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Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies
Westchester Seniors Could Get More Property Tax Relief Under New Law: Here's Who Qualifies Low-income senior homeowners in Westchester County could soon see a larger break on their property taxes under a newly signed law that increases exemptions to as much as 65 percent.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed the legislation, which will expand property tax relief for eligible seniors earning less than $47,000 annually, county officials announced on Monday, Nov. 2.  Under the new law, qualifying seniors will be eligible for exemptions of up to 65 percent on the county portion of their property tax bills, an increase from the previous maximum exemption of 50 pe…

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Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Westchester Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Westchester Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Westchester
Downed Wires Sparked Brush Fire That Threatened Homes In Westchester A brush fire sparked by downed, burning electrical wires spread up a hillside toward homes in a Westchester County neighborhood before firefighters brought it under control.  The fire broke out near 42 Columbus Ave. in Valhalla at around 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Valhalla Fire Department.  Firefighters responding to reports of downed wires and flames arrived to find a brush fire spreading uphill toward nearby houses. Valhalla fire crews soon responded, and firefighters from the North White Plains Fire Department were also called in to help contain the fla…
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report
Lawler Campaign Revokes Bloomberg Press Access After Report On Worker Wages Lawsuit: Report US Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection campaign has reportedly revoked press credentials for Bloomberg journalists after the outlet published a report about a lawsuit accusing the campaign and several consulting firms of mistreating political canvassers.  The move came on Monday, Nov. 2, just one day before Election Day, as the Republican congressman faces Democratic challenger Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, which includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess.  According to Semafor Media Editor Max Tani, Lawler's campaign informed Bl…
Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes
Black Bear Spotted At NY School Campus, Triggers Lockout — And Jokes Does a bear poop in the woods? Well, it definitely poops on a school campus in New York. A black bear was spotted on the campus of Taconic Hills Central School District in Craryville, Columbia County, on Monday afternoon, Nov. 2, the district announced. The bear was seen around 1 p.m. near the campus tennis courts, prompting an immediate order for all students to move indoors, THCSD said in a Facebook post. A brief lockout was initiated, and the bear was spotted near a window. “We think he was just looking to join a science class and expand his knowledge,” the district joked. “Unfortunatel…
Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Investigation Closes Busy Road Near School, Shopping Center In Westchester (Developing) A stretch of a busy Westchester County road has been closed as authorities investigate a crash.  The closure affects Columbus Avenue in Valhalla between Columbus Avenue Elementary School and the Rosehill Shopping Center, the Valhalla Fire Department said just before 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Firefighters are urging drivers to find alternate routes.  Unconfirmed emergency scanner reports suggest the incident involved a motorcycle, although authorities have not officially confirmed this.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  This is a develop…

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3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where
3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In Hudson Valley Here's Where Three lucky Powerball players are each $50,000 richer after winning tickets were sold at stores in Dutchess and Orange counties.  The three third-prize-winning tickets, worth a combined $150,000, were sold in Middletown, Newburgh, and Poughquag for the Saturday, Oct. 31 Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery announced.  According to lottery officials, the winning tickets were purchased at:  QuickChek, located at 751-761 Route 211 East in Middletown; Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh; A Shell gas station located at 2858 Route 55 in Poughquag. Ea…

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Security Deposit Dispute Turns Violent: 3 Charged In Hudson Valley Gang Assault, Cops Say Security Deposit Dispute Turns Violent: 3 Charged In Hudson Valley Gang Assault, Cops Say Security Deposit Dispute Turns Violent: 3 Charged In Hudson Valley Gang Assault, Cops Say
Security Deposit Dispute Turns Violent: 3 Charged In Hudson Valley Gang Assault, Cops Say A dispute over a security deposit turned violent in a Putnam County neighborhood when three people attacked a man, sending him to the hospital, police said.  The assault happened on Lakeview Court in Carmel on Thursday, Oct. 15, around 6 p.m., the Carmel Police Department told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Police said they received a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and responded to find a man who claimed he had been attacked by three people following a disagreement over a security deposit. The three suspects fled in a vehicle before officers arrived, but deputies from …

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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026
McDonald's Launches New Holiday Drink Lineup In 2026 McDonald's is getting an early start on the holidays with a new lineup of seasonal drinks. The limited-time holiday beverages were unveiled through the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The drinks will be available at participating restaurants nationwide starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The holiday lineup comes after McDonald's introduced its Caramel Apple Pie-flavored hot and cold beverages in August. "For some fans, the holidays begin when the calendar says so," McDonald's said. "For others, they start with traditions like the first festive playlist, the first h…

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What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death
What Is Rhabdo? Docs Explain Rare Condition Linked To NYC Marathon Runner's Death A 24-year-old woman who was in "perfect health" died after collapsing near the finish line of the New York City Marathon, and New Jersey doctors say the rare condition linked to her death can strike even healthy people. Rachel Apa, a former Division I basketball player from Lewisberry, PA, collapsed near Mile 24 of her first marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Her father, Steve Apa, told The New York Times she died of rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo." He had been texting with her throughout the race until she stopped responding near Mile 24. Three bystanders, inclu…