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Kindergartener, Mom Killed By School Bus+Heat Lingers |Week In Review

Building Collapse Closes Roads |Smoke Shop Sting Leads To Felony Charges |Fatal 2-Alarm Fire At Historic Apartment Building |Bobcat Sighting

A mother and son died in a two-alarm New Rochelle apartment fire.
A mother and son died in a two-alarm New Rochelle apartment fire. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — As summer officially arrived, a potentially dangerous heatwave lingered, neighbors checked in on each other's well-being, end of school year celebrations were marred by tragedy in two cases, homes betrayed their occupants, and a hometown legend left us.

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Neighbors Turn To Each Other For Peace In The Face Of Tragic Loss

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A community gathered to remember an energetic 6-year-old and his mom who lost their lives on their way to the final days of kindergarten.


4 Face Felony Charges After Probe Into Rockland Smoke Shops: DA

It was a major takedown of unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in the Hudson Valley, said the U.S. Homeland Security agent in charge.


Heat Advisories Extended Through Weekend

And temps in the 90s may return in the middle of next week.


MLB Legend, New Rochelle Walk Of Fame Honoree Willie Mays Dies At 93

The Hall of Fame player who was a hero to generations and changed the game of baseball is being remembered by the Queen City on the Sound.


Rare Bobcat Sighting In Mount Kisco Causes Excitement

The normally camera-shy felines aren't uncommon, but bobcats try very hard to avoid humans whenever possible.

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