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New York Mom Drove Drunk With 10-Year-Old Daughter In Car: Police New York Mom Drove Drunk With 10-Year-Old Daughter In Car: Police New York Mom Drove Drunk With 10-Year-Old Daughter In Car: Police
New York Mom Drove Drunk With 10-Year-Old Daughter In Car: Police A New York mother was arrested for allegedly driving drunk with her 10-year-old daughter in the car during a late-night traffic stop, police announced on Saturday, Oct. 10. Zaneta Lachapelle, 43, of Freeport, Long Island, was arrested at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers stopped a 2015 Nissan near the intersection of North Grove Street and Lena Avenue in Freeport for a vehicle and traffic law violation, police said. Lachapelle was behind the wheel, and her 10-year-old daughter was a passenger, investigators said. During …

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No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG
No Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Sword-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley: NY AG A police officer who fatally shot a 36-year-old man holding a Samurai sword during a confrontation inside a Dutchess County home in 2025 will not face criminal charges, officials said.  The New York State Attorney General's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 9, that Town of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John Gouger would not face charges in the June 2025 death of Poughkeepsie resident Brian C. Czornyj, 36.  Gouger shot and killed Czornyj on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after responding to a report that Czornyj had attacked his father and a mental health crisis worker with a sword.&nbs…
NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police
NY Man Stalked, Harassed Victims With Calls, Explicit Photos Over 7 Years: Police A 58-year-old Orange County man has been arrested following a years-long investigation into allegations that he stalked and harassed multiple people, using fake phone numbers and other tactics to hide his identity, police said.  Wallkill resident Patrick V. Panaro, 58, was arrested following a joint investigation involving several law enforcement agencies, the Town of Warwick Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 9. Police said the investigation uncovered allegations of harassment and stalking targeting multiple victims over approximately seven years. During that time, Panar…
NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police
NY Man Wearing Suggestive Shirt Arrested For Child Porn: State Police A New York man was arrested on child porn charges Tuesday, Oct. 6 following a search of his home, police said. Robert J. Bush, 50, of Gouverneur, was wearing a shirt that read: “TO DO LIST: YOUR MOM” when he was arrested, according to a photo released by New York State Police. Authorities searched Bush’s home in the early morning hours Tuesday and found evidence that led to Bush facing charges of possession and promotion of child porn, state troopers said. He was arraigned in Gouverneur Town Court and booked into St. Lawrence County jail, according to authorities. The investigation is ongo…
Route 287 Traffic Backs Up Into NY After Multi-Vehicle Crash Route 287 Traffic Backs Up Into NY After Multi-Vehicle Crash Route 287 Traffic Backs Up Into NY After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Route 287 Traffic Backs Up Into NY After Multi-Vehicle Crash A multi-vehicle crash on Route 287 in Bergen County was causing miles of traffic backups Friday afternoon, Oct. 9. The crash was reported in the northbound lanes in Mahwah, with major delays reported as of 2:26 p.m. The extent of any injuries was not immediately known. Rubberneckers were also backing up in the southbound lanes spilling over into New York. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley Village — Here's Where 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley Village — Here's Where
'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley Village — Here's Where A Westchester County village had some excitement this week when cameras rolled for an upcoming episode of NBC's hit crime drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," with one of the show's stars spotted on location.   Filming took place in Addyman Square in Ardsley on Wednesday, Oct. 7, bringing cast members, production crews, and cameras to the village's downtown area.  Among those spotted was Peter Scanavino, who plays Assistant District Attorney Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. on the long-running series. Scanavino was seen walking toward a blue car with New Jersey license plates alongside…

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9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Erie Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Erie Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police 9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Erie Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police
9 Dead, Including 2 Children, In Erie Mass Shooting; Gunman Kills Himself: Police Eight people, including two children, were killed when a gunman opened fire inside and outside a Pennsylvania home before barricading himself inside and taking his own life, authorities said. The mass shooting unfolded around 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, near East Seventh and Perry streets in Erie, where police responding to multiple 911 calls discovered two women dead outside a residence and several more victims inside, according to Erie police. Investigators believe the gunman shot the two women outside before entering the home and opening fire on additional victims. The shooter then barric…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert
Showtime Scare: Security Threat Prompts Singer Ella Langley To Cancel Sold-Out Concert A serious security scare brought music star Ella Langley’s sold-out concert plans to a sudden halt just hours before showtime. The 27-year-old singer canceled her Dandelion Tour performance at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, Oct. 9, after a caller threatened gunfire and bombs, according to ABC News. Tulsa police said officers searched the arena with bomb-detection dogs before the threatening call and returned for additional searches afterward. They found no credible threat. Police said they did not direct the cancellation. Langley’s team made that decision after being told th…