Michael P. McKinney

Rockland/Westchester Journal News The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag fire warning for the Lower Hudson Valley, saying “critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring.”

Areas of the Hudson Valley have seen dry conditions and brushfires this fall. Is relief for dry conditions in the weather forecast?

As efforts to battle a wildfire on the New Jersey/New York border continue, much of southern New York is now under a red flag warning, pointing to a heightened risk of additional fires.

The animal was described as a juvenile alligator in a Facebook posting by the Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona, which, police said, came to the scene to take possession and care of the gator.

As for the alligator's name, a reporter's rough tally of responses on the humane society Facebook post showed as of late Friday morning that “Al E. Gator” appeared to be leading “Philipe."

As dry conditions in the Lower Hudson Valley contribute to risk of wildfires, rain is finally in the forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday , but is it enough?

Rockland/Westchester Journal News Westchester County has been hit with 131 brush fires in November so far, and county officials on Monday urged people to do all they can to avoid anything that could set off a fire.

Yorktown's new pickleball space will have party rooms, a pro shop, court rentals, instruction, clinics, tournaments, and special events.

Rockland/Westchester Journal News The future is now — grocery shopping has gone high-tech at Mount Kisco's new ShopRite , just in time for Thanksgiving.

Some in the Lower Hudson Valley woke up to a preview of winter weather on Friday: snow.