NY Horse Trainer Guilty Of Animal Cruelty Dodges Jail Time: Authorities NY Horse Trainer Guilty Of Animal Cruelty Dodges Jail Time: Authorities
NY Horse Trainer Guilty Of Animal Cruelty Dodges Jail Time: Authorities A New York horse trainer convicted on three counts of animal cruelty will not serve any jail time, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 26. Andrea Nussinow, 64, of Tivoli, will instead pay a $1,750 fine, spend three years on probation, and complete 100 hours of community service, the Columbia County District Attorney’s office said. Additionally, Nussinow was banned from owning any horses, though she was allowed to petition the court to possess two horses in the future, according to prosecutors. All 13 of Nussinow’s horses were seized in her July 2024 arrest. “The horses in Ms. Nussinow's …
Man Who Killed Taxi Driver Over Fare, Dumped Body In Reservoir, Fled To Westchester Learns Fate Man Who Killed Taxi Driver Over Fare, Dumped Body In Reservoir, Fled To Westchester Learns Fate
Man Who Killed Taxi Driver Over Fare, Dumped Body In Reservoir, Fled To Westchester Learns Fate A Dutchess County man who admitted murdering a Connecticut taxi driver whose body was later found in a Hudson Valley reservoir will spend at least two decades behind bars.  Pawling resident Santos Vasquez Ramirez, 28, was sentenced to 21 years to life in state prison on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the murder of 66-year-old Danbury cab driver Aurelio Orbez, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced.  Orbez was reported missing by his family on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, after he failed to return home from work the night before. Six days later, his body was recovered from the Cr…
Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Killed In Apparent RI Police Shootout: Cops Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Killed In Apparent RI Police Shootout: Cops
Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Killed In Apparent RI Police Shootout: Cops The man accused of stealing a luxury sailboat in New Jersey died during a police shootout in Rhode Island on Wednesday, Aug. 26, authorities said. The theft happened Saturday night, Aug. 22, at Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City. New Jersey State Police released footage showing the unidentified suspect undocking the 1968 Hinckley Bermuda and sailing away. Police tracked the 40-foot sailboat until it reached the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where the suspect apparently disabled its tracking device, causing authorities to lose sight of the vessel, according to ABC News. The Newport Harbormast…
Staffer Put Resident In Chokehold At Autism Center In Hudson Valley: NYSP Staffer Put Resident In Chokehold At Autism Center In Hudson Valley: NYSP
Staffer Put Resident In Chokehold At Autism Center In Hudson Valley: Nysp A staff member at a Dutchess County autism care facility is facing a felony charge after police said he put a resident under his care in a chokehold.  The incident happened at the Anderson Center for Autism in Hyde Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26.  The agency said that staff member Rojae Omario Rhone, 21, of Poughkeepsie, placed a 21-year-old resident who was under his care in a chokehold.  Following an investigation, Rhone was arrested on Monday, Aug. 24, and charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompeten…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know
Toilet Paper, Household Staples Face Possible Price Hikes: What To Know The cost of everyday household necessities could soon take another hit as a widening trade fight puts deeply connected US-Canada supply chains under pressure. New tariffs between the two countries are targeting hundreds of products, including paper goods, appliances, cosmetics, food, and other staples. The latest escalation came after Canada announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, that it will impose counter-tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 percent on $27.6 billion in US goods beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.  The Canadian government said its response follows new US tariffs of 50 percent on $27.6 billion …
Man Who Sexually Abused Child For Years In Hudson Valley Gets Minimum Sentence: DA Man Who Sexually Abused Child For Years In Hudson Valley Gets Minimum Sentence: DA
Man Who Sexually Abused Child For Years In Hudson Valley Gets Minimum Sentence: DA A Sullivan County man who admitted to sexually abusing a young girl for years in Rockland County has received the minimum possible sentence — a punishment prosecutors said falls far short of what his crimes deserved.   Monticello resident Joel Deutsch, 35, was sentenced to 10 years to life in state prison on Wednesday, Aug. 26, by Rockland County Court Judge Kevin F. Russo, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced.  The sentence came after Deutsch pleaded guilty in May to predatory sexual assault against a child, first-degree course of sexual conduct against a…
TV Favorite Busy Philipps Opens Up About Major Health Ordeal TV Favorite Busy Philipps Opens Up About Major Health Ordeal
TV Favorite Busy Philipps Opens Up About Major Health Ordeal A familiar television star is opening up about a frightening medical ordeal that unfolded largely outside the public eye. Busy Philipps revealed she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor after a full-body MRI detected a mass before she developed obvious symptoms, she told People in an exclusive interview published Wednesday, Aug. 26. The 2.6-centimeter tumor was identified as a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a slow-growing form of brain cancer. The 47-year-old Philipps underwent a roughly five-hour operation Monday, March 2, to remove the tumor from her frontal lobe. She later needed…
NY Cab Driver Nearly Killed In Early-Morning Customer’s Knife Attack, Robbery: Authorities NY Cab Driver Nearly Killed In Early-Morning Customer’s Knife Attack, Robbery: Authorities
NY Cab Driver Nearly Killed In Early-Morning Customer’s Knife Attack, Robbery: Authorities A New York man called for a cab, then tried to kill the driver and stole the vehicle, authorities said. Jonathan Tejada, 32, of Scotia, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 26 on first-degree attempted murder and other charges for the attack on the cabbie at a Motel 6 at 2700 Curry Road in Colonie on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Tejada requested the taxi around 4 a.m., then got into the backseat like normal when it arrived, investigators said. However, he then attacked the driver with a folding knife, slashing him and stabbing him in the chest, according to…
'Wonder Years' Actress Recalls Cradling Husband Orson Bean After Horrific Fatal Accident 'Wonder Years' Actress Recalls Cradling Husband Orson Bean After Horrific Fatal Accident
'Wonder Years' Actress Recalls Cradling Husband Orson Bean After Horrific Fatal Accident More than six years after a devastating loss, a familiar television actress is opening up about the hours that changed her life. Alley Mills, 75, has revealed that she remained beside the body of her husband, actor and comedian Orson Bean, for about four hours after he was struck and killed by two vehicles in Venice, California. Bean was 91. Mills recounted the tragedy during the Friday, Aug. 21, edition of film producer Mark Joseph’s podcast, “The Mark Joseph Show.”  “I heard a screech of wheels," Mills said in the interview, "and the first thing I saw was his red scarf on the paveme…
Murder-Suicide Dashed NY Nurse’s Big Dreams After She ‘Dedicated Her Life’ To Others: Family Murder-Suicide Dashed NY Nurse’s Big Dreams After She ‘Dedicated Her Life’ To Others: Family
Murder-Suicide Dashed NY Nurse’s Big Dreams After She ‘Dedicated Her Life’ To Others: Family The New York woman killed by her husband in a murder-suicide last week was a dedicated nurse who aspired to open her own practice. Gabrielle “Gabby” Forman, 30, was “a deeply loved daughter, sister, family member, godmother, and friend whose presence touched countless lives,” Dr. Angelia Major wrote in a GoFundMe for Forman’s family. “Gabby dedicated her life to caring for others,” Major wrote. “Her loss has left an immeasurable space in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.” Jadet Forman, Gabby’s 37-year-old husband, shot and killed her on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at their apartment in C…
Up To 70K People Under Boil Water Advisory In Westchester — Here's How Long It Will Last Up To 70K People Under Boil Water Advisory In Westchester — Here's How Long It Will Last
Up To 70K People Under Boil Water Advisory In Westchester — Here's How Long It Will Last A boil water advisory affecting as many as 70,000 people in Westchester County will remain in place as crews continue dealing with the fallout from a major water main break earlier this week.  The advisory remains in effect in southwest Yonkers for residents and businesses south of Ashburton Avenue to the New York City line, between the Hudson River and Saw Mill River Parkway, the Westchester County Department of Health said.  County officials estimate between 50,000 and 70,000 people are within the affected area.  The advisory was first issued on Monday, Aug. 24, after a st…
Woman Shoved To Ground In Controversial Golf Ad: Young Exec's Company Blasted By PGA Tour CEO Woman Shoved To Ground In Controversial Golf Ad: Young Exec's Company Blasted By PGA Tour CEO
Woman Shoved To Ground In Controversial Golf Ad: Young Exec's Company Blasted By PGA Tour CEO A golf ad showing a man chasing and shoving a woman to the ground has Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf apologizing, and the PGA Tour questioning whether the response went far enough (scroll down to watch). The since-deleted online commercial was produced by Good Good to promote a co-branded Callaway driver and was approved by Callaway before it was posted, Callaway CEO Chip Brewer said. The ad featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark, 26, and Alexis Miestowski, 26, a former collegiate golfer who now works with Good Good. Miestowski was shown reaching for the driver in Clark's golf bag be…
Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career
Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career A performer whose unmistakable voice, wicked humor, and larger-than-life characters spanned stage, screen, and animation has died. British actor and singer Tim Curry died late Tuesday, Aug. 25, at his Los Angeles home, TMZ first reported. He was 80. Police were called to the home late Tuesday, and no foul play was suspected, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. No official cause of death had been announced as of Wednesday, Aug. 26. Curry became a cultural icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” after originating the role onstage. Hi…
New CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States New CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States
New CDC Map Shows Massive Cyclospora Surge Across 48 States A foodborne parasite surge that has already sickened thousands of Americans is still growing as health officials investigate several potential sources. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 17,180 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the US have been reported since Friday, May 1.  Cases have now been identified in 48 states and Washington, DC, according to data updated Tuesday, Aug. 25. The only states not reporting cases are Delaware and Hawaii. That compares with 1,180 cases reported during the entire period from May 1 through Aug. 31 of last year. …
Person In Crisis Brought To Safety Near Park In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Person In Crisis Brought To Safety Near Park In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Person In Crisis Brought To Safety Near Park In Hudson Valley (Developing) A large police response near a park and hiking trail in Putnam County ended safely after negotiators helped bring a person experiencing a mental health crisis to safety, authorities said. The incident unfolded in Cold Spring along Route 9D near Little Stony Point Park and the Washburn Trail on Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. At 7:22 p.m., the Sheriff's Office alerted the public to an "active incident" in the area and warned that a large police presence should be expected.  At the time, the Sheriff's Office said there was no danger to the surr…
Police K9 Dies After Years Serving Hudson Valley Community: 'Will Not Be Forgotten' Police K9 Dies After Years Serving Hudson Valley Community: 'Will Not Be Forgotten'
Police K9 Dies After Years Serving Hudson Valley Community: 'Will Not Be Forgotten' A police department in Orange County is mourning the loss of one of its four-legged members.  The Town of Wallkill Police Department announced the death of K-9 Bane on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The department did not disclose Bane's age or how he died. Bane served alongside his handler and partner, Police Officer Madison Warner, and was remembered by the department for his dedication, courage, and loyalty. "More than a police canine, Bane was a trusted partner, protector, and valued member of the Town of Wallkill Police Department family," the department said. Police added that the r…
NY Mom Dies After 12-Year Cancer Battle, Leaving Husband, 2 Children NY Mom Dies After 12-Year Cancer Battle, Leaving Husband, 2 Children
NY Mom Dies After 12-Year Cancer Battle, Leaving Husband, 2 Children A Rockland County community is rallying around a family after a well-known mother of two died following a more than 12-year battle with cancer.  Orangetown resident Jamie O'Connell died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, after battling cancer for 12 and a half years, according to her loved ones.  O'Connell was remembered as a devoted mother to her two children, Kensie and Kellan, and a loving wife to her husband, Kevin.   "Her love for her family was immeasurable and was at the very center of everything she did," wrote Emily Heim, who started a GoFundMe page to raise money for h…
Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch
Apple's Biggest iPhone Change In Years Nears: What To Know About Launch Apple's long-rumored entry into a fast-growing corner of the smartphone market appears to be only weeks away. The tech giant is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone during its September launch event, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg has reported that the device remains on track to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.  The event will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9. The foldable has widely been called the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, though Apple has not confirmed the final name. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said “Ultra” is widely used interna…
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities A Long Island man was arrested after his dog was found infested with flies and suffering from open wounds, authorities said. Cecilio Matthews, 50, of Bellport, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty under state and county laws, the Suffolk County SPCA said Wednesday, Aug. 26. Investigators determined earlier in the month that Matthews had failed to care for his 10-year-old mutt, Seven, leaving the dog neglected in a yard, according to the SPCA. Seven was found underweight, infested with flies, and with open wounds to his ears and neck, the SPCA said. He was taken to a local anim…
Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care
Northwell Among 14 Health Systems Honored For Age-Friendly Care Northwell Health has earned national recognition for bringing age-friendly care practices across the system. The health system received the “Excellence in System-Wide Spread” recognition from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The recognition, valid through 2029, applies to practices across 21 hospitals, 64 ambulatory practices, home care services, and skilled nursing facilities. Northwell’s work is built around the 4Ms Framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. The approach focuses on aligning care with older adults’ goals, reviewing medications, addressing delir…
DOT Driver Hospitalized After Car Hits Truck On I-684 In Westchester DOT Driver Hospitalized After Car Hits Truck On I-684 In Westchester
DOT Driver Hospitalized After Car Hits Truck On I-684 In Westchester A driver struck a New York State Department of Transportation truck that was backing up while a crew collected traffic cones on I-684 in Westchester County, police said.  The crash happened on northbound I-684 in Harrison around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, according to New York State Police.  A 2024 Acura driven by a 47-year-old New Rochelle resident was traveling north when it struck the trailer of a DOT truck, police said. At the time, the DOT truck was backing up in the left lane as workers collected traffic cones from the highway.  Police said the DOT truck dri…
NY Judge Should Be Removed Over Retaliatory Lawsuit After Mask Policy Argument: Commission NY Judge Should Be Removed Over Retaliatory Lawsuit After Mask Policy Argument: Commission
NY Judge Should Be Removed Over Retaliatory Lawsuit After Mask Policy Argument: Commission A Dutchess County city judge should be removed from the bench after retaliating against a woman who filed a judicial misconduct complaint against him following his refusal to put a mask on at a doctor's office, a state commission has determined.  The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct ordered the removal of Poughkeepsie City Court Judge Frank M. Mora in a determination dated Friday, Aug. 21.  Mora, an attorney since 1997 who has served on the court since 2011, has a term that runs through the end of 2030.  The Commission said the case stemmed from a December 2021 …
Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast As Potent Storm Nears: Highest-Risk Areas Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast As Potent Storm Nears: Highest-Risk Areas
Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast As Potent Storm Nears: Highest-Risk Areas A quiet stretch is about to end as a stronger storm threat takes shape across a large part of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center says that portions of the Northeast face a slight risk of excessive rainfall Thursday, Aug. 27. A slow-moving system is drawing deeper moisture into the region. Southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania are among areas where heavier rainfall could develop.  The threat will build during the day Thursday as humidity rises and showers and thunderstorms spread east. AccuWeather says the greatest risk for severe thunder…
Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know
Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know An 8-year-old girl has died after a devastating illness linked to a summertime family outing. Lillian Smart of the city of Ruston in north-central Louisiana died Saturday, Aug. 22, after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare organism commonly known as the “brain-eating” amoeba, according to her family and multiple reports.  “The injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from,” the family wrote in a post on Facebook. “Everyone did everything they could to keep her here. We are heartbroken and honestly do not know what to do next. How do we put one foot in fron…
Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong' Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong'
Target Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume: 'We Got This Wrong' A Halloween item aimed at children has disappeared from a major retailer’s shelves after a wave of criticism prompted an unusually blunt corporate apology. Target acknowledged Monday, Aug. 24, that it had removed a children’s clown costume after critics said its appearance evoked racist minstrel-show imagery. “As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a statement. "The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale.  "We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members…
'M*A*S*H'  Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies 'M*A*S*H'  Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies
'M*A*S*H' Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies Mike Farrell is sharing a deeply personal tribute after losing his wife and partner of more than four decades. The 87-year-old “M*A*S*H” star spoke out following the death of actress and singer Shelley Fabares, who died Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles at age 82. She was surrounded by loved ones. Farrell joined Fabares’ family in announcing her death Monday, Aug. 24, while remembering the woman whose television and film career spanned decades. “We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so m…
Partial Lunar Eclipse Now Hours Away: These Locations Will Enjoy Best Viewing Conditions Partial Lunar Eclipse Now Hours Away: These Locations Will Enjoy Best Viewing Conditions
Partial Lunar Eclipse Now Hours Away: These Locations Will Enjoy Best Viewing Conditions The countdown is on for one of the year’s most dramatic sky shows, but where you live could make all the difference. NASA says a deep partial lunar eclipse will unfold Thursday night, Aug. 27, into early Friday, Aug. 28, with 96.3 percent of the moon’s disk entering Earth’s dark central shadow at maximum eclipse.  The partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT Thursday and reaches its maximum at about 12:13 a.m. EDT Friday, according to NASA. The main partial phase ends at 1:52 a.m. EDT Friday.  At its peak, only a narrow strip of the moon will remain illuminated by direct sunlight. …
These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds
These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds A new survey is revealing the relationship habits many Americans say can go too far, with some behaviors falling into a gray area before a breakup ever happens. Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans about what counts as cheating in 2026 and found that emotional connections, secret communications, and online activity can be viewed as relationship breaches. The survey, conducted online from July 1 to July 6, 2026, found that 15 percent of Americans who are married or in a relationship admit they have romantic feelings for someone outside their relationship. Gen Z respondents were the most…
Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following  'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following  'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says
Rutgers Dean Placed On Leave Following 'Disturbing' Upskirt Accusation, University Says A Rutgers University dean has been placed on leave amid accusations he surreptitiously took recorded "upskirt" videos while working at the school, university officials said. Joshua Kohut, 51, of Cranbury, dean of research at Rutgers' School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree invasion of privacy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice announced. “The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile phone to record ‘upskirt’ videos without his victim’s knowledge,” Davenport said. “An invasion of privac…
Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton
Cause Of Death Revealed For American Legend, Worldwide Superstar Dolly Parton New details have emerged about what claimed the life of one of America’s most beloved entertainment figures. Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cancer, her representatives confirmed, according to People. The country music legend was 80. Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. Her nephew Bryan Seaver had announced her death earlier Tuesday in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account, but the initial announcement did not identify a cause. View this post on Instagram Parton had dea…