due to a retinal tear," he wrote. "However, I later discovered that this was caused by a childhood sports injury. Regrettably, I’ve sustained another retina detachment, which is common after th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns At Busy Westchester Traffic Circle — Prompting Hours-Long Cleanup Tractor-Trailer Overturns At Busy Westchester Traffic Circle — Prompting Hours-Long Cleanup
Tractor-Trailer Overturns At Busy Westchester Traffic Circle — Prompting Hours-Long Cleanup An overturned tractor-trailer and hydraulic fluid spill kept emergency crews at a busy Westchester County traffic circle for several hours, firefighters said.  The crash happened at Annsville Circle in Cortlandt at around 9:21 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to the Continental Village Fire Department. Arriving crews found that the trailer had tipped onto its side while the truck itself remained upright and undamaged, the department said.  No injuries were reported, and responding EMS units were canceled.  Firefighters began helping New York State Police with traffi…

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by Ben Crnic
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2 Killed In 134-MPH Crash Had Stolen Guns, Face Masks In Westchester, Cops Say 2 Killed In 134-MPH Crash Had Stolen Guns, Face Masks In Westchester, Cops Say
2 Killed In 134-mph Crash Had Stolen Guns, Face Masks In Westchester, Cops Say Two young men killed when their sports car crashed into a tree after fleeing an officer at speeds topping 100 mph in Westchester County had stolen loaded handguns and were wearing face coverings, police said.  Yonkers resident Ryan Herrera, 20, and Bronx resident Jadden D. Sanabria, 21, died following the crash on Route 9A in Mount Pleasant early Friday, Aug. 14, Mount Pleasant Police confirmed in an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 19.  Herrera was driving the red Toyota Supra, while Sanabria was the passenger, according to police.  The incident began shortly after 4 a.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Doctor, Air National Guard Veteran Killed In Midair Plane Crash With State Police Helicopter Doctor, Air National Guard Veteran Killed In Midair Plane Crash With State Police Helicopter
Doctor, Air National Guard Veteran Killed In Midair Plane Crash With State Police Helicopter The pilot killed when his Cessna collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport has been identified as a 57-year-old Hershey man with decades of experience in emergency medicine. Paul William Sokoloski, 57, of Hershey, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Wednesday, Aug. 19 crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall. Sokoloski was the pilot and sole occupant of a Cessna 150 single-engine airplane that collided with a PSP Bell 407GX helicopter at the airport, located at 228 Petersburg Road in South Middleton …

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by Jillian Pikora
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West Point Names New Superintendent — Here's Who He Is West Point Names New Superintendent — Here's Who He Is
West Point Names New Superintendent — Here's Who He Is A West Point graduate and longtime Army officer with decades of command experience has returned to the Hudson Valley to lead the U.S. Military Academy. Maj. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III was promoted to lieutenant general and officially took command as West Point's 62nd superintendent on Monday, Aug. 17, succeeding Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, West Point Public Affairs announced.  The change of command ceremony was held at Eisenhower Hall.  Bartholomees, a 1995 West Point graduate, most recently served as commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Get Free Chipotle For Back-To-School Season: Here's How Get Free Chipotle For Back-To-School Season: Here's How
Get Free Chipotle For Back-To-School Season: Here's How Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating back-to-school season with free food. The fast-casual chain is offering a buy-one-get-one-free entrée deal on Thursday, Aug. 20, for customers wearing school apparel or accessories. The promotion runs from 3 p.m. to closing at participating restaurants across the US. Middle school, high school, and college gear all count, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, and hats. Customers who buy an entrée can get a second entrée of equal or lesser value for free.  The deal is available for in-person orders only and is limited to five free ent…

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by Chris Spiker