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Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Mitt Romney narrowly won Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after...

Fire destroys Tuckahoe store

An electrical fire early Saturday destroyed a Main Street business, damaged the store next door and displaced several residents who lived in apartments above them, police said.

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous...

Timeline: Political career of Nick Spano

- 1978: At age 25, Nicholas Spano is elected to the state Assembly. - 1986: Spano is elected to the state Senate representing Yonkers.

Another snow tease

It could turn out to be an ideal day for snow-lovers: Snowy hills fit for riding sleds, but clear streets. Snow was expected to be falling through the morning, with possibly a...

Troopers: Woman who struck pedestrian was drunk, bypassed ignition lock

A hamlet man remained hospitalized Saturday after being struck by a drunken driver who was only able to drive after bypassing the ignition interlock device on her car, state...

Nick Spano pleads guilty to tax felony: 'I did not pay'

The head of one of Westchester's most powerful political dynasties faces three years in prison and heavy fines after admitting Friday that he failed to report $53,000 in...

West Haverstraw family in limbo, unable to go home weeks after explosion

For Patrick Apuzzo, being away from home and living with his relatives felt as if he were on vacation for the first week or so.

Convicted sex offender charged in Putnam with luring underage boys online

A convicted sex offender has been arrested for soliciting photographs of underage boys online and having sex with at least one on multiple occasions.

Sheila Davalloo guilty of murder in rival's slaying

The saga of Sheila Davalloo's deadly workplace love triangle ended Friday when a Connecticut jury convicted the ex-Pleasantville woman of murdering her former lover's...

After arson-attack deal, New Square returns to normal

Residents in this insular Hasidic Jewish village are hoping to forget last spring's arson attack on a dissident community member and Tuesday's guilty plea in the...

Alleged victim's uncle testifies Ramapo family kept tight watch

Defense attorneys added a twist to the labor trafficking and sexual abuse trial when they asked the uncle of the alleged victim whether he had solicited a bribe from the four...

2 more mugged by gunman near Sound shore train stations

Police are warning commuters in and around train stations along the Sound shore to beware of an armed mugger or muggers who have robbed several people and injured at least one...

These restaurants still have tables for Valentine's Day

Uh-oh. It's Saturday. Valentine's Day is Tuesday. And you haven't made a reservation for one of the most popular restaurant-going evenings of the year. "I...

Old-fashioned English Tudor in Briarcliff Manor offers charm, park-like grounds

Before Bill and Elsie Smith bought their English country Tudor in Briarcliff Manor, they looked at about 100 houses in more than 20 communities in a quest for the ideal suburban...

Carmel exposure suspect accused of violating woman's protection order

A prosecutor revealed that a 34-year-old man accused of repeatedly exposing himself to a female neighbor had recently been arrested for violating a court order by coming near her...

Section 1 diving: Clarkstown South's Piacente captures elusive crown

Clarkstown South senior Sean Piacente couldn't have found a better way to end his six years of Section 1 diving.

Girls basketball: Chong scores 37 as Ossining tops Pearl River to end regular season 18-0

Normally, the last home game of the basketball season is Senior Night. That wasn't the case for Ossining's girls basketball team ... because Ossining doesn't have...

Boys basketball: Hungry Huguenots push Mount Vernon, but Knights respond

The last few days, the hallways of Mount Vernon High School had echoed with words of discouragement, at least to the ears of Bob Cimmino.

Rockland grand jury indicts 3 in attempted robbery; hate crimes alleged

A Rockland County grand jury on Friday indicted three of four people accused of hate crimes in connection with an attempted robbery on a man in Monsey.

Good Samartian exec's family escapes New City fire, loses home

A Woodglen Drive family escaped without injury, but their home was destroyed in an early morning fire Friday. Pam Tarulli was awakened at 6 a.m. by crackling noises, officials...

Empty Monsey house, set to be razed, burns down

A vacant home that was already slated for demolition erupted in flames early Friday morning. By the end of the day, work crews were already tearing down the remains of a...

Rockland Black History Month events

February is Black History Month. Here is a list of related events taking place in Rockland. Send an email to calendar@lohud.com to include your event in this list. Feb.

In brief: Rye city workers' Social Security numbers disclosed; more

City officials are notifying employees that some workers' Social Security numbers were mistakenly disclosed in response to a Freedom of Information Law request and that the...

Lottery drawings from Feb. 10

Midday Daily: 4 4 3 Lucky Sum: 11 Midday WinFour: 1 6 7 0 Lucky Sum: 14 Daily: 6 4 1 Lucky Sum: 11 WinFour: 4 1 8 0 Lucky Sum: 13 Pick-10: 1 9 10 15 17 18 19 33 36 38 45 46 50 54...

Federal complaint suggests Spano did more than cheat on income taxes

Former state Sen. Nick Spano admitted that he cheated on $53,000 in state and federal income taxes, but the federal complaint that prompted him to do so suggests he did much, much...

2 mugged in Mamaroneck, Harrison in latest attacks on Sound Shore train commuters; reward offered for info

Police are warning commuters in and around train stations along the Sound Shore to beware of an armed mugger who has robbed several people and injured at least one in the past few...

Convicted sex offender charged with having sex, luring underage boys online

A convicted sex offender has been arrested for soliciting photographs of underage boys online and having sex with at least one on multiple occasions. Jonathan L. DeLaura, 37, of...

Read the plea deal, complaint against Ex-Sen. Nick Spano

Former New York state Sen. Nick Spano of Yonkers faces up to three years in prison and heavy fines after pleading guilty Friday to federal charges that he failed to report $53,000...

Carmel schools chief warns of Level 3 sex offender

School district officials have passed on to parents a notice from town police that a Level 3 sex offender is living in the district. Lance Smith, 44, is living off Seminary Hill...

Romantic restaurants in Westchester and Rockland: A map

Valentine's Day is only a few days away, and if you haven't made your reservations yet, you might be in trouble. Food editor Liz Johnson offers a few choice restaurants...

Alleged victim's uncle says Ramapo family kept tight watch over her

The uncle who helped arrange the marriage of a young woman who claims she is the victim of labor trafficking and sexual abuse testified this morning that from the day his niece...

Obama says new birth control policy won't stifle religious liberty

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama declared Friday he has found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to...

Man hit with pipe, jaw broken as feud with co-worker turns violent, Mount Vernon cops say

A 50-year-old truck driver for Walker Zanger Inc. in Mount Vernon was arrested after hitting a co-worker in the head with a metal pipe and breaking his jaw during an argument...

Planning your weekend? We offer some choice events

COME TO THE CABARET: Get blown away by jazz vocalist Lynette Washington on Sunday at The PJS Jazz Society's Second Sunday Jazz Series concert at the First Presbyterian Church...

Firefighters on the scene of Monsey house fire

Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire on Maple Avenue in Monsey. The fire was reported at 7:16 a.m., Ramapo police said. Spring Valley firefighters were among those who...

House fire routs family in New City

An early morning fire chased a family from their home. Firefighters are battling a house fire on Woodglen Drive this morning. The fire was reported at 6:04 a.m. at 6 Woodglen...

Spano to plead guilty

Former New York state Sen. Nick Spano of Yonkers will plead guilty today to federal tax charges, his lawyer confirmed Thursday night to The Journal News. Richard Levitt confirmed...

Snow arrives tonight, will drop 1-3 inches by Saturday afternoon

Snow will move in to the New York metro area tonight, probably after 10 p.m. and we'll have 1 to 3 inches by the time the storm moves out Saturday afternoon.

Shelter advocate testifies at trafficking trial, says Ramapo woman was 'petrified'

A young woman, pale, red-eyed and trembling, came to the Rockland Family Shelter two years ago and told a domestic violence advocate her story of being overworked, beaten and...

Ex-Chappaqua mom again charged with prostitution, now in Danbury

A registered nurse from Chappaqua is allegedly up to her same old tricks. Melinda "Mindy" Brennan, a mother of four, was arrested in her new hometown of Danbury, Conn.,...

Old Tappan Zee span's upkeep will cost millions

The fast-tracked plan to build a new span across the Hudson River would make the 56-year-old Tappan Zee Bridge obsolete in about five years, transportation officials say. But it...

Whole Foods supermarket coming to Port Chester, at former A&P site

The village known for its varied appetite will gain another option next year with the opening of a Whole Foods supermarket inside a former A&P.

Putnam Legislature faces experience gap as Dan Birmingham joins exodus

The leak of institutional knowledge out of the Putnam County Legislature picked up some momentum this week as lawmaker Dan Birmingham announced he wouldn't seek a fourth term.

Somers luxury subdivision plans surveillance cameras at Voris Drive

Those driving into Somers Chase, a luxury subdivision off Route 202, might want to smile as they head into the neighborhood's main entrance beyond the stone pillars.

South Salem teen charged after wild chase of stolen car on I-684

A South Salem teenager in a stolen car led police on a wild pursuit Thursday morning that began on Route 121 in Cross River and ended on southbound Interstate 684 in Goldens...

Gymnastics: Calandra makes history for Suffern

Suffern's Alexa Calandra took the next step up the podium at the Section 1 gymnastics championships. Calandra was the all-around champion Thursday night with a score of 38.25...

Boys basketball: Not this time; Lakeland seniors get revenge

Watching Walter Panas' home crowd storm the court this past Saturday after a Lakeland loss was more than enough motivation for the Hornets. They weren't ready to let...

STOCK Act insider-trading bill clears the House

Legislation clarifying that members of Congress are subjected to federal anti-fraud laws covering stock trading and requiring them to publicly disclose transactions on a timely...