Catalytic Converter Rustlers Meet Long Arm Of The Law | Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — This week, patience and tenacity helped law enforcement take a bite out of crime and go back for seconds; monkeypox swung into the Hudson Valley; a pup from New York joined the pack and stirred up the gene pool and a $3 million deal proved this might be the mother of all sellers' markets.

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

Westchester Home Sells For Over 2x Asking Price After Bidding War

The winning bid was $1.7M over the listing price after being on the market for just a few days, according to a report from The Real Deal.

'Operation Elm Sweep' Nabs 14 In Huge Nodine Hill Drugs, Gang Sting

A coordinated 6-month-long undercover op targeted dealers and gang members, some tied to recent headline-grabbing gun violence.

Mariano Rivera Finds Buyer For His $3.78 Million Hudson Valley Estate

The Yankee legend's 13,050-square-foot mansion in Rye was sold last Thursday to an undisclosed buyer who previously rented the property.

These Hudson Valley Towns Googled 'Divorce' The Most: Report

A study of Google search data revealed the top 100 NY cities for pandemic divorce-related searches, according to DivorceAnswers.com.

Pup Born At Wolf Conservation Center In NY Joins Pack In The Wild

The WCC described it as "one small step for an endangered pup, one giant leap for Mexican gray wolves."

Case Of Monkeypox Reported In Westchester

As of June 16, a total of 21 confirmed orthopoxvirus/monkeypox cases have been identified with 1 in Westchester, 1 in Sullivan County and 19 in New York City, health officials reported.

NY Gov. Candidate Aims Campaign At Sex Ed - And An HV High School

Rob Astorino, running for governor in the GOP primary, used a list of sexual slang from a classroom lesson to emphasize his stand. VIDEO

Crash Onto Lake George Bike Path Kills 2, Including An 8-Year-Old

Police said two of the pedestrians, both Lake George residents, have died from their injuries: James A. Persons, 38, and Quinton P. Delgadillo, 8.

ALSO THIS WEEK:

• Police Bust Catalytic Converter Theft Ring In Hudson Valley
• Road Rage Incident Leads To Hate Crime Charge For HV Man: PD
• 12 Arrested In Massive Cocaine Trafficking Ring Takedown: AG
• Liberty Man Kills Pit Bull Puppy With Rock: PD
• 25-Year-Old Who Abused Sleeping Friend Now Registered Sex Offender
• Former Cop Gets Probation In Assault Of Handcuffed, Shackled Inmate
• EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See New York Impacts

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