Man Stabs Greyhound Bus Passenger In NJ, Severs Own Finger With 6-Inch Knife, Prosecutor Says
A man wielding a knife on a Greyhound bus headed to New York City stabbed another passenger on Sunday, slicing open his own finger in the process, authorities charged.
Quientell Donaldson, 37, is accused of yelling and engaging in a dispute as the bus was traveling on Route 80 in Warren County around 1 a.m., NJ.com reports citing Prosecutor Jim Pfeiffer.
Donaldson then stabbed the victim several times, severing his own finger in the attack, Pfeiffer said.
The driver pulled over near the exit in Hope Township and contacted police, who arrested Donaldson later that day.
Donaldson, of Syracu…
Dean's List College Student From Hudson Valley Found Dead In Dorm Room
A college student from the Hudson Valley has died at age 20.
Dutchess County resident Cory Gallinger, of Salt Point, a junior at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, was found unresponsive in his dorm room on Sunday, March 21, according to college officials.
The cause of death has not been released.
On Monday, March 22, a vigil was held outside a chapel on campus, with approximately 1,000 attending, according to Syracuse.com. A video of the vigil, posted on YouTube by Le Moyne College, is available here.
Gallinger made the college's Dean's list, studying Management, Leadership, and Marketing. …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region
The massive Nor'easter tracked farther north than expected, but it sure made its presence felt throughout the region.
Especially in upstate New York, where the highest snowfall totals were recorded.
Litchfield, New York, a town of about 1,500 people located in Herkimer County, about 60 miles east of Syracuse, was walloped with 40 inches of accumulation, with 20 inches falling in a five-hour span overnight.
Binghamton, New York, meanwhile, saw 34 inches of snowfall.
Much of the New York City metropolitan area was spared from double-digit totals, with about 7 inches of reported at Central P…
Covid-19: Syracuse University Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Tests Positive, Team Pauses
Syracuse University has pressed pause on getting ready for the upcoming men's basketball season after legendary coach Jim Boeheim tested positive for COVID-19.
The school announced on Sunday, Nov. 15 that Boeheim, 75, had a positive case confirmed, though he has yet to experience any symptoms and has already entered quarantine.
"As part of our routine COVID-19 health and safety protocols, I, along with my team and staff, are tested for COVID-19 multiple times each week,” the longtime coach said. "Following our most recent testing, I was informed that I had tested positive for COVID-19. I i…
Covid-19: Here's What Is Open With Phase 4 Now Underway On Long Island
Long Island has become the latest region in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Effective as of Wednesday, July 8, Long Island joined the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that health officials have checked and reviewed the data and gave the green light for Long Island to continue its phased reopening this week.
New York City entered Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, …
Covid-19: Long Island Cleared To Start Phase 4 - Here's When, What It Means
Long Island is set to become one of the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As of Wednesday, July 8, Long Island will join the mid-Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, July 6 in Manhattan that health officials have checked the data and given the green light for Long Island to continue its phased reopenin…
Covid-19: Westchester, Hudson Valley Cleared To Start Phase 4 - Here's What It Means
The Hudson Valley is set to become the latest region in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Effective Tuesday, July 7, the Hudson Valley will join the Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, July 6 in Manhattan that health officials have checked the data and given the green light for the Hudson Valley to continue its phased reopening.
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