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Mahopac Forms Committee To Discuss Changing Indian Mascot

The NY State Education Department gave the last public school holdouts till June 30 to drop Native American symbols as mascots and logos.

Stony Point Man Accused Of Selling Ghost Gun

A ghost gun is an untraceable firearm that can be purchased and assembled at home. They are often sold in kits.

Driver In December School Bus Crash Faces Multiple Charges

Ramapo police announced 26 felony and misdemeanor charges against a driver who injured several children when his school bus crashed into a utility pole, cars and a house the morning of Dec. 1.

9 Hudson Valley Restaurants, Chefs Named James Beard Semifinalists

The annual James Beard Awards are sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the culinary arts industry.

Westchester SPCA, Cops Investigate Viral Video Of Apparent Dog Abuse

Yonkers police said in a statement they were aware of the shocking video which appears to have been recorded on a downtown city street.

Wartburg Among Best Nursing Homes In NY: U.S. News & World Report

The Mount Vernon nursing and rehabilitation facility earned its place on the list for the 7th consecutive year.