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Ed Holley back in court in Megan McDonald murder case

Holley was arrested April 20 in the 20-year-old murder of Megan McDonald; special prosecutors took over the case after DA recused himself.

 

As high rises dot Westchester cities, firefighting requires new thinking and planning

Modern high rises must be built to prevent the spread of fires. Firefighters must know how safety systems work and how they'll attack a blaze up high.

 

New York State Fair churns out another one: 800-pound butter sculpture unveiled for 2023

You'd butter be prepared for this if you go to the New York State Fair. Butter sculptures have been around for 50 years. What makes them so popular?

 

Mount Vernon man shot outside house party details off-duty cop's role

One of the men shot outside a Mount Vernon house party over the weekend said he only saw one weapon fired: That of the officer.

 

Bear attacks a child in North Castle, is caught

Authorities responded after a bear reportedly attacked a child in North Castle Tuesday morning.

 

Man accused of beating Canada goose to death with a golf club in Putnam

A Carmel man is accused of beating a Canada goose to death with a golf club.

 

What is this year's NY State Fair butter sculpture? See photos

"Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way - Keeping Kids' Health on Track" is the theme of the 55th Annual Butter Sculpture, unveiled at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

 

Former Rockland DA Bongiorno gets Clarkstown justice nod, run for seat in November too

Former Rockland District Attorney Michael Bongiorno is being appointed Clarkstown justice after a three-decade career as a prosecutor and DA.

 

NY parks need upgrades for those with disabilities, audit finds. What changes are needed?

Auditors examined nearly 1,500 park amenities in NY. They uncovered about 900 features that would benefit from accessibility improvements.

 

FBI offers $10,000 reward in 1987 killing of Gamma Stroud in Spring Valley

The FBI joins the cold case probe into the September 1987 murder of Glennise 'Gamma' Stroud, offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information.

 

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