HERO: Sergeant Rescues Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near NJ-NY Border HERO: Sergeant Rescues Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near NJ-NY Border
Hero: Sergeant Rescues Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near Nj-ny Border UPDATE: A Palisades Interstate Parkway police sergeant rescued two suspects from a burning SUV after it crashed into two other vehicles and overturned during a stolen-vehicle chase Thursday afternoon, authorities said. A group of suspects who'd become the subjects of a suspicious persons report fled the Englewood Cliffs Marina in a GMC Envoy shortly before 3 p.m., PIP Police Sgt. First Class Raymond Walter said. An alert went out to surrounding departments about the SUV, which had been reported stolen out of Onondaga County, NY, he said. Englewood Cliffs police began pursuing the vehicle b…
HERO: PIP Officer Saves Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near NJ-NY Border HERO: PIP Officer Saves Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near NJ-NY Border
Hero: PIP Officer Saves Suspects From Burning SUV After Pursuit Ends In Crash Near Nj-ny Border UPDATE: A Palisades Interstate Parkway police sergeant rescued two suspects from a burning SUV after it crashed into two other vehicles and overturned during a stolen-vehicle chase Thursday afternoon, authorities said. A group of suspects who'd become the subjects of a suspicious persons report fled the Englewood Cliffs Marina in a GMC Envoy shortly before 3 p.m., PIP Police Sgt. First Class Raymond Walter said. An alert went out to surrounding departments about the SUV, which had been reported stolen out of Onondaga County, NY, he said. Englewood Cliffs police began pursuing the vehicle b…
State Police: 2 Killed, 2 Injured In Warren County Route 80 Crash State Police: 2 Killed, 2 Injured In Warren County Route 80 Crash
State Police: 2 Killed, 2 Injured In Warren County Route 80 Crash A pair of backseat passengers were killed when a Route 80 driver veered off the road and struck a guardrail and a tree Saturday. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 12.2 in Hope Township shortly after 6:05 p.m., state police said. Terese Walker, 49, of Syracuse, NY was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze when the vehicle "exited the roadway, impacted a guard rail and a tree," killing Brooklyn residents Tyrell Walker, 30, and Tyshawn Langhorne, 35, authorities said. Walker and front seat passenger Patricia Snell, 53, of Brooklyn sustained moderate injuries, in the crash, whic…
COVID-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program COVID-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program
Covid-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program A student in the Hudson Valley will receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school he desires after being chosen as a first-round winner of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Original story - COVID-19: NY Launches Co…
COVID-19: Long Island Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Campaign COVID-19: Long Island Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Campaign
Covid-19: Long Island Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Campaign A student on Long Island will receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school she desires after being chosen as a first-round winner of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Original story - COVID-19: NY Launches College…
COVID-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M COVID-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M
Covid-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M Feeling lucky? New Yorkers are being offered an extra incentive to go get the COVID-19 vaccine at select locations. Between Monday, May 24, and Friday, May 28, state residents who get vaccinated at 10 sites will be provided free lottery scratch-off tickets to anyone 18 and older. The tickets, sold by retailers across the state for $20 each, have a grand prize of $5 million. Anyone receiving a vaccine will be getting the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, which will not require them to return to get a second dose. Sites participating in the scratch-off lottery ticket giveaway include:…
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Andrew P. Novak was born on July 28, 1966 and died peacefully on Thursday, April 29 with his wife Clare (McMorris) by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Andy, known by many as “Noodle,” was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1984 and was employed by Verizon.  Andy lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Peekskill with Clare.  Andy’s short life was full thanks to his loyal friends and family. Andy is survived by his wife Clare of Peekskill; sister Laura Nicholson (Steve) of Syracuse and brother Matthew Novak (Ch…
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest A popular Hudson Valley restaurant might not have taken home the top prize in the New York State Beef Council's best hamburger competition, but it still came out on top. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, was one of only four finalists in the annual contest of the best burgers in the state on Monday, May 10. After a day of cooking and showing off its Benny Burger, the eatery walked away with the "People's Choice Award" for best burger. The overall winner for the second year in a row was the burger from Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse.  Ben's burgers are a fa…
COVID-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer COVID-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer
Covid-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer The fair must go on! The popular, 18-day New York State Fair will be returning to Syracuse this summer after being forced to take a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though certain restrictions will be put in place, the State Fair is scheduled to make its return to the Fairgrounds from Friday, Aug. 20 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. “To modify a popular phrase, the fair must go on,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26 in Syracuse. “The State Fair is special. It’s special to all New Yorkers. 
“We’ve invested a lot of money into the fair for many…
COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY
Covid-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY With the supply of the COVID-19 vaccines beginning to outweigh the demand in New York, mass vaccination sites are now accepting walk-in appointments for all adults across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of Thursday, April 29, the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites will be accepting walk-ins for all residents 16 and older. “With COVID, we're at a little bit of a point of transition,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 conference earlier this week in Johnson City. “We’ve been doing great with the vaccinations at distribution sites across the state, but we’re seeing a reductio…
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vehemently denied any wrongdoing when probed about sexual harassment allegations from reporters after taking questions from the media in person for the first time since late last year. Earlier story - Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press On Monday, April 26, during a COVID-19 briefing in Syracuse, the first question from reporters directed at Cuomo regarded the allegations that have been made against him, which Cuomo flatly denied repeatedly. “No,” he said when asked if he had a comment on the matter. “That’s w…
COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy
Covid-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy With New York continuing to show signs of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, additional restrictions placed on certain businesses and industries are being lifted. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26 in Syracuse, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that stadiums, offices, casinos, gyms, and fitness centers outside of New York City can all increase its occupancy. Cuomo said that the following restrictions are now in place as of Saturday, May 15: Offices: from 50 percent to 75 percent occupancy; Casinos: from 25 percent to 50 percent occupancy; Gyms and fitness centers outside New Y…