Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Diners and residents might have been a little surprised when they spotted Hollywood star Woody Harrelson strolling down a local Hudson Valley street. Harrelson, who is filming his new five-part HBO series in Newburgh, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, was spotted in Beacon on Monday, May 17, where he went to thank a special vegan restaurant that had been providing his food during his stay. Harrelson made a stop at the popular vegan cafe, Végétalien, where he chatted with the owner, Moises, and thanked them for providing such good food. "We would like to thank @woodyharrelson for stopping by…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who allegedly stole a Dutchess County resident’s identity and robbed the victim of nearly $3,000. Investigators issued an alert recently regarding 27-year-old Jonathan Green, who is wanted by New York State Police in Wappinger and the Town of Poughkeepsie Court for using the bank information and identity of a second person to steal approximately $2,900 from his victim. Police said that Green is known to frequent the Newburgh, Beacon and Poughkeepsie areas. He ha…
Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley One lucky Hudson Valley player walked away with more than $20,000 after winning one of three top-prize winning tickets for the Take-5 drawing. The winning ticket for the Wednesday, May 5 drawing was purchased at the Main Street Mini Mart at 220 Main St. in Beacon, the New York Lottery said.  The winner will take home $20,174.50. Two other top-prize-winning tickets, both worth $20,174.50, were purchased in Queens and Brooklyn. According to the New York Lottery, the winning numbers were 01-04-05-09-18. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings take place e…
Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store
Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store Hey Snooki fans, the queen is coming back to her roots in the Hudson Valley for a special visit to her shop in the Hudson Valley. The reality star of "Jersey Shore" fame announced she's headed to her Beacon boutique named The Snooki Store next month for a special meet and greet with fans. Snooki's first boutique is in, -where else? - Madison, New Jersey. The Dutchess County boutique, which opened in October at 508 Main Street, sells "trendy casual to chic" clothes and accessories inspired by what she says is her own fashion sense.  Why Beacon? Snooki grew up in Beacon and said the town w…
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley Star watchers and Ben Stiller fans might be able to catch a glimpse of the actor while he's in the Hudson Valley filming his new Apple+ series, "Severance," beginning this week. Driving might a little difficult too as the filming will shutdown several roadways in Beacon, officials said. The series, which stars Adam Scott, Christopher Walken, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Patricia Arquette, is described by Apple+ as being about a company that is attempting to control the thoughts of its employees. Lots of roads in Beacon will be closed, as well as Main Street, where a host of fake storef…
MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot
MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot An alleged member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley who was active at the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol has been fired from his job with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Dutchess County resident William Pepe, of Beacon, was charged last month with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted buildings or grounds, and disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted buildings or grounds last month for his role in the insurrection. Original story - Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A laborer at the…
Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol
Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley has pleaded not guilty after being charged for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month. Beacon resident William Pepe, age 31, and Rochester resident Dominic Pezzola, age 43, both alleged members of the Proud Boys nationalist organization, pleaded not guilty following their indictments in the District of Columbia on multiple charges related to the riot, despite video evidence of their roles during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Specifically, Pepe was charged with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted bui…
Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage
Two Proud Boys, Including One From Hudson Valley, Charged With Conspiracy For Capitol Rampage Two members of the far-right Proud Boys group from New York, including a Hudson Valley resident, are the first people involved in the deadly pro-Trump rampage on the United States Capitol to face federal conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say they worked together to obstruct and interfere with law enforcement officers protecting Congress during the final certification of the 2020 presidential election. The two are Dutchess County resident Will Pepe, age 31, of Beacon, and Dominic "Spaz" Pezzola, age 53, of Rochester. Pepe worked as a laborer at Metro-North’s rail yard…
MTA Worker From Hudson Valley Suspended For Allegedly Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots MTA Worker From Hudson Valley Suspended For Allegedly Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots
MTA Worker From Hudson Valley Suspended For Allegedly Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots A Metro-North worker who lives and works in the Hudson Valley who allegedly called in sick to be part of the pro-Trump riots at the United States Capitol has been suspended. The worker, Dutchess County resident Will Pepe, age 31, of Beacon, works as a laborer at Metro-North’s rail yard in Putnam County, in Brewster, as first reported by the New York Post. Ken Lovett, senior adviser to MTA chairman and CEO, said the suspension is effective immediately without pay and that Pepe "will be disciplined in accordance with his collective bargaining agreement pending an investigation." A …
'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Hudson Valley Boutique 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Hudson Valley Boutique
'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki To Open Hudson Valley Boutique Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is opening her second The Snooki Shop location in Dutchess County, the "Jersey Shore" star announced on her boutique's Instagram last week.  Known for "Snookinis," loungewear and a jungle of animal prints, the sister store to the original The Snooki Shop in Madison, New Jersey will open on Main Street in Beacon.  According to Beacon Chamber of Commerce Vice President Thomas Geoghegan, the store will be located on the intersection of Main and East Main Streets, next to the town's iconic dummy light. The starlet chose Beacon, he said, because her relatives li…
Man Nabbed With Stolen FedEx Truck In Westchester, Police Say Man Nabbed With Stolen FedEx Truck In Westchester, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Stolen FedEx Truck In Westchester, Police Say A Dutchess County man was busted by New York State Police with a FedEx truck stolen from Long Island on I-684 in Northern Westchester. Shortly after midnight on Friday, Aug. 21, New York State Police troopers on patrol were warned to be on the lookout for a stolen FedEx truck that had been taken from Long Island. According to police, troopers located the truck traveling north on the interstate near mile marker 18, with Beacon resident Jose Rios behind the wheel. Rios, 52, was arrested without incident with an assist from Westchester County Police officers and charged with criminal possessi…
Westchester Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops Westchester Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops
Westchester Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arre…