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Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester County Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester County Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester County
Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester County A car caught fire on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County — but no one was hurt, firefighters said. The fire broke out on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway just north of the Ashford Avenue exit in Dobbs Ferry at around 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department.   When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, everyone inside the car had already escaped before emergency crews reached the scene, the department said.  Firefighters quickly worked to bring the blaze under control and…

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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…
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 Fire Chief From Westchester Dies At 69 Former Fire Chief From Westchester Dies At 69 Former Fire Chief From Westchester Dies At 69
Former Fire Chief From Westchester 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…
NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison
NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison A New York attorney who stole more than half a million dollars from a trust tied to a Connecticut commercial building will spend eight months in federal prison, authorities said. Edward W. Miller, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 12, to wire fraud in a Hartford federal court, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He must serve a year of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Miller spent more than six years stealing money from a New Canaan trust he was hired to manage. He then lied to beneficiaries about the missing funds after the trust's c…

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
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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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…