Commack, NY
Politics
Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York
Joseph Nocella Named United States Attorney For Eastern District Of New York Joseph Nocella, Jr., a veteran prosecutor and judge with an extensive legal background, has been named the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, according to a statement from former President Donald J. Trump. “Judge Nocella has a strong record of bringing Law and Order to the incredible people of New York,” Trump said in the announcement. “Congratulations, Judge Nocella!” Nocella served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District from 1991 to 1995, prosecuting cases involving racketeering, extortion, and fraud. His work earned recognition from the FBI direc…

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by Jillian Pikora
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Careless Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Crossing Guard: Hunterdon County Prosecutor Careless Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Crossing Guard: Hunterdon County Prosecutor
Careless Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Crossing Guard: Hunterdon County Prosecutor A 57-year-old Glen Gardner man was issued a summons on Thursday, Jan. 2 for careless driving after fatally striking a crossing guard in High Bridge in November, authorities said. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, Steven Leydon failed to yield and fatally struck Robert Bork, a 79-year-old High Bridge resident on County Road 513, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson, Chief of Detectives Timothy Drew, and High Bridge Police Chief Brett Bartman said. Bork was working as a crossing guard at the time of the crash, authorities said. Bork was transported by helicopter to Morristown Medical…

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by Sam Barron
White Plains, NY
Politics
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive.  In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Obituaries
Yonkers Police Sergeant Dies At 41: 'Brought Immense Joy, Love' Yonkers Police Sergeant Dies At 41: 'Brought Immense Joy, Love'
Yonkers Police Sergeant Dies At 41: 'Brought Immense Joy, Love' A Westchester community is mourning the loss of a beloved police sergeant and son of a city leader who leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and dedication.  Patrick Breen, a Sergeant with the Yonkers Police Department and the son of Yonkers City Councilman Mike Breen, died at the age of 41 on Sunday, Dec. 15.  In an emotional post on Instagram, Mike Breen shared his family’s heartbreak, saying Patrick “brought immense joy and love into the lives of everyone who knew him” and would be “profoundly missed.”  “Being Patrick’s father has been the greatest honor of my life, an…

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by Ben Crnic
York, PA
Politics
York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy
York County Coroner Pam Gay To Retire, Chief Deputy Tania Zech Announces Candidacy York County Coroner Pam Gay announced she will retire at the end of her third term in January 2026, after serving 12 years in office. Gay shared her decision in a statement on Monday, Dec. 16, highlighting her office’s accomplishments since she first took office in 2014. “I have been humbly honored to serve the people of York County during what will be my three terms as their Coroner,” Gay said. “There have been many improvements in staffing and office modernization since I began… We were finally able to provide the community with the office and morgue facility that was so desperately neede…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hawthorne, NJ
News
Meet The First Responder Family Behind Dazzling This Hawthorne Christmas Display Meet The First Responder Family Behind Dazzling This Hawthorne Christmas Display
Meet The First Responder Family Behind Dazzling This Hawthorne Christmas Display When duty calls, the Tamburro family answers—whether it’s a house fire, a medical emergency, or creating pure holiday magic on Lafayette Avenue. For over six years, the Tamburros—known in Hawthorne for their service as firefighters and EMTs—have turned their home at 1084 Lafayette Avenue Extension into a spectacular winter wonderland.  Featuring more than 400 glowing decorations and whimsical scenes, the family’s “Lights on Lafayette” display has become a holiday beacon, drawing crowds and smiles from far and wide. The family behind the magic is no stranger to teamwork. Victor Tamburr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (UPDATE) Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (UPDATE)
Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (Update) UPDATE: The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed an off-duty Newark Police Sergeant was the person who fatally struck and killed Jairo Rodriguez. The sergeant was not named.  A 53-year-old Newark Traffic Control Officer was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the early morning of Thursday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 12:42 a.m., Jairo Rodriguez was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic following an event at the Prudential Center, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Rodriguez was found by police unresponsive and was trans…

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by Sam Barron
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
49 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 49 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
49 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve After months of training, dozens of new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the county. The 49 new recruits graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Friday, Dec. 6. They will now go on to work at seven departments in the county.  The new recruits will now be sent to the following Westchester departments: Westchester County PD: Shaun Blute, Frank Caparelli, Devin Furphy, Steven Hartog, Autumn …

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by Ben Crnic
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Trump Names Wharton Graduate Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Trump Names Wharton Graduate Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs
Trump Names Wharton Graduate Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler, a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs by former President Donald Trump, the Trump team announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Boehler, who earned his degree from Wharton in 2000, was praised by Trump for his work as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team. The Accords, a hallmark of the Trump administration, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. Boehler also participated in negotiations with challenging groups, including the Taliban, according to the statement. "A…

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by Jillian Pikora
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 A beloved Hudson Valley resident, Army veteran, and longtime Westchester firefighter is being remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for his family, and dedication to his community following his tragic death in a car crash. New, updated report - New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill died on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to his obi…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick
Bob Casey Concedes Race For Pennsylvania US Senate Seat To Dave McCormick Senator Bob Casey has conceded the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race to Dave McCormick, calling it one of the closest elections in the state's history. Casey, who has served Pennsylvanians in public office for 28 years, announced his concession as the first count of ballots was completed, with the race decided by less than a quarter of a point. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey said in a statement released Thursday, Nov. 21. “Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Morrisville, PA
News
PA Man Who Killed Mom With Fentanyl Spiked Iced Tea Sentenced To Life: DA PA Man Who Killed Mom With Fentanyl Spiked Iced Tea Sentenced To Life: DA
PA Man Who Killed Mom With Fentanyl Spiked Iced Tea Sentenced To Life: DA A Falls Township man who spiked his mother’s iced tea with fentanyl before shooting her in Philadelphia has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison, Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub announced Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Sean Rivera, 30, admitted to second-degree murder and multiple related charges for the killing of his 72-year-old mother, Carol J. Clark, in April 2023. Rivera drugged Clark, drove her to a shed in Philadelphia, and shot her multiple times, investigators said. Rivera's negotiated plea includes life in prison without parole for the murder, and an add…

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by Jillian Pikora