New Hempstead man accused of arson try on his house

The Journal News - Fri Nov 06

A 26-year-old man accused of trying to set his house on fire was arrested Thursday after a search that included police dogs and the county helicopter.

Police arrest New Hempstead man suspected of attempted arson

The Journal News - Thu Nov 05

Ramapo police have arrested a man they suspect tried to set his house on fire earlier in the day.

Judge calls Mele's behavior "depraved and unfathomable" during sentencing

Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-Record - Thu Nov 05

Michael Mele, at left, reads a statement during his sentencing at Orange County Court in Goshen on Thursday, Nov.

Spring Valley man faces 10 years in prison for attempted murder

Journal News - Thu Nov 05

A 36-year-old Spring Valley parolee who shot an armed man during a fight faces 10 years in prison when sentenced next month for attempted murder.

Ballot scanners raise privacy issues

Star-Gazette.COM - Wed Nov 04

As it turned out, not everyone felt comfortable without the security of the curtains on the decades-old lever machines.

Helen Hayes Hospital contractor charged in wage violation scheme

Mid-Hudson News - Wed Nov 04

NEW CITY A Huntington man, whose company, Vanessa Construction, Inc., was hired to strip and redevelop an existing building at the Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, has been charged with defrauding employees out of $91,000 in unpaid wages and benefits.

Republicans emerge as winners in Orangetown

The Journal News - Wed Nov 04

Republicans swept the Orangetown races, according to unofficial results Tuesday night from the Rockland County Board of Elections.

Public meetings set on TZ Bridge/I-287 corridor project

Mid-Hudson News - Tue Nov 03

TARRYTOWN Five public meetings will be held in Rockland and Westchester counties from November 10 through December 9 to update the public about proposed plans to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge.

Cuomo gets support for reforms in pension system

Buffalo News - Tue Nov 03

November 03, 2009, 7:11 AM / New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has been charging hard over the past several months, seeking major reforms in what he calls the "corrupt" management of the state's $120 billion pension system.

Rockland voters get ready to pick their candidates

Journal News - Tue Nov 03

NEW CITY - Rockland County voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in races in each of the county's five towns.