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Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where
Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Drivers in parts of the Hudson Valley could soon have a smoother ride, as nearly $14 million in state funding will go toward repaving several major roads battered by harsh winter weather.  The funding will cover five road projects in Orange, Putnam, and Sullivan counties, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  The projects, totaling $13.95 million, will resurface 49 lane miles of roadway as part of a statewide effort to repair roads damaged by winter weather. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027, according to the governor's office.  Which Hudson V…

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School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley
School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley An undefeated Orange County high school football team was barred from its championship game over an administrative mistake, stirring controversy — and now the district is taking its fight to court.  The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is preparing a legal challenge to its football team's disqualification from the Section IX Class AA championship game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, Superintendent Amy Creeden announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.  In a message to families, Creeden said the Orange County district was finalizing an Article 78 proceeding in New York State Supr…
Former Bedford Fire Chief Dies At 69 Former Bedford Fire Chief Dies At 69 Former Bedford Fire Chief Dies At 69
Former Bedford Fire Chief Dies At 69 A longtime Westchester County firefighter who spent more than four decades serving his community and helped make a new firehouse possible is being remembered after his death earlier this month. John J. Barry, 69, of Bedford Village, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to his obituary and the Bedford Fire Department.  Barry served the department for more than 45 years, holding leadership positions as both fire chief and commissioner. But his fellow firefighters say his contributions went far beyond those titles.  "A true fixture at the firehouse, John could always be found lend…
Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured
Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured A truck rollover on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County left a driver seriously injured and caused major traffic delays in both directions.  The crash happened on northbound I-87 between Exits 14 and 14B, near the College Road overpass in the Airmont area, on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to 511NY traffic reports. The Monsey Scoop reported that the crash involved a truck that overturned on the highway. The driver reportedly suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The overturned truck was eventually moved to the side of the roadway, allowing the northbou…
Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police
Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police A tanker truck carrying 6,000 gallons of yogurt sludge crashed in New York on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, police said. The sludge shifted in the back of the truck while it was traveling through Chenango County, causing the big rig to tip over onto its right side around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, New York State Police said. A 30-year-old Hubbardsville man behind the wheel was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The truck was traveling on Interstate 88 through Chenango, near the interchange with Interstate 81, when the load-shift caused the wreck, police said. After t…

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities
Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Six Long Island cold case victims were publicly identified for the first time Thursday, Nov. 12, including one who may have been shot dead by a New Jersey serial killer, officials said. The highest profile case was that of “Montauk Mary,” an elderly woman who was shot four times and found near East Overlook Park on Montauk Highway in March 1978. She was identified Thursday as Sofia Margherita Marrone, a Pleasantville, NJ, woman who was 73 years old when she died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Marrone was killed by four .22-caliber “short round” bullets — the …

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Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100
Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah Winfrey's famous Favorite Things list is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and holiday shoppers have 79 gifts to explore this year — including 30 priced under $100. Unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12, the 2026 collection features everything from beauty products and gourmet foods to kitchen gadgets, clothing, technology, and gifts for children. This year's selections are featured in a new dedicated Amazon storefront, making it easier for shoppers to browse Oprah's picks and get a head start on their holiday shopping. And fortunately, shoppers don't have to spend thousands — or even $100 — to p…

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Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100
Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah Winfrey's famous Favorite Things list is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and holiday shoppers have 79 gifts to explore this year — including 30 priced under $100. Unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12, the 2026 collection features everything from beauty products and gourmet foods to kitchen gadgets, clothing, technology, and gifts for children. This year's selections are featured in a new dedicated Amazon storefront, making it easier for shoppers to browse Oprah's picks and get a head start on their holiday shopping. And fortunately, shoppers don't have to spend thousands — or even $100 — to p…

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Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice
Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice An 18-year-old Pennsylvania soldier was killed during a firearms training exercise, and the instructor responsible has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, but the soldier's grieving family says justice has not been served. Sean Stark, 38, of Carlisle, entered the guilty plea before US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in connection with the March 12 shooting death of Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. Stark, a Department of the Army police officer and firearms instructor at the military installation, admitted to inv…