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The injured officer was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Haverstraw police said.
An investigation into counterfeit, fentanyl-laced prescription oxycodone pills being sold in Peekskill led back to a prison cell.
Firefighters partially drained the Beacon High School pool, and had to cut away part of the structure to free the child.
Cops say he approached women from a black Hyundai Elantra in confrontations in Bronxville Manor and a nearby neighborhood.
A recruitment event by local fire departments will spark the interest of high school students, turning gym class into a test of mettle.
The 52nd annual program opens nearly 6.5 miles of the Bronx River Parkway in Westchester to walkers, runners and riders.
The North Salem woman was found to have a BAC of 0.20 percent, after being arrested in Southeast, according to New York State troopers.
Officers responded to the Galaxy Motor Inn, on Windsor Highway, after receiving a chilling early morning emergency call.
An investigation started after a tip about child pornography, and revealed other disturbing crimes including illegal guns, authorities said.
The disturbing incident took place at the Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, according to New York State Police.
The trooper contacted Yonkers police. She shot the suspect who she said had attempted to stab her, after she had filled up her gas tank.
The car "takeover" at JFK Marina led to the seizure of a BMW and a Mercedes-Benz, as well as two felony arrests, Yonkers police said.
The new program links a Riverdale college and a Yonkers studio campus to train students for film and media jobs.
A New City man and three teenagers were among those hurt in the four-car crash, according to New York State Police.
The July festival will mark its 20th year with OK Go, Yola, Old 97’s, The Fixx, among other national headlining acts.
The car-mounted tool can be used to help put an end to car chases quickly and safely, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
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She stepped onto the train tracks at the Rhinebeck station moments before she was struck by the passenger train, according to police.
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Cops seized 19 Yorkshire Terriers and two macaws from the home. 24 Yorkshire Terriers were later surrendered by the couple.
