Victim In Top Phone Scam; Luxury Market Flat; Illegal Reptiles

From toll hikes to data breaches, the month of July brought a wide range of news to the Hudson Valley. A local woman had the dubious distinction of being victimized by the country's most popular scam: Mount Kisco Woman Falls Victim To USA's Top Phone Scam.

Another crime didn't belong on the internet or in anyone's brain: Man Kills 17-Year-Old, Posts Graphic Photos Online: Cops.

Apparently the Hudson Valley market in luxury estates has lost some steam: Hudson Valley Homebuyers Shun Luxury, Seek Affordable.

Political correctness showed some teeth at the county fair: 'Confederate Railroad' Pulled From County Fair Lineup.

Speaking of teeth: Largest Seizure Of Illegal Reptiles In NY History: DEC [PHOTOS]

News we can use:

• 8.5M In NY Exposed In Equifax Data Breach: How To File Claims
• Kohl's Begins Accepting Amazon Returns In NY

Finally, three articles that have generated a lot of talk among Patch readers:

• New City Pub Owner Accused Of Stealing $488K In Sales Taxes
• Hiking Tolls On the Mario Cuomo Bridge
• Friends Fundraising For Family Of Dad Who Forgot Twins In Hot Car