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Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Hudson Valley A 37-year-old man is facing several felony charges after police said he lured a 15-year-old into a building and sexually assaulted them in Sullivan County. Bloomingburg resident Eric I. Mannings, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20, following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Mamakating, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The investigation began on Sunday, July 12, when authorities received a report of a sexual assault involving a 15-year-old victim. An investigation eventually led to Mannings' arrest more than three months later.  More informa…
Man Throws Liquor Bottle At School Bus Window, Injuring 4-Year-Old In Westchester: Police Man Throws Liquor Bottle At School Bus Window, Injuring 4-Year-Old In Westchester: Police Man Throws Liquor Bottle At School Bus Window, Injuring 4-Year-Old In Westchester: Police
Man Throws Liquor Bottle At School Bus Window, Injuring 4-Year-Old In Westchester: Police A 4-year-old boy was injured when a man threw a glass liquor bottle at a school bus in Westchester County, shattering a window and leaving the child with cuts to his head and face, police said.  The incident happened near 167 Linden St. in Yonkers at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  Officers responding to a report of an assault found a 4-year-old boy suffering from cuts to his head and above one of his eyes. An investigation found that a man had thrown a glass liquor bottle at a school bus window, causing the glass to shatter a…
Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of NY Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’ Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of NY Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’ Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of NY Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’
Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of NY Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’ A 7-year-old girl warned school and county administrators that her legal guardian was abusing her months before her death, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday, Oct. 27. Despite the warning signs around Jor’Dynn Duncan’s case, the alleged abuse was never mentioned at a custody hearing, allowing her accused killer to gain full custody, the lawsuit said. Jor’Dynn died Dec. 29, 2025, after horrific abuse at the hands of Emily Kelly and Kelly’s family, according to Suffolk County prosecutors and the lawsuit. Jor’Dynn’s birth mom, Portia Duncan, filed the civil suit Tuesday in New York’…
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…
Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash Triplet, NYPD Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash
Triplet, Nypd Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old New Jersey native who was the youngest of triplets and training to become an NYPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash in Queens, authorities said. Caleb Ethan Park, of Brooklyn, lost control of his 2008 Triumph Street Triple motorcycle on the ramp from the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the northbound Van Wyck Expressway around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, the NYPD said. The motorcycle struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the ramp, throwing Park onto the roadway, according to the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad. He was rushed to Ja…
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…
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police
Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Through Backyards Before Capture In Hudson Valley: Police A Dutchess County man accused of committing an armed robbery in Orange County was arrested after leading detectives on a chase through several backyards and over multiple fences, police said.   Poughkeepsie resident Carlos Diggs, 38, was arrested following the robbery on Thursday, Oct. 22, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The incident began when officers responded to a reported gunpoint robbery near a residence at 8 City Terrace in Newburgh. Responding officers obtained a description of the suspect, who had reportedly fled …
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Peekskill — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Peekskill — And Rescued Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Peekskill — And Rescued
Senior Snapping Turtle Found In Distress At Waterfront Park In Peekskill — 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 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County 2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County
2 Cars Catch Fire, Leak Fuel Hours Apart In Westchester County Firefighters in a Westchester County town had a busy day after responding to two separate vehicle fires just hours apart.  The incidents happened in Yorktown on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The first fire was reported just before 9 a.m. on Underhill Avenue, just as firefighters were preparing for the department's annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House. Responding crews arrived to find a vehicle engulfed in flames.  Firefighters first deployed a hose to battle the blaze but had to switch to foam after discovering…
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report
Injuries Reported After Pedestrian Hit At Hudson Valley Intersection: Report A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Rockland County, resulting in injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of South Main Street and East Funston Avenue in Spring Valley on Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, The Monsey Scoop reported. The pedestrian suffered what were reported to be minor injuries, the outlet said.  Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Hill EMS responded to the scene, as well as Spring Valley Police. Click here to view video from the scene posted by The Monsey Scoop. More information about the crash was not immediately available. Daily …
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. 
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say
Remains Found In NY Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Human remains found in a shed in New York have now been confirmed as a woman who had been missing since 2010, police said. Ashley Carroll, of Troy, was 24 years old when she was last seen alive May 6, 2010, according to authorities. Her remains were uncovered when law enforcement searched a shed at 7 Marlborough Court in Albany on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Albany Police Department confirmed her identity on Friday, Oct. 23. “At this time the investigation, now led by the Albany Police Department, remains active and ongoing,” the department wrote. “The cause of death is still under investigation…