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How Far Wildfire Smoke Is Drifting Into The Hudson Valley: Predictions

As the lower and mid Hudson Valley brace for a wet weekend, New York officials are warning that smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in much of the state.

Westchester Will Celebrates Lafayette's Return Like It's 1842

It's hard to believe but Lafayette's historic visit was bigger than a Taylor Swift tour, according to historians, and there is plenty of evidence to back up the claim.

More Beach Fails Than Passing Grades In Latest LI Sound Water Report

Save the Sound water quality monitoring program is underway again this year and the samples are being analyzed by their team in the John and Daria Barry Foundation Water Quality Lab in their Larchmont office.

Westchester County PD Cracks Down On Mopeds, Scooters On Pathways

Cops impounded 16 powered conveyances and wrote 54 tickets this week in a clampdown on illegal use on county bike paths and trails.

Westchester Man Get 35-Year Federal Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case

He was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child, production of child pornography and distribution of child sex abuse material.

Scarsdale Teen Honored For Rescuing Child From Monster Wave Pool

Although the 13-year-old downplayed his heroism, the Scarsdale community made a point this week to honor him for his remarkable bravery.

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