Former NY Congressman Eliot Engel, staunch Trump opponent, 'fierce advocate' and 'true public servant' has died. He was 79 years old. Read about his life and time in Congress > bit.ly/4t4o2er

What exactly is the 25th amendment? And who is calling for it? Read what we learned.

Trump says Iran strikes paused as AOC, MTG call for 25th Amendment

Among those calling for Trump's removal Tuesday included Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York.

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All six Democrats vying to take on Republican Rep. Mike Lawler have now filed petitions to solidify their plans, setting the stage for a crowded primary in a critical House race. Read more online at lohud.com

See new details in Democrat primary race for Mike Lawler NY House seat

Four of the six Democrats competing to challenge GOP Rep. Mike Lawler were invited to debate this week as Westchester Democrats prepare to endorse one

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'Fantasy Life' hits theaters nationwide April 3. Check out an interview with the writer, director and star, former Larchmont resident Matthew Shear.

Former Westchester resident stars in new movie with Amanda Peet

If Zabars were a movie, it might be 'Fantasy Life', written and directed by a former Larchmont resident. He's also starring in it.

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East Ramapo's diverse and often divided school board spoke with one voice at its recent meeting as every member blasted the district's state-appointed monitors' move to block the board's unanimous choice for schools superintendent.

East Ramapo board blasts monitors' rejection of superintendent pick

The East Ramapo school district is operating with its second interim superintendent in as many years.

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The Pearl River community is seeking justice for Anne Tso, a Rockland County native killed in her Philadelphia apartment.

Pearl River remembers murder victim Anne Tso at community vigil

Mourners gathered March 10 in front of Ichiban in Pearl River to remember Anne Tso, who was known by many for working in her parents' restaurant.

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Some 330,000 Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) reside in the U.S.; about 40,000 are in New York. Many are employed in caregiver roles.

How end of Haitian TPS threatens care for people with disabilities

The Trump administration acted to end TPS for Haitians. But court challenges have, so far, delayed the implementation of removals.

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Authorities are offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever abandoned an injured dog in Yonkers. Frankie is recovering well following surgery. Learn more in the story ➡️ bit.ly/4sIeeXZ

A Westchester couple who killed and dismembered a Yonkers native and his partner two years ago in the home they and another couple shared in Suffolk County have been sentenced for a crime the judge called "by far the most unique, bizarre and unfathomable" that he'd encountered.

President Trump blamed "the Radical Left" and defended the ICE agent who fatally shot a woman inside a vehicle in Minneapolis.

Trump defends ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis

President Trump blamed "the Radical Left" and defended the ICE agent who fatally shot a woman inside a vehicle in Minneapolis.

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In Peekskill Jan. 8, supporters gathered to rally in support of Damar Fields, whose forceful Dec. 3 arrest was captured on video. Fields pleaded 'not guilty' to charges related to the arrest. Read the story ➡️ bit.ly/3Nij4La

Protesters took to the streets of New York City yesterday in response to the shooting death of a woman at the hands of an ICE agent. See photos ➡️➡️➡️ bit.ly/4qMd4J7

Late-night hosts are weighing in after a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.

Jimmy Kimmel slams 'maniac' Trump for response to ICE shooting

Late-night hosts are weighing in after a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.

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5 years ago, they were all involved in the U.S. Capitol riot in support of President Donald Trump and wound up serving or facing prison time for serious charges. What has happened to the New Yorkers Trump pardoned? Read the full story here - bit.ly/49qK82a 📸 credit: Brent Stirton, Getty Images

The two congressmen representing the Lower Hudson Valley couldn't disagree more on the Trump administration's justifications for its toppling and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Supporters of a homeless Peekskill man beaten and tased by police officers during an arrest were outraged after Westchester prosecutors announced there would be no criminal charges against any of the officers. Read the story here: bit.ly/4pVl7mM

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital has agreed to pay $6.8 million to settle a healthcare fraud lawsuit, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District.

This #Scarsdale restaurant was just added to the @usatoday.com list of best steakhouses in the country. Get an inside look at the kitchen and learn what it makes One Rare so special. bit.ly/48XOYUs

Peekskill Police Chief Adam Renwick recently issued a statement saying video of the arrest of Damar Fields “has raised serious concerns" and the officer involved was placed on administrative leave as the Westchester County District Attorney's Office investigates the incident.

Port Chester clothing bank The Sharing Shelf unveils new space designed by Drew Barrymore. See inside, and learn more about the organization's work by reading the story by Helu Wang on lohud.com - bit.ly/450USTC

Bedford police have ruled out arson in a recent fire at Northwind Kennels. bit.ly/44w5lGw

Check out the mega list of new restaurants and eateries in Westchester and Rockland that wowed lohud food writer Jeanne Muchnick in this subscriber exclusive story. bit.ly/3MFHj5N

Legendary actor, director and former New Rochelle resident Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their California home Sunday afternoon. Reiner had deep roots in Westchester, having grown up in New Rochelle. Read the story here bit.ly/4aRiRs0

Among the 15 victims of the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach were a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old girl.

The search for the suspect in yesterday's domestic incident in Pleasantville continues Thursday morning. bit.ly/48ORiNF

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York plans to set aside $300 million to settle a series of sometimes decades-old sex-abuse accusations filed under New York's Child Victims Act. The church could sell off assets, including those in the Lower Hudson Valley, to raise the money for a settlement.

In killing the bill, Gov. Hochul raised concerns that allowing courts to award emotional loss damages would increase insurance and liability costs. Learn more in this story by NY State team editor David Robinson.

Check out the photos from Stepinac's victory over Thomas Jefferson at the William F. Plunkett Jr. Christmas Classic at the Westchester County Center last night for @lohud.com www.lohud.com/picture-gall...

The Champlain Hudson Power Express hydropower transmission line was first pitched to bring electricity generated in Canada down to New York City. The project was pitched as a clean energy source that fit into then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's green energy planning landscape.

“This moment with my brothers, these guys that I’ve been playing with since fifth and sixth grade, it means the world to me,” senior Brian Formato said, his face bloodied from a nose injury in the third quarter. “This is something I’m gonna appreciate for the rest of my life.”