Rape Charge in Rockland County|Playland Could Get New Roller Coaster|DWI Crackdown for St. Patrick's

There was plenty of news across the Hudson Valley on Thursday, March 10. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• New City Man Charged with Rape in Orangetown

Joseph F. Williams, 38, of West Clarkstown Road in New City, faces charges of third-degree rape, a felony. Orangetown police said they arrested him after an investigation by Orangetown and Ramapo police detectives. >>>READ MORE.

• New Roller Coaster Proposed for Rye Playland

A new steel roller coaster could be in the works as well as other improvements for the aging Rye Playland. >>>READ MORE.

Other local stories:

• Time for More than New Members on NY Board of Regents: Murphy
• Daylight Saving: Time to Check your Emergency Kit
• NY Teacher on National List of Education Technology Leaders
• State Cops Allege Carpet Installer Stole Jewelry on the Job
• Don't Miss: St. Patrick's Day Events in Peekskill
• Looking for Affordable Housing in Westchester?
• 8 Charges for Nyack Teen after Domestic Dispute
• Don't Miss: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner in Brewster
• Brooklyn Woman Charged with Felony Assault in Putnam
• Shared Use Path Hearing in Nyack
• Clarkstown Residents: Sign up for Emergency Alerts
• Winner's Mom Predicted $1M Lottery Ticket
• State Cops Announce St. Patrick's DWI Crackdown
• State Grants Awarded to Westchester, Hudson Valley Parks
• Bedford Hills Student Spend Spring Break Helping Rebuild New Orleans
• Road Closing Announced in Bedford
• Trader Joe's Recalls Nuts Because of Possible Contamination
• Wrestling Champion to Speak at Port Chester-Rye Brook Library
• Rye Brook Man Charged with Violating Restraining Order
• Miley Cyrus Seen Shopping at White Plains Whole Foods
• Pet Rescue Celebrates More Than 3 Decades Helping Animals

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