Here are some of the stories making headlines in the Hudson
Valley.
Mount Vernon police have identified the victim in a fatal
shooting Saturday night. Police say 35-year-old Warren
Clahar, of Mount Vernon,
was sitting in his vehicle in front of 232 South Fulton Ave. when he was
shot around 10 p.m. Police have not arrested the shooter, but they arrested two
people for charges including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, while
officers attempted to render aid to the victim and begin the investigation.
Anyone who has information about the shooting is encouraged
to call 914-668-6841.
The
hazardous materials response team had to be called to the scene after a tractor-trailer crashed into a barrier in Peekskill
Sunday and started leaking fuel. Police say the accident happened early Sunday morning on Route 9,
near the Louisa Street exit. No injuries were reported and the road was cleared a few hours
later.