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Scarsdale to mark 100 years since sergeant's murder

The murder of Scarsdale police Sgt. John Harrison on July 19, 1923, was never officially solved but a notorious jewel thief was likely involved.

 

He had an adoptee's fantasy. Now, he's helping other adoptees, and lent his voice to film

Canh Oxelson grew up with Olympic dreams that held an adoptee's fantasy. Now, his story could be part of a docuseries.

 

Clarkstown rededicates cannon monument to veteran killed in World War I

A monument honoring World War I veteran Lt. Raymond B. Jauss has gotten a facelift at Congers Station Park.

 

AG says Mamaroneck schools failed to address racial, gender-based bullying. Here's how

An investigation by Attorney General Letitia James found Mamaroneck schools failed to address bullying, harassment on students' race and gender.

 

Driver faces a year in jail for causing death of 2 teens in 2019 Pearl River racing crash

Jason Castro, 47, of Nanuet faces a one year in jail for causing the death of two teens in racing crash Route 304.

 

Smoking in public, roller's rights? Here are the top 15 weed etiquette rules, according to readers

In early June, the USA Today Network surveyed readers asking for thoughts on what social etiquette should be regarding public consumption.

 

NY has second-highest Alzheimer's disease prevalence in U.S., study shows. What to know

About 12.7% of New Yorkers ages 65 and older have dementia, ranking just behind Maryland, as a new drug is first proven to slow memory problems.

 

North 80, Westchester's long-awaited biotech hub, may soon rise in Valhalla

The North 80 biotech center is expected to create 8,000 permanent jobs and 2,500 construction jobs.

 

This grocery store aimed to feed Black neighborhood. It faces scrutiny after police killing

New Rochelle Farms closed after protests from the police killing of Jarrell Garris, who was accused of stealing food from the store. It reopened Monday.

 

'What a mess!' Significant storm damage shutters Bear Mountain State Park

Cycles of drought and flooding, invasive species, larger-than-normal toxic algae blooms. "It all ties together," said Joshua Laird of PIPC.

 

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