Confirmed: Omicron Variant In The Hudson Valley | Patch PM

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

Massive Evacuation Effort At Senior Housing High-Rise Blaze

The fire broke out on the seventh floor of the Kingsport Housing affordable senior apartments, according to Port Chester fire officials.

1st Case Of Omicron Variant Detected In Hudson Valley

County Executive George Latimer said the case was confirmed Tuesday.

Police Seek Driver Who Hit 2 On Route 202

The Suffern Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a vehicle and driver from a hit-and-run accident on Saturday.

Gabby Petito’s Dad Joins In Search For Missing Centereach Mom

"Please help bring her home safe." - Joseph Petito on Melissa Molinari, 38, who has been missing for about two weeks.

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• Getting A Sense Of The 2020 Census: Bronxville Mayor
• Yorktown Man Punches Victim, Causes Injuries: PD
• Drive-Up, Socially Distanced Selfies With Santa At City Hall

» Across the Tri-State

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• Threat About Medford School Posted To Social Media: Suffolk PD

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