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Jury Reaches Verdict In Fatal Shooting At Courtyard By Marriott

Roy Johnson was accused of fatally shooting the father of a Marist student visiting for the weekend at the town of Poughkeepsie hotel.

NY Gamblers Place $21.7B In Wagers Since Sports Betting Legalized

It's been five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legal sports betting in all 50 states.

Mount Vernon Schools Staff Member Arrested, Banned From Properties

The allegations against the employee stem from complaints of "inappropriate interactions" with an elementary school student.

Putnam County Exec Writes To NYC Mayor On 'Half-Baked' Migrant Plans

"This federal issue is now at our doorstep. There's no avoiding it," Byrne told Patch.

Police Issue Urgent Missing Person Alert For At-Risk 67-Year-Old

Yonkers police are asking for help finding a missing man who suffers from dementia and hasn't been seen since May 10.

Ulster Man Convicted Of Shooting, Killing Childhood Friend

Gregory Thayer, 50, of Ulster, was charged by an Ulster County grand jury of second-degree murder.