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Former Fishkill Inmate, 18, Charged With Possessing Cutting Instrument Former Fishkill Inmate, 18, Charged With Possessing Cutting Instrument
Former Fishkill Inmate, 18, Charged With Possessing Cutting Instrument FISHKILL, N.Y. -- An 18-year-old former inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility is accused of possessing a metal-cutting instrument while in the custody of the prison, authorities said Wednesday, Jan. 13.Kaliq Boykin was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband, according to a statement from New York state troopers. According to authorities, the New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision found Boykin in possession of the metal cutter in October and promptly notified state police. In December, a warrant was issued in Fishkill Town C…

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Police & Fire
Beacon Police Find Man Dead In Icy Pool Beacon Police Find Man Dead In Icy Pool
Beacon Police Find Man Dead In Icy Pool BEACON, N.Y. -- A man was found dead Wednesday, Jan. 13, beneath the surface of an icy pool, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The man, described as "elderly," was found in the pool of a North Avenue home, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Beacon police did not release the man's identity Wednesday and the Dutchess County Medical Examiner's Office had not yet completed an autopsy report, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal report.

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Police: Union President Shirked Duties, Charged With 68 Counts Police: Union President Shirked Duties, Charged With 68 Counts
Police: Union President Shirked Duties, Charged With 68 Counts NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Rockland Corrections Officers Benevolent Association president has been suspended with pay after his arrest on suspicion of shirking his duties on more than a dozen occasions, according to lohud.com. John Cocuzza was arrested by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. He has been charged with 17 counts of first-degree tampering with public records, a felony, and 17 counts each of second-degree falsifying business records, second-degree tampering with public records and official misconduct, according to lohud.com. Cocuzza is alleged to have failed to observe inmates on su…

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Driver Was Four Times Legal Limit After Lewisboro Crash, Police Say Driver Was Four Times Legal Limit After Lewisboro Crash, Police Say
Driver Was Four Times Legal Limit After Lewisboro Crash, Police Say LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- A 45-year-old Connecticut man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 12, after crashing a car in Lewisboro with a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit, according to New York state police.Corey J. Cordell, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was not seriously injured in the one-car crash, which occurred near the intersection of Routes 138 and 121, state police said. Cordell submitted to a Breathalyzer, which measured his blood alcohol content at .33 percent, state police said. He was issued several tickets and later released without bail. He faces a misdemeanor count of …

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Police: Patterson Woman Who Failed To Stay In Lane Charged With DWI Police: Patterson Woman Who Failed To Stay In Lane Charged With DWI
Police: Patterson Woman Who Failed To Stay In Lane Charged With DWI SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- A 24-year-old Patterson woman is facing a misdemeanor count of aggravated driving while intoxicated after being caught behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit, according to state police. Alexandra H. O'Donnell was arrested in Southeast on Saturday after authorities measured her blood alcohol content at 0.33 percent, according to state police troopers.  O'Donnell was pulled over after authorities noticed she was unable to stay in her lane of traffic, according to a statement from the department, . O'Donnell was later released wit…

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Lifestyle
Bobby Q’S In Westport Kicks Of 3-Month Celebration Before Closing Bobby Q’S In Westport Kicks Of 3-Month Celebration Before Closing
Bobby Q’S In Westport Kicks Of 3-Month Celebration Before Closing WESTPORT, Conn. – A barbeque join that’s gained something of a following over the past 11 years is kicking off a 3-month celebration before closing its doors. Bobby Q’s Restaurant was opened in the fall of 2004 and has “become known as a local watering hole for families, couples and friends … seeking award-winning BBQ, creative house drinks and the best live music in Fairfield County,” said owner Bob LeRose in a statement. LeRose said the restaurant’s last day of business will be March 31. “We are looking forward to celebrating with our friends and family over the next three months, rememb…

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News
Medical Marijuana Easing Pain Of Sickness In White Plains Medical Marijuana Easing Pain Of Sickness In White Plains
Medical Marijuana Easing Pain Of Sickness In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A stage 4 ovarian cancer patient who has purchased medical marijuana from the White Plains dispensary said she hopes the drug will ease her suffering during her remaining days, according to News 12. Brittany Barger was one of the first people to purchase marijuana from the Vireo Health dispensary, according to News 12. The 27-year-old said she does not expect the drug to save her life, but that she feels better and has more of an appetite after smoking it, according to News 12. Click here to see the News 12 Hudson Valley report.

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Rockland Reaches Tentative Agreements With CSEA And RAM Rockland Reaches Tentative Agreements With CSEA And RAM
Rockland Reaches Tentative Agreements With Csea And RAM NEW CITY, N.Y. – After more than a year of negotiations, Rockland County has reached tentative agreements with two labor unions covering about 1,500 county employees, said County Executive Ed Day on Tuesday. If ratified, the agreements with the Rockland County Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the Rockland Association of Management (RAM) would extend through July 31, Day said in a statement. The prior agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2013. “We are fortunate to have a dedicated workforce that’s committed to providing essential services for the people of Rockland County,” Day said. …

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Rye Gym Owner Offers Exercise Tips For Those Who Sit All Day Rye Gym Owner Offers Exercise Tips For Those Who Sit All Day
Rye Gym Owner Offers Exercise Tips For Those Who Sit All Day RYE, N.Y. -- It's all about balance and stretching says the owner of a local health and fitness club.Dennis Briscoe says the most common complaint he hears from clients is that they sit too long at work and suffer from tight muscles that result in back aches. The owner of Rye Health and Fitness says the problems can often be alleviated through a series of "relatively easy" exercises that can be done anywhere. The first exercise requires one to stand on one leg, bending the other at the knee and holding the foot and ankle behind the back, he says. The muscle can be stretched in a h…

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Information Sought On Dog Found In Port Chester Information Sought On Dog Found In Port Chester
Information Sought On Dog Found In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Have you lost this dog? Do you know who has?This animal was found in Port Chester, according to a post on the Lost Pets of The Hudson Valley Facebook page. Anyone who may own this dog or who may know its owner, should call Port Chester police at 914-939-1000.

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