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Family Trapped In Flood-Surrounded Home Rescued In NY Family Trapped In Flood-Surrounded Home Rescued In NY
Family Trapped In Flood-Surrounded Home Rescued In NY A family trapped by fast-moving floodwaters at a home in Putnam County was safely rescued Wednesday morning, July 29, after emergency crews used heavy equipment to reach the property. The rescue happened on Wednesday at a home on Route 9 in Philipstown, where rising floodwaters surrounded the residence, according to the North Highlands Engine Co. No. 1.  Firefighters responding to the scene found that fast-moving water had cut off access to the home, leaving the residents unable to evacuate on their own.   Because of these dangerous conditions, crews enlisted the help of the…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Explosive Diarrhea Illnesses Spread To 45 States: What To Know Now Explosive Diarrhea Illnesses Spread To 45 States: What To Know Now
Explosive Diarrhea Illnesses Spread To 45 States: What To Know Now A surge in an intestinal illness that can cause explosive diarrhea lasting for weeks has spread across most of the country, and confirmed cases may reveal only part of its reach. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in a surveillance update dated Tuesday, July 28, that 6,707 laboratory-confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis had been recorded across 45 states. The cases were reported from Friday, May 1, through Monday, July 27. At least 423 patients have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The only states not reporting cases are Maine, South Carolina, Ne…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Boy Killed By Stray Bullet Was Hudson Valley Middle School Student, District Says Boy Killed By Stray Bullet Was Hudson Valley Middle School Student, District Says
Boy Killed By Stray Bullet Was Hudson Valley Middle School Student, District Says An Orange County middle school student was killed after being struck by a stray bullet during a weekend shooting in the Bronx, leaving his school community mourning the loss.  Jacob Freytes, also known as "Kai," a 12-year-old student at Valley Central Middle School in Montgomery, died on Saturday, July 25, after being shot during a shooting in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx, CBS News reported. According to the outlet, the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. near Elliot Place, where authorities allege William Ferrer, 45, repeatedly fired a handgun. Jacob was struck in the chest …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Boy, 17, Goes Missing — Police Now Asking For Help Finding Him Hudson Valley Boy, 17, Goes Missing — Police Now Asking For Help Finding Him
Hudson Valley Boy, 17, Goes Missing — Police Now Asking For Help Finding Him Police in Dutchess County are asking for the public's help locating a missing 17-year-old boy.  The East Fishkill Police Department issued a missing juvenile alert on Wednesday, July 29, for Carmine Arrucci, who was last seen between 5:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the area of Tiger Road in Hopewell Junction.   Arrucci is described as a 17-year-old male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5-foot-7 and weighing around 125 pounds. Police said he was last seen possibly wearing jeans and a green hooded sweatshirt and is believed to be traveling on foot.  …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys
Westchester Bans Disguised Vapes Made To Look Like Pens, Highlighters, Toys Westchester County is cracking down on vaping products disguised as everyday items, approving a new law aimed at keeping deceptive nicotine devices out of the hands of children. County Executive Ken Jenkins signed the legislation on Tuesday, July 28, banning the sale, offer for sale, or transfer of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices designed to resemble common personal items, including highlighters, USB drives, ballpoint pens, smartphone cases, smartwatches, toys, drink containers, and backpacks.  County officials said the measure addresses growing concerns that manufacturers are…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made
Route 9 Damaged By Flooding In Hudson Valley, Closed Until Repairs Can Be Made A heavily traveled stretch of Route 9 in Dutchess County has been shut down after floodwaters damaged the roadway during overnight storms.  Route 9 is now closed between Van Wyck Lake Road and Clove Road in Fishkill because of flood damage, the Town of Fishkill Police Department announced at around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Officials said the roadway will remain closed until the New York State Department of Transportation can complete repairs. According to 511NY traffic reports, all four lanes of the roadway are blocked in both directions. Photos from the scene show ru…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues With Ex-Husband's Testimony Day two of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was underway on Wednesday, July 29, with her ex-husband Patrick Clancy, who is reportedly remarried to a New York City fertility doctor, testifying on the witness stand. Footage of the trial was being streamed live by CourtTV, which can be found here. The now-32-year-old labor and delivery nurse attends the trial in a wheelchair as she was left paralyzed after slitting her wrists and neck, then jumping from the second floor of her home, after strangling three of her children with exercise bands at their home in Duxbury, MA, prosecutors allege.&n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley
Flooding Shuts Down Route 59 Stretch In Hudson Valley Heavy rain continues to cause major travel problems in Rockland County, where flooding has forced the closure of a busy stretch of Route 59 near the Palisades Center Mall.  The latest update came on Wednesday morning, July 29, when Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services announced at 8:47 a.m. that Route 59 is closed in both directions in the area of the mall because of flooding.  Officials urged motorists to avoid the area and find alternate routes. The closure follows updates from the Clarkstown Police Department, which first reported flooding in the area at 6:20 a.m. At th…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor
Glen Hansard Dies Suddenly At 56: Oscar-Winning Musician, Actor The music world is mourning a performer whose remarkable path ran from Dublin street corners to the Academy Awards. Glen Hansard, the Irish musician, songwriter, and actor, died at age 56 in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday, July 29, his management confirmed to RTÉ in Ireland. The single-vehicle collision happened shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Lower Road in the Strawberry Beds area of Lucan, outside Dublin. Hansard was treated at the scene but died a short time later, according to the Irish Independent. Gardaí closed the road for a forensic examination and appealed for witnesses or driver…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police
Lightning Strike Kills Man, 32, At NJ Solar Field: Police A 32-year-old man died after he was reportedly struck by lightning at a solar field in New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, authorities said. The Monroe Township Police Department received a report at approximately 3 p.m. that a man may have been struck by lightning near the solar field at 355 Hoffman Station Road, Monroe Police Chief Griffin Banos said. Officers, Monroe Township EMS, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital paramedics responded and found the man unconscious in the field, Banos said. The man was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, whe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up '60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up One of television's most enduring news programs is remaking its on-air team after months of upheaval behind the scenes. CBS News announced on Tuesday, July 28, that New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat will join "60 Minutes" as a correspondent for its 59th season. Journalist and author Sebastian Junger, investigative journalist Gianna Toboni, and British broadcaster Trevor Phillips will become contributors. Norah O'Donnell will expand her role from contributor to full correspondent. The additions join veteran correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim. The new s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks is adding citrus to its summer menu with a new lineup of Orange Cream drinks. The coffeehouse chain launched the limited-time collection on Tuesday, July 28. The new beverages combine tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes. The Orange Cream flavor will be available in cold brew, espresso, matcha, chai, and Frappuccino blended beverages. "For many people, orange cream is associated with the feeling of summer," said Starbucks beverage developer Kris Murray. "It can evoke childhood nostalgia and familiar moments like enjoying freezer pops, peeling oranges,…

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by Chris Spiker