Hayrides, Petting Zoo Highlight South Orangetown Day
ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Residents can expect a day of fun and lovely fall weather to enjoy the second annual South Orangetown Day on Saturday. The day, which celebrates the South Orangetown community, features hayrides, a petting zoo from Bell-ans Farm, exotic animals, face painting, arts and crafts, and more, said Phyllis Dodge, one of the organizers of the event.
"We have a proud and thriving community who wants to represent and celebrate," she said.
The event runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bell-Ans, 103 S. Greenbush Road. Admission is free.
Additionally, the "Restoration"…
Rocket Launch Will Be Visible In Armonk, Along East Coast
Space fans and those who just want a look at the beautiful sight of a rocket headed for the heavens won't want to miss the launch of a private rocket from Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 16, as it heads to the International Space Station.
The two-stage Antares rocket launch from Wallops Island, Va., scheduled for 8:03 p.m., is expected to be visible to millions along the U.S. East Coast, weather permitting, said Space.com.
The flight, named CRS OA-5, is the seventh planned flight of the unmanned resupply spacecraft to the space station for NASA, added Space.com.
The rocket for this mission is na…
Homeless Man Found Dead Inside Mount Vernon Camper
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A homeless man was found dead on Monday inside an abandoned mobile camper at a business on Fulton Avenue, according to Mount Vernon Police Capt. Roy Hasting.
The man, who was known to frequent the camper on and off over the years, is believed to have died from natural causes, Hasting said.
"The owner would have him removed from time to time, this time we were notified of a foul odor coming from the trailer and found him inside deceased," Hasting said.
The man, believed to be between 55 and 60 years old, has not been identified, he added.
Hasting said there …
15 In Drug Ring That Used Music Company As Front Charged In White Plains
Fifteen people, using a music business, "Outta They League," as a front for a drug distribution operation in southern and central New York, were charged Thursday in White Plains federal court for drug trafficking, according to Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Calling themselves OTL, after the music business, the 15 members are accused of distributing multiple kilograms of cocaine throughout southern and central New York, including Poughkeepsie, Bharara said.
Twelve were taken into custody Thursday in White Plains. Malcolm Kinyon, the busines…
