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New Windsor man sentenced for 2016 car crash death of girlfriend
New Windsor man sentenced for 2016 car crash death of girlfriend
A New Windsor man was sentenced Tuesday for the car crash death of his girlfriend nearly two years ago.
A New Windsor man was sentenced Tuesday for the car crash death of his girlfriend nearly two years ago.
Kiryas Joel man pleads guilty to hit-and-run
Kiryas Joel man pleads guilty to hit-and-run
Yudah Zimmerman has pleaded guilty to hitting an 8-year-old boy with his work truck and then taking off.
Yudah Zimmerman has pleaded guilty to hitting an 8-year-old boy with his work truck and then taking off.
Yudah Zimmerman has pleaded guilty to hitting an eight-year-old boy with his work truck and then taking off.
Yudah Zimmerman has pleaded guilty to hitting an eight-year-old boy with his work truck and then taking off.
Ossining man accused of exposing himself to children
Ossining man accused of exposing himself to children
State police say Jorge Valdovinos was in the children's shoe department at the Kohl’s in Cortlandt when they say he began touching himself.
State police say Jorge Valdovinos was in the children's shoe department at the Kohl’s in Cortlandt when they say he began touching himself.
State police say Jorge Valdovinos was in the children's shoe department at the Kohl’s in Cortlandt when they say he began touching himself.
Former Yonkers firefighter faces assault charges
Former Yonkers firefighter faces assault charges
Former Yonkers firefighter faces assault charges
A former Yonkers firefighter appeared in court Monday to face assault charges.
A former Yonkers firefighter appeared in court Monday to face assault charges.
Police: Convicted sex offender accused of possessing child porn
Police: Convicted sex offender accused of possessing child porn
Police: Convicted sex offender accused of possessing child porn
Police: Convicted sex offender accused of possessing child porn
Police arrested a convicted sex offender from Yonkers for the alleged possession child pornography.
Police arrested a convicted sex offender from Yonkers for the alleged possession child pornography.
“Choose Your Ride” warns about dangers of drinking and driving
“Choose Your Ride” warns about dangers of drinking and driving
Half of the car is painted like a taxi, the other half like a police car.
Half of the car is painted like a taxi, the other half like a police car.
Half of the car is painted like a taxi, the other half like a police car.
Police: Woman stabs man at Orange County Walmart
Police: Woman stabs man at Orange County Walmart
Police say Cheyanne Hasbrouck slashed the 27-year-old victim in the throat on Wednesday.
Police say Cheyanne Hasbrouck slashed the 27-year-old victim in the throat on Wednesday.
Police say Cheyanne Hasbrouck slashed the 27-year-old victim in the throat on Wednesday.
DA: Undercover operation nets 50 drug dealers
DA: Undercover operation nets 50 drug dealers
Officials say the men and women were trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and prescription medications.
Officials say the men and women were trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications.
Officials say the men and women were trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and prescription medications.
Officials say the men and women were trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and prescription medications.
Orange County opens Crime Analysis Center
Orange County opens Crime Analysis Center
The center pools public camera feeds and other computer-aided technology from police agencies in three counties.
The center pools public camera feeds and other computer-aided technology from police agencies in three counties.
The center pools public camera feeds and other computer-aided technology from police agencies in three counties.
The center pools public camera feeds and other computer-aided technology from police agencies in three counties.
Man who fired gun at Wallkill mall avoids jail time
Man who fired gun at Wallkill mall avoids jail time
The Pennsylvania man who accidentally fired a gun in the Galleria Mall in Wallkill will not go to jail.
The Pennsylvania man who accidentally fired a gun in the Galleria Mall in Wallkill will not go to jail.
The Pennsylvania man who accidentally fired a gun in the Galleria Mall in Wallkill will not go to jail.
The Pennsylvania man who accidentally fired a gun in the Galleria Mall in Wallkill will not go to jail.
Police: Rockland man caught smoking pot while trespassing
Police: Rockland man caught smoking pot while trespassing
Police say Jeremy Garcia was found smoking marijuana in the backyard of a vacant home in Stony Point.
Police say Jeremy Garcia was found smoking marijuana in the backyard of a vacant home in Stony Point.
Police say Jeremy Garcia was found smoking marijuana in the backyard of a vacant home in Stony Point.
Second stabbing in two nights in Yonkers
Second stabbing in two nights in Yonkers
Second stabbing in two nights in Yonkers
Police were called to an apartment building on Western Avenue around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Police were called to an apartment building on Western Avenue around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wallkill man busted with 181 bags of heroin
Wallkill man busted with 181 bags of heroin
Police say Jacob Gill was arrested with 181 bags of heroin, 19 grams of cocaine and a knife in his possession.
Police say Jacob Gill was arrested with 181 bags of heroin, 19 grams of cocaine and a knife in his possession.
Police say Jacob Gill was arrested with 181 bags of heroin, 19 grams of cocaine and a knife in his possession.
Man stabbed in Yonkers overnight
Man stabbed in Yonkers overnight
Sources tell News 12 a man walked into St. Joseph's Hospital with a stab wound just after midnight.
Sources tell News 12 a man walked into St. Joseph's Hospital with a stab wound just after midnight.
Sources tell News 12 a man walked into St. Joseph's Hospital with a stab wound just after midnight.
Ambulette service owner faces charges in connection to upstate nursing home
Ambulette service owner faces charges in connection to upstate nursing home
The owner of a Hudson Valley ambulette service is facing federal charges connected to a nursing home he ran upstate.
The owner of a Hudson Valley ambulette service is facing federal charges connected to a nursing home he ran upstate.
Vandalism caught on surveillance video
Vandalism caught on surveillance video
The video shows vandals smashing a McLean Avenue Merchants' Association sign early Sunday morning.
The video shows vandals smashing a McLean Avenue Merchants' Association sign early Sunday morning.
Teens arrested for allegedly ransacking Monsey supermarket
Teens arrested for allegedly ransacking Monsey supermarket
A group of teens were arrested for allegedly ransacking the Evergreen Kosher Market in Monsey Thursday – tipping over boxes of fruit, throwing crates and pushing store employees.
A group of teens were arrested for allegedly ransacking the Evergreen Kosher Market in Monsey Thursday – tipping over boxes of fruit, throwing crates and pushing store employees.
Tainted crack kills 1, hospitalizes 2 in Mount Vernon
Tainted crack kills 1, hospitalizes 2 in Mount Vernon
A deadly batch of crack cocaine killed a 28-year-old woman and left two other people hospitalized Friday, police say.
A deadly batch of crack cocaine killed a 28-year-old woman and left two other people hospitalized Friday, police say.
A deadly batch of crack cocaine killed a 28-year-old woman and left two other people hospitalized Friday, police say.
Police: Ex-Yonkers letter carrier part of larger mail theft scheme
Police: Ex-Yonkers letter carrier part of larger mail theft scheme
Police say the former letter carrier deposited the forged checks into her own personal bank accounts.
Police say the former letter carrier deposited the forged checks into her own personal bank accounts.
Police say the former letter carrier deposited the forged checks into her own personal bank accounts.
Brewster man pleads guilty to slashing cabbie
Brewster man pleads guilty to slashing cabbie
Police say the Guatemalan native leaned over from the back seat and slashed the cabbie's face, neck and hands.
Police say the Guatemalan native leaned over from the back seat and slashed the cabbie's face, neck and hands.
Police say the Guatemalan native leaned over from the back seat and slashed the cabbie's face, neck and hands.
Police say the Guatemalan native leaned over from the back seat and slashed the cabbie's face, neck and hands.
Man shot in back in Yonkers
Man shot in back in Yonkers
Yonkers police confirm they were called to Alder Street Wednesday night after they say they got reports someone was shot in an apartment.
Yonkers police confirm they were called to Alder Street Wednesday night after they say they got reports someone was shot in an apartment.
Yonkers police confirm they were called to Alder Street Wednesday night after they say they got reports someone was shot in an apartment.
Hasidic group sues Orange homeowners association for discrimination
Hasidic group sues Orange homeowners association for discrimination
A group of Hasidic homeowners filed a lawsuit against a homeowners association in Orange alleging religious discrimination.
A group of Hasidic homeowners filed a lawsuit against a homeowners association in Orange alleging religious discrimination.
Yonkers man admits fatally stabbing wife
Yonkers man admits fatally stabbing wife
A Yonkers man has admitted to stabbing his wife to death.
A Yonkers man has admitted to stabbing his wife to death.
Sentencing on hold for man who crashed car that killed passenger
Sentencing on hold for man who crashed car that killed passenger
Sentencing was put on hold for a Yonkers man who pleaded guilty in a fatal crash amid demands for a tougher punishment.
Sentencing was put on hold for a Yonkers man who pleaded guilty in a fatal crash amid demands for a tougher punishment.
Rash of threats continues in Hartsdale
Rash of threats continues in Hartsdale
Teachers, parents and students are on high alert at Woodlands Middle/High School after a threat was discovered on Snapchat.
Teachers, parents and students are on high alert Woodlands Middle/High School after a threat was discovered on Snapchat.
Teachers, parents and students are on high alert at Woodlands Middle/High School after a threat was discovered on Snapchat.
Teachers, parents and students are on high alert at Woodlands Middle/High School after a threat was discovered on Snapchat.
Teen stabbing suspect appears in court
Teen stabbing suspect appears in court
Bryan Stamps, 15, accused of stabbing another student in a classroom, had a pretrial conference today.
Bryan Stamps, 15, accused of stabbing another student in a classroom, had a pretrial conference today.
Bryan Stamps, 15, accused of stabbing another student in a classroom, had a pretrial conference today.
New Rochelle schools increase security after online threat
New Rochelle schools increase security after online threat
Security is being tightened today with bags being searched and attendance limited to students taking Regents exams or those who have scheduled activities.
Security was tightened today with bags being searched and attendance limited to students taking Regents exams or those who have scheduled activities.
Security was tightened today with bags being searched and attendance limited to students taking Regents exams or those who have scheduled activities.
Somers school adds security after threatening message
Somers school adds security after threatening message
Officials say someone wrote "I am going to shoot up the school" in the boys' bathroom at Somers Middle School on Friday.
There was extra security stationed at Somers Middle School Monday after a threatening message was found on a wall Friday.
There was extra security stationed at Somers Middle School Monday after a threatening message was found on a wall Friday.
Newburgh man is convicted of murder in 2017 fatal shooting
Newburgh man is convicted of murder in 2017 fatal shooting
A 26-year-old man is now facing life in prison for a deadly shooting in Newburgh.
A 26-year-old man is now facing life in prison for a deadly shooting in Newburgh.
Foot and car chase leads to arrest of 2 men in Yonkers
Foot and car chase leads to arrest of 2 men in Yonkers
Two men were arrested in Yonkers Friday morning after leading authorities on a chase through the city.
Two men were arrested in Yonkers Friday morning after leading authorities on a chase through the city.
Two men were arrested in Yonkers Friday morning after leading authorities on a chase through the city.
Two men were arrested in Yonkers Friday morning after leading authorities on a chase through the city.
Tennis instructor faults Mount Vernon mayor in court dispute
Tennis instructor faults Mount Vernon mayor in court dispute
The owner of the Kela Tennis Center in Mount Vernon's Memorial Field is serving up accusations that Mayor Richard Thomas caused about $1 million in damage to an air bubble he had installed over the field -- deflating it overnight in a surprise drop shot.
The owner of the Kela Tennis Center in Mount Vernon's Memorial Field is serving up accusations that Mayor Richard Thomas caused about $1 million in damage to an air bubble he'd installed over the field -- deflating it overnight in a surprise drop shot.
The owner of the Kela Tennis Center in Mount Vernon's Memorial Field is serving up accusations that Mayor Richard Thomas caused about $1 million in damage to an air bubble he'd installed over the field -- deflating it overnight in a surprise drop shot.
Clarkstown hold its first-ever “Coffee with a Cop”
Clarkstown hold its first-ever “Coffee with a Cop”
Residents turned out to the McDonald's in Nyack to meet with officers, discuss ideas and get to know each other better, all while enjoying some coffee.
Residents turned out to the McDonald's in Nyack to meet with officers, discuss ideas and get to know each other better, all while enjoying some coffee.
Residents turned out to the McDonald's in Nyack to meet with officers, discuss ideas and get to know each other better, all while enjoying some coffee.
Putnam Valley man charged with child porn possession
Putnam Valley man charged with child porn possession
Officials say Alex Amoroso was arrested after several electronic devices were seized from his home.
Officials say Alex Amoroso was arrested after several electronic devices were seized from his home.
Officials say Alex Amoroso was arrested after several electronic devices were seized from his home.
Maybrook woman goes to prison for fatal crash
Maybrook woman goes to prison for fatal crash
Leigh Carney received three to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the 2017 crash in Maybrook.
Leigh Carney received three to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the 2017 crash in Maybrook.
Leigh Carney received three to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the 2017 crash in Maybrook.
Leigh Carney received three to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the 2017 crash in Maybrook.
Trash-hauler gets prison time after $2M scam
Trash-hauler gets prison time after $2M scam
Stephen DiSalvo, 60, was sentenced to three to six years behind bars after pleading guilty last year.
Stephen DiSalvo, 60, was sentenced to three to six years behind bars after pleading guilty last year.
Stephen DiSalvo, 60, was sentenced to three to six years behind bars after pleading guilty last year.
Chester town supervisor accused of illegally collecting unemployment benefits
Chester town supervisor accused of illegally collecting unemployment benefits
The Chester town supervisor is facing criminal charges after allegedly collecting unemployment benefits while on the job.
The Chester town supervisor is facing criminal charges after allegedly collecting unemployment benefits while on the job.
Nyack Motor Lodge pays $10,000 after prostitution and drug busts
Nyack Motor Lodge pays $10,000 after prostitution and drug busts
Owners of a motel in Rockland County had to pay a sizable fine Thursday after the business was repeatedly busted for prostitution and drug dealing.
Owners of a motel in Rockland County had to pay a sizable fine Thursday after the business was repeatedly busted for prostitution and drug dealing.
Father and son accused of sexually abusing children
Father and son accused of sexually abusing children
A Newburgh father and son have been charged with molesting children.
A Newburgh father and son have been charged with molesting children.
A Newburgh father and son have been charged with molesting children.
A Newburgh father and son have been charged with molesting children.
Police: Orange County man threatens to shoot bank employees
Police: Orange County man threatens to shoot bank employees
Wallkill police say Paul Martin, 54, made a phone call to the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union on Lloyds Lane and made the threat.
Wallkill police say Paul Martin, 54, made a phone call to the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union on Lloyds Lane and made the threat.
Wallkill police say Paul Martin, 54, made a phone call to the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union on Lloyds Lane and made the threat.
Wallkill police say Paul Martin, 54, made a phone call to the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union on Lloyds Lane and made the threat.
Patient threatens hospital worker with knife
Patient threatens hospital worker with knife
Orangetown police say Stephen Lucchese, 41, was a patient at Nyack Hospital when he pulled out a knife on an employee.
Orangetown police say Stephen Luccheses, 41, was a patient at Nyack Hospital when he pulled out a knife on an employee.
Orangetown police say Stephen Luccheses, 41, was a patient at Nyack Hospital when he pulled out a knife on an employee.
Orangetown police say Stephen Luccheses, 41, was a patient at Nyack Hospital when he pulled out a knife on an employee.
8 charged with mail theft in Bronxville
8 charged with mail theft in Bronxville
Police say that some of the suspects are accused of using the information from stolen mail to cash thousands of dollars’ worth of fraudulent checks at a local bank.
Police say that some of the suspects are accused of using the information from stolen mail to cash thousands of dollars’ worth of fraudulent checks at a local bank.
Police say that some of the suspects are accused of using the information from stolen mail to cash thousands of dollars’ worth of fraudulent checks at a local bank.
Irvington voice coach under investigation for sexual abuse
Irvington voice coach under investigation for sexual abuse
Irvington voice coach and author Peter Rofe is under investigation by the NYPD for sexual abuse.
Irvington voice coach and author Peter Rofe is under investigation by the NYPD for sexual abuse.
Irvington voice coach and author Peter Rofe is under investigation by the NYPD for sexual abuse.
Neighbors cheer closing of facility for troubled kids in Hawthorne
Neighbors cheer closing of facility for troubled kids in Hawthorne
People who live in the Linda Avenue neighborhood have been calling for the closing of the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls for quite some time.
People who live in the Linda Avenue neighborhood have been calling for the closing of the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls for quite some time.
People who live in the Linda Avenue neighborhood have been calling for the closing of the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls for quite some time.
New Rochelle schools mull safety measures after deadly stabbing
New Rochelle schools mull safety measures after deadly stabbing
Surveillance video at a Subway restaurant on North Avenue captured some of the events prior to her stabbing down the street at a Dunkin' Donuts shop.
New Rochelle's school board is stepping up security measures as a 16-year-old student sits behind bars and classmates are suspended in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place near the high school.
New Rochelle's school board is stepping up security measures as a 16-year-old student sits behind bars and classmates are suspended in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place near the high school.
Police: Student stabbed inside New Rochelle High School
Police: Student stabbed inside New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle High School is on heightened security after a student was stabbed this morning.
New Rochelle High School is on heightened security after a student was stabbed this morning.
New Rochelle High School is on heightened security after a student was stabbed this morning.
Police: 13-year-old charged in Hastings stabbing
Police: 13-year-old charged in Hastings stabbing
Police say the teen stabbed a resident and a staff member at the Greenburgh-Graham School, a residential and treatment center for at-risk youth.
Police say the teen stabbed a resident and a staff member at the Greenburgh-Graham School, a residential and treatment center for at-risk youth.
Police say the teen stabbed a resident and a staff member at the Greenburgh-Graham School, a residential and treatment center for at-risk youth.
College students come up with plug-in to combat fake news
College students come up with plug-in to combat fake news
A team of college students has come up with an internet browser plug-in that identifies fake and biased news stories and then steers the user to alternative articles.
A team of college students is getting attention from internet companies and Congress after developing a browser extension that alerts users to fake and biased news stories and helps guide them to more balanced...
A team of college students is getting attention from internet companies and Congress after developing a browser extension that alerts users to fake and biased news stories and helps guide them to more balanced coverage.
Immigration agents descend on dozens of 7-Eleven stores
Immigration agents descend on dozens of 7-Eleven stores
APNewsBreak: U.S. immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation against an...
APNewsBreak: U.S. immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation against an employer under Donald Trump's presidency.
Teen faces felony charges for fake bomb threat at Ramapo H.S.
Teen faces felony charges for fake bomb threat at Ramapo H.S.
Ramapo police could be seen taking a student out of the Ramapo High School in handcuffs.
A teenager was charged with two felonies after allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat against Ramapo High School Friday morning.
A teenager was charged with two felonies after allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat against Ramapo High School Friday morning.
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spring Valley High School
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spring Valley High School
The district says that at 7:30 a.m. a teacher found a bomb threat written on a blackboard at Spring Valley High School.
The district says that at 7:30 a.m. a teacher found a bomb threat written on a blackboard at Spring Valley High School.
The district says that at 7:30 a.m. a teacher found a bomb threat written on a blackboard at Spring Valley High School.
Mount Vernon man fatally shot outside Bronx restaurant
Mount Vernon man fatally shot outside Bronx restaurant
A Mount Vernon man is dead after a fight at a Bronx restaurant, according to police.
A Mount Vernon man is dead after a fight at a Bronx restaurant, according to police.
Peekskill man arrested for having 400 envelopes of heroin in home
Peekskill man arrested for having 400 envelopes of heroin in home
Police in Peekskill say they have arrested a man who has a large amount of heroin in his apartment on Highland Avenue.
Police in Peekskill say they have arrested a man who has a large amount of heroin in his apartment on Highland Avenue.
Equifax says data from 143 million Americans exposed in hack
Equifax says data from 143 million Americans exposed in hack
Credit monitoring company Equifax says a breach exposed social security numbers and other data from about 143 million Americans.
Credit monitoring company Equifax says breach exposed social security numbers and other data from 143 million Americans.
Credit monitoring company Equifax says breach exposed social security numbers and other data from 143 million Americans.
Ex-Yonkers councilwoman released from federal prison
Ex-Yonkers councilwoman released from federal prison
Former Yonkers councilwoman Sandy Annabi has been released from prison after serving six years for federal corruption.
Former Yonkers councilwoman Sandy Annabi has been released from prison after serving six years for federal corruption.
Police: Drunken driver hits Metro-North vehicle after wrong-way crash
Police: Drunken driver hits Metro-North vehicle after wrong-way crash
Police are investigating a wrong-way crash that happened in Mount Kisco early Friday morning.
Police are investigating a wrong-way crash that happened in Mount Kisco early Friday morning.
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.
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.
