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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At This Hudson Valley Convenience Store Luck struck Rockland County this week — a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a local convenience store.  The third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Quik Stop, located at 7 New Valley Rd. in New City, for the Powerball drawing held on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the New York Lottery.   The lucky ticket was one of two third-prize winners sold in New York for the drawing, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The other $50,000 ticket was purchased at Wegmans, located at 1 Loop Rd. in Auburn, Cayuga County.  The winning numbers …

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Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies
Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Low-income senior homeowners in Westchester County could soon see a larger break on their property taxes under a newly signed law that increases exemptions to as much as 65 percent.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed the legislation, which will expand property tax relief for eligible seniors earning less than $47,000 annually, county officials announced on Monday, Nov. 2.  Under the new law, qualifying seniors will be eligible for exemptions of up to 65 percent on the county portion of their property tax bills, an increase from the previous maximum exemption of 50 pe…
Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Valhalla Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Valhalla Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Valhalla
Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Valhalla A brush fire sparked by downed, burning electrical wires spread up a hillside toward homes in a Westchester County neighborhood before firefighters brought it under control.  The fire broke out near 42 Columbus Ave. in Valhalla at around 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Valhalla Fire Department.  Firefighters responding to reports of downed wires and flames arrived to find a brush fire spreading uphill toward nearby houses. Valhalla fire crews soon responded, and firefighters from the North White Plains Fire Department were also called in to help contain the fla…
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report US Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection campaign has reportedly revoked press credentials for Bloomberg journalists after the outlet published a report about a lawsuit accusing the campaign and several consulting firms of mistreating political canvassers.  The move came on Monday, Nov. 2, just one day before Election Day, as the Republican congressman faces Democratic challenger Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, which includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess.  According to Semafor Media Editor Max Tani, Lawler's campaign informed Bl…
Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Valhalla (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Valhalla (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Valhalla (DEVELOPING)
Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Valhalla (Developing) A stretch of a busy Westchester County road has been closed as authorities investigate a crash.  The closure affects Columbus Avenue in Valhalla between Columbus Avenue Elementary School and the Rosehill Shopping Center, the Valhalla Fire Department said just before 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Firefighters are urging drivers to find alternate routes.  Unconfirmed emergency scanner reports suggest the incident involved a motorcycle, although authorities have not officially confirmed this.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  This is a develop…

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New York Medical College Trains 300-Plus Yonkers School Staff For Emergencies New York Medical College Trains 300-Plus Yonkers School Staff For Emergencies New York Medical College Trains 300-Plus Yonkers School Staff For Emergencies
New York Medical College Trains 300-Plus Yonkers School Staff For Emergencies More than 300 Yonkers public school employees have received hands-on training in lifesaving emergency response skills through an expanded partnership with New York Medical College. The college's Center for Disaster Medicine provided instruction to 115 administrators, 120 teaching assistants and 74 nursing staff members, preparing them to respond to medical emergencies before additional help arrives. The expanded initiative follows an earlier program that reached nearly 4,000 educators and other employees at all 29 Yonkers schools during the 2023-24 school year. In August, 115 district admi…

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FBI Office Accused Of Spreading Misinformation After Posting Wrong Election Day FBI Office Accused Of Spreading Misinformation After Posting Wrong Election Day FBI Office Accused Of Spreading Misinformation After Posting Wrong Election Day
FBI Office Accused Of Spreading Misinformation After Posting Wrong Election Day An FBI field office sparked outrage after telling thousands of social media followers to vote on the wrong day, then deleting the post as criticism grew. The New Haven, Connecticut, office shared the incorrect information on X on Monday, Nov. 2. The post told its more than 23,000 followers that Election Day was Wednesday, Nov. 4. But voters were supposed to head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The mistake quickly drew criticism online, with some questioning why a federal law enforcement agency would share the wrong election date. The post remained online for hours before the FBI removed …

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll
Midterm Voters’ Key Concerns, Frustrations Revealed In Election Day Poll The first picture of what drove Americans to vote in the midterms is emerging, with preliminary findings offering a glimpse beyond the candidates on the ballot. Early results from CNN’s Voter Poll, used by the network and other major news organizations, released late Tuesday afternoon on Election Day, Nov. 3, point to broad dissatisfaction with the nation’s direction. Seventy-five percent said they are angry or dissatisfied with how things are going in the US, and 88 percent said the cost of living was a major factor in their vote. Preliminary findings highlight economic anxiety and f…