Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Real Estate
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater $3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater A stunning contemporary home in Edgewater has sold for $3.175 million, setting a record as the most expensive single-family home sold in the town in nearly two decades. The sale of 32 Shore Road, which sat for 100 days on the market, marks a significant moment for Edgewater’s real estate market, where multimillion-dollar home sales remain rare. The last time a property sold for more was in 2007, when 23 Shore Road fetched $3.8 million. The closest comparison in recent years was the sale of a home on Undercliff Avenue in 2024 in for $2.5 million. Originally listed for $3.499 million, the fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Lodi Tattoo Artist Tosses Shooting Victim's Body In Hudson River: Prosecutor Lodi Tattoo Artist Tosses Shooting Victim's Body In Hudson River: Prosecutor
Lodi Tattoo Artist Tosses Shooting Victim's Body In Hudson River: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Lodi resident was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 6, after he fatally shot a man and tossed his body in the Hudson River in Hoboken, authorities said. Hoboken police received a tip from Lodi police that a man had been fatally shot in a restricted area of the Hoboken waterfront near Castle Point Skate Park on Saturday, Feb. 1, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. An investigation revealed Erick Fernandez shot Julio Flores, a 23-year-old Passaic resident, and then fled the scene with his personal belongings including his vehicle, Suarez said. Fernandez returned to…

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by Sam Barron
Watervliet, NY
News
Woman's Body Pulled From Hudson River In Watervliet Woman's Body Pulled From Hudson River In Watervliet
Woman's Body Pulled From Hudson River In Watervliet Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was pulled from the Hudson River in the Capital Region. Witnesses called police after seeing a woman jump from the Congress Street Bridge in Watervliet shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to preliminary radio traffic. Investigators determined the woman intentionally jumped from the bridge in an apparent suicide, Watervliet Police confirmed to Daily Voice. Her name, age, and hometown had not been released as of early Wednesday afternoon. The City of Troy said its "hearts are heavy following the tragic incident," in a statem…

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by Michael Mashburn
Newburgh, NY
News
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges A 35-year-old man has been found guilty on all charges for a horrific Hudson Valley shooting that left three people dead, including a 9-year-old child, and critically injured a 3-year-old boy.  Orange County resident Kaliek Goode-Ford of Newburgh, age 35, was convicted on Thursday, Jan. 23 on all charges connected to a January 2020 shooting in the town of Newburgh that left three people dead, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced. He now faces up to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced on Tuesday, March 18.  During the shooting, Goode-For…

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by Ben Crnic
Hyde Park, NY
Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie Woman ID'd As Body Found At Vanderbilt Mansion: Poughkeepsie Woman ID'd As Body Found At Vanderbilt Mansion:
Poughkeepsie Woman ID'd As Body Found At Vanderbilt Mansion: Police have identified the body found by a hiker near the Vanderbilt Mansion last month. Helen Pardini, 69, of Poughkeepsie, was found dead at the historic site in Hyde Park around noon on Friday, Dec. 6, New York State Police said. New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks previously said the body was found lying face down near the east shore of the Hudson River south of Bard Rock. Police at the time said the death was considered suspicious, however, the circumstances around the incident have not been released. Anyone with information regarding a missing elderly woman in the Hyde Park …

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
Business
New Upscale Seafood Spot to Replace Chef Peter X. Kelly's Eatery in Yonkers New Upscale Seafood Spot to Replace Chef Peter X. Kelly's Eatery in Yonkers
New Upscale Seafood Spot to Replace Chef Peter X. Kelly's Eatery in Yonkers A highly anticipated restaurant is set to take over the historic Yonkers City Pier, replacing the former X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, the beloved eatery run by acclaimed Chef Peter X. Kelly. On Monday, Jan. 6, the Benjamin Restaurant Group and the City of Yonkers announced plans to launch The Sea Fire Grill Yonkers, an upscale seafood restaurant slated to open in the summer of 2025 at 71 Water Grant St.  The new venture will bring a fresh chapter to the iconic waterfront location, offering stunning Hudson River views and a menu of contemporary American seafood and premium steaks. T…

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by Ben Crnic
Stony Point, NY
Police & Fire
Body Of 32-Year-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Recovered Body Of 32-Year-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Recovered
Body Of 32-Year-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Recovered A 32-year-old man has died after jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge into the Hudson River, New York State Police report. New York State Police responded to the tragic incident on Saturday, Dec. 28, after receiving reports of an individual jumping off the Bear Mountain Bridge. Troopers from the Haverstraw barracks arrived at the scene at approximately 11:12 a.m., said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez.  They discovered that the man had parked his vehicle on the eastbound side of the bridge before jumping. Alvarez said at least one person stopped to try to prevent the man from jumping but was …

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by Kathy Reakes
Cortlandt, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service A Northern Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of veteran firefighter and Hudson Valley resident Christopher Johanson, who dedicated his life to service and his family.  Johanson, a 24-year veteran firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 26, at his home in Cold Spring at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Johanson, badge number 61, joined the Lake Mohegan Fire Department in August 2000 and was most recently assigned to Station 2, the Jefferson Valley Firehouse.  In a memorial post on social media, t…

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by Ben Crnic
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
NYC Tour Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Englewood Marina, Police Say NYC Tour Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Englewood Marina, Police Say
NYC Tour Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Englewood Marina, Police Say A tour helicopter carrying the pilot and six passengers made a safe emergency landing in the parking lot of the Englewood Marina after experiencing mechanical failure mid-flight on Tuesday, Dec. 17, police said. The Bell 407GX helicopter, owned by HeliNY.com, was giving passengers a tour of New York City when it experienced a mechanical issue, according to Lieutenant Raymond E. Walter of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police. The pilot successfully brought the helicopter down in the marina parking lot along the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs around 11:45 a.m. All six passengers an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Traffic
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hyde Park, NY
Police & Fire
Hiker Finds Woman's Body Near Vanderbilt Mansion Hyde Park, Police Say Hiker Finds Woman's Body Near Vanderbilt Mansion Hyde Park, Police Say
Hiker Finds Woman's Body Near Vanderbilt Mansion Hyde Park, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying an elderly woman who was found dead by a hiker near the Vanderbilt Mansion historical site in the Hudson Valley. The grim discovery of the woman whose death is considered suspicious was found around 12 p.m. by the hiker on Friday, Dec. 6, on Vanderbilt Park Road in Hyde Park. New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks said the woman was lying face down near the east shore of the Hudson River south of Bard Rock. Anyone with information regarding a missing elderly woman in the Hyde Park area is asked to contact Investigator Filippini at 845-677-7…

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by Kathy Reakes
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Real Estate
Tarrytown Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M Tarrytown Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M
Tarrytown Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M A stunning Westchester estate with breathtaking Hudson River views and rich history is now on the market for $5.495 million, offering would-be buyers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the county's past and present luxury.  Located at 11 Carriage Trl. in Tarrytown, the property sits at the highest point of the prestigious Greystone-on-Hudson community, a nearly 100-acre luxury gated enclave, and was once owned by famous spiritual leader "Father Divine," according to a New York Times article from 1940. "Father Divine," whose real name has still not been confirmed, was a charismatic …

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by Ben Crnic