Democratic Wallkill Councilman Neil Meyer said he is running for supervisor to improve town financial practices for more informed decision-making and better stewardship of taxpayer money. He faces incumbent Republican Supervisor George Serrano in the fall. Being an accounting professional, Meyer said he has the expertise to guide the town as its financial practices are…
Death Sentence Reduced to Life in Prison for Man Who Killed North Dakota Student
May 24, 2023
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FARGO, N.D.—The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week, according to court records. Rodriguez, a sex offender, was convicted in…
Orange County Stocks 4,000 Trout in Local Streams
May 24, 2023
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After working with the state on trout stocking for months, Orange County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs volunteers are now onto the “county fish.” On May 23, the first day of county-funded trout stocking, over 1,200 fish were tossed into the Neversink River, Shawangunk Kill, and Rutgers Creek. A total of about 4,000 trout are planned…
Woman Charged in Drunk Driving Killing of Bride in South Carolina Seeks Bond
May 24, 2023
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COLUMBIA, S.C.—Defense attorneys are seeking bond for an alleged drunken driver who police say slammed into newlyweds riding along a South Carolina beach road, killing the bride. Jamie Komoroski’s attorneys filed a motion last week that says she poses no flight risk or danger to the community, news outlets reported. It requested bond be set…
South Carolina Approves 6 Week Abortion Ban
The Republican-led South Carolina Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to one of the country’s strictest abortion bans after a fetal heartbeat is detected at six weeks. The House-amended bill, which reduces the current 22-week abortion ban, is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican. The House passed the bill last week. McMaster…
Millionaire’s Elaborate Jail Escape Plan Foiled, Florida Sheriff Says
May 24, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Authorities say they’ve foiled an elderly businessman’s plan to escape a Florida jail and return to France where he had previously fled in an attempt to avoid child pornography charges. A tip from outside the jail sparked a two-month investigation of John Manchec, 78, and people he had enlisted in his escape plan,…
2 Employees Injured in Fire at Refinery in Southern Oklahoma
May 24, 2023
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WYNNEWOOD, Okla.—Two people were injured Tuesday at a fire in a refinery in southern Oklahoma, authorities said. The fire began about 8:20 a.m. at the refinery in Wynnewood, about 60 miles south of Oklahoma City, according to a statement from Sugar Land, Texas-based CVR Energy, which owns the refinery. The statement did not disclose the…
Toddler Shot by Stray Bullet at Utah Day Care While Playing Outside
SPANISH FORK, Utah—A 2-year-old boy shot in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside at day care in Utah is in stable condition, the facility’s owner and authorities said Tuesday. Spanish Fork police believe the bullet came from a pellet or air gun shot from a farming field across the street west of…
LA City Council Approves ‘Robot Dog’ Donation for LAPD Despite Concerns Over Surveillance
May 24, 2023
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The Los Angeles City Council on May 23 voted to accept a donation of a dog-like “robot” for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), despite growing concerns among residents that they could be used for surveillance. The council voted 8–4 to approve the Los Angeles Police Foundation’s donation of the robot, valued at $277,917.80, according to the office…
Jury Recommends More Than 50 Years in Prison for Missouri Mother Whose Two Children Died in Hot Car
LIBERTY, Mo.—A jury has recommended that a Missouri woman whose two young daughters died inside a hot car in 2018 be sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. A Clay County jury found Jenna Boedecker guilty on Friday of two counts of second-degree murder, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and…
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