Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Admits He Left a Dead Bear in Central Park - New York news - NewsLocker (2025)

Mr. Kennedy, an independent presidential candidate, confessed to dropping off the bear cub 10 years ago and making it appear that a bike had hit the animal.

How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy

Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist.

7 Years After ‘Summer of Hell,’ NYC Subway Is Approaching Another Crisis

The suspension of congestion pricing has put off critically needed repairs to New York City’s transit network. Experts say the system hangs by a thread.

Surprising pitcher and catch help ValleyCats to fifth straight win

Medrano, a reliever, was supposed to have the night off after pitching two of the previous three days. But ValleyCats manager Greg Tagert called on him with two outs.

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Man in fatal shooting of Schenectady mother of 3 dies of self-inflicted injuries

The man, who police said shot and killed a woman and then shot himself in Schenectady, has died of his injuries in the hospital.

Irad Ortiz gets three-day suspension as he remains in jockey lead

The New York State Gaming Commission served five-time Saratoga riding champion Irad Ortiz with penalty. He'll miss Aug. 14-16.

Sterling Silver untarnished in Johnstone Mile at Saratoga Race Course

5-year-old mare Sterling Silver was vibrant over the dried-out, fast track on her way to a dominating victory in the $125,000 Johnstone Mile Handicap.

As Markets Rock, a Reporter Stays Steady

Joe Rennison, who covers financial markets for The New York Times, raced home from vacation when a slowdown in the U.S. economy sparked widespread worry.

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RFK Jr. concludes testimony as trial over ballot access nears end

It was Kennedy’s second and final day of testimony in a trial spurred by a lawsuit that could determine if he appears on the ballot in New York this November.

Troy Police seek information about child in Knickerbacker Park

TROY — Police are investigating an unconfirmed report of a child missing inKnickerbacker Park, Assistant Police Chief Steve Barker said.Officers were at the 103rd Street park Wednesday afternoon. Police released a grainy picture of a child and her mother in a bid to see if members of the public recognize them and can help police find them."We received a report the child may be missing, we don’t have much information yet but we wanted to share the photo in case a member of

Troy Police said child feared missing found safe

Troy Police are investigating an unconfirmed report of a child missing in Knickerbacker Park.

Planned Parenthood to close three upstate N.Y. clinics

The organization cited financial and political challenges and will move to curtail certain abortion services at its Manhattan site along with clinic closures.

ValleyCats pitching coach a teacher of baseball and humanity

Thornton, 40, earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins in anthropology. While there, he researched and wrote a dissertation on the relationship between the prison and Christianity.

RFK Jr.’s Wife and Birds Live in California. He Says It’s Not Home.

The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in Albany in an attempt to stay on New York’s ballot. If he is kicked off, other states could follow.

Kennedy’s Wife and Birds Live in California. He Says It’s Not Home.

The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in Albany in an attempt to stay on New York’s ballot. If he is kicked off, other states could follow.

La campaña de Trump ataca a Walz por políticas que de hecho la benefician

Los aliados del expresidente criticaron el respaldo de Walz para permitir que delincuentes convictos voten, pero otros han señalado que, de no ser por esas políticas, el propio Trump no podría votar.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival gets $1.5 million to build open-air theater

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced the award for the theater company, which will help build its open-air amphitheater in Garrison.

State to conduct mitigation study in flood-prone eastern Orange County

The Moodna Creek watershed covers 108 square miles in eastern Orange County and has flooded significantly in recent years. The DEC will commence a study early next year.

House of the Week: Big bargain-priced Colonial in Amsterdam

Built in 1920, the center hall Colonial is priced at less than $100 a square foot.

Scott Ritter claims search of home is related to 'foreign agent’ law

FBI agents and State Police on Wednesday took boxes out of the home of Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector who in June had his passport seized by the U.S. Department of State.

Ritter claims search of home is related to 'foreign agent' law

FBI agents and State Police on Wednesday took boxes out of the home of Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector who in June had his passport seized by the U.S. Department of State.

FBI, State Police raid Bethlehem home of Scott Ritter

FBI agents and State Police on Wednesday raided the home of Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector who in June had his passport seized by the U.S. Department of State.

Authorities raid home of Scott Ritter

BETHLEHEM — FBI agents and police are at the home Wednesday of Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector who in recent years has been a high-profile defender of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shortly after noon, marked and unmarked State Police vehicles could be seen at Ritter's Dover Road home. It was unclear why they were there.
There was no sign of Ritter at the home. WNYT-Channel 13 previously reported on the raid.
Earlier this year, the U.S. State Department revoked

Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President

Mariko Silver, a former president of Bennington College, will take the reins of the organization as it seeks to expand its audience and increase fund-raising.

NYC Region Battered by Powerful Storm

A thunderstorm most likely made worse by Tropical Storm Debby flooded highways, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and caused thousands of power outages.

RFK Jr. Testifies in NY Case That Could Bring Ballot Challenges Elsewhere

In the wake of the revelation that he once dumped a bear in Central Park, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared in court over a challenge to the address on his presidential nominating petitions.

Albany Police investigating Wednesday morning stabbing

City police are investigating after a man was found with multiple stab wounds early Wednesday morning.

Albany Police investigating stabbing Wednesday

City police are investigating after a man was found with multiple stab wounds early Wednesday morning.

In Schenectady, pot shop would move into adult book store

City planners will consider a proposal to open a cannabis store in the Another World location on Lower Broadway.

Heavy Downpour Floods New York City Streets

Drivers navigated flooded roads, including major highways, as a storm hit the New York City region.