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This article presents a tour of three exquisite Italian restaurants located in Congers. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

The slain homeowner's 31-year-old grandson and 26-year-old JoAnn Haughey also face burglary charges.

CLARKSTOWN − A New City man and woman were arraigned on murder and other charges Thursday, nine months after police found the decomposing body of the man's grandfather hidden in the basement of a Ruth Drive house, authorities said Thursday. The couple, Constantinos Doonan and Jo-Ann Haughey, were living in Doonan's grandfather's house, where the grandfather's remains were found in March. Authorities estimate Constantinos Mastakouris died around Jan. 29 or 30. ...

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday, Dec. 6, Rafael Figueroa, age unknown, of Manhattan was indicted for the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and firearms. The investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force seized more than 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl and over 75 grams of heroin worth $142,000, three loaded handguns, a loaded assault rifle, and three high-capacity ammunition feeding devices.

Customers at a lower Hudson Valley bagel shop got quite a surprise Wednesday morning. Officials say an SUV went straight through the storefront, narrowly missing several customers who were inside at the time. This is not something you'd expect while you're waiting in line for your bagel with cream cheese...

Here are some stories making headlines across the Hudson Valley.

Residents Are Demanding a “Positive SEQRA Declaration” From Town Planning Board To Study A Host Of Potential Harms. With numerous environmental concerns in question, including negative impact to wildlife and biodiversity, the presence of the bald eagle, disruption to an historic walking trail and a threat to core forest at a time when climate change is a pressing concern, a proposal by the Islamic Center of Rockland (ICR) to build more than 30,000 square feet and add more than 200 parking spots in one of Clarkstown’s remaining mountaintop conservation zones clearly calls for deep environmental study – or more technically a “positive SEQRA declaration.”

New York State Sen. Bill Weber (R-District 38) announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 the release of funds for the resurfacing of Route 45 in Rockland County from East Eckerson Road to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo and other towns. "This critical project, set to begin in Spring 2024, addresses...

Rockland County Exec Ed Day announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6 he underwent the surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. His office said Day is in good spirits, his prognosis for a full recovery is excellent and he will continue his official duties without interruption on a temporarily reduced schedule.

A school bus transporting boys to a yeshiva in Hillside, Monsey, caught fire early this morning. The four students on board at the time were evacuated safely. The bus was quickly fully engulfed in flame, and, as caught on video, the fuel tank exploded. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries...

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There have been no reports of serious injuries related to the incident.

A Hudson Valley home where George Washington once hosted several important meetings is now for sale. The home is located in Rockland County and is listed for about $1.9 million. The Meeting House In Rockland County, New York For Sale. The home is located at 201 Route 9W in Palisades,...

The new store is located at 127 South Terrace Ave. in an industrial part of the city.

In a confrontation at an Old Tappan, New Jersey residence, Miguel DelRosario of Yonkers was arrested on December 4.

A popular actress was spotted at a popular Hudson Valley restaurant. Imagine just sitting there eating some delicious food and then suddenly a familiar face sits at the table next to you. It's not a friend but it is definitely someone you know from either a movie or a television series. That is a scenario that seems to happen often here in the Upstate New York. It doesn't matter how often these stars come out we always seem to be surprised.

Editor’s note: This article was adapted from Marcy Denker’s Green News Roundup for the Rivertowns email newsletter. Click here to subscribe and receive the newsletter in your inbox every month. WASTE-FREE, PLASTIC-FREE HOLIDAY. Food waste American households will waste millions of pounds of food this holiday season, according...

A beloved couple who just moved their family from the Upper West Side to Westchester were killed in a devastating Thanksgiving car crash in Connecticut that also left their three young children seriously injured. Toby and Brooke Cohen, of Scarsdale, were traveling home from a family gathering when their vehicle veered off the road, struck a road sign, and crashed in the woods in Bristol on Thanksgiving night, the Bristol Police Department said. Toby, 41, and Brooke, 37, were declared dead at the crash site, authorities said. Their three children — 6-year-old twin boys and a 2-year-old girl — were taken to the...

Sylvester assured the community that they will continue to be in capable hands.

NEW YORK - Several new laws in New York are set to take effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life beginning next year:. Minimum...