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Illegal School Bus Passing: Violators Will Soon Start Being Fined In Hudson Valley Illegal School Bus Passing: Violators Will Soon Start Being Fined In Hudson Valley
Illegal School Bus Passing: Violators Will Soon Start Being Fined In Hudson Valley Drivers in one Hudson Valley county caught illegally passing school buses will soon start receiving steep fines. Beginning on Sunday, April 28, drivers who pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in Putnam County will receive a violation notice in the mail, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, April 24. These notices will contain a $250 fine for the first offense, which will increase for further violations. The announcement follows the beginning of the county's bus patrol program on Monday, April 1, which has been in a warning period. Since the start of the…
Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire' Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire'
Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire' A sheriff's office in the Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of a retired sergeant and Army veteran who always followed his passions while also making time to serve his community.  Putnam County resident Doug MacCrae of Brewster died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17 at the age of 67, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 19.  Known for his long career in law enforcement, MacCrae served with the Sheriff's Office as a Deputy and Sergeant for 25 years. He was also a Youth Officer and played a large role in developing Putnam's School Resource Progr…
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26 Following the sudden loss of a young Hudson Valley firefighter who was always there to help others, his community is making sure his family gets the support they need.  Putnam County resident William "Billy" May of Brewster died on Friday, March 29 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 26, according to his obituary.  Earlier Report - Brewster Firefighter Billy May Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' Born in the Westchester County village of Bronxville in 1997, May graduated from Brewster High School in 2016 and had been a proud member of the Brewster Fire Department since 2020, where …
Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star'
Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' A fire department in the Hudson Valley has announced the death of a 26-year-old member who is being remembered for the positive mark he left on everyone he knew.  New, updated report - Support Pours In For Family Of Brewster's William May Putnam County firefighter William "Billy" May of the Brewster Fire Department died on Friday, March 29 at the age of 26, the department announced on Saturday, March 30. According to his department, May became a Brewster firefighter in February 2020 at age 22 and quickly became a "rising star who brought the best out of everyone he inte…
Man From Region Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say Man From Region Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
Man From Region Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say A man from the region was nabbed for allegedly stealing a vehicle after fleeing from state police. The incident began in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Brewster on westbound I-84 after New York State Police spotted a vehicle matching the description of a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the driver identified Sullivan County resident Holden Gioia, age 40, of Liberty, refused to stop for the trooper who attempted to pull him over.  The trooper was notified that the vehicle was also stolen in Brewster, as the cha…
Beloved Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At 69 Beloved Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At 69
Beloved Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At 69 A community is mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley woman who once owned two popular businesses in Northern Westchester and was known for her love of crafting.  Putnam County resident Diane Callahan-Caro of Brewster died on Friday, Jan. 19 in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 69, according to her obituary.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1954, Callahan-Caro went on to graduate from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak in 1972 before earning her bachelor's degree from Briarcliff College.  Years later in 1978, she married John Caro in Peekskill and together, they live…
Hudson Valley Organization Named As NYS Historic Business: Dates Back Over 75 Years Hudson Valley Organization Named As NYS Historic Business: Dates Back Over 75 Years
Hudson Valley Organization Named As NYS Historic Business: Dates Back Over 75 Years A Hudson Valley organization that dates back more than three-quarters of a century has been named a New York State Historic Business.  Green Chimneys, a nonprofit located in Putnam County at 400 Doansburg Rd. in Brewster that provides animal-assisted therapy to students, has been named the county's first New York State Historic Business following a nomination by Assemblyman Matt Slater.  The nonprofit, which was founded in 1947 by Samuel Ross Jr., provides animal-assisted therapy and educational activities for children with special needs.  It first began as th…
New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home
New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home A poodle that was rescued from a Hudson Valley home after being found severely matted and in poor health has found a new loving home in Connecticut. Pierre the mini-poodle was discovered in Putnam County on Saturday, Aug. 5 after detectives from the county's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a residence in the town of Patterson on Lake Shore Drive.  Earlier Report - Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Patterson Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say According to the SPCA, the detectives found the 9-year-old Pierre inside the home suffering from ex…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle, Police Say Following a two-month investigation, a New York man has been charged with electronic stalking in Fairfield County after allegedly affixing a GPS and listening device to an ex-girlfriend's vehicle. Putnam County resident Alexander King, age 31, of Brewster, turned himself in at Norwalk Police headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 7 on an active arrest warrant for electronic stalking, said Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Terrence Blake.  The arrest stemmed from an incident reported on Tuesday, July 4. A victim located a GPS and listening device on the ground next to their vehicle in a re…
Cease, Desist: Eatery Stopped From Hosting Outdoor Pizza Parties By Officials In Hudson Valley Cease, Desist: Eatery Stopped From Hosting Outdoor Pizza Parties By Officials In Hudson Valley
Cease, Desist: Eatery Stopped From Hosting Outdoor Pizza Parties By Officials In Hudson Valley A popular restaurant in the Hudson Valley will no longer be able to host outdoor pizza events after being sent a cease and desist letter by town officials.  Clock Tower Grill, located in Putnam County at 512 Clock Tower Dr. in the village of Brewster, has been ordered to stop hosting outdoor patio pizza parties, the owners announced on social media on Thursday, Aug. 17.  The announcement came after the eatery received a letter from Southeast Building Inspector  Michael Levine dated Friday, Aug. 10 that said the business had been using a wood-burning pizza oven in the courtyard of Clock Tow…
Seen Him? Man Steals From Gas Station In Region, Police Say Seen Him? Man Steals From Gas Station In Region, Police Say
Seen Him? Man Steals From Gas Station In Region, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for help in finding a Westchester man who they say stole from a gas station along with a woman.  The theft happened in Putnam County on Saturday, May 20 around 4 a.m., when two suspects allegedly stole beer and water from a BP gas station in Brewster located at 876 Route 22, according to Brewster Police.  The department is now searching for Balil Bashir, of Yonkers, who is estimated to be around 23 years old. Police described him as being a Pakistani man with black hair and brown eyes who weighs around 200 pounds.  The department also a…
Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police A Hudson Valley man is charged with both possessing and selling illegal drugs discovered by authorities during a search of his home, police said.  Putnam County resident Enrique Negron, age 41, of Brewster was arrested on Tuesday, May 9 just before authorities executed a search warrant at his residence at 104 Main St. (US Route 6), according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  According to sheriff's deputies, Negron was in possession of a quantity of fentanyl at the time of his arrest.  Negron is charged with: Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled subst…
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley To Retire: Decision Made With 'Very Heavy Heart' School Superintendent In Hudson Valley To Retire: Decision Made With 'Very Heavy Heart'
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley To Retire: Decision Made With 'Very Heavy Heart' The superintendent of a Hudson Valley school district has made the unexpected decision to retire in order to take care of a family member. Laurie Bandlow of the Brewster Central School District in Putnam County is set to retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, according to an announcement by the school district.  The "unexpected" decision came after Bandlow's mother died in September 2022 and she realized that she would soon need to care for her aging father, according to district officials.  Because of this, she decided to give notice to the district a year in advance…
Person Accused Of Making Threat Against Current Student At High School In Hudson Valley Person Accused Of Making Threat Against Current Student At High School In Hudson Valley
Person Accused Of Making Threat Against Current Student At High School In Hudson Valley A former student has been accused of making threats against a current student at a high school in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, March 23 at approximately 12:30 pm, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into threats made on social media targeting a student at Brewster High School. The suspect, who resides outside the county, was quickly identified, located, and issued an appearance ticket for Putnam County Family Court, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said. Out of an abundance of caution, additional sheriff’s patrols are on the scene at all of the B…
Former Detective Sergeant From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Always There To Help' Former Detective Sergeant From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Always There To Help'
Former Detective Sergeant From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Always There To Help' A former detective sergeant from Northern Westchester who was dedicated to helping people any way he could has died.  Joseph Cindrich of Somers died on Thursday, March 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  Born in 1953, Cindrich began his policing career with the Rye Police Department in 1978, serving there for two years before then joining the New Castle Police Department in 1980.  There, he stayed for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1998. Cindrich spent most of his career as a Detective Sergeant, his obituary said.  Friends and family remember …
Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects
Supermarket Shoplifted 3 Times In 3 Days In Hudson Valley, Police Nab Suspects Three different people who stole from a supermarket in the Hudson Valley in three days now face larceny charges, police said.  The thefts happened at the Tops Supermarket in Putnam County located in Carmel at 1936 US Route 6, according to Carmel Police.  The first two shoplifting incidents happened on Friday, March 3, when police responded to the store at two separate times at the request of loss prevention officials.  At around 1:50 p.m., police in Connecticut took a Danbury man into custody, and at around 7:40 p.m., arrested a Brewster woman. Both were charged with petit l…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Hudson Valley Celebrates 50 Years It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Hudson Valley Celebrates 50 Years
It Began In A Basement: Medical Clinic In Hudson Valley Celebrates 50 Years A medical clinic in Northern Westchester that serves thousands of people across the Hudson Valley is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.  Open Door Medical Clinic, located in Ossining at 165 Main St., first opened in the fall of 1972 and currently serves more than 63,000 people in Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties, offering affordable services such as primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, dental care, and vision care, according to clinic officials.  The clinic began in the basement of downtown Ossining's First Baptist Church, first serving ar…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale
Popular Actor From Hudson Valley Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale With the Season 2 finale of the HBO drama "White Lotus" just hours away, many in the region are wondering how a popular actor and native New Yorker figures in things amid a flurry of cliffhangers. Westchester County native Michael Imperioli, who was born in Mount Vernon, plays philandering Hollywood hotshot Dominic Di Grasso, who is joined in Italy, the venue for the second season, by his son, Albie (actor Adam DiMarco), and father, Bert (played by F. Murray Abraham). The 56-year-old Imperioli has a long list of credits, including earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporti…
Triple Threat: Health Department In Hudson Valley Warns Of RSV, COVID-19, Flu Triple Threat: Health Department In Hudson Valley Warns Of RSV, COVID-19, Flu
Triple Threat: Health Department In Hudson Valley Warns Of RSV, Covid-19, Flu A health department in the Hudson Valley is warning people to be cautious as cases of respiratory viruses rise.  Earlier Report - 'Tripledemic' Concerns Grow As Surge In Flu Activity Strikes Amid Ongoing RSV, COVID-19 Cases The warning comes after a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Putnam County, which has been accompanied by a similar rise in COVID-19 and flu cases, according to an announcement by the Putnam County Health Department from Monday, Nov. 21.  "Residents hearing stories on the news about high levels of respiratory illness around the cou…
New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley
New Planet Fitness Coming To Hudson Valley Gym-goers in the Hudson Valley will soon be able to visit a new Planet Fitness location.  The new Putnam County branch will be located at 1511 Route 22, Site 181 in Brewster, according to the gym's website.  No exact opening date has been set yet.  "We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected," the gym's website reads.  Another Planet Fitness location opened in the Orange County town of New Windsor in March 2020.  Related - Planet Fitness To Open New Location In Area
Police Pursue 'Persons Of Interest' After Fire Set At School In Hudson Valley Police Pursue 'Persons Of Interest' After Fire Set At School In Hudson Valley
Police Pursue 'Persons Of Interest' After Fire Set At School In Hudson Valley Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for. help to identify three men who were seen leaving the area of a school moments before a fire was set. The incident took place in Putnam County on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Garden Street School in the village of Brewster. According to the Brewster Police, at this time the three men are just "persons of interest," not suspects. In addition, there were two other teenage boys that were seen by witnesses leaving the school as smoke was coming out of the second-floor windows, police said. The two were seen coming out of the east side of the bu…
20-Something Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase In Hudson Valley, Police Say 20-Something Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase In Hudson Valley, Police Say
20-Something Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three men are facing charges after allegedly leading police on a highway chase in a stolen vehicle through the region, authorities said. New York State Police troopers in Northern Westchester attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen, at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, as it drove on I-684 in the town of Bedford. The driver refused to stop, leading troopers on a 13-mile pursuit that finally ended at the I-84 interchange in the village of Brewster in Putnam County, police said. That's where troopers deployed a spike strip, disabling the vehicle. All three suspe…
$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Someone who purchased a Powerball ticket in the Hudson Valley is $50,000 richer after hitting a third-place prize. The winning ticket for the Monday, Sept. 19 game was purchased in Putnam County at the Gulf Gas Station on Main Street in Brewster. The player hit four matching number and the Powerball, New York Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 7-15-36-46-67 with a Powerball of 7.  No word yet on who the lucky winner might be.   If you aren't the winner, no worries, the jackpot for the Wednesday, Sept. 21 game is an estimated $251 million, lottery officials sa…
'Customers Loved Him': Hudson Valley Plumber, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38 'Customers Loved Him': Hudson Valley Plumber, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38
'Customers Loved Him': Hudson Valley Plumber, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38 Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved Hudson Valley plumber and father of 5 who died unexpectedly. Putnam County resident Peter Brophy, of Lake Carmel, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the age of 38, according to his obituary. Born in Carmel on Nov. 16, 1983 to parents James and Kathleen, Brophy was known as a devoted father to his five children, reads his memorial. “He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, especially with his children,” his obituary said. “He loved to cook and he enjoyed cooking for family and friends.” Brophy worked as a lead service technician for Fo…
'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31 'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31
'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who died at the age of 31 is being remembered for his ability to make others laugh. Dutchess County native Timothy Flynn, of Hopewell Junction, died Monday, July 25, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not listed. Born in Carmel to parents Dennis and Anna, Flynn grew up in Hopewell Junction and enjoyed spending his free time outdoors, his memorial said. He could often be found hiking, fishing, biking, and taking long walks in the woods, appreciating nature. Flynn worked as a mechanic for Lamothermic Corp., based in Brewster, his obituary said.…
$15 Million Bridge Replacement Projects Complete In Hudson Valley $15 Million Bridge Replacement Projects Complete In Hudson Valley
$15 Million Bridge Replacement Projects Complete In Hudson Valley State officials announced the completion of bridge replacement projects that cost a total of about $15 million in the Hudson Valley. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the projects to replace the US Route 6 Bridge in Putnam County and the State Route 209 Bridge in Ulster County on Tuesday, June 28. Hochul said the $10.9 million project in Brewster to replace the US Route 6 Bridge over Metro-North Railroad's Harlem River Line creates a direct intersection with Michael Neuner Drive, fulfilling a goal to improve downtown access to Brewster's western neighborhoods.  The $4…
Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55 Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55
Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55 A lifetime Hudson Valley resident and owner of a local business has died at the age of 55. Putnam County resident William Henry Jr. died on Wednesday, June 15, according to his obituary. Henry was born in Carmel and was a lifelong resident of Brewster.  He graduated from Brewster High School and went on to work at Raichle in Brewster, his obituary said.  Henry later opened Bill Henry Tree Service Inc., serving Northern Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties for more than 30 years, his obituary said. "Bill had many passions including traveling, boating, water-skiing, and dee…
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Missing Hudson Valley Man Found
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Update: A Hudson Valley man who went missing after intending to go to a neighboring town in Fairfield County has been located, authorities announced. Northern Westchester resident Robert Swern, age 64, left his residence in South Salem on Sunday, June, around 5 p.m. for a destination in Ridgefield, Connecticut, said the New York State Police.  He never arrived. Investigative steps thus far have placed him near Brewster around 6 p.m., and White Plains around 8 p.m. on Sunday, state police said. On Thursday morning, June 9, state police said that he safely returned to his family. Ori…
Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce, Convenient Location Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce, Convenient Location
Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Sees Praise For 'Spectacular' Sauce, Convenient Location A Hudson Valley pizzeria has been lauded by online reviewers for its convenient location and quality sauce.  Putnam County restaurant Gaetano Pizza & Cafe is located at 100 Independent Way in Brewster. The eatery offers a wide variety of specialty pies, such as lasagna pizza, baked ziti pizza, marsala pizza, and more. Online reviewers have praised the sauce the restaurant uses and the quality of the pies. "The best pizza in the Carmel area," David E., of Carmel, said in a Yelp review. "Great sauce and cooked as you prefer. Add your own fresh Basil from your garden and it's M…