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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.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree Rest Stop

The fire department took some great photos this week. Check them out.

Woman, 80, Cat, Survive 50-Foot Plunge Down NY Embankment

Firefighters helped rescue them and police helped her make new arrangements for her cross-country trip.

NY Woman Left 2 Cats Behind In Closet In Apartment Move: SPCA

The pets were found days later with feces on the floor by apartment maintenance workers, Chief Roy Gross said.

Martha Stewart Wants You To Visit Her Farmhouse This Holiday

The "Queen of Thanksgiving" has teamed up with Booking.com to offer two lucky winners an early Thanksgiving celebration.

How Are The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect's Jailhouse Visits Conducted?

Rex Heuermann, considered no different than other inmates in terms of visits, met his estranged wife Wednesday. Here are the sheriff's rules.

Burglar Lunges At 3, Including Child, Cuts Man In NY Home Invasion: Police

He broke into the home at around 5 a.m., but was tackled to the ground before officers arrived, police said.

Veterans At State College To Benefit From New SUNY Program

Funding for the initiative will support paid internships for SUNY student veterans at 20 campuses with the strongest veterans' programs.

Town Where Inmates Are Welcomed As Neighbors Honors 'All Souls'

In death, their names were returned to them. The men, women and children who never left prison are remembered with love and respect.

House Fire Displaces More Than A Dozen Residents: Police

It happened just before 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Beloved NY Businesswoman Battled Illness With 'Courage'

Former Chamber of Commerce president Patricia Orzano was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Long Island Man Scammed $2,300 In Bogus Home Rental: Police

The woman duped him by using another person as a decoy, police said.

November Is 'Adopt A Senior Pet Month': Consider An Oldie But Goodie

Since senior pets typically spend the longest amount of time in a shelter, they are at an increased risk of being euthanized.

Halloween Anti-Semitic Shaving Cream Stunt In NY

Neal Polaniecki and his friends helped "clean off the people's cars."

'We're Devastated': Beloved NY Christmas Tree Farm Won't Open This Year

Although hearts are broken at the news, there's hope: The Christms tree farm will be open for the holiday season in 2024.

14 Cats, 2 Dogs, Covered In Urine In 'Squalor' NY Home: SPCA

The air quality inside the home was so poor and punctuated by the smell of ammonia, that investigators had difficulty breathing, SPCA says.

NY Family Raises $3K For Food Pantry During Halloween Bake Sale

"Our community truly rallied behind us and we are so grateful to them," Zoe Perles told Patch following her family's Halloween bake sale.

LI Gluten-Free Brewery, Necromantic, Celebrates 1 Year: 'The People Have Been Great'

"We're really just thankful for everybody we've come in contact with," said Ralph Mandarino, owner of the horror-themed brewery.

8 Years After Blaze, Church Rises From Ashes: 'A New Beginning'

A groundbreaking was held in July at the site where a beloved church burned to the ground 8 years ago. Funds are still needed; how to help.

Rabies Shots For Shelter, School Caregivers After Kitten Dies

"Little kittens are often fostered out of a shelter to give them a better chance of survival," Dawn Bernstein, of the shelte, told Patch.

Pair Assaulted Woman Over Dog Argument: PD

An argument over an unleashed dog turned violent, according to police. A 57-year-old and a 66-year-old have been charged.