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Photos: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside NY Town Hall Faces Tough Winter A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches.  The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department in Orange County in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 10, along with photos showing enormous sheets of honeycomb hanging from tree branches and thousands of bees gathered in a dark cluster.  Unlike most honey bee colonies, which build their hives inside hollo…

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$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To Westchester Now Under Construction Construction has begun on a $178 million apartment complex in Westchester County that will bring nearly 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park close to a Metro-North train station.  The development, called North White Plains, is located at 20 Haarlem Ave. and features 296 apartments across two six-story buildings next to the North White Plains Metro-North station in White Plains, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The project, being developed by BRP Companies, will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with 30 units designated …
$5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say $5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say
$5.7M Real Estate Scam: Westchester Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say A Westchester County man is accused of swindling friends, family members, and longtime acquaintances out of more than $5.7 million by promising lucrative real estate investments, only to spend their money on gambling, personal expenses, and payments to other investors, federal prosecutors said.   Goldens Bridge resident Andrew Laub, 59, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and charged with wire fraud in connection with the alleged scheme, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.   According to federal prosecutors, Laub carried out the fra…
Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester
Japanese Retailer Muji Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In Westchester A Japanese retailer known for its minimalist clothing, home goods, and everyday essentials is expanding beyond New York City for the first time, with a new store soon opening in Westchester County.  MUJI will open its first New York State location outside the five boroughs at The Westchester shopping mall in White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 14, the company announced.  The new 7,877-square-foot store at 125 Westchester Ave. will offer a wide range of products, including men's and women's clothing, furniture, kitchenware, home storage items, and stationery.  Founded in Japan in …
Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers'
Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is renewing his promise to investigate the widespread voting machine failures that disrupted Election Day, calling the problems "completely unacceptable" and pledging to determine who was responsible.   Jenkins announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that he will convene a bipartisan review of the failures after the results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are officially certified.  The announcement comes one week after ballot scanners across Westchester County failed to accept paper ballots, forcing election officials to use emergency voting pr…

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EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley After Suspected Vehicle Strike
EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley After Suspected Vehicle Strike Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital.  The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9.  Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital.  The eagl…

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Suspicious Encounter At Westchester School District Prompts Investigation A suspicious encounter in the area of a Westchester County school district prompted a police investigation — but was found to be non-criminal in nature.  The incident was reported on Monday, Nov. 9, by the Hendrick Hudson Central School District, which serves the Montrose, Buchanan, and Verplanck areas of northern Westchester.  According to the district, the encounter involved an adult who was approached suspiciously by a person in a vehicle.  The district did not provide further details about where the encounter happened, what made it suspicious, or whether the person in th…

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Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Krispy Kreme is serving up several new seasonal doughnuts to sweeten up Thanksgiving. The doughnut chain unveiled its limited-time Thanksgiving Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 12, and remain available through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The collection features three brand-new doughnuts and one returning favorite, which Krispy Kreme says can be alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving desserts. "Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sharing moments of the year, and sharing is what Kris…

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Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try
Popular Thanksgiving Desserts Inspire Newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: When To Try Krispy Kreme is serving up several new seasonal doughnuts to sweeten up Thanksgiving. The doughnut chain unveiled its limited-time Thanksgiving Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 12, and remain available through Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26. The collection features three brand-new doughnuts and one returning favorite, which Krispy Kreme says can be alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving desserts. "Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sharing moments of the year, and sharing is what Kris…

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Ex-Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan Accused Of Striking Pedestrians, Leaving Scene Ex-Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan Accused Of Striking Pedestrians, Leaving Scene Ex-Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan Accused Of Striking Pedestrians, Leaving Scene
Ex-Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan Accused Of Striking Pedestrians, Leaving Scene Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan is facing criminal charges after police say his pickup truck struck two pedestrians and he drove away. Ryan, 63, surrendered for booking on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The ESPN analyst is accused of hitting the pedestrians shortly before midnight Thursday, Nov. 5, at Fourth Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Police described their injuries as minor. The pedestrians were crossing Broadway with a walk signal when the pickup turned right from Fourth Ave…