Viral NYPD Video Shows Screeching Bald Eagle Saved From Hudson, Now Critical In NJ Viral NYPD Video Shows Screeching Bald Eagle Saved From Hudson, Now Critical In NJ
Viral Nypd Video Shows Screeching Bald Eagle Saved From Hudson, Now Critical In NJ A screeching bald eagle rescued from ice in the Hudson River by NYPD marine officers is now in very serious condition at a New Jersey wildlife hospital, officials said. The NYPD shared video of its Harbor Patrol Unit rescuing the injured eagle, which was floating on ice with a bleeding claw. The bird could be heard screeching as officers carefully brought it onto their boat and placed it into a carrier. As of Wednesday, Feb. 18, the video had been shared 1.2K times. The Raptor Trust in Long Hill, NJ said it is now caring for the bird after it was transported Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, by N…
Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In Rockland County Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In Rockland County
Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In Rockland County A proposal that would limit how local police in Rockland County cooperate with federal immigration authorities is drawing strong reactions from lawmakers, advocates, law enforcement, and state officials.  On Monday, Feb. 2, a group of Democratic Rockland County legislators announced plans to introduce new legislation known as the Safety and Dignity for All Act, which would set boundaries on when county agencies and law enforcement can share information or assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Supporters say the bill is meant to protect immigrant families and peaceful pro…
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced.  Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week.  The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
Ewing Teen Who Went Viral Meeting Saquon Barkley Now ‘Out Of Options’ In Cancer Fight Ewing Teen Who Went Viral Meeting Saquon Barkley Now ‘Out Of Options’ In Cancer Fight
Ewing Teen Who Went Viral Meeting Saquon Barkley Now ‘Out Of Options’ In Cancer Fight More than $23,000 has been raised to support a 15-year-old boy fighting aggressive childhood cancer after a recent hospitalization left him temporarily paralyzed. You may recognize Ke’yair Christie, 15, of Ewing, from a video that went viral on Facebook showing Samuel Weidenhofer surprising him and his family at Walmart with a Saquon Barkley jersey and tickets to an Eagles game. “Key has been fighting for his life since he was 8 years old,” the fundraiser states. “He is 15 now—and in those seven years, he has endured more than most people face in a lifetime,” the fundraiser launch…
Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond
Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond Craving burgers, fries, or fried chicken? A new study reveals the biggest fast-food chain in every state, and the rankings might surprise you. Tasting Table analyzed the most popular and widespread fast-food brands across the country, highlighting the go-to spots from coast to coast. The research ranks each state’s top chain based on store count and popularity. Here’s how the Northeast shakes out: New York: McDonald's  New Jersey: Dunkin’ Connecticut: Dunkin’ Pennsylvania: McDonald’s Massachusetts: Dunkin’ Maryland: McDonald’s Virginia: Chick-fil-A Accor…
GameStop Closures Sweep NY, Hitting Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Long Island Stores GameStop Closures Sweep NY, Hitting Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Long Island Stores
GameStop Closures Sweep NY, Hitting Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Long Island Stores GameStop is shuttering dozens of locations across New York State in early 2026, with multiple stores in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island among those slated to close. The closures were announced over the first weekend of the year, Polygon reported.  The stores slated for closure include:  Hudson Valley Closures Middletown – Galleria at Crystal Run, 1 N. Galleria Blvd. #127 (Jan. 14); Monticello – Monticello Mall, 36 Mountain Mall Plaza (Jan. 7); Poughkeepsie – 44 Plaza, 47 Burnett Blvd. (Jan. 7); Poughkeepsie – Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd. #D212 (Jan. …
“We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess “We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess
“We Will Find You”: DA Warns Dealers, Touts Record Year Of Drug Arrests, Raids In Dutchess Authorities in Dutchess County are warning dealers to watch out after recording their most aggressive and productive year on record for drug busts in 2025, targeting suspects across the county with a surge of raids, arrests, and seizures.    According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, their Drug Task Force executed 37 search warrants and raids, made 75 felony arrests, conducted 230 covert drug purchases, and seized 10 illegal handguns during last year — the highest totals in the unit’s 36-year history.  Task Force Coordinator Adam Harris said the operations w…
McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich
McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich A new class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of misleading customers, claiming the McRib does not actually contain pork rib meat. The complaint was filed in a federal court in Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. The suit argues that McDonald's knowingly deceived customers by marketing the McRib in a way that suggests it is made from pork ribs. Four plaintiffs claim the McRib is really made from ground pork sourced from lower-quality cuts, including pork shoulder, heart, and scalded stomach. Pork rib meat is traditionally considered a premium cut, while those components are l…
Albany Lawyer Leaks Witness List In Murder Case, Sparking Prison Slashing: AG Albany Lawyer Leaks Witness List In Murder Case, Sparking Prison Slashing: AG
Albany Lawyer Leaks Witness List In Murder Case, Sparking Prison Slashing: AG A former New York prosecutor turned defense attorney is accused of leaking confidential witness information in a murder case, an action prosecutors say led to threats — and a violent prison attack — against a cooperating witness. Jasper Mills, an Albany-based criminal defense attorney, was arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses tied to witness intimidation and tampering, the New York AG’s office revealed Tuesday, Dec. 30. Mills is accused of violating a court-issued protective order by unlawfully sharing sensitive discovery materials that identified cooperating witnesses in an o…
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025
From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From a beloved Long Island celebrity leaving the country to a missing candidate remaining on the ballot, 2025 delivered a string of political moments that were as unsettling as they were unprecedented. The year saw national drama collide with local consequences across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with elections, scandals, court rulings, and resignations reshaping the region’s political landscape.  Here’s a look back at the Long Island–linked stories that dominated headlines, sparked outrage, and defined a turbulent year in local and national politics — for better or worse. Rosi…
'Raising The Bar': Yonkers FD Earns Top-Level HazMat Designation, Only 1 Of Its Kind In County 'Raising The Bar': Yonkers FD Earns Top-Level HazMat Designation, Only 1 Of Its Kind In County
'Raising The Bar': Yonkers FD Earns Top-Level HazMat Designation, Only 1 Of Its Kind In County A Westchester fire department has earned the highest hazmat response accreditation level available in New York State, making it the only such team in the county. The Yonkers Fire Department has been officially accredited as a Type 1 Hazardous Materials Response Team by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, a designation reserved for departments capable of handling the most complex and high-risk hazardous materials incidents.  The accreditation was announced by both the department and Mayor Mike Spano on Tuesday, Dec. 16.  "The City of Yonkers is once agai…
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Here's a rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived Saturday night, Dec. 13, and lasted until Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The highest snowfall amount came on Long Island: 8.5 inches in Commack. New York Manhattan Central Park 2.7 in 1 PM 12/14 Official NWS Obs Nassau County FARMINGDALE 8.0 IN 1200 PM 12/14 PUBLIC SSE PLAINEDGE 8.0 IN 1206 PM 12/14 TRAINED SPOTTER WSW UPPER BROOKVILLE 7.9 IN 1100 AM 12/14 PUBLIC WSW ELMONT 7.2 IN 1245 PM 12/14 …