$5.7M Real Estate Scam: NY Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: NY Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: NY Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say
$5.7M Real Estate Scam: NY Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say A Westchester County man is accused of swindling friends, family members, and longtime acquaintances out of more than $5.7 million by promising lucrative real estate investments, only to spend their money on gambling, personal expenses, and payments to other investors, federal prosecutors said.   Goldens Bridge resident Andrew Laub, 59, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and charged with wire fraud in connection with the alleged scheme, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.   According to federal prosecutors, Laub carried out the fra…

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Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers'
Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is renewing his promise to investigate the widespread voting machine failures that disrupted Election Day, calling the problems "completely unacceptable" and pledging to determine who was responsible.   Jenkins announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that he will convene a bipartisan review of the failures after the results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are officially certified.  The announcement comes one week after ballot scanners across Westchester County failed to accept paper ballots, forcing election officials to use emergency voting pr…
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EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley After Suspected Vehicle Strike Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital.  The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9.  Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital.  The eagl…
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2-Car Crash Causes Injuries On Route 94 In Hudson Valley A two-car crash on Route 94 in Orange County resulted in injuries, and at least one person was airlifted to a hospital.  The crash happened Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, on Route 94 in Blooming Grove, according to Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance.  Both vehicles were heavily damaged by the collision. The incident also prompted a response from the Salisbury Mills and Washingtonville fire departments, as well as Blooming Grove Police and Hackensack AirMed.  More information about the extent of injuries and the cause of the crash was not immediately available. 
6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 NY Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 NY Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 NY Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence
6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 NY Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence A repeat DWI offender who was driving with several drugs in his system when he caused a head-on crash that killed a 28-year-old man in Dutchess County has received the maximum prison sentence on both charges.  Hyde Park resident Richard C. Rider, 47, was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dutchess County Court for the December 2025 crash that killed Alijah M. Johnson, 28, according to Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.  Judge Karen Edelman-Reyes sentenced Rider to 7½ to 15 years in state prison for first-degree vehicular manslaughter and an additional sentence of 1⅓ …

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Ulster County Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…

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Renowned Cardiologist, Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Vanishing On Bike Ride A missing Massachusetts cardiologist and father of two was found dead near a cow pasture after vanishing during a weekend bike ride, authorities said. Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, of Beverly, Massachusetts, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newbury. His body was discovered shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday. The discovery came after a search for Arnett, who had left home without his cellphone. Police had described him as an "overdue cyclist" after he failed to return from his ride. …

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia
Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia A senior US Army soldier entrusted with sensitive information is now suspected of spying for Russia, triggering an investigation involving British authorities, the US military, and the FBI. The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities have not released his name. He remained in custody at a London police station while investigators searched two locations in Gloucestershire, police said. The soldier was stationed at Imjin Barracks, which houses the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, accordin…