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Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Business
NY Among Nation's 10 Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Police & Fire
Boat Fire, Coast Guard Chase End With BWI Arrest Off Long Island
A boat operator is accused of fleeing from the U.S. Coast Guard before running his vessel aground and sparking an engine fire in the Great South Bay, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, June 6. Abimal Acosta, 58, of West Islip, was charged with Boating While Intoxicated after the incident west of Captree Island at 10:18 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police. Marine Bureau officers and the U.S. Coast Guard responded after a 911 caller reported a 24-foot vessel moving erratically in the Great South Bay at approximately 8 p.m., police said. When Coast Guard perso…
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
News
Teen Swept Away During Senior Beach Day Found Dead 11 Days Later In Breezy Point
A Bronx teenager who disappeared after being swept away by a rip current at Rockaway Beach during a senior outing has been found dead, authorities and his family confirmed. Brandon Figueroa, 18, was recovered from the waters off Breezy Point around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a report of a person in the water near Beach 222nd Street and Rockaway Point Boulevard, where officers and FDNY EMS personnel found an individual floating near the shoreline. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Figueroa had been missing since Tuesday, May 19, when…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Wanted In 3 Jurisdictions Arrested In New Jersey, Police Say
A pair wanted on extraditable warrants in multiple states were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, police said. Officers stopped a black 2020 Lincoln SUV in Saddle Brook at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. The two initially provided fake driver's licenses that appeared to originate overseas, and an investigation identified them as Sena Miclescu, 29, of Newburgh, NY, and Edera Miclescu, 27, of Baltimore, MD. Police found that Sena Miclescu was wanted on full extradition warrants from Las Vegas, NV, …
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Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 6 Stretch In Putnam County (
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This story has been updated. A serious crash temporarily closed part of Route 6 in Putnam County on Friday afternoon, June 5. The collision happened on Route 6 in the area of Buckshollow Road near the Countryside Kitchen restaurant in Mahopac, Carmel Police said at 2:25 p.m. on Friday. The SUV involved in the single-vehicle crash rolled over, leaving it heavily damaged with a shattered windshield. According to the department, the driver, the only one inside the vehicle, walked away from the wreck to an ambulance. He was then taken to a hospital for evaluation, pol…
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Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
Business
Carmel Cinemas Reopens Year After Closing In Putnam County
One big screen has made a triumphant return in Putnam County after a little more than a year. More than a year after the former Carmel Cinema closed its doors, the movie theater at 150 Route 52 in the Carmel ShopRite Plaza has officially reopened as Carmel Cinemas under the new ownership of Box Office Cinemas. The theater welcomed moviegoers back on Friday, June 5, marking the return of a local entertainment staple that had been shuttered since May 2025. Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne stopped by the theater on opening day to meet with its new manager and congratulate staff…
Police & Fire
Woman, 4 Dogs Pulled From Burning Hudson Valley Home
A 65-year-old woman and four dogs were rescued from a house fire in Dutchess County after first responders rushed into action Thursday afternoon, June 4. The fire began at around 2:58 p.m. at a home on Trestle Lane in the Town of Stanford, New York State Police said on Friday, June 5. Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 after reports of a residential structure fire with a woman trapped inside the home. When they arrived, police and members of the Stanford Fire Department immediately began rescue efforts and safely rescued the woman through a rear window of the…
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