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Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester
Tennis Club Goes Up In Flames After Generator Ignites In Westchester A fire that broke out at a Westchester County tennis club left part of the facility badly damaged, prompting a wave of community support for employees who could be left without work.   The blaze broke out at the Tennis Club of Hastings, located at 100 River St. in Hastings-on-Hudson, on Sunday, Oct. 18.  A generator at the club caught fire, partially burning one of the facility's tennis bubbles and causing extensive damage to the building's exterior.  Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Tom Drake said the fire was dispatched by Westchester County 60 Control at 11:11 a.m., while vi…

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Westchester Hit-Run Driver Arrested In Major Crash Outside NJ Mall Westchester Hit-Run Driver Arrested In Major Crash Outside NJ Mall Westchester Hit-Run Driver Arrested In Major Crash Outside NJ Mall
Westchester Hit-Run Driver Arrested In Major Crash Outside NJ Mall A 32-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Route 17 near Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Monday evening, Oct. 19, police said. The woman was struck by a fleeing Acura towing a U-Haul around 5:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes near the Route 4 interchange, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti and photos from the scene. The Acura driver was stopped by a group of pedestrians at a separate location near Neiman Marcus. That's where the Acura driver, of Tarrytown, NY, was subsequently taken into custody, Daily Voice has learned. The Ac…
Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County
Man Tries Using Fake $100 Bills At Home Depot In Westchester County A Bronx man was arrested after trying to make a purchase using counterfeit $100 bills at a Home Depot store in Westchester County, police said.  Justin Melendez, 29, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Home Depot located at 3051 East Main St. in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Troopers said they were alerted to a man suspected of trying to use counterfeit currency to pay for merchandise. An investigation later determined that Melendez had tried to complete a purchase using the fake $100 bills, police said.   He was arrested and charg…
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On I-287 In Westchester UPDATE: A crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County that blocked lanes of traffic for hours has been confirmed as a fatal incident.  The crash was reported on Monday, Oct. 19, at 2:27 p.m., on the westbound Cross Westchester Expressway at Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to 511NY traffic reports and New York State Police.  Police confirmed one person was killed in the crash. Their name has not yet been released. Several fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and ambulances were seen gathered near the crash scene. All lanes have since reopened, police said a…
Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods
Aggressive Coyote Shot Near University In Westchester, Escapes Into Woods Police in Westchester County are searching for a coyote that escaped into a wooded area after being shot by an officer following reports of aggressive behavior.  The incident happened at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, near Mercy University and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Irvington, village officials said. Irvington Police officers first responded to a report of a coyote sighting near the university. While they searched the surrounding area, authorities received more reports of a coyote behaving aggressively toward a person on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.  Police…

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NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
NY's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response
Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response A group of New York high school students who recorded themselves shouting the N-word have sparked outrage and protest at their school. The nine-second video of the Colonie Central High students was shared widely Friday, Oct. 16 and afterward. The teens say little in the clip besides the N-word. A large group of students demonstrated, chanted, and held signs outside the school Monday, Oct. 19, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. The signs included “Black Lives Matter,” “We Deserve Equality,” and “Silence is Compliance.” “The actions of the young men in the videos circulating the internet are d…

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Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …

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Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …

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Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium
Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium The Air Force has identified the airman whose fatal fall turned a college football pregame tribute into tragedy. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Fort Stewart, Georgia, native who served for 15 years, died after falling during a demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. Nellis Air Force Base announced his identity, according to ABC affiliate KSAT. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron’s Detachment 2 at Joint Base San Antonio. He was one of four service members scheduled to descend from the stadium’s r…