16-Car Crash: Cops |$9K Reward For Vet's Missing Dog | Grandma Scam

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

'No Questions Asked ': $9K Reward For Vet's Missing Service Dog

"Help be a part of the Christmas miracle and return Gigi."

Police Warn Of An Especially Elaborate 'Grandma Scam'

The 81-year-old victim of the high-tech con was kept on the phone the entire day by the scammer as a large amount of money was taken.

Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into 16 Cars Before Wild Ride Ended: Cops

A 71-year-old was arrested and charged with felony driving while intoxicated, according to police.

Boy, 16, Pleads Guilty In 'Shocking' Rape, Stabbing Of Mom In Home Invasion: DA

The 23-year-old mom will be spared from reliving the "horrible crime," which was before her 4-year-old daughter's eyes, DA says.

Henrik Lundqvist, Former Rangers Goalie, Surprises Student

Emma, a fifth-grader, received a custom adaptive therapy bike and a greeting from Lundqvist, a former Rangers goaltender.

Martha Invites You To Her Farmhouse (In Vegas) For Christmas

The lifestyle icon may have taken a pass on entertaining over Thanksgiving, but we're all invited to her place on the strip for Christmas.

Woman Tried Biting Employee During Robbery: Police

A woman put cans of tuna and bags of chips into her coat pockets and then shoved and tried to bite the employee who stopped her, police say.

Man Steals $91K Worth Of Silver Bars: Police

The man displayed a fake ID and stole a package from the customer service center at UPS containing silver bars, police say.

Seinfeld Visits Israel, Meets Families Of Hostages

The New York native was also reportedly hoping to meet IDF soldiers.

Gunshot Enters Apartment Through Floor, Downstairs Neighbor Arrested

The victim, who was not hurt, told cops she heard the shot around 12:30 a.m., but did not see the damage until later.

A Police Sergeant's Act Of Kindness Inspires A Community

When Jill Odierno was helping with a clothing drive, she wasn’t expecting to spark a lasting friendship with a mom and her young son.

Funeral Home Owner Stabbed, Robbed; Man Indicted: DA

Police are seeking an accomplice, officials said.

$6.5K Grant To Help Restore Historic Courthouse

The funds will help pay for windows at the 1907 building now the site of a museum, lawmaker says.

Girl, 13, Struck By Vehicle Near LI School: Police

She entered the road as a school bus was slowing down, and was hit by another vehicle, police say.

Students Give Thanks With Inaugural 'Veterans Appreciation Walk'

"Tears of joy were spilled as well due to the overwhelming atmosphere of support and unity."

New Commission To Study Reparations Gets Hochul's Signature

A new law acknowledges the inhumanity of slavery and establishes the commission which will tackle issues of racial justice.

Woman Who Tried To Set Three LI Homes On Fire Indicted: DA

She was released without bail and, hours after her release, tried to rob a store at knifepoint, the DA says.

LI Man Drove Drunk With 3 Kids In His Car: Sheriff

Three children, ages 15, 13, and 4, were in his vehicle, the sheriff says.

Shelter Dog's Wish For Santa: 'He Needs A Family'

Fynn's injuries were once so bad that he "screamed in pain," Gabby Stroup of the League says. Now, he's healed and needs his forever home.

Man Admits To Beating Landlord To Death With Dumbbell: DA

"I hope that this resolution allows them some closure for this horrific act of violence."- DA Ray Tierney.

Meditation And Longing Gave Life To A Small Business: Plank Katonah

Necessity is the mother of invention, but one mom had no way of knowing that the niche being filled would inspire so many neighbors.