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Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys
Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys Westchester County is cracking down on vaping products disguised as everyday items, approving a new law aimed at keeping deceptive nicotine devices out of the hands of children. County Executive Ken Jenkins signed the legislation on Tuesday, July 28, banning the sale, offer for sale, or transfer of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices designed to resemble common personal items, including highlighters, USB drives, ballpoint pens, smartphone cases, smartwatches, toys, drink containers, and backpacks.  County officials said the measure addresses growing concerns that manufacturers are…

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by Ben Crnic
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Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made
Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made A heavily traveled stretch of Route 9 in Dutchess County has been shut down after floodwaters damaged the roadway during overnight storms.  Route 9 is now closed between Van Wyck Lake Road and Clove Road in Fishkill because of flood damage, the Town of Fishkill Police Department announced at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Officials said the roadway will remain closed until the New York State Department of Transportation can complete repairs. According to 511NY traffic reports, all four lanes of the roadway are blocked in both directions. Photos from the scene show ru…

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by Ben Crnic
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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony Day two of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was underway on Wednesday, July 29, with her ex-husband Patrick Clancy, who is reportedly remarried to a New York City fertility doctor, testifying on the witness stand. Footage of the trial was being streamed live by CourtTV, which can be found here. The now-32-year-old labor and delivery nurse attends the trial in a wheelchair as she was left paralyzed after slitting her wrists and neck, then jumping from the second floor of her home, after strangling three of her children with exercise bands at their home in Duxbury, MA, prosecutors allege.&n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley
Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley Heavy rain continues to cause major travel problems in Rockland County, where flooding has forced the closure of a busy stretch of Route 59 near the Palisades Center Mall.  The latest update came on Wednesday morning, July 29, when Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services announced at 8:47 a.m. that Route 59 is closed in both directions in the area of the mall because of flooding.  Officials urged motorists to avoid the area and find alternate routes. The closure follows updates from the Clarkstown Police Department, which first reported flooding in the area at 6:20 a.m. At th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor
Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor The music world is mourning a performer whose remarkable path ran from Dublin street corners to the Academy Awards. Glen Hansard, the Irish musician, songwriter, and actor, died at age 56 in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday, July 29, his management confirmed to RTÉ in Ireland. The single-vehicle collision happened shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Lower Road in the Strawberry Beds area of Lucan, outside Dublin. Hansard was treated at the scene but died a short time later, according to the Irish Independent. Gardaí closed the road for a forensic examination and appealed for witnesses or driver…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police
Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police A 32-year-old man died after he was reportedly struck by lightning at a solar field in New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, authorities said. The Monroe Township Police Department received a report at approximately 3 p.m. that a man may have been struck by lightning near the solar field at 355 Hoffman Station Road, Monroe Police Chief Griffin Banos said. Officers, Monroe Township EMS, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital paramedics responded and found the man unconscious in the field, Banos said. The man was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, whe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up '60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up One of television's most enduring news programs is remaking its on-air team after months of upheaval behind the scenes. CBS News announced on Tuesday, July 28, that New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat will join "60 Minutes" as a correspondent for its 59th season. Journalist and author Sebastian Junger, investigative journalist Gianna Toboni, and British broadcaster Trevor Phillips will become contributors. Norah O'Donnell will expand her role from contributor to full correspondent. The additions join veteran correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim. The new s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks is adding citrus to its summer menu with a new lineup of Orange Cream drinks. The coffeehouse chain launched the limited-time collection on Tuesday, July 28. The new beverages combine tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes. The Orange Cream flavor will be available in cold brew, espresso, matcha, chai, and Frappuccino blended beverages. "For many people, orange cream is associated with the feeling of summer," said Starbucks beverage developer Kris Murray. "It can evoke childhood nostalgia and familiar moments like enjoying freezer pops, peeling oranges,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert
Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert An American Airlines flight from Italy to Philadelphia was diverted due to an odor from an onboard oven, according to reports. Flight 719 was forced to change course on Saturday, July 25, FlightAware data said. The plane left Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and landed at Dublin Airport in Ireland. The flight was carrying 281 passengers and 12 crew members at the time of the diversion, USA Today reported. Paramedics evaluated flight attendants and one passenger at the gate before they were released. American provided free hotel accommodations for passen…

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by Chris Spiker
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Storm Brings Flooding To Hudson Valley, Home Struck By Lightning Storm Brings Flooding To Hudson Valley, Home Struck By Lightning
Storm Brings Flooding To Hudson Valley, Home Struck By Lightning A storm system brought severe flooding to parts of Rockland County on Tuesday — and left a home damaged after it was struck by lightning.  The slow-moving low-pressure system arrived in the region on Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms.  As a result, areas such as Memorial Park in Spring Valley were flooded, according to Incident Reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  Other areas to experience flooding included Lenore Avenue and the intersection of Route 59 and Main Street in Monsey, as well as Fletcher Road and Robert Pitt Drive in S…

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by Ben Crnic
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9-Year-Old Girl Murdered In NY Tried To Avoid Trip With Alleged Killer Dad, Mom Says 9-Year-Old Girl Murdered In NY Tried To Avoid Trip With Alleged Killer Dad, Mom Says
9-Year-Old Girl Murdered In NY Tried To Avoid Trip With Alleged Killer Dad, Mom Says A 9-year-old girl who was strangled to death in New York begged to get out of a trip to Ethiopia with her father, who is accused of killing her, according to testimony heard Tuesday, July 28. Melina Frattolin instead traveled through New York and Connecticut with her dad, Luciano, for multiple weeks in the summer of 2025, according to authorities. Kali Galanis, Melina’s mother and Luciano’s ex-wife, testified Tuesday that Melina told her “she didn’t want to go” with her father to Ethiopia, the New York Post reported. Instead Luciano and Melina toured the region south of her Montreal home. …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Bronx Man Held In Jail In Molotov Cocktail Attack On NJ Home Bronx Man Held In Jail In Molotov Cocktail Attack On NJ Home
Bronx Man Held In Jail In Molotov Cocktail Attack On NJ Home A 42-year-old Bronx man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a South Toms River home and vehicle will remain jailed pending trial, authorities announced Tuesday, July 28. Tashaun Normand was ordered detained after being charged with two counts of aggravated arson and two counts of possession of destructive devices, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. At 3:15 p.m. on Monday, March 23, South Toms River police and the Manitou Park Fire Company responded to a residence on Belmont Drive and found a fire in the interior of a 2010 GMC Terrain and a separate fire on a grassy area ad…

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by Cecilia Levine