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An investigator gathers photographic evidence Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the scene of a Metro-North trail collision that left more than 50 people injured. Credit: Patch File Photo

It has been a brutal year for Metro-North, which saw eroded commuter confidence in the face of derailments—one of them killing 4 riders—excessive and relentless delays, constant electrical problems and a sharply-criticized communication structure. Now, in

Jacob overtakes Michael as top baby boy name; Sofia continues to dominate for girls.

Too much testing? One high school has decided to dump midterms and finals to preserve more classroom time. What do you think?

Fallbrook San Diego County fires. Photo Credit: E. Jones

The Salvation Army is accepting monetary donations online or by phone at 800-725-2769. The donors should specify that the money is designated for San Diego fire relief.

Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to Shirley Dermond’s recovery. File|Patch

The FBI is now offering a $20K reward as investigators plan to use a submarine to search a lake as mystery deepens.

Written by Julie Weisberg A mix of heavy rains and thunderstorms could result in serious flash and urban flooding in areas throughout Westchester County and the greater New York City region starting late Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. Th

Three boys ranging from 13 to 15 years old have been charged with murder in what police are calling a bid for notoriety within a gang.

A bill to ban the serving of chocolate milk in public schools was approved by Connecticut legislators. Now it's up to Gov. Dan Malloy to decide.

Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Services Council will be hosting the 41st Annual Westchester Regional EMS Awards Ceremony to recognize lifesaving events in the county and honor the recipients. Basic Life Support Provider of the YearAdvance Life Supp

More than $43 billion was collected for nuclear waste dump that never came to be.

His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, greeting students. Photo credit: Archdiocese of New York

A total of 750 8th grade students participated in the May 14 graduation mass, celebrated by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York.

Got some creepy visitors in your house? Virginia Tech has a simple way to get rid of them. Photo courtesy http://www.army.mil/article/53498/

The most read stories on the Patch network this week, including a post about a woman's cancer being wiped out by a massive dose of measles vaccine.

The following announcement is from the Westchester Regional EMS Council: On May 19, 2014, the Westchester Regional EMS Council will honor the EMS providers in the county by hosting the 41st annual EMS Awards Ceremony at Sleepy Hollow High School. It is exp

A New Hampshire elected official confirmed that he called President Obama the n-word and has refused to apologize amidst calls for his resignation.

Dr. Christina Veit, left, and Reina Sinni. Photo credit: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter recently raised nearly $500,000 for the fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma.

A workman makes repairs to the Metro-North control switch house that was destroyed by fire in Cos Cob. Photo: MTA.

The railroad says the control house in Cos Cob destroyed by a May 10 fire could be replaced by year's end instead of 18 months.

National student loan debt has reached $1.2 trillion — is college really worth it anymore?

The house at 10 Mohegan Ave. in Old Saybrook, Conn., could be yours for $14.8 million. Photo credit: Zillow.com

Catch a glimpse of the former home of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars, in Old Saybrook, Conn.

For the benefit of the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, White Plains Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM is raffling off a car. And what a car: it's a 2013 SRT Viper GTS. The winner will be announced (appropriately) on Fathers Day—June 15. Enter now:

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