BREAKING TRAVEL ALERT: Heavy snow shuts down NYS Thruway westbound near Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — The New York State Thruway has been closed westbound at Exit 59 in Dunkirk due to a series of crashes in Pennsylvania caused by heavy snowfall, state police announced…
Bomb threats target Trump Appointees Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, former Rep. Lee Zeldin
SARATOGA, N.Y. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her family were the target of a bomb threat Wednesday morning as they drove home to Saratoga County for Thanksgiving, according to statements from her…
Cairo Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Child Pornography Charges
ALBANY, NY – Drew Caswell, a 26-year-old resident of Cairo, New York, has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for the distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography. The sentencing…
Pittsfield man found guilty of rape and witness intimidation; flees to Mexico mid-trial
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Cesar Lagunas, 51, was found guilty of rape and intimidation of a witness on Wednesday by a jury in Berkshire Superior Court, even as he fled to Mexico midway…
Tour Bus Overturns on I-490
CHILI, N.Y. — Interstate 490 westbound in the town of Chili has reopened following a crash involving an overturned tour bus that temporarily shut down traffic on Thursday. New York State Police…
Watch: Box Truck Slams Into Parked DOT Truck on I-81 Shoulder
LISLE, N.Y. — A box truck struck two New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicles on Interstate 81 in Lisle on October 28, narrowly missing a DOT worker, New York State…
Former fire company financial secretary pleads guilty to stealing nearly $18,000 in parade funds
WALLKILL, N.Y. — A former financial secretary of the Washington Heights Fire Company in Wallkill has pled guilty to grand larceny charges for embezzling $17,947 from the fire company’s parade fund, Orange…
Teen Victim Identified in Deadly House Party Shooting in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – Schenectady Police have disclosed the identity of a 15-year-old victim involved in a shooting incident on Congress Street. The victim has been identified as Dubar T. Knowles, a resident…
Two Young Teens Shot at Party in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – Schenectady police commenced an investigation following a shooting that occurred on Saturday at approximately 11:20 PM on the 1100 block of Congress Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers…
Port Jervis man pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter in DWI crash that killed 11-year-old girl
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A Port Jervis man pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the first degree after admitting he was intoxicated when he caused the death of his 11-year-old passenger in a…
Juvenile Arrested in Schenectady for Alleged Threats on Social Media
SCHENECTADY, NY – On the evening of Thursday, a 13-year-old student from Schenectady High School was arrested by officers from the Schenectady Police Department. The arrest followed an investigation into threats made…
Three Arrested in Poughkeepsie Drug Bust
Poughkeepsie, NY – An investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has led to the arrest of three individuals for drug-related crimes. Community reports of narcotic sales in…
Middletown Man Receives 7-Year Sentence for Drug Charges
Goshen, NY – Wayne Battles, a 44-year-old resident of Middletown, has been sentenced to seven years in prison with an additional three years of post-release supervision. The sentencing took place on Tuesday…
Man Convicted of First-Degree Rape in Orange County
Goshen, NY – Jesse Boniface of Middletown has been convicted of rape in the first degree and related charges. On Tuesday, a jury found Boniface guilty in the Orange County Court. He…
Andrew Mitchell Pleads Guilty to Major Trafficking in “Operation Final Blow” Case
Goshen, NY – Andrew Mitchell, also known as “Loc,” has pled guilty in Orange County Court to Operating as a Major Trafficker. The announcement was made by Orange County District Attorney David…
Authorities Seek Public Help in 1981 Unsolved Murder Case
Warwick, NY – New York State Police, the Town of Warwick Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are jointly seeking the public’s assistance in the ongoing homicide investigation of Dawn…
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Woodbury Drug Case
WOODBURY, N.Y. — Julio Lewis, 34, of Schenectady, was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison following his guilty plea to criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to Orange County District…
Four Men Arrested in Niagara Falls Drug Trafficking Ring
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced on Thursday that four men from Niagara Falls, New York, have been arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating…
71-Year-Old Local School Bus Driver Indicted on 50 Counts for Possessing Lewd Images of Children
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, has been indicted on charges of promoting and possessing lewd images of children.…
