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Man Charged In $20K Tenafly Check Fraud Scheme Years After Route 80 Police Chase

A New Jersey man once arrested following a high-speed pursuit on Route 80 has been charged again, this time in a nearly $20,000 check fraud scheme, authorities said. Nicholas G. Didio-Slaaen, 27, of Garfield, was arrested Thursday, Oct.…

Fight Over Text Messages Ends In 4 Shot Near Muhlenberg College, Allentown Man Convicted

A Pennsylvania man who opened fire into a crowd near Muhlenberg College in Allentown, shooting four people after a fight over text messages, has been convicted of attempted homicide, prosecutors announced Friday, Oct. 16. Axel Suarez…

Fallen Tree, Utility Wires Shut Down Road Near School In Ramapo

A fallen tree and downed utility wires have forced a road closure in Rockland County — but police said access to a nearby school remains in place. Union Road in the Town of Ramapo is closed between Brick Church Road and Grandview Avenue,…

Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study

Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since…

Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Pawling

A centuries-old dairy barn in Dutchess County that was transformed into a sprawling country estate and has been featured by national publications has hit the market for $2.4 million. Quaker Hill Estate, located at 823 North Quaker Hill Rd.…

Jericho PTA Mom Admits Stealing $50K For Tickets, Hotels, And Amazon: Authorities

A Long Island PTA mom admitted stealing more than $50,000 from the organization and spending it on herself, authorities said. Jodi Scarlatos, 44, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny on Thursday, Oct. 15, the…

Middle School Teacher Held Man Down, Robbed Him In AC Hotel Room: Police

A man was robbed by two women he brought back to his hotel room in Atlantic City, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 16. At 1:31 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, officers responded to Harrah's Atlantic City after a man said he met two women, Veda…