News 12 Westchester/Hudson Valley Numbers & Links for August 2022

Rule for receiving a concealed carry handgun license:
NYPD License Division is located at One Police Plaza, Room 110A, in Lower Manhattan, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The telephone number for the Handgun Section is (646) 610-5560, and the telephone number for the Rifle/Shotgun Section is (718) 520-9300.

Aug. 24

Illegal guns task force
More information from Gov. Hochul

Multiple scams reported in Croton-on-Hudson
Police alert

Ukrainian Independence Day
Yonkers Ukrainian Catholic Church

NYS Board of Elections
Click here for primary results

Barton Orchards Fire
Barton Orchards Facebook page

Monroe Water Restrictions
Click here for more information

Fatal arson fire sentencing in Orange County
Press release

Domestic disturbance arrest in Mamakating
More from police

Alleged fugitive in Saugerties
More on the arrest

Aug. 23

Primary day - Poll Site Search, Voter Registration, and Absentee Ballot Tracker:
New York State Board of Elections

Stolen vehicle arrests:
Rye Brook police Facebook page

Stolen catalytic converter arrests:
Yonkers police Facebook page

Back to school vax clinics:
Westchester County Dept. of Health

Barton Orchard fire:
Dutchess County Sheriff Dept. Facebook page

Multiple DWI arrests:
Town of Ramapo PD Facebook page

Seeking crossing guards:
Clarkstown police Facebook page

Arrests, guns drugs taken:
City of Newburgh Police Facebook page

Water restrictions in place:
Village of Montgomery

ID victim in wrong way accident in Woodbury:
State police

School lunches resources:
NYS free and reduced school meals information
Community Eligibility Provision information
Application and income eligibility tables

New store in Pelham:
Shop Rite - (718) 569-4544

Fatal Long Island accident, Tarrytown connections:
Town of Southold police - (631) 765-2600

Aug. 22

Port Jervis man killed in Highland crash:
More information from State police

Missing teenager in City of Kingston:
More information

Marist College announces new communications & marketing VP:
Press release

Dutchess Fair:
Link to buy tickets

Fatal crash on Sprain:
More information from State police

Street dedication for firefighter:
Town of Mt. Pleasant Facebook page

Primary day is Tuesday:
NYS Board of Elections

MTA public hearings about congestion pricing:
Click here for info on how to register

Fatal stabbing investigation:
Spring Valley police

Red Schoolhouse Road project:
Rockland County Government Facebook page

Arrests in death of man assaulted on rooftop:
Town of Newburgh Police

Aug. 19

College Mental Health:
Zoom Link

Bender's Crusade Fundraiser:
GoFundMe Page

Fire safety warning:
Westchester County - (914) 995-2900

$100K grants for Peekskill:
Sen. Pete Harckham Facebook page

Drainage analysis form:
City of New Rochelle

Announcement of new school:
City of Yonkers Facebook page

Water emergency:
Rockland County

Female body ID’d as missing woman:
Port Jervis police Facebook page

Arrest after domestic disturbance:
City of Beacon Police - (845) 831-4111

Blood drive today in Middletown:
State police

Former chief died on Wednesday:
Stony Point police Facebook page

Hate crime guilty plea:
Orange County District Attorney - (845) 291-2050

Woman dies after rescue from lake:
Town of Rosendale Police Facebook page

Son of former sheriff charged in child porn case:
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

Peekskill drugs, weapons arrests:
Peekskill Police Facebook page

Four officers attacked at Sing Sing:
NYS Correctional Officers PBA - (518) 427-1551

Fire safety warning:
Westchester County

Monkeypox vaccines:
CDC Website

Aug. 18

Warwick Recycling Problems:
Facebook Page

New Rochelle Flooding Feedback:
Facebook page

Dog Licenses:
Yorktown

Gluten Free Bar issues allergy alert for The GFB 1.2oz Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites:
More information from Food & Drug Administration

Broadway Week returns:
More information

Arrest in home burglary:
Rye police Facebook page

Forcible touching arrest:
Yorktown police - (914) 962-4141

New hybrid vehicles:
Mt. Vernon police Facebook page

Advise about Con Ed work, road closures:
Port Chester police

Water use restrictions:
Rockland County Facebook page

Fire at remainder of Grossingers Hotel:
Liberty Fire Dept. - (845) 295-0236

Plans to curb gun violence:
City of Poughkeepsie

Arrests in stolen mail scheme:
New Rochelle Police

Announcement of new school:
City of Yonkers Facebook page

Delay in launch of new website:
Mt. Vernon School District Facebook page

Search for missing girl:
Port Jervis Police - (845) 856-5101

Water use restrictions:
Rockland County

Water use restrictions:
Village of Florida

Aug. 17

Road rage arrest:
Village of Pleasantville

COVID benefits fraud case, Yonkers:
US Attorney

State drought watch expands:
NYS DEC

Hillcrest man sentencing:
Rockland County District Attorney

ID fatal shooting victim:
City of Poughkeepsie police - (845) 451-4000

Details on Woodbury accident:
State Police

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Orange County Walk:
Event website

Serious Fun Arts Fest:
Arts Westchester website

Polio clinic in Spring Valley today:
Rockland Health Dept.

Houses burned in fire Tuesday:
Woodbury Fire Dept. Facebook page

Wake, funeral set for Fishkill firefighter:
McHoul Funeral Home

Sales tax exemption:
Dutchess County

Zeldin election fraud allegation:
State Sen. Shelley Mayer - (914) 934-5250

Warn of contractor scams:
Rye Police Facebook page

New Bee Line Paratransit app:
Westchester Transportation

Backpack donation drive underway:
City of Yonkers

City of Mount Vernon School Crossing Guard Job Applications:
Mount Vernon Police website

Aug. 16

DWI traffic stop on Thruway:
State Police

Additional polio vax clinics:
Rockland County

Hone call scam:
Suffern Police Facebook page

Arrest in attempted murder guy from Brooklyn:
Westchester County Police Facebook page

Muffler law noise enforcement:
Port Chester Police Facebook page

Park resurfacing complete:
City of Peekskill Facebook page

Aug. 15

Restaurant Week
Suffern Chamber

Pursuit, crash in Wappinger:
State Police

Serious accident Sunday:
Town of Wallkill police - (845) 692-6757

Arrests, stolen catalytic converters:
Clarkstown police - (845) 639-5800

Summer Restaurant Week:
Suffern Chamber of Commerce

Fatal stabbing arrest:
Yonkers Police Facebook page

Paving projects:
City of Mt. Vernon Facebook page

Speeding enforcement this week:
Gov. Hochul

Mobile MetroCard van:
Westchester County

Prostitution Ring Closures
Village of Larchmont - (914) 834-1000

Red Flag Incidents
Gov. Hochul

Mobile MetroCard Van
Westchester.gov

Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
Poughkeepsie Police

Nyack Film Festival
More Information

Corn Maze for Ukraine
Kelder's Farm FB page

Aug. 12

Early Polling Places in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Polling Places

Shooting of Spring Valley teen:
Rockland County District Attorney Facebook page

Recent thefts from unlocked cars:
Mt. Hope police Facebook page

Seeking public to help in their program:
Rockland Community Against Hunger

Funeral today for CJ Hackett:
Pelham Funeral Home

Body found in Byram River:
Port Chester police Facebook page

Considering more senior tax exemptions:
Westchester Board of Legislators

City officials welcome design firm’s regional office:
City of Mt. Vernon Facebook page

Lyons Magnus Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Nutritional and Beverage Products:
More information from Food & Drug Administration

Shooting of Spring Valley teen:
Rockland County District Attorney Facebook page

Early voting for primaries begins tomorrow:
NYS Board of Elections

Recent thefts from unlocked cars:
Mt. Hope Police Facebook page

Aug. 11

Arrest of man in suspicious vehicle:
Mamaroneck Police - (914) 777-1122

Mosquitoes with West Nile found in Rye:
Westchester Health Dept.

First case of Monkeypox in Putnam:
NYS Health Dept.

Mahopac man, sexual performance by a child:
Putnam County Sheriff

Regional missing persons support group:
Hope Alive 845 - (845) 707-4124

Officials oppose congestion pricing plans:
Rockland County Facebook page

Surveillance photos, attempted robbery suspects:
City of Newburgh Police Facebook page

Peace walk Friday:
Poughkeepsie Snug Facebook page

Road Trip:
Stony Kill Farm

Garnet Health to close:

Aug. 10

Arrest in Mamaroneck stabbing:
Village of Mamaroneck police - (914) 777-1122

Search for missing teen:
Town of Yorktown

Landlord assistance program:
Westchester County

Ghost guns trafficking indictment:
Westchester District Attorney

Fatal shooting investigation:
City of Poughkeepsie PBA Facebook page

Burglary at UPS facility:
Clarkstown Police Facebook page

Diapers distribution:
United Way Dutchess-Orange - 845-471-1900

The New Normal:
The Billion Dollar Question report
ConnCAN database of COVID-relief funding by town

Sentencing in 2019 shooting:
Rockland County District Attorney - (845) 638-5001

Newburgh man guilty in burglary cases:
Orange County District Attorney

Reaction to congestion pricing details:
Rockland County Government Facebook page

Mahopac man, sexual performance by a child:
Putnam County Sheriff

Free kayaking, paddle board lessons:
Hudson River Riders

Sleepy Hollow block party:
Gullotta House Facebook page

Aug. 9

Heat advisory in Westchester
Westchester Health Department

Arrangements for CJ Hackett
Pelham Funeral Home

Deli owner sexual abuse sentencing
Westchester District Attorney

Injured bird found in street
Port Chester Police FB page

Shooting, overturned car
Newburgh City PD

New City man ID’d in fatal accident
Clarkstown Police: (845) 639-5800

New Kennel Project
Pets Alive

Early morning shootings
City of Poughkeepsie police: (845) 451-4000

UPS facility burglary
Clarkstown Police Facebook page

Woman’s body found
City of Newburgh Police Facebook page

Class of 2026 completes basic training at West Point
US Military Academy at West point Twitter Feed

Ghost guns trafficking indictment
Westchester District Attorney

Bronx woman charged after incident
Town of Bedford police (914) 241-3111

Scam warning
Yorktown Volunteer Fire Dept. Facebook page

Aug. 8

Counseling after student’s death:
Stepinac High School Facebook page

Missing teen:
Yorktown Police - (914) 962-4141

2nd arrest in shooting:
City of Peekskill police Facebook page

Paving two streets this week:
Mt. Vernon DPW Facebook page

Siete Foods contest:
More information

1st case of Monkeypox:
Ulster County Health Dept. - (845) 340–3150

Fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident Saturday:
Clarkstown Police Facebook page

Saturday shooting:
City of Poughkeepsie police

Finding homes for dog, puppies saved from poor conditions:
Middletown Humane Society Facebook page

Aug. 5

National flood insurance program:
FloodSmart

Hit-and-run investigation:
Yonkers Police Facebook page

Counselors available after student killed in crash:
Stepinac High School Facebook page

Arrest in Friday shooting:
Peekskill Police Facebook

Investigating fatal accident:
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office - (845) 486-3800

Arrest in Airmont incident:
Town of Ramapo Police Facebook page

Polio found in county wastewater:
Orange Co. Health Dept. Facebook page

Galleria Slashing
Westchester DA - (914) 995-3414

E-Cig Law
Eastchester Town Hall Facebook

Shots Fired
Poughkeepsie PBA

Stealing Water
Town of Woodbury Police Facebook

Aug. 4

Yonkers Student Killed:
Archbishop Stepinac HS Facebook page

Friday shooting investigation:
City of Peekskill Police - (914) 737-8000

Looking for donations after July fire:
Northeast Jewish Center

Rye house dig:
Bird Meeting House and Conservancy

Federal charges in Poughkeepsie wall collapse:
US Attorney’s Office

Gun arrest in Port Jervis, part of larger crackdown:
Orange County District Attorney

National Breasfeeding Week event:
Montefiore Nyack.

Route 9D closed after crash:
Town of Wappinger Facebook page

Crash and rollover on Route 202:
Town of Ramapo Police FB page

Arrest woman found dead in Wappingers Falls:
State Police

New online driver licenses process:
Gov. Hochul

Heat advisory for today, tomorrow:
Westchester Health Department

Riverfront improvement survey:
Village of Ossining

Airfare Scam Warning:
Better Business Bureau

Rockland Heat Nursery:
Down to Earth Living

Aug. 3

Take Action! From 9-5 to Business Owner:
More information

Phoenicia Fish and Game Association:
Events

What's Cooking:
Recipe

Lyons Magnus LLC Recall:
More Information

Donate to the Committee to Save the Bird Homestead, Inc. and the archeological dig to uncover the William Voris building:
Paypal, email birdhomestead.meetinghouse@gmail.com for more information