1:30 A.M. ‘Domestic Incident’ At Malta Home Leads To Two Felony Charges, Police Say 1:30 A.M. ‘Domestic Incident’ At Malta Home Leads To Two Felony Charges, Police Say 1:30 A.M. ‘Domestic Incident’ At Malta Home Leads To Two Felony Charges, Police Say
1:30 A.M. ‘Domestic Incident’ At Malta Home Leads To Two Felony Charges, Police Say A Capital Region man facing a protection order was arrested during a middle-of-the-night domestic incident, police said. Jacob E. Saunders, 23, of Malta, was booked after officers responded to a Malta residence around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said Wednesday, Oct. 28. Saunders violated the order of protection by “subjecting the victim to unlawful physical contact,” the sheriff’s office said. Additionally, investigators said Saunders was a repeat offender and charged him with felony aggravated family offense, according to authorities. The charge means S…
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northern Westchester, offering everything from gourmet burgers and seafood to steaks, creative appetizers, and craft cocktails.  The Mill, located at 289 Route 100 in Somers, officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Its website said the restaurant aims to combine an upscale dining experience with a comfortable, inviting setting.  The menu features a mix of familiar comfort foods and dishes with a creative twist. Appetizers include Reuben empanadas, whipped ricotta with truffle …
Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say
Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say A Westchester County man is facing a felony DWI charge after police said he was caught driving drunk with a child in his vehicle.  West Harrison resident Francisco A. Alba, 44, was arrested in Yorktown on Monday, Oct. 26, following a report of a possibly intoxicated driver, the Yorktown Police Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The incident began around 6:12 p.m., when officers were sent to the area of Crompond Road to investigate the report. Police searched the area and found the vehicle on Baldwin Road, where they said they saw Alba commit a traffic violation.  Police&…
Gun, Knife Found In Smithtown West Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police Gun, Knife Found In Smithtown West Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police Gun, Knife Found In Smithtown West Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police
Gun, Knife Found In Smithtown West Student’s Backpack After Social Media Post: Police A gun photo posted on social media led police to a Long Island high school, where staff found a firearm, knife and magazine in a 16-year-old student’s backpack, authorities said. The Smithtown teen was arrested at Smithtown West High School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to Suffolk County Police. Fourth Precinct patrol officers responded to the school at 100 Central Road after a 911 caller reported that a student had posted a picture with a gun on social media, police said. School staff searched the student’s backpack and found the weapons and magazine at approximately 1:55 p.m., according…
South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation
South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation South Shore University Hospital surgeon Roger Khouri, MD, has become the first physician in downstate New York to receive a Center of Excellence designation from Boston Scientific for artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation. The recognition highlights his experience with a surgical treatment for male urinary incontinence, a condition that can affect men following prostate surgery, including procedures for prostate cancer. According to Northwell Health, Boston Scientific grants the designation to physicians who perform at least 20 AUS procedures during a 12-month period. Urinary lea…
Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies
Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies A longtime Putnam County firefighter who dedicated more than 50 years to serving his community is being remembered for his decades of volunteer service following his death over the weekend.  Mahopac resident and Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Life Member John Ortiz, affectionately known as "Johnny O," died of natural causes on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary.  A Mahopac resident since 1968, Ortiz was an Honorary Chief of the department, where he served for more than half a century. The department announced his death on Tuesday, Oct. 27, remembering him as thei…
Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities
Five Towns Man Who Killed Cousin In Drunken Crash With Tree Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities A Long Island man admitted killing his cousin in a drunken car crash and seriously injuring another passenger after a night of drinking at a bar, authorities said. Brian Antonio Lopez Cruz, 23, of Woodmere, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. He is expected to receive five to 15 years in prison when he returns to court Wednesday, Dec. 2, according to the DA’s office. Prosecutors said they recommended a longer sentence of seven to 21 years. Lopez Cruz spent several hours at a bar in Hempste…
Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating
Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating 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…
Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of Bayport Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’ Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of Bayport Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’ Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of Bayport Girl, 7, Detailed In Lawsuit: ‘Mom Will Get Mad’
Deadly Abuse, Neglect, And Distrust Of Bayport 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’…
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James, whose wit and warmth helped make two television favorites enduring hits, has died, according to multiple reports. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James The Emmy-winning actress died Monday, Oct. 26, at 80 from pancreatic cancer, according to People and Entertainment Weekly. Saint James played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife,” then found another signature role as divorced mother Kate McArdle alongside Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie.” Her breakthrough came as Peggy M…
Remains Found In Albany Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In Albany Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say Remains Found In Albany Shed Confirmed As Woman Missing Since 2010, Police Say
Remains Found In Albany 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…
Man With Bethel Ties Accused In Cornell Rape Lawsuit Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him Man With Bethel Ties Accused In Cornell Rape Lawsuit Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him Man With Bethel Ties Accused In Cornell Rape Lawsuit Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him
Man With Bethel Ties Accused In Cornell Rape Lawsuit Asks Judge To Toss Claims Against Him A Connecticut man named in a lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University has asked a judge to dismiss the claims against him, according to a new report.  Diego Sarabia, a member of Chi Phi with ties to Bethel, denies the allegations. He was among seven men originally named in the suit over events at the fraternity house on Oct. 19 and 20, 2024.   The former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed the lawsuit Sept. 16 in New York state court. Sarabia filed his dismissal request Friday, Oct. 23, NBC News reported. In her civil suit, Doe accused Sarabia of grabbing h…