Uber Driver Groped 2AM Passenger: DA | Patch PM

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Firefighters Make Special Santa Run

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Uber Driver Arraigned On Sex Abuse, Assault Charges

He was initially charged with forcible touching after the Westchester woman reported her experience during a 2 a.m. ride home, but the grand jury went for felony charges.

Hudson Valley Man Arrested At NYC SantaCon

One of two participants charged during the annual mayhem

Postal Worker Foils Two Fraud Schemes

She intercepted elderly residents who were sending cash through the mail for activity linked to scams.

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