Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
University Student Football Player Killed At House Party University Student Football Player Killed At House Party
University Student Football Player Killed At House Party A freshman member of the Fitchburg State University football team was killed at a house party while he was home visiting friends. Desmond Clayton, 19, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was fatally shot multiple times and died at a hospital on Friday, Nov. 20, according to the Tulsa Police Department. Fitchburg State University described Clayton as an “outgoing member of the team whose big personality would light up any room.” "Our campus community mourns the untimely passing of Desmond Clayton, a first-year student, and member of our football team," the university said. "We have been in tou…

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by Kristin Palpini
Edison, NJ
News
Airbnb Removes 35 Listings In These NJ Towns After House Party Complaints Airbnb Removes 35 Listings In These NJ Towns After House Party Complaints
Airbnb Removes 35 Listings In These NJ Towns After House Party Complaints Airbnb has removed 35 New Jersey listings in a crack down on house parties. The move comes after numerous complaints of parties and hosts in violation of New Jersey crowd limits during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Friday. It took police more than five hours on Sunday to shut down a raucous Airbnb "mansion party" on the Jersey Shore. Police ticketed the Jackson homeowner and two party hosts for violating Gov. Phil Murphy's COVID-19 restrictions on the size of gatherings.  The company in April removed the "parties and events allowed" rule from New Jersey listi…

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by Jon Craig
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Police Shut Down 700-Person Airbnb Blowout That Rattled Quiet Jersey Shore Neighborhood Police Shut Down 700-Person Airbnb Blowout That Rattled Quiet Jersey Shore Neighborhood
Police Shut Down 700-Person Airbnb Blowout That Rattled Quiet Jersey Shore Neighborhood Three people were ticketed for violating state COVID-19 limits after hosting a party that attracted more than 700 people to a Jersey Shore Airbnb rental, authorities said.  The party was billed on Instagram as a “mansion party” in the Whispering Hills section of Jackson Township. The Sunday night party was held as a celebration of Liberian Independence Day and included free food, alcohol and a twerking contest. It took about five hours for state troopers and police from Jackson and six other townships to break up the massive throng early Monday. Yaakov Weiss, 40, who rented the Airbnb…

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by Jon Craig
Bedford, NY
News
COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here
Covid-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its march across the country, cities and towns large and small are asking visitors to stay away. That includes Essex County in upstate New York that's super popular for its hiking and the beauty of the Adirondacks. But with a recent influx of visitors fleeing New York City and other parts of the metro area, the county's Board of Supervisors issued a press release this week saying "visitors stay home." Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "To date, we have seen an alarming influx…

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by Kathy Reakes
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Drunk Garwood Bachelorette Party Guest ‘Went Psycho' Damaging Airbnb: Report Drunk Garwood Bachelorette Party Guest ‘Went Psycho' Damaging Airbnb: Report
Drunk Garwood Bachelorette Party Guest ‘Went Psycho' Damaging Airbnb: Report A woman from Garwood was arrested in Nashville last week after she became intoxicated and damaged an Airbnb, The Tennessean reported. Officers were called to the home after the owner said Alexandra Cheety, who was in the city for a bachelorette party, had broken in and caused nearly $2,000 in damage, including smashed windows and blinds. Cheety reportedly told police she “went psycho” after drinking two bottles of wine. When officers arrived Cheety was sitting on the front steps and her foot was bleeding, police said. Officers concluded she hurt herself while damaging the home. After she…

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by Paul Milo
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Airbnb has quickly become something of a staple for travelers on a budget, and the Hudson Valley ranks high on the online home-sharing marketplace’s list of trending destinations for 2019. The Hudson Valley, combined with the Catskills, ranked No. 11 of the 19 top trending locales on Airbnb, which also include destinations in Mexico, China, Scotland, Italy, Spain, and more. The Catskills, which Traveller.com dubs “The Brooklyn of the Mountains,” provides a scenic and cultural experience rolled into one. From German-style beer halls to breathtaking nature and hiking trails, this region truly…

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by Valerie Musson
Armonk, NY
Politics
Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions
Latimer: Balancing Next Budget Calls For Creative, Tough Decisions County Executive George Latimer said balancing next year's county budget requires creative solutions but also some tough decisions. Latimer has introduced his proposed $1.94 billion to the county Board of Legislators, which can revise the budget before its passage next month. In a Wednesday speech before the Business Council of Westchester, Latimer, a 65-year-old Democrat from Rye, said, "That was a fast year." He spoke to the group a year ago after defeating Republican Rob Astorino. Latimer pointed out that he inherited a multi-million dollar budget deficit and depleted reserves but …

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by Jon Craig