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Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley
Girl, 16, Found Safe After Intense 2-Day Search In Hudson Valley A missing 16-year-old girl was found safe in Orange County after an intense two-day search involving local and federal authorities, police said. The teenager was first reported missing to the Town of New Windsor Police Department at around 6:28 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, the department said on Sunday, Sept. 27.  New Windsor officers and detectives began investigating and followed multiple leads over the next two days. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the girl was eventually found in the Town of Newburgh, police said. Authorities did not release the teenager's name or provide details about…

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Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Yorktown Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Yorktown Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Yorktown
Car Plunges Down Embankment On Route 129 In Yorktown Firefighters pulled off a complicated rescue operation after a vehicle crashed down an embankment in Northern Westchester. The crash happened in Yorktown on Sunday, Sept. 27, when a vehicle went down an embankment on Route 129 between Underhill Avenue and the Taconic State Parkwat overpass, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  A dozen firefighters soon arrived at the scene and found the driver was trapped in the car.  Crews then began lowering firefighters down while also securing the car with a griphoist to stop it from shifting. Firefighters then t…
Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Crash In Hudson Valley: Report (Developing) A woman was killed and another person was hospitalized after a serious crash involving a garbage truck and a passenger vehicle in Rockland County, according to reports. The crash happened at Route 202 and Wilder Road in Wesley Hills on Monday, Sept. 28, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, the female driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.  Meanwhile, a male passenger was pulled from the vehicle before being taken by Hatzoloh to Westchester Medical Center, the outlet reported. His condition was not immediately available. Authorities rema…
Well-Known Hudson Valley Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly Well-Known Hudson Valley Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly Well-Known Hudson Valley Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly
Well-Known Hudson Valley Coach, Training Facility Owner Dies Suddenly A Westchester County sports performance coach and business owner who spent years mentoring young athletes is being remembered for the lasting impact he made on families throughout the region following his sudden death.  Jordan Bledsoe, owner and director of Velocity Sports Performance at 5 Browns Lane in Hawthorne, died recently at the age of 38, the business announced on Saturday, Sept. 26. More details surrounding Bledsoe's death were not made public. “Jordan was beloved by so many, including his family, friends, colleagues, and every athlete whose life he touched within the Vel…
Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In NY: NYSP Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In NY: NYSP Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In NY: NYSP
Drunk Driver Swerves Across Lanes, Hits Vehicle Head-On, Flees Scene On I-84 In NY: Nysp A Long Island man accused of running from the scene after causing a head-on crash on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County was later found intoxicated, police said.  The crash happened on westbound I-84 near mile marker 42.4 in Beacon on Sunday, Sept. 27, shortly before 5 p.m., New York State Police said.  According to State Police, Nassau County resident Oscar E. Barahona, 31, of Lynbrook, was driving a 2007 Honda eastbound on I-84 when he tried to turn through the center median. Barahona entered the westbound lanes and swerved across all lanes of traffic before hitting a 2025 To…

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$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials $270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials
$270M Project To Protect Hudson Line From Floods, Mudslides: MTA Officials A major project aimed at protecting Metro-North's Hudson Line from flooding, mudslides, and other extreme weather is moving forward, with nearly $20 million awarded to begin designing the improvements.  The MTA announced this week that it awarded a $19.7 million design contract for work along the Hudson Line between Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx and Hastings-on-Hudson.  The project is part of a broader $800 million resiliency effort included in the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, MTA officials said. The specific project moving into design is expected to cost $270 million and will…

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Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride
NY Resident Mark Consuelos Returns To 'Live' Set After Major Surgery With Unexpected Ride Mark Consuelos made a quick return to “Live with Kelly and Mark,” though his entrance looked a little different. Consuelos, 55, rode onto the set using a knee scooter Monday, Sept. 28, just days after surgery for severe arthritis and a bone spur in his big toe. Viewers can watch his arrival in a video posted by “Live.” View this post on Instagram “You know, we were giving the over-under whether or not I'd be here,” Consuelos said. “I thought for sure there was a 90-percent chance I wouldn't be here.” His wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, 55, said…