Crash that hit family renews calls for more safety on Route 59
A Spring Valley man is behind bars after police say he hit a mother and her three kids with his car Monday afternoon.
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Residents fear losing coverage if health care bill passes
Many residents who live in the Hudson Valley say they fear that they will lose their coverage if the GOP health care bill passes. John Strothenke, of Yonkers, relies on a wheelchair after a spinal cord injury. He says Medicaid keeps him alive. "I will go into convulsions and possibly go into seizures and die without my medicine,” he says. At 55 years old, the Yonkers man is worried the health care overhaul will take away his coverage, which also pays for his home health ... 
GOP health bill: Big tax cuts for rich, not much for others
Millionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill while middle-income families would get about $260, according to a new analysis of the foundering bill.
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Drunken driving convict may head back to prison
Drunken driving convict may head back to prison
A judge says Matthew Beckerle violated his probation by failing to tell his probation officer that he recently got arrested.
A Pearl River man behind a 2015 drunken driving crash could be heading to prison again.
A Pearl River man behind a 2015 drunken driving crash could be heading to prison again.
Crash that hit family renews calls for more safety on Route 59
Crash that hit family renews calls for more safety on Route 59
A Spring Valley man is behind bars after police say he hit a mother and her three kids with his car Monday afternoon.
A Spring Valley man is behind bars after police say he hit a mother and her three kids with his car Monday afternoon.
Witness: Police chase ends in motorcycle crash
Witness: Police chase ends in motorcycle crash
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
Neighbors: Attempted murder fugitives suspected of home invasion
Neighbors: Attempted murder fugitives suspected of home invasion
Residents in Bloomingburg say the two staged a home invasion on Altamont Road early Saturday morning, leaving the 66-year-old male homeowner hospitalized with a head injury.
Two attempted murder fugitives from Tennessee are suspected of a home invasion in Orange County.
Two attempted murder fugitives from Tennessee are suspected of a home invasion in Orange County.
Nurse accused of falsely submitting over $390K in Medicaid claims
Nurse accused of falsely submitting over $390K in Medicaid claims
A registered nurse from Yonkers was arrested and indicted Monday for allegedly submitting more than $390,000 in claims for services to two severely disabled patients that he did not provide.
A registered nurse from Yonkers was arrested and indicted Monday for allegedly submitting more than $390,000 in claims for services to two severely disabled patients that he did not provide.
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Legends raise money for music scholarships
Legends raise money for music scholarships
Rock and roll legend Darlene Love and Oscar-nominated actor and Bedford resident Chazz Palminteri helped raise money for the Music Conservatory of Westchester on Monday.
Dozens gathered Monday for a star-studded award ceremony honoring music and film legends all while raising money for music scholarships.
Dozens gathered Monday for a star-studded award ceremony honoring music and film legends all while raising money for music scholarships.
Nyack H.S. holds graduation on day after student’s death
Nyack H.S. holds graduation on day after student’s death
Seniors at Nyack High School mourned a fallen classmate at their graduation ceremony, which was postponed a day due to the tragedy.
Seniors at Nyack High School mourned a fallen classmate at their graduation ceremony, which was postponed a day due to the tragedy.
Seniors at Nyack High School mourned a fallen classmate at their graduation ceremony, which was postponed a day due to the tragedy.
State Senate passes bill to help build Yonkers schools
State Senate passes bill to help build Yonkers schools
The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that will help build three new Yonkers schools badly needed due to overcrowding.
The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that will help build three new Yonkers schools badly needed due to overcrowding.
8 students from Edenwald Center in Pleasantville graduate
8 students from Edenwald Center in Pleasantville graduate
Eight students from the Edenwald Center in Pleasantville received their diplomas Wednesday during after four years at the cottage campus.
Eight students from the Edenwald Center in Pleasantville received their diplomas Wednesday during after four years at the cottage campus.
Meeting lays out Excelsior Scholarship guidelines
Meeting lays out Excelsior Scholarship guidelines
A meeting was held Tuesday in Mount Vernon to answer questions about the newly created Excelsior Scholarship that qualifies students for free college tuition.
A meeting was held Tuesday in Mount Vernon to answer questions about the newly created Excelsior Scholarship that qualifies students for free college tuition.
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GOP health bill: Big tax cuts for rich, not much for others
The Latest: Lacking votes, Senate GOP delay health care vote
Millionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill while middle-income families would get about $260, according to a new analysis of the foundering bill.
Millionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill while middle-income families would get about $260, according to a new analysis of the foundering bill.
Syria denies US allegations of coming chemical attack
Syria denies US allegations of coming chemical attack
Legends raise money for music scholarships
The White House issued a stern warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday night as it claimed "potential" evidence that Syria was preparing for another chemical weapons attack.
The White House issued a stern warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday night as it claimed "potential" evidence that Syria was preparing for another chemical weapons attack.
Supreme Court reinstates Trump travel ban
Travel ban, church-state case await action by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is letting a limited version of President Donald Trump's ban on travel from six mostly Muslim countries take effect, a victory for Trump in the biggest legal controversy of his young presidency.
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
Trump scrambles for GOP health votes; budget score looms
Trump scrambles for GOP health votes; budget score looms
Senate Republicans skeptical about a GOP health overhaul bill are expressing some doubt about holding a vote this week as they await a key analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Senate Republicans skeptical about a GOP health overhaul bill are expressing some doubt about holding a vote this week as they await a key analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Senate Republicans skeptical about a GOP health overhaul bill are expressing some doubt about holding a vote this week as they await a key analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
GOP health plan cuts Medicaid, ends penalties
The Latest: GOP health plan cuts Medicaid, ends penalties
Sources say top Senate Republicans are finalizing their plan for dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law.
Sources say top Senate Republicans are finalizing their plan for dismantling President Barack Obama's health care law.
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Deal allows Uber, Lyft to operate in Westchester
Deal allows Uber, Lyft to operate in Westchester
A deal has been reached between Westchester County and ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to begin legally operating in the area later this week.
A deal has been reached between Westchester County and ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to begin legally operating in the area later this week.
Westchester officials in standoff with ride-sharing app officials over safety
Westchester officials in standoff with ride-sharing app officials over safety
Westchester officials are in a standoff with Uber and Lyft, just days before the ride-hailing apps are set to launch statewide.
Westchester officials are in a standoff with Uber and Lyft, just days before the ride-hailing apps are set to launch statewide.
Truck hits overpass on I-287
Truck hits overpass on I-287
The state DOT says the crash happened around 11 a.m. at an overpass near Exit 5 in White Plains.
Lunch-time traffic on I-287 eastbound was backed up for miles after truck hit an overpass this morning.
Lunch-time traffic on I-287 eastbound was backed up for miles after truck hit an overpass this morning.
Sources: Metro-North president to step down in August
Sources: Metro-North president to step down in August
The president of Metro-North will be stepping down at the end of August, News 12 sources say.
The president of Metro-North will be stepping down at the end of August, News 12 sources say.
Freight train hits tree in Peekskill
Freight train hits tree in Peekskill
Rail officials say service on the Hudson line was temporarily suspended just after 5 a.m. after a freight train hit a large tree just north of the Peekskill station.
Commuters on Metro-North suffered some delays this morning after a freight train hit a tree in Peekskill.
Commuters on Metro-North suffered some delays this morning after a freight train hit a tree in Peekskill.
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Ten Commandments monument installed at Arkansas Capitol
Ten Commandments monument installed at Arkansas Capitol
Workers have installed a Ten Commandments monument outside Arkansas' Capitol, two years after lawmakers approved a measure permitting the statue on state grounds.Workers have installed a Ten Commandments monument outside Arkansas' Capitol, two years after lawmakers approved a measure permitting the statue on state grounds.FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case
FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case
FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case.FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case.3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case
3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case
Three Chicago police officers have been indicted on felony charges alleging they conspired to cover up the fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald by a white officer.Three Chicago police officers have been indicted on felony charges alleging they conspired to cover up the fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald by a white officer.Subway train derails, scaring passengers and injuring dozens
Subway train derails, scaring passengers and injuring dozens
Emergency personnel have responded to a Manhattan subway station where passengers were reporting smoke and a loss of power.Emergency personnel have responded to a Manhattan subway station where passengers were reporting smoke and a loss of power.The Latest: McConnell says good progress made on health bill
The Latest: McConnell says good progress made on health bill
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he has faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's ability to round up the votes for the GOP health care bill despite growing opposition.House Speaker Paul Ryan says he has faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's ability to round up the votes for the GOP health care bill despite growing opposition.These senators will make or break the GOP's health care push
These senators will make or break the GOP's health care push
President Donald Trump's promise to repeal and replace 'Obamacare' depends on the votes of a key group of GOP senators with qualms about the legislation leadership is pushing to a vote this week.President Donald Trump's promise to repeal and replace 'Obamacare' depends on the votes of a key group of GOP senators with qualms about the legislation leadership is pushing to a vote this week.Supreme Court term ended much different than it began
Supreme Court term ended much different than it began
The Supreme Court's final decisions and orders were declaration that this is a conservative-leaning court that may only move more to the right in the years to come.The Supreme Court's final decisions and orders were declaration that this is a conservative-leaning court that may only move more to the right in the years to come.Few answers on travel ban as launch deadline looms
Few answers on travel ban as launch deadline looms
The Supreme Court's ruling to allow President Donald Trump's travel ban go forward in part leaves more questions than it answers.The Supreme Court's ruling to allow President Donald Trump's travel ban go forward in part leaves more questions than it answers.Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote
Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote
Congress' nonpartisan budget referee says the Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's law.Congress' nonpartisan budget referee says the Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's law.Judge denies request to restart Shkreli jury selection
Judge denies request to restart Shkreli jury selection
Several prospective jurors have been excused from the federal securities fraud trial of an ex-pharmaceutical company executive because they claimed they couldn't be impartial.Several prospective jurors have been excused from the federal securities fraud trial of an ex-pharmaceutical company executive because they claimed they couldn't be impartial.
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FDA takes steps to boost generic competition, limit prices
FDA takes steps to boost generic competition, limit prices
The Food and Drug Administration is making 2 moves to boost the number of approved generic drugs, to make medicines affordable and prevent price gouging.The Food and Drug Administration is making 2 moves to boost the number of approved generic drugs, to make medicines affordable and prevent price gouging.GOP health bill: Big tax cuts for rich, not much for others
GOP health bill: Big tax cuts for rich, not much for others
A new analysis shows that millionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill.A new analysis shows that millionaires would get tax cuts averaging $52,000 a year from the Senate Republicans' health bill.Q&A: Nevada to launch latest legal vice for tourists: Pot
Q&A: Nevada to launch latest legal vice for tourists: Pot
Lines are expected Saturday outside some medical marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities that will begin selling pot for recreational use for the first time since voters approved it in November.Lines are expected Saturday outside some medical marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities that will begin selling pot for recreational use for the first time since voters approved it in November.Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote
Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote
Congress' nonpartisan budget referee says the Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's law.Congress' nonpartisan budget referee says the Senate Republican health care bill would leave 22 million additional people uninsured in 2026 compared to President Barack Obama's law.EPA chief met with Dow CEO before deciding on pesticide ban
EPA chief met with Dow CEO before deciding on pesticide ban
Records show the Trump administration's top environmental official met privately with the chief executive of Dow Chemical shortly before reversing his agency's push to ban a widely-used pesticide after health...Records show the Trump administration's top environmental official met privately with the chief executive of Dow Chemical shortly before reversing his agency's push to ban a widely-used pesticide after health studies showed it can harm children's brains.Major veterans' groups voice concern over Senate health bill
Major veterans' groups voice concern over Senate health bill
Major veterans' organizations are voicing concerns about a Senate GOP bill to repeal the nation's health care law.Major veterans' organizations are voicing concerns about a Senate GOP bill to repeal the nation's health care law.Judge denies request to restart Shkreli jury selection
Judge denies request to restart Shkreli jury selection
Several prospective jurors have been excused from the federal securities fraud trial of an ex-pharmaceutical company executive because they claimed they couldn't be impartial.Several prospective jurors have been excused from the federal securities fraud trial of an ex-pharmaceutical company executive because they claimed they couldn't be impartial.Greek garbage collectors reject compromise as trash piles up
Greek garbage collectors reject compromise as trash piles up
Greece's municipal garbage collectors are extending an 11-day protest that has left mounds of festering refuse piled up across Athens amid high summer temperatures.Greece's municipal garbage collectors are extending an 11-day protest that has left mounds of festering refuse piled up across Athens amid high summer temperatures.Ingredient in popular weed killer going on list as cancerous
Ingredient in popular weed killer going on list as cancerous
California regulators are taking a pivotal step toward requiring the popular weed killer Roundup to come with a warning label.California regulators are taking a pivotal step toward requiring the popular weed killer Roundup to come with a warning label.Merck says new type of cholesterol drug worked in big study
Merck says new type of cholesterol drug worked in big study
Merck surprise: Experimental cholesterol drug, discounted by many, reduced heart attacks, deaths and other heart complications in huge patient study.Merck surprise: Experimental cholesterol drug, discounted by many, reduced heart attacks, deaths and other heart complications in huge patient study.
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06/27: If the Senate health care bill passes Congress, should President Trump sign it?
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Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes at Oculus
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes at Oculus
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes on display at Oculus.
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes on display at Oculus.
Grenfell Tower Fire in London
Grenfell Tower Fire in London
Photos from a massive fire at Grenfell Tower in London. Flames engulfed the 24-story tower on June 14, 2017 and killed at least 12 people. Frightened residents banged on windows for help and dropped children from windows.
Photos from a massive fire at Grenfell Tower in London. Flames engulfed the 24-story tower on June 14, 2017 and killed at least 12 people. Frightened residents banged on windows for help and dropped children from windows.
Photos: One Love Manchester Benefit Concert
Photos: One Love Manchester Benefit Concert
Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city nearly two weeks ago.
Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city nearly two weeks ago.
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Plan a National Parks Bucket List
Plan a National Parks Bucket List
Acadia National Park - Acadia is great for hiking and biking, and there's some sandy coastline for a beach day, too. Explore the shops and lobster pounds in Bar Harbor.
Plan your own National Parks bucket list, and start with these must-see spots.
Plan your own National Parks bucket list, and start with these must-see spots.
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Witnesses: Driver was enraged when he hit family
Witnesses: Driver was enraged when he hit family
A Spring Valley man is behind bars this morning after police say he hit a mother and her kids with his car Monday afternoon.
A Spring Valley man is behind bars this morning after police say he hit a mother and her kids with his car Monday afternoon.
A Spring Valley man is behind bars this morning after police say he hit a mother and her kids with his car Monday afternoon.
Neighbors: Attempted murder fugitives suspected of home invasion
Neighbors: Attempted murder fugitives suspected of home invasion
Residents in Bloomingburg say the two staged a home invasion on Altamont Road early Saturday morning, leaving the 66-year-old male homeowner hospitalized with a head injury.
Two attempted murder fugitives from Tennessee are suspected of a home invasion in Orange County.
Two attempted murder fugitives from Tennessee are suspected of a home invasion in Orange County.
2017 Guide: Fireworks in Westchester and Hudson Valley
2017 Guide: Fireworks in Westchester and Hudson Valley
Check out this list of locations to see fireworks this Fourth of July!
Check out this list of locations to see fireworks this Fourth of July!
Nurse accused of falsely submitting over $390K in Medicaid claims
Nurse accused of falsely submitting over $390K in Medicaid claims
A registered nurse from Yonkers was arrested and indicted Monday for allegedly submitting more than $390,000 in claims for services to two severely disabled patients that he did not provide.
A registered nurse from Yonkers was arrested and indicted Monday for allegedly submitting more than $390,000 in claims for services to two severely disabled patients that he did not provide.
Police: Mother, 3 children struck by car in Monsey
Police: Mother, 3 children struck by car in Monsey
A mother and her three children were hospitalized after being hit in by a car Monday afternoon in Monsey, according to authorities.
A mother and her three children were hospitalized after being hit in by a car Monday afternoon in Monsey, according to authorities.
Witness: Police chase ends in motorcycle crash
Witness: Police chase ends in motorcycle crash
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
An apparent police chase in Orange County ended with a motorcycle crash involving a police cruiser on Monday.
Westchester officials in standoff with ride-sharing app officials over safety
Westchester officials in standoff with ride-sharing app officials over safety
Westchester officials are in a standoff with Uber and Lyft, just days before the ride-hailing apps are set to launch statewide.
Westchester officials are in a standoff with Uber and Lyft, just days before the ride-hailing apps are set to launch statewide.
Drunken driving convict may head back to prison
Drunken driving convict may head back to prison
A judge says Matthew Beckerle violated his probation by failing to tell his probation officer that he recently got arrested.
A Pearl River man behind a 2015 drunken driving crash could be heading to prison again.
A Pearl River man behind a 2015 drunken driving crash could be heading to prison again.
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