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Police: 3 teens face charges in slaying of Greenburgh man
Police: 3 teens face charges in slaying of Greenburgh man
Three teens accused of being involved in the fatal shooting of a Greenburgh man were arraigned Saturday.
Three teens accused of being involved in the fatal shooting of a Greenburgh man were arraigned Saturday.
Police: Armed man robs Greenburgh gas station
Police: Armed man robs Greenburgh gas station
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Greenburgh gas station Friday afternoon at gunpoint.
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Greenburgh gas station Friday afternoon at gunpoint.
Five suspected terrorists killed in Spain
Five suspected terrorists killed in Spain
Spanish police kill five suspects connected to the Barcelona van attack that killed 13 people, as the manhunt intensified for the perpetrators of Europe's latest rampage claimed by the Islamic State group.
Spanish police kill five suspects connected to the Barcelona van attack that killed 13 people, as the manhunt intensified for the perpetrators of Europe's latest rampage claimed by the Islamic State group.
Barcelona van attack kills 13 in agonizing repeat for Europe
Barcelona van attack kills 13 in agonizing repeat for Europe
A van veered onto a promenade Thursday and barreled down the busy walkway in central Barcelona, swerving back and forth as it mowed pedestrians down and turned a picturesque tourist destination into a bloody killing zone.
A van veered onto a promenade Thursday and barreled down the busy walkway in central Barcelona, swerving back and forth as it mowed pedestrians down and turned a picturesque tourist destination into a bloody killing zone.
Police: Teen fatally shot in Middletown
Police: Teen fatally shot in Middletown
Police say a 19-year-old was fatally shot in the area of 17 Wallkill Ave. around 11 p.m.
Police say a 19-year-old was fatally shot in the area of 17 Wallkill Ave. around 11 p.m.
Man breaking up fight fatally shot in Greenburgh
Man breaking up fight fatally shot in Greenburgh
A man was fatally shot in the stairwell of a Greenburgh apartment building Thursday night while attempting to break up a fight, witnesses say.
A man was fatally shot in the stairwell of a Greenburgh apartment building Thursday night while attempting to break up a fight, witnesses say.
Officials: Inmate attacks corrections officers at the Westchester County Jail
Officials: Inmate attacks corrections officers at the Westchester County Jail
Another inmate is accused of attacking two corrections officers at the Westchester County Jail.
Another inmate is accused of attacking two corrections officers at the Westchester County Jail.
Police investigate possible Greenburgh shooting
Police investigate possible Greenburgh shooting
Police are investigating at a Greenburgh apartment complex where a man may have been shot.
Police are investigating at a Greenburgh apartment complex where a man may have been shot.
Police are investigating at a Greenburgh apartment complex where a man may have been shot.
Opening statements begin in 5th trial of man accused in 1996 murders
Opening statements begin in 5th trial of man accused in 1996 murders
Opening statements began Thursday in the fifth trial of a man accused of murdering an elderly man and his home health aide in 1996.
Opening statements began Thursday in the fifth trial of a man accused of murdering an elderly man and his home health aide in 1996.
Officer hit with stolen car
Officer hit with stolen car
A Connecticut man has been charged with hitting a Westchester police officer with a stolen car in White Plains.
A Connecticut man has been charged with hitting a Westchester police officer with a stolen car in White Plains.
Man charged in Stony Point bank robbery
Man charged in Stony Point bank robbery
A Bronx man has been arrested after attempting to rob a bank in Stony Point.
A Bronx man has been arrested after attempting to rob a bank in Stony Point.
Former corrections officer sentenced for sexual assault
Former corrections officer sentenced for sexual assault
A former corrections officer at a Westchester prison will spend nine months in prison for sexual contact with an inmate.
A former corrections officer at a Westchester prison will spend nine months in prison for sexual contact with an inmate.
Car dealer ordered to pay $300,000 for scams
Car dealer ordered to pay $300,000 for scams
A local car dealership is being told to pay up after scamming its customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A local car dealership is being told to pay up after scamming its customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Third gas station robbed in Westchester
Third gas station robbed in Westchester
The third gas station robbery in less than 30 hours has happen in Westchester.
The third gas station robbery in less than 30 hours has happen in Westchester.
NY AG finds New Rochelle dealership scammed customers
NY AG finds New Rochelle dealership scammed customers
An investigation by the state attorney general's office has found that a New Rochelle car dealership scammed customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
An investigation by the state attorney general's office has found that a New Rochelle car dealership scammed customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police: Robber beats up gas station attendant
Police: Robber beats up gas station attendant
A gas station attendant was attacked during an early morning robbery today in Mount Vernon.
A gas station attendant was attacked during an early morning robbery today in Mount Vernon.
Yonkers gas station robbed at gunpoint
Yonkers gas station robbed at gunpoint
A gas station in Yonkers was robbed at gunpoint overnight and the suspects fled the scene in a hail of gunfire.
A gas station in Yonkers was robbed at gunpoint overnight and the suspects fled the scene in a hail of gunfire.
Suffern man accused of beating wife, stabbing friend
Suffern man accused of beating wife, stabbing friend
Investigators say Juan Monge-Jacome attacked the women in front of his two young children at their home on Lafayette Avenue Sunday.
Investigators say Juan Monge-Jacome attacked the women in front of his two young children at their home on Lafayette Avenue Sunday.
Weekend of violence leaves aspiring rapper dead, 2nd man injured
Weekend of violence leaves aspiring rapper dead, 2nd man injured
A weekend of violence in Mount Vernon left one man dead and another in the hospital.
A weekend of violence in Mount Vernon left one man dead and another in the hospital.
Police: Teens arrested for trespassing on new Tappan Zee Bridge
Police: Teens arrested for trespassing on new Tappan Zee Bridge
Three teens, who sneaked onto the new Tappan Zee Bridge and posted video of themselves on YouTube, have been arrested.
Three teens, who sneaked onto the new Tappan Zee Bridge and posted video of themselves on YouTube, have been arrested.
Police: 2 arrested after attempted robbery at Yonkers Sprint store
Police: 2 arrested after attempted robbery at Yonkers Sprint store
Two people have been arrested in Yonkers after a robbery attempt.
Two people have been arrested in Yonkers after a robbery attempt.
Man hospitalized after Mount Vernon shooting
Man hospitalized after Mount Vernon shooting
A person has been hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Mount Vernon.
A person has been hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle father pleads not guilty in daughter’s death
New Rochelle father pleads not guilty in daughter’s death
The New Rochelle man accused of killing his daughter pleaded not guilty on Friday.
The New Rochelle man accused of killing his daughter pleaded not guilty on Friday.
Yonkers recalls 'The Son of Sam' killer
Yonkers recalls 'The Son of Sam' killer
Thursday marked 40 years since the "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers.
Thursday marked 40 years since the "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers.
Police step up patrols in Yonkers
Police step up patrols in Yonkers
'Operation Clean Sweep' has been instituted after a recent spike in violence in the city.
'Operation Clean Sweep' has been instituted after a recent spike in violence in the city.
Tuckahoe man sentenced to 28 years for shooting ex-boss
Tuckahoe man sentenced to 28 years for shooting ex-boss
A Tuckahoe man was sentenced Wednesday to a 28 years in state prison for trying to kill his former boss.
A Tuckahoe man was sentenced Wednesday to a 28 years in state prison for trying to kill his former boss.
French prime minister says suspect arrested
French prime minister says suspect arrested
French police say a vehicle slammed into soldiers guarding a Paris suburb, injuring six of them, before getting away.
French police say a vehicle slammed into soldiers guarding a Paris suburb, injuring six of them, before getting away.
Putnam County man convicted again for murder
Putnam County man convicted again for murder
Anthony Grigoroff was originally convicted of killing John Marcinak during a break-in at an auto garage in Garrison on New Year's Eve 2008.
A jury has found a Putnam County man guilty in his murder retrial.
A jury has found a Putnam County man guilty in his murder retrial.
Violence breaks out in Yonkers overnight
Violence breaks out in Yonkers overnight
A stabbing and a shooting Monday night in Yonkers are the latest episodes in a rash of violence that has residents concerned.
A stabbing and a shooting Monday night in Yonkers are the latest episodes in a rash of violence that has residents concerned.
Brewster man convicted of raping two teens
Brewster man convicted of raping two teens
Officials say 19-year-old Christian Manuel Salazar-Miguel found his victims on social media.
Officials say 19-year-old Christian Manuel Salazar-Miguel found his victims on social media.
Officials say 19-year-old Christian Manuel Salazar-Miguel found his victims on social media.
Suffern man kicks in door at Dunkin’ Donuts
Suffern man kicks in door at Dunkin’ Donuts
Police say a 55-year-old man got into an argument with an employee of the coffee shop on Lafayette Avenue on Saturday and then kicked the front door and shattered the glass.
Police say a 55-year-old man got into an argument with an employee of the coffee shop on Lafayette Avenue on Saturday and then kicked the front door and shattered the glass.
Police say a 55-year-old man got into an argument with an employee of the coffee shop on Lafayette Avenue on Saturday and then kicked the front door and shattered the glass.
Newburgh man pleads guilty to manslaughter for shooting man in back
Newburgh man pleads guilty to manslaughter for shooting man in back
A Newburgh man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a deadly shooting caught on his own home surveillance camera.
A Newburgh man pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a deadly shooting caught on his own home surveillance camera.
Police: NYC man used phone scam to bilk $10K from Yonkers grandma
Police: NYC man used phone scam to bilk $10K from Yonkers grandma
A Manhattan man was arrested this week after allegedly using a telephone scam on a 75-year-old Yonkers grandmother – bilking her out of $10,000.
A Manhattan man was arrested this week after allegedly using a telephone scam on a 75-year-old Yonkers grandmother – bilking her out of $10,000.
Police: 5 busted for $4M worth of heroin in Yonkers
Police: 5 busted for $4M worth of heroin in Yonkers
Police say five men have been arrested after they were found with about 40 pounds of heroin in their car at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers.
A major heroin operation was stopped Thursday after a bust at a local mall parking lot.
A major heroin operation was stopped Thursday after a bust at a local mall parking lot.
Yonkers teen stabbed while walking home from a party
Yonkers teen stabbed while walking home from a party
Police say the man was stabbed multiple times on Prospect Street, between South Broadway and Riverdale Avenue, around 10:30 p.m.
A young man was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing Thursday night in the city of Yonkers.
A young man was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing Thursday night in the city of Yonkers.
Ramapo officer hits deer
Ramapo officer hits deer
The video, shot last month, shows a deer darting into the path of an officer's car while responding to an emergency call.
Ramapo police have sent out a video to remind people that unexpected things can happen when you are driving.
Ramapo police have sent out a video to remind people that unexpected things can happen when you are driving.
Man in custody in connection with string of smashed car windows
Man in custody in connection with string of smashed car windows
Police say nearly a dozen cars in Yonkers were vandalized overnight, and they believe the man who was responsible for the damage is in custody.
Police say nearly a dozen cars in Yonkers were vandalized overnight, and they believe the man who was responsible for the damage is in custody.
Greenburgh woman sentenced for fatal head-on crash
Greenburgh woman sentenced for fatal head-on crash
A Greenburgh woman who drove drunk and killed an elderly couple in a head-on crash will spend between four and 12 years in prison.
A Greenburgh woman who drove drunk and killed an elderly couple in a head-on crash will spend between four and 12 years in prison.
Newburgh man pleads guilty in deadly shooting
Newburgh man pleads guilty in deadly shooting
Tyler Castro admitted to opening fire outside of a deli near Fullerton Avenue and Third Street and killing Keyshan Gayle.
A Newburgh man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a deadly shooting involving a teenager.
A Newburgh man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a deadly shooting involving a teenager.
Police: Woman possibly abducted in Orange County
Police: Woman possibly abducted in Orange County
A woman was reportedly seen being dragged into a car a Quick Check on Route 9W in Newburgh early Tuesday morning.
Police in Orange County are investigating after a woman was reportedly seen being dragged into a car.
Police in Orange County are investigating after a woman was reportedly seen being dragged into a car.
Yonkers police step up recruiting effort
Yonkers police step up recruiting effort
The Yonkers Police Department kicked off a new effort to attract recruits Tuesday, emphasizing the pay, the department's growing diversity and the sense of fulfillment officers say they've gained.
The Yonkers Police Department kicked off a new effort to attract recruits Tuesday, emphasizing the pay, the department's growing diversity and the sense of fulfillment officers say they've gained.
The Yonkers Police Department kicked off a new effort to attract recruits Tuesday, emphasizing the pay, the department's growing diversity and the sense of fulfillment officers say they've gained.
Police: Kids taken into custody after torching car
Police: Kids taken into custody after torching car
Investigators say an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old boy set the car on fire in the parking lot of Castle Royale on Monday.
Two boys are facing charges after they set a car on fire and seriously damaged a few other vehicles in Yonkers, according to police.
Two boys are facing charges after they set a car on fire and seriously damaged a few other vehicles in Yonkers, according to police.
Man pleads not guilty to stealing giant American flag
Man pleads not guilty to stealing giant American flag
Orangetown police say Brandon Gartrell took a giant American flag from the Brew House in Pearl River on July 22.
Orangetown police say Brandon Gartrell took a giant American flag from the Brew House in Pearl River on July 22.
Orangetown police say Brandon Gartrell took a giant American flag from the Brew House in Pearl River on July 22.
Police connect with 'National Night Out'
Police connect with 'National Night Out'
Police connected with the communities they serve Tuesday for the 34th annual "National Night Out."
Police connected with the communities they serve Tuesday for the 34th annual "National Night Out."
Wallkill man charged in stabbings
Wallkill man charged in stabbings
Detectives say they arrested Claudis Wilson, 23, after he attacked two people in the parking lot of JD's Sports Bar early Sunday morning.
A Wallkill man is facing assault charges in connection with a double stabbing.
A Wallkill man is facing assault charges in connection with a double stabbing.
Police: Man used phone to take pictures of woman in changing room
Police: Man used phone to take pictures of woman in changing room
Investigators say 22-year-old Jesus Miranda used his cellphone to take the pictures in a department store in Monroe.
Police say a Highlands man is behind bars after being accused of taking pictures of a woman in a changing room.
Police say a Highlands man is behind bars after being accused of taking pictures of a woman in a changing room.
Road rage murder suspect appears in court
Road rage murder suspect appears in court
State police say Christian Walczyk stabbed Daniel Siino during an apparent fight outside of their cars on the Taconic Parkway Saturday night.
State police say Christian Walczyk stabbed Daniel Siino during an apparent fight outside of their cars on the Taconic Parkway Saturday night.
State police say Christian Walczyk stabbed Daniel Siino during an apparent fight outside of their cars on the Taconic Parkway Saturday night.
Janitor convicted of sex crimes worked at school after arrest
Janitor convicted of sex crimes worked at school after arrest
Parents are asking administrators at Brookside Elementary how a janitor could work at the school for months after his arrest on sex charges.
Parents are asking administrators at Brookside Elementary how a janitor could work at the school for months after his arrest on sex charges.
Ex-New Rochelle employee charged with corruption
Ex-New Rochelle employee charged with corruption
Authorities say John Gallagher received more than $150,000 in bribes and kickbacks between 2009 and 2013.
A former New Rochelle city employee has been arrested and indicted on federal corruption charges.
A former New Rochelle city employee has been arrested and indicted on federal corruption charges.
Christopher St. Lawrence sentencing expected in September
Christopher St. Lawrence sentencing expected in September
The former supervisor for the town of Ramapo has been found guilty on 20 of 22 counts of federal securities and wire fraud.
The former supervisor for the town of Ramapo has been found guilty on 20 of 22 counts of federal securities and wire fraud.
Authorities: Man who shot police chief turned gun on himself
Authorities: Man who shot police chief turned gun on himself
According to a St. Luke’s hospital spokesman, Maybrook Police Chief Arnold Amthor has improved since being was shot in the shoulder on Tuesday.
Authorities have confirmed that a man who shot a police chief during a standoff in Orange County fatally shot himself.
Authorities have confirmed that a man who shot a police chief during a standoff in Orange County fatally shot himself.
Police: Police chief shot, suspect dead after standoff
Police: Police chief shot, suspect dead after standoff
A domestic incident in Orange County ended Tuesday with a police chief in the hospital and a suspect dead from a gunshot wound.
A domestic incident in Orange County ended Tuesday with a police chief in the hospital and a suspect dead from a gunshot wound.
Ardsley man charge with car break-ins
Ardsley man charge with car break-ins
Police say Shane Oglesby, 20, broke into and damaged at least four cars in Peekskill.
An Ardsley man is accused of breaking into several vehicles in Peekskill.
An Ardsley man is accused of breaking into several vehicles in Peekskill.
Threat puts Edgemont High School in lockdown
Threat puts Edgemont High School in lockdown
Police shut down the campus around 10 a.m. due to a threat that was discovered in one of the bathrooms.
Edgemont High School in Scarsdale was placed in lockdown mode Monday morning.
Edgemont High School in Scarsdale was placed in lockdown mode Monday morning.
New York eyes 'textalyzer' to combat distracted driving
New York eyes 'textalyzer' to combat distracted driving
Legislation would allow police to use a so-called "textalyzer" to determine if a driver had been clicking, tapping or swiping a mobile device in the moments before an injury-involved accident.
Legislation would allow police to use a so-called "textalyzer" to determine if a driver had been clicking, tapping or swiping a mobile device in the moments before an injury-involved accident.
Legislation would allow police to use a so-called "textalyzer" to determine if a driver had been clicking, tapping or swiping a mobile device in the moments before an injury-involved accident.
Secret recordings played at Ramapo supervisor’s corruption trial
Secret recordings played at Ramapo supervisor’s corruption trial
Potentially explosive secret recordings were played for jurors Thursday in the Ramapo town supervisor's federal corruption trial.
Potentially explosive secret recordings were played for jurors Thursday in the Ramapo town supervisor's federal corruption trial.
$10,000 reward offered in swastika vandalism case
$10,000 reward offered in swastika vandalism case
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County is offering the reward after swastikas and the words "HEIL HITLER" were spray painted on the walls of the Beth Shalom Cemetery.
A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever left messages of hate at a Jewish cemetery in Warwick.
A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever left messages of hate at a Jewish cemetery in Warwick.
Brinks robbery driver speaks about being denied parole
Brinks robbery driver speaks about being denied parole
Judith Clark, who was denied parole after New York's governor granted her clemency, says the decision was "communally painful" for fellow prisoners who had "connected their sense of hope" to her.
The convicted getaway driver in the infamous 1981 Brinks robbery, which left two Nyack police officers and a security guard dead, is speaking out about being denied parole Friday.
The convicted getaway driver in the infamous 1981 Brinks robbery, which left two Nyack police officers and a security guard dead, is speaking out about being denied parole Friday.
New Rochelle man gets 25 years to life for Iona College murder
New Rochelle man gets 25 years to life for Iona College murder
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced today that Stivenson Desir was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of Brandon Lawrence
A New Rochelle man found guilty in the shooting death of an Iona College student has been sentenced to 25 years to life.
A New Rochelle man found guilty in the shooting death of an Iona College student has been sentenced to 25 years to life.
Man rushed to hospital after Mount Vernon shooting
Man rushed to hospital after Mount Vernon shooting
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Mount Vernon. Police responded to the area of East 3rd Street and Franklin Avenue just before 1:30 a.m. after reports of shots fired.
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Mount Vernon. Police responded to the area of East 3rd Street and Franklin Avenue just before 1:30 a.m. after reports of shots fired.
Police: Newburgh man sexually abused child
Police: Newburgh man sexually abused child
State police arrested a man who allegedly sexually abused a child. Police say 47-year-old Timothy Antonucci, of Newburgh, abused a child under the age of 13 in Newburgh and Plattekill.
State police arrested a man who allegedly sexually abused a child. Police say 47-year-old Timothy Antonucci, of Newburgh, abused a child under the age of 13 in Newburgh and Plattekill.
Mounted police graduate from academy
Mounted police graduate from academy
Mounted police graduate from academy
Twenty-two mounted officers have gone through 80 hours of training at the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department mounted unit base in Pomona.
It's graduation day for more than a dozen mounted officers in the Rockland County sheriff’s department.
It's graduation day for more than a dozen mounted officers in the Rockland County sheriff’s department.
Mayor’s brother sentenced for gun trafficking
Mayor’s brother sentenced for gun trafficking
The half-brother of the Mount Vernon mayor has been sentenced to four years probation and time served for federal gun trafficking charges.
The half-brother of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has been sentenced for federal gun trafficking charges.
The half-brother of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has been sentenced for federal gun trafficking charges.
Suspect charged in Yonkers armed robbery
Suspect charged in Yonkers armed robbery
Investigators say the 29-year-old suspect was one of three men who held up two people while they sitting in a car on Summit Street on Monday night.
Police have arrested a Yonkers man in connection to an armed robbery.
Police have arrested a Yonkers man in connection to an armed robbery.
Clarkstown official accused of spying for boss at disciplinary hearing
Clarkstown official accused of spying for boss at disciplinary hearing
The chief of staff for Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann is accused of spying for his boss at a disciplinary hearing for suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
The chief of staff for Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann is accused of spying for his boss at a disciplinary hearing for suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan.
Assemblywoman Paulin targets human trafficking
Assemblywoman Paulin targets human trafficking
Assemblywoman Paulin targets human trafficking
State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin introduced legislation that would require lodging facilities to train employees to recognize human trafficking from inside their workplace.
A state assemblywoman is working to curtail human trafficking in New York by making sure hotel employees receive proper training to recognize human trafficking from inside their workplace.
A state assemblywoman is working to curtail human trafficking in New York by making sure hotel employees receive proper training to recognize human trafficking from inside their workplace.
Police: Hartsdale man busted for pot grow house
Police: Hartsdale man busted for pot grow house
Police say Layton McTavish operated a marijuana grow house at his home on Ridge Road.
A Hartsdale man has been busted for growing and selling marijuana, according to authorities.
A Hartsdale man has been busted for growing and selling marijuana, according to authorities.
Marijuana farm busted in Warwick
Marijuana farm busted in Warwick
Warwick Police say this is a case of 'hiding in plain sight' as a marijuana grow house was uncovered inside a half-million dollar rental home on Horizon Farms Drive.
The smoke is clear in one Orange County neighborhood after police say a neighbor blew the whistle on an in-home marijuana farm.
The smoke is clear in one Orange County neighborhood after police say a neighbor blew the whistle on an in-home marijuana farm.
Man robbed at gunpoint in Yonkers
Man robbed at gunpoint in Yonkers
Police say a group of men robbed another man at gunpoint at the corner of Summit Street and Ashburton Avenue.
Yonkers police are searching for suspects after an armed robbery in the city. Police say a group of men robbed another man at gunpoint before running away. Officials say it happened at the corner of Summit Street and Ashburton Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Police say the victim was not hurt.Yonkers police are searching for suspects after an armed robbery in the city. Police say a group of men robbed another man at gunpoint before running away. Officials say it happened at the corner of Summit Street and Ashburton Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Police say the victim was not hurt.Westchester County Board of Legislators postpones vote on stricter synthetic marijuana laws
Westchester legislators postpone synthetic pot vote
The Westchester County Board of Legislators is set to vote Monday evening on whether to increase penalties for buying and using synthetic marijuana from just a fine under current state law to potential prison time.
The Westchester County Board of Legislators is set to vote Monday evening on whether to increase penalties for buying and using synthetic marijuana from just a fine under current state law to potential prison time.
Key witness takes stand in Ramapo town supervisor’s corruption trial
Key witness takes stand in Ramapo town supervisor’s corruption trial
A key witness took the stand Monday in the federal corruption trial of Ramapo Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence. The federal government claims St. Lawrence lied to investors and taxpayers and cooked the books in order to get favorable bond rates to build a baseball stadium. Ned Flynn, the managing director of the underwriting firm that helped finance the stadium, testified that he would have killed the deal if he had known St. Lawrence had fabricated documents. Under cr...A key witness took the stand Monday in the federal corruption trial of Ramapo Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence. The federal government claims St. Lawrence lied to investors and taxpayers and cooked the books in order to get favorable bond rates to build a baseball stadium. Ned Flynn, the managing director of the underwriting firm that helped finance the stadium, testified that he would have killed the deal if he had known St. Lawrence had fabricated documents. Under cr...Elementary school teacher accused of drug possession
Elementary school teacher accused of drug possession
Police say Gjon Krasnici, a teacher at the Virginia Road Elementary School, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Police say Gjon Krasnici, a teacher at the Virginia Road Elementary School, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Police say Gjon Krasnici, a teacher at the Virginia Road Elementary School, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Valhalla Central SD teacher arrested on drug charges
Valhalla Central SD teacher arrested on drug charges
A teacher in the Valhalla Central School District teacher has been arrested on drug charges.
A teacher in the Valhalla Central School District teacher has been arrested on drug charges.
Valhalla Central SD teacher arrested on drug charges
Valhalla Central SD teacher arrested on drug charges
A teacher in the Valhalla Central School District teacher has been arrested on drug charges.
A teacher in the Valhalla Central School District teacher has been arrested on drug charges.
Police: Home care aide from Bardonia arrested on child endangerment charges
Police: Home care aide from Bardonia arrested on child endangerment charges
They say 21-year-old Kathleen Anne Keffner, of Bardonia, is accused of abusing a child in a Pearl River home.
Police say a home health care aide is facing child endangerment charges in Rockland County.
Police say a home health care aide is facing child endangerment charges in Rockland County.
Teen accused of killing 2 people at a Halloween party sentenced
Teen accused of killing 2 people at a Halloween party sentenced
Teen accused of killing 2 people at a Halloween party sentenced
The teen responsible for killing two young women at a Halloween party last year was sentenced Thursday morning.
The teen responsible for killing two young women at a Halloween party last year was sentenced Thursday morning.
Orange County teen faces multiple drug, weapon charges
Orange County teen faces multiple drug, weapon charges
A teenager in Orange County is police custody, facing multiple drug and weapon charges. Syed Abdul-Khabir, 17, was picked up Tuesday morning at a home on Parmenter Street in Newburgh by members of a newly-formed "Non-fatal Shooting Task Force." A felony warrant was issued back in November for the teen's arrest who, according to authorities, had previously been found with drugs. Officials conducted a search of that home, and News 12 has learned that told they found more th...
A teenager in Orange County is police custody, facing multiple drug and weapon charges. Syed Abdul-Khabir, 17, was picked up Tuesday morning at a home on Parmenter Street in Newburgh by members of a newly-formed "Non-fatal Shooting Task Force." A felony warrant was issued back in November for the teen's arrest who, according to authorities, had previously been found with drugs. Officials conducted a search of that home, and News 12 has learned that told they found more th...
Opening statements heard in corruption trial of Ramapo town supervisor
Opening statements heard in corruption trial of Ramapo town supervisor
Jurors heard opening statements in the corruption trial of Ramapo Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence Thursday. If St. Lawrence loses, he will be forced out of office and could spend dozens of years behind bars. St. Lawrence has been under investigation for years, but it wasn't until 2016 that he was formally indicted by the federal government for 22 counts of securities and wire fraud. In court on Thursday, federal prosecutors repeatedly called St. Lawrence a liar, and tol...
Jurors heard opening statements in the corruption trial of Ramapo Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence Thursday. If St. Lawrence loses, he will be forced out of office and could spend dozens of years behind bars. St. Lawrence has been under investigation for years, but it wasn't until 2016 that he was formally indicted by the federal government for 22 counts of securities and wire fraud. In court on Thursday, federal prosecutors repeatedly called St. Lawrence a liar, and tol...
Westchester DA warns residents to lock cars after rash of break-ins
Westchester DA warns residents to lock cars after rash of break-ins
The Westchester County district attorney is warning residents to lock their vehicles after a rash of car break-ins. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino says there have been a large number of burglaries and thefts all over the county so far this year. At Westchester Auto Repair in Yonkers, managers say they see a lot of customers who have had their cars broken into near the Greystone train station. Scarpino says the best advice is to lock your car, no matter wher...
The Westchester County district attorney is warning residents to lock their vehicles after a rash of car break-ins. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino says there have been a large number of burglaries and thefts all over the county so far this year. At Westchester Auto Repair in Yonkers, managers say they see a lot of customers who have had their cars broken into near the Greystone train station. Scarpino says the best advice is to lock your car, no matter wher...
Rockland man charged with sexually assaulting child
Rockland man charged with sexually assaulting child
Rockland man charged with sexually assaulting child
Police say Marc Melter, 25, of Tomkins Cove, is charged with assaulting a child under the age of seven. A Rockland County man is behind bars today after police say he sexually assaulted a young child.
Police say Marc Melter, 25, of Tomkins Cove, is charged with assaulting a child under the age of seven. A Rockland County man is behind bars today after police say he sexually assaulted a young child.
Drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years in prison
Drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years in prison
Brandon Masker admitted to having four people distribute cocaine in the county and surrounding areas.
A drug kingpin in Orange County will spend the next 10 years in prison. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler says Brandon Masker, 34, of Warwick, admitted to having four people distribute cocaine in the county and surrounding areas.
A drug kingpin in Orange County will spend the next 10 years in prison. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler says Brandon Masker, 34, of Warwick, admitted to having four people distribute cocaine in the county and surrounding areas.
Police arrest teen in fatal Yonkers movie theater stabbing
Police arrest teen in fatal Yonkers movie theater stabbing
© Yonkers police arrested a teenager Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fatal movie theater stabbing over the weekend.
Yonkers police arrested a teenager Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fatal movie theater stabbing over the weekend.
Yonkers police arrested a teenager Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fatal movie theater stabbing over the weekend.
Scarsdale couple awoken by home invaders
Scarsdale couple awoken by home invaders
Investigators say a husband and wife woke up around 2 a.m. and heard the men running through their home on Berwick Road.
A Scarsdale couple were awoken to masked men invading their home early Wednesday morning, according to police.
A Scarsdale couple were awoken to masked men invading their home early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Bedford Hills man charged with felony assault, could face deportation
Bedford Hills man charged with felony assault, could face deportation
A Bedford Hills man could be deported because of an altercation with his girlfriend. Adelso Cruz, 32, allegedly beat his girlfriend with a boot inside their home. He was arrested Friday night and was charged with felony assault. Police say immigration officials have asked them to detain Cruz, who is from Guatemala.
A Bedford Hills man could be deported because of an altercation with his girlfriend. Adelso Cruz, 32, allegedly beat his girlfriend with a boot inside their home. He was arrested Friday night and was charged with felony assault. Police say immigration officials have asked them to detain Cruz, who is from Guatemala.
State 911 call centers experience brief irregularities
State 911 call centers experience brief irregularities
State police say residents should call dispatch at 914-742-6116 if an attempted call to 911 is not completed.
Authorities have sent out an alert about state police 911 call centers experiencing irregular phone line issues.
Authorities have sent out an alert about state police 911 call centers experiencing irregular phone line issues.
Plea deal reached for man who made terroristic threats in Monroe
Plea deal reached for man who made terroristic threats in Monroe
The man accused of making a terroristic threat and triggering a bomb scare in Monroe last year reached a plea deal Tuesday.
The man accused of making a terroristic threat and triggering a bomb scare in Monroe last year reached a plea deal Tuesday.
