Frank Becerra

Shenendehowa defeated Scarsdale 3-1 in volleyball sub-regional action at Clarkstown South High School in Nyack

Byram Hills/Briarcliff/Valhalla/Westlake vs Rye dual wrestling meet at Byram Hills High School Dec. 19, 2023.

Somers, NY, is known for being the cradle of the American circus. It all began in the early 1800's when Somers resident Hachaliah Bailey purchased an elephant named “Old Bet.” With the elephant as the main attraction, Bailey formed the Bailey Circus, which eventually evolved into Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Somers firefighters with help from several Northern Westchester and Putnam firefighters battle a blaze that caused considerable damage to a home at 6 Tannahill Court in Somers Feb. 21, 2024.

Rockland/Westchester Journal News We are rivers, woods, mountains. Skyscrapers, sidewalks. Traffic. Solitude. A vibe. Cities, towns, villages, hamlets.

North Salem defeated Hastings 15-3 in boys lacrosse action at North Salem April 13, 2024.

Boogie Fland will keep all options open when reopening his recruitment.

Rockland/Westchester Journal News We are rivers, woods, mountains. Skyscrapers, sidewalks. Traffic. Solitude. A vibe. Cities, towns, villages, hamlets.

(South River, NJ) — A home in South River, New Jersey just exploded last night, killing one man inside and critically injuring another. Everybody in the neighborhood heard the loud boom, that took place on Continental Court around 7 p.m. Photos from the scene show the house almost entirely blown away. Shards of wood and insulation can be seen all over nearby front lawns. The roof of the home landed on the ground almost completely intact. Some neighbors say their cars were damaged by the force of the explosion. Others says part of their homes were pushed in.

(South Orange, New Jersey) – Locals were put on high alert Monday morning after a bear took a stroll through South Orange, New Jersey. The South Orange Maplewood School District, out of an abundance of caution, made the decision to cancel outdoor lunch and recess. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection says bear sightings have been up 69.5% compared to last year, while interactions with them are down just over 1%. The NPS (National Park Service) says if you see a bear approaching you, try scaring it away by yelling aggressively and as loudly as possible, don’t run away. The bear still hasn’t been found.