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Suspects who stabbed Bronx off-duty cop in robbery still at large: NYPD
Two suspects who stabbed an off-duty NYPD detective several times during a robbery in the Bronx on Friday afternoon remain at large, police reported on Saturday morning. The officer, a 33-year-old man working out of the 44th Precinct, remains hospitalized at Jacobi Hospital in…

Rockland County Libraries Announce 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park
The Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) invites the community to once again lace up for Rockland’s libraries at its second annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at scenic Rockland Lake State Park, located at 299 Rockland Lake Rd.,…

Preventing falls: Simple steps to protect your independence
For older adults, a fall can be much more than a temporary setback. It can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, loss of independence and, in severe cases, paralysis or death. The good news is that many falls can be prevented by identifying risks early and taking steps to…

Haunted Red Mill opens for 35th year in Hunterdon County with scares, family events
CLINTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Haunted Red Mill is back for its 35th year, bringing its annual Halloween attraction and family-friendly events to the Red Mill Museum Village in …

A big, bright Saturn will be the highlight of NYC's fall stargazing season
Stargazers will have a great view of Saturn and two meteor showers in October. [ more › ]

Slater wants touchy-feely man deported following latest pair of arrests
YORKTOWN – Assemblyman Matt Slater on Friday called for the immediate deportation of a 24-year-old Brewster man, Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez, who was arrested twice in one day, including allegedly forcibly touching a woman on a Metro-North train. Prior to the train incident,…

Man charged with drug possession, DUI after Hunterdon County traffic stop
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A 39-year-old Annandale man was charged with drug possession and driving under the influence following a traffic stop in Clinton Township, police said. Clinton …

Exec race progresses into shotgun blasts
MAHOPAC – Putnam County’s executive race is one of its most contentious in years, pitting Republican County Executive Kevin Byrne against Democrat Brett Yarris and Conservative Tatiana Brahimi. The trio’s dislike for each other will reach new heights Sunday when the candidates…

PK Connect app launches to report problems to city
POUGHKEEPSIE – A new app has launched to help City of Poughkeepsie residents report issues, from potholes to trash pickup, the City announced on Friday. The PK Connect mobile app allows users to report non-emergency problems, track progress, and receive real-time updates.…

Judge rules Byrne campaign took contributions over limit
CARMEL – State Supreme Court Judge Victor Grossman ruled Friday that Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s campaign violated New York campaign finance law, ordering it to refund $21,526.11 in contributions illegally accepted above the legal limit. Byrne, a Republican, is seeking…

Cult of Personality highlights First Friday (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE –First Friday, the monthly celebration on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the first Friday of each month between June and November, continues to draw larger crowds. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street between Market and Academy Streets closes to traffic at…

Putnam County’s Columbus Day Parade is back
MAHOPAC – The 33rd annual Putnam Columbus Day Parade, sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac, steps off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Route 6 north of Croton Falls Road and continues into the Mahopac business district on Route 6N, where a street fair will be underway. The…