Hero Detective Comes Home + School Violence | Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY — A lot happened this week in the Hudson Valley and if you were busy getting ready to treat mom like royalty for Mother's Day, you might have missed the big stories, but take a breath — we have you covered.

Here are this week's most read stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network.

Det. Brian Menton Released From Jacobi To Cheers And Fanfare

Brothers in blue and an honor guard were there to celebrate the Yonkers cop's recovery after being shot in the line of duty.

Opening Day At Playland Pushed Back

The park was scheduled to open in May, but season pass holders who purchased before May 3, will get 25 percent back due to the shorter season.

SPCA Seeks Help For Kitten Injured In Car Engine: VIDEO

The 8-week-old orange and white tabby suffered burns over a third of her body.

Severe Hepatitis In Children: What New York Parents Need To Know

A mysterious outbreak of severe hepatitis — or inflammation of the liver — among healthy young children in 10 states, including New York, is being investigated by medical researchers.

Hochul Chooses Hudson Valley Congressman For Lt. Gov.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has chosen a second-term congressman from the Hudson Valley as her lieutenant governor, replacing Brian Benjamin, who resigned following a campaign finance indictment.

Outsider Threatens Student, Hits Another With Car: Police

The school implemented "shelter-in-place" protocols.

Also This Week In The Hudson Valley:

• HV Resident, Retired Cop, Convicted Of Assault In Capitol Riot
• Desserts In Color: Bakery To The TikTok Stars To Open In Westchester
• Woman And Her Dog Killed When Struck By Train
• The Ridiculous Reason There Are So Many Car Thefts In 1 Hudson Valley Town
• NY Wins Big Rebate From TurboTax For Misleading Tax Filers

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