Looking for some stories that are not about the coronavirus? Here's a selection from across our regions.
Authorities: 15 ducklings recovered in 2 separate rescue efforts in Bellport, Riverside: Two completely separate duckling rescue operations occurred in Bellport and Riverside Monday, with more than a dozen of them returned safely. The Save The Animals Rescue Foundation (STAR) was first called to Foxglove Circle in Bellport Monday morning for a duckling rescue from a storm drain. A member of their rescue and recovery team was able to rescue four ducklings.
Woman kidnapped by Connecticut murder suspect found safe in New Jersey; suspect still on the run: A 23-year-old woman who said she was abducted by a college student suspected of killing two people in Connecticut has been found safe in New Jersey, police said Monday. The woman, whose boyfriend was found shot to death Sunday at a home in Derby, Connecticut, was located at a rest stop near Paterson with her 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The woman told police that suspect Peter Manfredonia, 23, took her from the residence against her will, using her vehicle as a getaway car.
Have you ever seen a six-leaf clover? A local 6-year-old recently found a six-leaf clover in Briarcliff Manor. Nate says he found the extremely rare clover he found in his backyard. Nate loves nature and had spent the last few weeks looking for a four-leaf clover, but instead, found this one.
Police: Man accused of assaulting officer, K-9 in Shelton: A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer and police dog in Shelton Saturday. Police say Officer Dan Loris and his K-9 Stryker saw Raymond Paszkowski on Cathy Drive. Pazkowski has two outstanding warrants and a history with police.