Hate Shocks A Community+Mississippi Fugitive Among Us |Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The week hate came to our doorstep and was met with resolve, it turned out Old Man Winter's bark was worse than his bite and two Mount Vernon teens became unlikely TikTok influencers.

Here are the most read stories from the last full week in January.

Mount Vernon HS Nursing Students Go TikTok Viral With Blood Drive Plea

Sometimes, a fit of the giggles can do more to bring attention to a serious school announcement than anyone expected.

Hundreds Rally To Protest Antisemitic Graffiti At Jewish Businesses

Those gathered waved Israeli flags in a show of support for the Westchester businesses targeted overnight, vowing "hate has no place here."

Accused Murderer From Mississippi Found In Dutchess County

She was charged in Dutchess County as a fugitive from justice and is being held pending extradition.

Nyack Schools To Remove Name Of Former Coach From HS Field: Report

The Board of Education voted Tuesday after impassioned arguments on either side about an assistant coach's alleged sex abuse 25 years ago.

6 HV Restaurants, Chefs Named 2024 James Beard Semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation awards are sometimes known as the "Oscars of food."

SPCA Westchester Rescues 2 Dogs From South Korea Meat Market

One of the dogs is suffering with fractured teeth, and the other has facial scarring that will need to be treated.

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