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School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley
School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Hudson Valley An undefeated Orange County high school football team was barred from its championship game over an administrative mistake, stirring controversy — and now the district is taking its fight to court.  The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is preparing a legal challenge to its football team's disqualification from the Section IX Class AA championship game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, Superintendent Amy Creeden announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.  In a message to families, Creeden said the Orange County district was finalizing an Article 78 proceeding in New York State Supr…

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NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison
NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From CT Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison A New York attorney who stole more than half a million dollars from a trust tied to a Connecticut commercial building will spend eight months in federal prison, authorities said. Edward W. Miller, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 12, to wire fraud in a Hartford federal court, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He must serve a year of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Miller spent more than six years stealing money from a New Canaan trust he was hired to manage. He then lied to beneficiaries about the missing funds after the trust's c…
Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured
Truck Overturns On Thruway In Hudson Valley, Driver Injured A truck rollover on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County left a driver seriously injured and caused major traffic delays in both directions.  The crash happened on northbound I-87 between Exits 14 and 14B, near the College Road overpass in the Airmont area, on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to 511NY traffic reports. The Monsey Scoop reported that the crash involved a truck that overturned on the highway. The driver reportedly suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The overturned truck was eventually moved to the side of the roadway, allowing the northbou…
Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police
Tanker Hauling 6,000 Gallons Of Yogurt Sludge Crashes In New York: State Police A tanker truck carrying 6,000 gallons of yogurt sludge crashed in New York on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, police said. The sludge shifted in the back of the truck while it was traveling through Chenango County, causing the big rig to tip over onto its right side around 7:20 a.m. Thursday, New York State Police said. A 30-year-old Hubbardsville man behind the wheel was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The truck was traveling on Interstate 88 through Chenango, near the interchange with Interstate 81, when the load-shift caused the wreck, police said. After t…
Man, 31, Missing For Days — Police Now Searching Near Culinary Institute In Dutchess County Man, 31, Missing For Days — Police Now Searching Near Culinary Institute In Dutchess County Man, 31, Missing For Days — Police Now Searching Near Culinary Institute In Dutchess County
Man, 31, Missing For Days — Police Now Searching Near Culinary Institute In Dutchess County An intense search is underway for a missing 31-year-old man last believed to be near the Culinary Institute of America in Dutchess County.   Shane Subburamu, 31, was last believed to be in the area of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, the Town of Hyde Park Police Department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Subburamu was first reported missing to the NYPD by a family member in the Bronx on Saturday, Nov. 7. Two days later, on Monday, Nov. 9, the Culinary Institute of America contacted Hyde Park Police after receiving an email concerning the missing man.  Hy…

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NY's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Six Long Island cold case victims were publicly identified for the first time Thursday, Nov. 12, including one who may have been shot dead by a New Jersey serial killer, officials said. The highest profile case was that of “Montauk Mary,” an elderly woman who was shot four times and found near East Overlook Park on Montauk Highway in March 1978. She was identified Thursday as Sofia Margherita Marrone, a Pleasantville, NJ, woman who was 73 years old when she died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Marrone was killed by four .22-caliber “short round” bullets — the …

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …