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Parents Arrested After Infant Left Unattended In Vehicle At Sam's Club: PD

According to police, an investigation showed parents had left their 4-month-old child unattended in an unlocked vehicle while they shopped.

Potential Increasing For Another Significant Winter Storm This Weekend In Hudson Valley: NWS

As the region digs out from Fern, forecasters say they're watching another system that has the potential to be significant.

Classes Canceled After Phone Threat Targets High School

"Out of an abundance of caution, Carmel High School administration has closed the school today," the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.

NY Travelers Without 'REAL ID' Will Face New Fee Starting Next Week

The fee is intended to recoup the costs of additional screening, such as database checks, knowledge-based questions or biometrics, feds say.

After Planned Meetup In A Gas Station, 27-Year-Old Man Charged With Attempted Rape Of A Minor: NYSP

He arranged to meet with a person he thought was a minor in a Middletown gas station, according to state police.

AG Office Of Special Investigation Launches Investigation After Wrong-Way Crash Involving NYPD Officer

An Infiniti driven by the off-duty officer was heading the wrong way on the Taconic when it struck a Toyota, killing the driver, police say.

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