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Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In NY: Police Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In NY: Police Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In NY: Police
Wanted Driver Crashes Into Guardrail After Chase On Palisades Parkway In NY: Police A North Carolina man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after police said he led them on a high-speed chase on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County before crashing into a guardrail.  Terrence McNair, 31, of Garner, North Carolina, was arrested following the pursuit on Thursday, Oct. 8, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The incident began at around 3:44 a.m. when troopers tried to stop a 2021 Audi Q5 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangetown for a traffic violation. Police said McNair, who was driving the SUV, refused to p…

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Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Hudson Valley: Report Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Hudson Valley: Report Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Hudson Valley: Report
Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Hudson Valley: Report A vehicle lost control and crashed into the entrance gate of a cemetery in Rockland County, according to reports. The crash happened at the Historic Monsey Cemetery located at the intersection of Saddle River Road and West Maple Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, The Monsey Scoop reported. The vehicle reportedly went out of control before striking the cemetery gate, according to the outlet. Despite the collision, no injuries were reported, the outlet said.  Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, including Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Rockland Paramedics, the Monsey Fire Dep…
Car Wanted By NYPD Caught On Taconic Parkway In Westchester: Police Car Wanted By NYPD Caught On Taconic Parkway In Westchester: Police Car Wanted By NYPD Caught On Taconic Parkway In Westchester: Police
Car Wanted By Nypd Caught On Taconic Parkway In Westchester: Police A vehicle wanted for felony charges in New York City was pulled over on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, police said. The traffic stop happened on Saturday, Oct. 10, when officers responded to the northbound Taconic Parkway to search for a felony vehicle wanted by the NYPD at around 1:35 p.m., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. A Yorktown sergeant found the car and pulled it over. The driver, identified as Brooklyn resident Nestor Mejia, 32, was detained, according to the department. After checking his license, police found that it was suspended in New York Stat…
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley Part of a road is closed after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Dutchess County.  New, updated report - Boy, 16, Was Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Dutchess County: Police The crash happened in the area of 41 Hollow Rd. in Clinton on Monday, Oct. 12, around 3:40 p.m., according to New York State Police.  Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment…
Secluded Westchester Home On 4 Wooded Acres Soon Hitting Market For $650K Secluded Westchester Home On 4 Wooded Acres Soon Hitting Market For $650K Secluded Westchester Home On 4 Wooded Acres Soon Hitting Market For $650K
Secluded Westchester Home On 4 Wooded Acres Soon Hitting Market For $650K A secluded home tucked away on more than four wooded acres in Northern Westchester will soon hit the market for just under $650,000, offering plenty of privacy and a chance to restore a distinctive country retreat.   The property, located at 1471 Old Logging Road West in Yorktown Heights, is listed for $649,900 by Stephanie Ruzzo of RE/MAX Classic Realty.  Situated in the Huntersville neighborhood, the four-bedroom home was designed by Julie Whitcomb, known for creating country retreats for New Yorkers seeking an escape from city life.  The house sits at the end of a dr…

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Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals
Northwell Health Launches The Institute For Healthy Aging Across 28 Hospitals Northwell Health has launched a new initiative connecting services across its 28 hospitals to help older adults maintain their health, independence and quality of life as they age. The Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging brings together hospital services, physician practices, outpatient programs, research facilities, and community resources to better coordinate care for aging adults and their families. According to Northwell Health, the initiative focuses on preventing illness, addressing changing healthcare needs and supporting caregivers who help older adults manage their health. The i…

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Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material
Retired UConn Prof’s Son Faces Bomb Charges Years After Dad Said He Gave Him Explosive Material A Connecticut man charged with making bombs after police searched his home during a domestic disturbance investigation was previously accused of making explosives in a 2010 case that led to his father’s arrest.  Aleksi Javanainen, 30, was arrested on Oct. 3 at his home on Hanks Hill Road in Mansfield. He was charged with illegally possessing explosives, manufacturing bombs, and three misdemeanor counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. According to his arrest warrant, police began investigating after a woman told troopers that Javanainen kept unlocke…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge NY Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO)
Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (Video) A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was rescued after going overboard and spending hours in the sea off the coast of Greece. The 44-year-old woman from El Salvador fell from the Odyssey of the Seas about 83 miles southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday, Oct. 9, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The incident happened on a week-long cruise that departed Civitavecchia, Italy, on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to CruiseMapper. The Coast Guard launched a search involving rescue boats, passing ships, and a Greek Air Force helicopter. A cargo ship helping with the search sp…