Jeff Edwards

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July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Peekskill, Cortlandt

2 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

PEEKSKILL/CORTLANDT, NY — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around town. To help you fit it all in your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's going on throughout Westchester County. July 4 Festivities for 2025Peekskill: Fourth of July schedule, July 4. Kickoff at 10:30 a.m. Peekskill Volunteer Fire Association in downtown Peekskill.
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Orange, Dutchess, Ulster Counties

2 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around town. To help you fit it all in your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's going on throughout Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties. July 4 Festivities for 2025 Cornwall: 75th Annual Independence Day celebration. July 4. See schedule here.
Citations Issued After Snake Tongs Used To Kill Large Snake: Environmental Conservation Police

2 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

FISHKILL, NY — Suspicious behavior near a wooded area in the Hudson Valley led to an unexpected find, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. On May 28, conservation officers spotted two people with a large metal pole in the town of Fishkill. The officers approached the pair and soon identified the metal pole as a large set of snake tongs.
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around New City

2 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

NEW CITY, NY — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around town. To help you fit it all in your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what's going on throughout Rockland County.
20 Years For Predatory Sexual Assault, Rape Of Child

3 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

NEWBURGH, NY — A Hudson Valley man who has admitted to sexually abusing a child has been sentenced to decades behind bars. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that 35-year-old Kelvin Dubon-Rivas, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison to be followed by 20 years of post-release supervision after his previous guilty plea to first-degree rape.
Prison For Dad Who Beat Mom With Infant Unconscious, Hit 2 Kids With Hammer

3 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

KINGSTON, NY — A horrific case of domestic violence will send a Hudson Valley father to prison for years. The Ulster County District Attorney's Office announced that 30-year-old Carlos Caal Chub, of Kingston, was sentenced on June 17, to an aggregate term of over seven years in state prison after being convicted in April of several felonies and misdemeanors after a weeklong jury trial.
Walter's Takes Manhattan In Special 'Culinary Crossover' With Iconic NYC Burger Spot

3 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

MAMARONECK, NY — After a limited-time cultural exchange that will introduce Walter's to NYC, grabbing a hot dog in the city may never be the same again. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer and famed Westchester hot dog institution Walter's Hot Dogs are joining forces for a "culinary crossover" that celebrates the spirit of New York City summers, and Hudson Valley traditions that go back for generations.
City's First African-American Top Cop Has Storied Career With The Department

3 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The city has tapped a familiar face with a long and storied career with the New Rochelle Police Department to take the the helm. Neil Reynolds, a veteran of the NRPD and the current deputy police commissioner, has been appointed as New Rochelle's new police commissioner. He will be officially sworn in at some point during the next few weeks. "Commissioner Reynolds has proven himself as a steady, forward-thinking leader," City Manager Wilfredo Melendez said.
Worker Removing Tree At Westchester Home Dies In Accident

3 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

SOMERS, NY — A tragic workplace accident is being investigated in Westchester County. The New York State Police say that troopers and members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to a Somers home on Monday, around 4:03 p.m., after receiving a report of an unresponsive man. After an initial investigation, state police determined that the man had been performing tree removal, and was struck by a falling limb.
2 Lured Victims To Children's Park On Dating App, Before Assaulting, Robbing Them: Police

4 days ago | patch.com | Jeff Edwards

RAMAPO, NY — The Town of Ramapo Police Department says that two teens have been arrested and charged in a "complex," hate inspired robbery and extortion case. Police say the two men used a dating app to lure unsuspecting victims to a children's park in the Village of Wesley Hills, during late evening and early morning hours. Both suspects would then display weapons, physically assault the victims, and steal their personal property, according to police.