Pedestrian And Her Dog Killed By Amtrak Train | Patch PM

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

The Ridiculous Reason There Are So Many Car Thefts In Rye

Rye police are begging residents to stop making things easy for car thieves and to instead start making things a little easier for law enforcement and safer for neighbors.

Woman And Her Dog Killed When Struck By Train

The Amtrak passenger train was traveling south Sunday afternoon when it struck the pedestrian and her dog.

HV Resident, Retired Cop, Convicted Of Assault In Capitol Riot

Thomas Webster had argued that the officer he attacked with a bike rack hit him.

NY Native Christian Guardino Cracks Top 7 On 'American Idol'

The Long Island 22-year-old made it through another week of cuts on the talent show: "You nailed it, sang it perfectly" judge says.

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• Don't Miss Spring Farm Fest At Fable
• New Family Circus Is Coming To Rockland
• Desserts In Color: Bakery To The TikTok Stars To Open In Westchester
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• Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Hudson Valley Hallmark Store
• Traffic Stop Leads To Credit Union Theft Accusation
• Home Depot Employee Accused Of Making Fraudulent Sales

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• Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: String Of Horrifying Animal Abuse Cases
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