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'Drastic' Weather Change For Thanksgiving, Black Friday In The HV

Now in the storm's wake, low temperatures are coming.

Plea Deal For Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Killing Man, Hiding Corpse

He will be sentenced in January to 15 years in state prison with 5 years post-release supervision, the DA said.

Westchester Urges Safety With Lithium Ion Batteries During Holidays

"Mixing and matching lithium ion batteries, chargers or cords is literally a recipe for disaster," the county executive said.

Goshen Man Accused Of Having, Trading Child Porn

The activity was flagged by the Orange County District Attorney's Office Digital Forensics Unit, authorities said.

Snake Found In Apartment Building Lobby Had Serendipitous Timing

Just hours after an in-depth training on reptiles, the Yonkers Emergency Service Unit found themselves putting that knowledge to the test.

Extra Metro-North Trains For Thanksgiving Parade And Black Friday

Whether going to see the Snoopy balloon or looking for the best sales, the railroad is making it a little easier to get from here to there.

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• 2 Dead In Vehicle Explosion At NY-Canada Border Crossing