Doctor debunks misconceptions about ticks ahead of their summer comeback
With the arrival of warm weather, officials say ticks will be soon be out in full force. 
Pleasantville Farmers Market kicks off outdoor season
The outdoor summer season of the Pleasantville Farmers Market began Saturday. 
Prisoner being transported escapes custody in Pelham
Police say Isaiah Washington was being transported in a minivan by an employee of a youth center program in Mount Vernon. 
Jet Ski incident in Westchester prompts water safety advisory
The Westchester County Marine Unit is encouraging people to take precaution when out on the water this summer following the rescue of a Rockland man from the Hudson Friday afternoon. 
Beaches in Westchester County officially open for summer season
The early summer season has begun at Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
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Prisoner being transported escapes custody in Pelham
Prisoner being transported escapes custody in Pelham
Police say Isaiah Washington was being transported in a minivan by an employee of a youth center program in Mount Vernon.Police say Isaiah Washington was being transported in a minivan by an employee of a youth center program in Mount Vernon.Teacher's aide sentenced for bringing gun to school
Teacher's aide sentenced for bringing gun to school
Gillian Jeffords admitted she had a 9mm gun in her handbag at the Rockland BOCES Jesse J. Kaplan School.Gillian Jeffords admitted she had a 9mm gun in her handbag at the Rockland BOCES Jesse J. Kaplan School.Mount Vernon man found guilty of killing 2-year-old
Mount Vernon man found guilty of killing 2-year-old
A jury says Derran Morris beat the 2-year-old girl to death and severely injured her twin sister.
A jury says Derran Morris beat the 2-year-old girl to death and severely injured her twin sister.
A jury says Derran Morris beat the 2-year-old girl to death and severely injured her twin sister.A jury says Derran Morris beat the 2-year-old girl to death and severely injured her twin sister.Yonkers man charged with attempted murder in Warburton shooting
Yonkers man charged with attempted murder in Warburton shooting
Police say Eddie Jackson approached a group of men on Warburton Avenue Saturday night and shot a 24-year-old man twice before taking off.
Police say Eddie Jackson approached a group of men on Warburton Avenue Saturday night and shot a 24-year-old man twice before taking off.
A Yonkers man is behind bars in connection with a shooting this past weekend. Officials say Eddie Jackson,23, is now charged with attempted murder. Police say Jackson approached a group of men on Warburton Avenue Saturday night and shot a 24-year-old manA Yonkers man is behind bars in connection with a shooting this past weekend. Officials say Eddie Jackson,23, is now charged with attempted murder. Police say Jackson approached a group of men on Warburton Avenue Saturday night and shot a 24-year-old manCT couple sentenced for stealing Westchester mail
CT couple sentenced for stealing Westchester mail
Police say the couple was caught with more than 500 pieces of mail in their car.Police say the couple was caught with more than 500 pieces of mail in their car.
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Police to crack down on drunk driving this weekend
Police to crack down on drunk driving this weekend
Officials say 55 people have lost their lives because of drunk driving between 2013 and 2017 in Westchester and Rockland counties
Officials say 55 people have lost their lives because of drunk driving between 2013 and 2017 in Westchester and Rockland counties
Officials say 55 people have lost their lives because of drunk driving between 2013 and 2017 in Westchester and Rockland countiesOfficials say 55 people have lost their lives because of drunk driving between 2013 and 2017 in Westchester and Rockland countiesPolice video shows how seat belts save lives
Police video shows how seat belts save lives
Law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle as they head out on the road for the long holiday weekend.
Law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle as they head out on the road for the long holiday weekend.
Law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle as they head out on the road for the long holiday weekend.Law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle as they head out on the road for the long holiday weekend.Getaway Day: Record number of Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day
Getaway Day: Record number of Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day
A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.
A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.
AAA predicts that 1.5 million more people will travel this Memorial Day compared to last year.AAA predicts that 1.5 million more people will travel this Memorial Day compared to last year.10-foot deep sinkhole forms in Mount Vernon road
10-foot deep sinkhole forms in Mount Vernon road
A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.
A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.
A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.A sinkhole formed on West Broad Street between Fleetwood and Gramatan avenues.3 people injured in Yorktown rollover crash
3 people injured in Yorktown rollover crash
First responders say a car rolled over on the northbound side of the parkway near the Illington Road Bridge in Yorktown just after 9 p.m.
First responders say a car rolled over on the northbound side of the parkway near the Illington Road Bridge in Yorktown just after 9 p.m.
First responders say a car rolled over on the northbound side of the parkway near the Illington Road Bridge in Yorktown just after 9 p.m.First responders say a car rolled over on the northbound side of the parkway near the Illington Road Bridge in Yorktown just after 9 p.m.
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Officials: US to send 1,500 troops to Middle East
Officials: US to send 1,500 troops to Middle East
U.S. officials say the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.U.S. officials say the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran.Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day
Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day
President Donald Trump is visiting Arlington National Cemetery a few days before Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who died in service to the United States.
President Donald Trump is visiting Arlington National Cemetery a few days before Memorial Day to pay tribute to those who died in service to the United States.
UK's May says she'll quit as Conservative leader June 7
UK's May says she'll quit as Conservative leader June 7
British Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting a leader of Conservative lawmakers amid mounting speculation that she is about to announce her departure date.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting a leader of Conservative lawmakers amid mounting speculation that she is about to announce her departure date.
Senate passes $19 billion disaster relief bill
Senate passes $19 billion disaster relief bill
The Senate has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill to help a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
The Senate has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill to help a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
The Senate has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill to help a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
The Senate has passed a $19 billion disaster aid bill to help a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill design delayed past 2020
Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill design delayed past 2020
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill design delayed past 2020.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill design delayed past 2020.
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Boeing 737 Max jets could soon return to the skies
Boeing 737 Max jets could soon return to the skies
Reuters is reporting that the FAA says it could approve Boeing's software fix for the plane next month.Reuters is reporting that the FAA says it could approve Boeing's software fix for the plane next month.Southwest Airlines to accommodate passengers who want to avoid Boeing 737 Max
Southwest Airlines to accommodate passengers who want to avoid Boeing 737 Max
Southwest Airlines won't make passengers pay extra to switch flights if they want to avoid Boeing's 737 Max.Southwest Airlines won't make passengers pay extra to switch flights if they want to avoid Boeing's 737 Max.More than 62,000 pounds of beef products recalled for possible E. coli contamination
More than 62,000 pounds of beef products recalled for possible E. coli contamination
Aurora Packaging Company is recalling more than 62,000 pounds of raw beef products because they could be contaminated with E. coli.Aurora Packaging Company is recalling more than 62,000 pounds of raw beef products because they could be contaminated with E. coli.Home Depot doubling down on tool rentals
Home Depot doubling down on tool rentals
Home Depot is doubling down on tool rentals.Home Depot is doubling down on tool rentals.Whole Foods to ban plastic straws
Whole Foods to ban plastic straws
Whole Foods is banning plastic straws.Whole Foods is banning plastic straws.
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Teacher's aide sentenced for bringing gun to school
Teacher's aide sentenced for bringing gun to school
Gillian Jeffords admitted she had a 9mm gun in her handbag at the Rockland BOCES Jesse J. Kaplan School.Gillian Jeffords admitted she had a 9mm gun in her handbag at the Rockland BOCES Jesse J. Kaplan School.Warwick schools honored for going green
Warwick schools honored for going green
Warwick Valley Middle School and Sandfordville Elementary School are among three dozen schools nationwide receiving the "Green Ribbon" distinctions this year.Warwick Valley Middle School and Sandfordville Elementary School are among three dozen schools nationwide receiving the "Green Ribbon" distinctions this year.Yonkers community center awarded $500,000
Yonkers community center awarded $500,000
Nepperhan Community Center is one of ten organizations nationwide to receive the grant for their My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Nepperhan Community Center is one of ten organizations nationwide to receive the grant for their My Brother’s Keeper initiative.
Nepperhan Community Center is one of 10 organizations nationwide to receive the grant for their My Brother’s Keeper initiative.Nepperhan Community Center is one of 10 organizations nationwide to receive the grant for their My Brother’s Keeper initiative.Luring attempt of a young girl has Nyack on alert
Luring attempt of a young girl has Nyack on alert
According to police the student was walking to school just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Depew Avenue and Anna Street.
According to police the student was walking to school just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Depew Avenue and Anna Street.
According to police the student was walking to school just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, in the area of Depew Avenue and Anna Street, when the incident happened.According to police the student was walking to school just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, in the area of Depew Avenue and Anna Street, when the incident happened.Social media photos show roach infestation at Clarkstown HS North
Social media photos show roach infestation at Clarkstown HS North
Social media photos show roach infestation at Clarkstown HS North
Social media photos show roach infestation at Clarkstown HS North
Photos posted on social media show dead roaches on the floor of Clarkstown High School North.Photos posted on social media show dead roaches on the floor of Clarkstown High School North.
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Latimer signs executive orders to keep Westchester groundwater clean, safe
Latimer signs executive orders to keep Westchester groundwater clean, safe
Westchester County is making moves to keep groundwater clean and safe.Westchester County is making moves to keep groundwater clean and safe.Warwick schools honored for going green
Warwick schools honored for going green
Warwick Valley Middle School and Sandfordville Elementary School are among three dozen schools nationwide receiving the "Green Ribbon" distinctions this year.Warwick Valley Middle School and Sandfordville Elementary School are among three dozen schools nationwide receiving the "Green Ribbon" distinctions this year.Warning: Turtle Crossing - Drivers urged to slow down
Warning: Turtle Crossing - Drivers urged to slow down
Residents who live near Western Highway in West Nyack say up to ten turtles cross the highway per day.
Residents who live near Western Highway in West Nyack say up to ten turtles cross the highway per day.
Residents who live near Western Highway in West Nyack say up to ten turtles cross the highway per day.Residents who live near Western Highway in West Nyack say up to 10 turtles cross the highway per day.Coyote warning issued in Rockland County
Coyote warning issued in Rockland County
Haverstraw police say they're aware of coyote sightings in the area of Kinsman Lane in Garnerville.Haverstraw police say they're aware of coyote sightings in the area of Kinsman Lane in Garnerville.Bedford cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 70%
Bedford cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 70%
Officials with the local grassroots organization ‘Bedford 2020’ say the town far exceeded its initial target and timeframe.
Officials with the local grassroots organization ‘Bedford 2020’ say the town far exceeded its initial target and timeframe.
A northern Westchester town is celebrating an environmental milestone.A northern Westchester town is celebrating an environmental milestone.
'He's not unknown' - Families fight to identify World War II sailors lost at sea
'He's not unknown' - Families fight to identify World War II sailors lost at sea
Margaret Sickles believes her brother, Fireman 1st Class Richard Duffy, is buried in one of the "Unknown U.S. Sailor" graves.
Margaret Sickles believes her brother, Fireman 1st Class Richard Duffy, is buried in one of the "Unknown U.S. Sailor" graves.
News 12's Virginia Huie brings us the story of one family's fight for answers and a proper burial for their war hero.News 12's Virginia Huie brings us the story of one family's fight for answers and a proper burial for their war hero.
