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Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County
Fire Forces Town Building To Close In Westchester County A fire inside a Westchester County municipal building has forced several town departments to suspend in-person services for a second consecutive day as officials assess the damage.  The fire broke out in the boiler room of the Town of North Castle's Annex Building at 17 Bedford Rd. in Armonk, behind Town Hall, on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to an announcement from town officials.   The building was unoccupied when the fire started, and the Armonk Fire Department responded and contained the flames, according to the town.  Town officials initially announ…

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Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Westchester — And Rescued An elderly snapping turtle found in poor condition at a waterfront park in Westchester County is getting a helping hand thanks to a local animal control officer and a team of wildlife rescuers. The rescue happened on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, according to a social media post shared by the Peekskill Police Department's Animal Control Officer on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The animal control officer was preparing to wrap up his day when he received a call about a turtle in need of help at the park. Rather than leave the animal to fend for herself, the officer…
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection 2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection
2 Horses Found Wandering Near Hudson Valley Intersection Two loose horses were found horsing around in Rockland County, prompting a search for their owner.  The Ramapo Police Department said they found the animals near Route 202 and Viola Road on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27. Police released photos of the animals showing a larger black horse and a smaller brown pony.  The owner has since been found, police said in an update on Tuesday. 
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip
Hudson Valley Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot During Casino Trip A Putnam County, NY woman turned a trip to a Connecticut casino with her sister into a million-dollar payday after hitting a seven-figure jackpot on a slot machine.  Ady R., of Lake Peekskill, won a whopping $1,025,913.22 while playing a Dragon Link slot machine at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Oct. 15, casino officials announced on Friday, Oct. 23. According to Mohegan Sun, Ady was visiting the casino with her sister when she struck the massive jackpot on the popular Dragon Link game by Aristocrat Gaming. The winning spin came during the game's Hold & S…
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.  Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.  The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Car Stolen From Westchester Resident, Seen Leaving City: Police Car Stolen From Westchester Resident, Seen Leaving City: Police Car Stolen From Westchester Resident, Seen Leaving City: Police
Car Stolen From Westchester Resident, Seen Leaving City: Police Police are warning residents to keep their cars locked after a vehicle was reported stolen overnight in a Westchester County community.  The theft happened in Rye on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when a resident reported their vehicle stolen. It was later seen leaving the city at around 3:45 a.m., the City of Rye Police Department announced. The resident had left their keys inside the car, police said. The department did not say where the car was stolen from. However, they reminded residents to lock their car doors, take keys or key fobs out of the vehicle, and to remove valuables.  "T…

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Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy
Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios is making a major change to keep its cereal fresh inside boxes. General Mills is teaming up with Ziploc to introduce resealable bags inside Cheerios boxes. The company announced the new packaging, called Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The new bags feature a built-in zipper that allows customers to reseal their cereal without using clips or separate containers. They also have a pour spout that opens only partway across the top, making it easier to serve cereal. According to a December 2025 survey cited by General Mills, 90% of cereal buyers take extra st…

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Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy
Cheerios Launching Ziploc Cereal Bags In Major Change: Where To Buy Cheerios is making a major change to keep its cereal fresh inside boxes. General Mills is teaming up with Ziploc to introduce resealable bags inside Cheerios boxes. The company announced the new packaging, called Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal, on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The new bags feature a built-in zipper that allows customers to reseal their cereal without using clips or separate containers. They also have a pour spout that opens only partway across the top, making it easier to serve cereal. According to a December 2025 survey cited by General Mills, 90% of cereal buyers take extra st…

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Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…