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Arson, Prostitution, Sabotage, Stars And Politics |The Week In Review

2 Students Injured In Middle School Knife Fight | Hudson Valley's First Legal Pot Dispensery | Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Standoff

A house fire brought out volunteers from several departments in Rockland County overnight Monday.
A house fire brought out volunteers from several departments in Rockland County overnight Monday. (Sparkill-Palisades Fire Department)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Where did the year go? We can now count the shopping days until Christmas on our fingers and NYE reservations are already filling up, but 2024 isn't quite done with us yet. It's back to the drawing board for redistricting, a Hudson Valley landmark toppled after intentional sabotage and the holiday spirit hasn't reached everyone.

Here are the big stories you might have missed this week.

Intentional Damage Caused Iconic Armonk Eagle Sign To Fall

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The familiar Hudson Valley landmark at the intersection of Rte. 22 and Rte. 128 won't be greeting commuters for the foreseeable future.


Bronx Woman Sets Westchester Bar On Fire, Tries To Flee In Uber: Cops

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The woman returned with a can of gas after an earlier dispute with bar staff earlier that morning, police said.


Westchester DA Democratic Primary Race Expands To 5

They are all vying to replace outgoing Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.


Family Will Sue Over Fatal Police Standoff

The family of Sean Harris, who died during a standoff May 30 with Clarkstown police, has filed a notice of intent to sue the town and the county.


1 Student Stabbed, Another Injured In Middle School Knife Fight

Police said the 13-year-old who was stabbed is in stable condition.


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