Here are some stories making headlines
across the Hudson Valley.
A
Poughkeepsie teen has been charged with murder and manslaughter in the stabbing
death of Arlington student
Quraan Smith. Police say Nestor Ortiz-Ocampo, 18, stabbed Smith outside
the school on Sept. 17. 2021. Ortiz-Ocampo
could spend life behind bars if convicted.
Police
have now identified 65-year-old Jinta Zheng as the victim in this week's house
fire in Lake Carmel. Officials say he was able to help
his two grandchildren out the window, but was
unable to escape the flames.
There is no word yet on what
caused the fire.
New
Rochelle's long-time city manager is calling it a career. Charles Strome told the City Council he will remain until the end of the
year when he retires. A
national search to replace Strome is planned. Strome has held the position for 20 years. Mayor Noam Bramson says Strome has
shaped and led a city administration characterized by integrity civility and
kindness.