News 12 Staff

•

Jan 19, 2024, 6:35 AM

•

Updated

More Stories

00:41

Violent rideshare dispute in Rockland County ends in dramatic arrest on RFK Bridge

01:38

Westchester Community College student charged in campus stabbing appears in court

00:31

AG: Over $1M in refunds available to those overcharged by 2 Westchester car dealerships

00:25

Injured bald eagle rescued in Goshen after driver spots bird on roadway

00:35

House passes bill to classify xylazine as Schedule III controlled substance

01:56

Teen girl, 18-year-old charged after stabbing at SUNY Westchester Community College leaves 2 injured

Here are some stories making headlines across the Hudson Valley.

The Scarsdale Inquirer and The Record Review, two well-known newspapers in Westchester County, have announced the suspension of their publications. Residents of Scarsdale, Bedford and Pound Ridge will be affected by the loss. Both papers have cited financial sustainability as the main reason behind the decision to suspend publication.

Justice has been delayed in the case of a Mount Vernon man caught on camera abusing a dog in Yonkers. Anthoin McPherson, was facing sentencing today for a viral video showing him throwing a pit bull into a storefront gate but will now have his sentencing adjourned to Feb. 29.

Hudson Valley lawmakers are applying pressure on telecom companies to address concerns related to abandoned lead cables. Rep. Pat Ryan (D) highlights that these cables, scattered across the region, have been linked to toxic lead exposure. Ryan is urging Verizon and AT&T to disclose the locations of these cables and commit to testing to rectify the problem.