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Jul 11, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Julia Burns
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
newjersey.news12.com | Julia Burns
7-Eleven is giving away some free refreshments in honor of the date, July 11. It is giving away a free small Slurpee just for visiting the store.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
hudsonvalley.news12.com | Julia Burns |Katerina Belales
Ulster County Department of Health warns people of portable generator dangers and •Jul 11, 2024, 5:35 PM•Updated 1 hr agoThe Ulster County Department of Health is warning people of possible dangers when it comes to portable generators. Officials say if they aren't used properly, they could produce carbon monoxide. The department says to never use a portable generator inside your home, even if the doors and windows are open.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
A 3-month-old puppy is looking for a 'fur'-ever home. Casey was rescued by a shelter in Texas by “Snarr Northeast,” an animal rescue group based in Brewster. Rescuers say he sustained an injury to his paw which caused severe nerve damage, and ended up chewing off his own paw. Casey needs to get the rest of the paw amputated and will need about three blood transfusions before he can go into surgery. Once Casey heals and makes his way to Westchester County, he will be available for adoption.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
West Point cadet makes history as academy's first astronaut scholar•Jun 11, 2024, 2:23 AM•Updated 19 min agoWest Point Cadet Zoe Winston is making history as the academy's first astronaut scholar. Cadet Winston is a mathematical sciences major from Mclean, Virginia. She will join the prestigious program, which was founded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to bolster STEM leadership nationwide.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
Peekskill residents voice opinions on proposed ban on outdoor smoking in downtown•Jun 11, 2024, 2:03 AM•Updated 14 min agoA hearing was held on Monday for Peekskill residents to voice their opinions on a possible ban to smoking within 100 feet of an outdoor dining space within the business improvement district. If it's passed, violators can face fines up to $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second and $250 for every violation after that.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries when she was struck by a vehicle Monday in Mamaroneck, police say. Witnesses tell News 12 a car jumped the curb and struck the woman. Police say the victim was brought to the hospital.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
A new tool to help with mental health emergencies is officially being introduced on Thursday called the Green Flashing Light Law. The new law will allow mobile response teams heading to mental health emergencies to display green lights. These response teams are responding to crisis situations alongside police officers, but aren't always in marked cars. Drivers are requested to yield to these green lights rather than being required to with red flashing lights.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
westchester.news12.com | Julia Burns
Yorktown police to wear new body cameras to increase oversight•Jun 6, 2024, 12:09 AM•Updated 4 min agoYorktown police officers will soon wear new body cameras to increase oversight. The town board has authorized the purchase of the cameras, cloud storage and tasers with a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises. Officials say the decision was made in part due to recommendations during the Yorktown Coalition on Community Safety and Engagement meeting in 2021.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
hudsonvalley.news12.com | Julia Burns
Mount Vernon police responded to a shooting in the area of South Fulton Avenue and Edison Avenue in Mount Vernon around 3:45 p.m.Officers say they found a man with a gunshot wound to his left abdomen. The victim was taken to Jacobi Medical Center. Police say no arrests have been made.
