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Bat-Wielding Man Breaks Into Home, Then Sets It On Fire In Hudson Valley: Police
A man is accused of setting fire to a Sullivan County home just days after breaking into it and swinging a baseball bat at someone inside — and later leading police on a lengthy chase, authorities said.
Woodridge resident Benjamin Odom, age 46, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 2, following investigations into several incidents at a residence in the village, according to Fallsburg Police.
The first incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 29, when officers responded to the home for a reported domestic incident. A woman told police that Odom, her husband, had shown up at the resid…
K9 Finds Robbery Suspect Hiding Under Brush, Rocks In Westchester, Police Say
A man accused of robbing a Northern Westchester gas station was linked to the crime after a police K9 tracked him into a wooded area — following a separate, second robbery, authorities said.
Jason Adams was arrested in connection with the Saturday, Aug. 29 robbery of the Mobil gas station at 4100 Albany Post Rd. in Peekskill, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Monday, Sept. 7.
The break in the case came on Saturday, Sept. 5, when Adams was identified as a suspect during an investigation into another robbery in the Village of Buchanan, police said.
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NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
American Family Vanishes During Flight To Florida From Bahamas
A multigenerational American family is missing after a small private plane apparently went down off the Bahamas while heading home to Florida.
The four family members, who are from Miami, were aboard a PA-34 Piper five-seat aircraft that disappeared Monday, Sept. 7, according to multiple reports. The US Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities launched a search-and-rescue operation.
It was bound for Miami Executive Airport in Miami-Dade County.
The missing family members are pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80; his wife, Lili Lamar, 79; and their grandchildren, Sofia "Sofi" Sosa, 28, and Christian…
Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations
Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with expectations running high for a potentially pivotal addition to its lineup.
The company will livestream its fall showcase at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Apple. The presentation, which will be livestreamed on apple.com and on the Apple TV app, will also mark John Ternus’ first major product keynote since becoming CEO.
The 51-year-old Ternus succeeded Tim Cook on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Cook, who led Apple for 15 years after replacing Steve Jobs, is now executive chairman of the company’s b…
Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say
A devastating infant murder case has taken an unexpected turn, drawing a connection to a nationally watched courtroom drama.
In suburban Chicago, Corie A. Walsh, 40, of Frankfort, Illinois, is accused of strangling her 2-year-old son, Barrett, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to prosecutors. Will County Sheriff’s Office records show that she faces three counts of first-degree murder.
A neighbor found Barrett unresponsive in the family’s basement and began CPR while calling 911, NBC Chicago reported.
The neighbor then found Walsh fully clothed in an upstairs bathtub and attempting to harm her…
