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Airborne Car Crashes Into Home In Region, Police Say Airborne Car Crashes Into Home In Region, Police Say
Airborne Car Crashes Into Home In Region, Police Say An out-of-control car that went airborne after hitting an embankment struck a home in the region. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30 on Route 9G in the town of Red Hook. According to Red Hook Police, the crash took place when a 2002 Subaru driven by a 41-year-old Catskills man was driving south on Walkers Hill Road when the car crossed into the northbound lane, struck an embankment, became airborne, and hit the home. The driver as well as a woman inside the home were not injured in the crash, police said. The unidentified driver was issued ticket…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
24-Year-Old Man From Region Dies While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says 24-Year-Old Man From Region Dies While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says
24-Year-Old Man From Region Dies While Visiting Caribbean, Family Says A 24-year-old man from the region has died unexpectedly while visiting the Caribbean. Dutchess County resident Jeffrey Kiluba, of Red Hook, died on Saturday, Oct. 7 during a brief holiday in the Dominican Republic, said his brother Tim Kiluba on GoFundMe. A volunteer firefighter at the Red Hook Fire Company, Kiluba was last heard from on Friday, Oct. 6, expressing excitement to see mom and dad again on Sunday, Tim Kiluba said. "Sadly, on Saturday morning his body was found lifeless," Tim Kiluba added. "We are in absolute shock and no words can describe what my parents, my sisters…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Sleeping 23-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Creek In Region Sleeping 23-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Creek In Region
Sleeping 23-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Creek In Region A 23-year-old man who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his 2010 Ford SUV ended up having to be rescued from a fast-moving creek. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Monday, July 3 on Route 9G near the intersection of Lasher Road in the town of Red Hook. Red Hook Police said officers responded to a call for help after the driver found himself trapped on the roof of his SUV which was partially submerged in a creek with fast-moving water. Members of the Tivoli Fire Department were able to quickly rescue the trapped driver and he was transported by EMS to Mid Hudson Regional Ho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
3 Teens Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Front Of Area Deli 3 Teens Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Front Of Area Deli
3 Teens Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Front Of Area Deli Three Hudson Valley teens were hospitalized following a rollover, head-on collision in front of a deli. The crash took place in Dutchess County around 2:45 p.m., on Monday, March 20 on Route 9 in front of the Cornucopia Deli in Red Hook. An investigation revealed that a 2002 Jeep being operated by a 16-year-old girl from Milan was northbound on Route 9. A 2001 Chevrolet being driven by an 83-year-old Red Hook woman attempted to exit the Cornucopia Deli parking lot failing to yield to the Jeep resulting in a head-on collision, Red Hook Police said. The collision caused the Jeep to roll over…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Good Samaritans Rescue Woman Run Over By Vehicle Outside Red Hook Convenience Store Good Samaritans Rescue Woman Run Over By Vehicle Outside Red Hook Convenience Store
Good Samaritans Rescue Woman Run Over By Vehicle Outside Red Hook Convenience Store The quick actions of two Good Samaritans are credited with rescuing a woman who was run over by a vehicle outside a convenience store in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Dutchess County on Friday, Feb. 10 at approximately 2:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the Extra Mart located at 2 West Market St. in the village of Red Hook. An investigation determined that the 76-year-old Red Hook woman was walking through the parking lot when a 2017 Buick being operated by a 90-year-old Red Hook man attempted to back out of a parking space and struck her.  This caused the woman to fal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Month-Long Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Fentanyl Dealer In Area Month-Long Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Fentanyl Dealer In Area
Month-Long Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Accused Fentanyl Dealer In Area A month-long investigation into drug sales in the Hudson Valley has led to the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer. Dutchess County resident Shawn W. Phillips, age 40, of the town of Red Hook, was apprehended on Friday, Oct. 21, by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. Phillips' arrest is the result of a month-long investigation into fentanyl sales in the Dutchess County area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the task force. The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at a residence in Red Hook where cash and fentanyl were seized, Harris said. "Phillips is beli…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant In Area Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant In Area
Trio Charged With Stealing Over 100 Gallons Of Cooking Oil From Restaurant In Area Three people from Westchester were charged with stealing cooking oil from a Dutchess County restaurant.  On Wednesday, Oct. 19 at around 10:30 a.m., police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook were alerted of a theft at the Jaeger Haus Restaurant at 5084 NY-9G, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  After responding to the scene, police learned that suspects driving a white Home Depot box van had stolen cooking oil and driven away, authorities said.  Shortly after this, officers pulled over a vehicle matching this description and found over 100 gall…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Clermont Crash Man, Woman Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Clermont Crash
Man, Woman Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Clermont Crash A man and a woman from a behavioral institute for young adults and children have been charged in connection with a crash that killed a missing 14-year-old boy. The crash took place in Columbia County on Friday, Sept. 23 in Clermont on Route 9. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, Romelo Cruze was killed after being hit by a vehicle. While the State Police were investigating the fatal crash, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in in Dutchess County, located in Red Hook, reported that Cruze, a resident of their facility, was missing, Hicks said. Hicks said two staff members responsible for Cruze …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District Dies At Age 29 Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District Dies At Age 29
Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District Dies At Age 29 Friends and relatives are mourning the loss of an accomplished entrepreneur and videographer from the Capital District who died at the age of 29. Albany native Max Drabkin passed away Wednesday, July 27, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not listed. A 2012 graduate of Albany High School, Drabkin went on to earn an economics degree from McGill University in Montreal in 2016, his memorial said. While at McGill, he served as vice president of communications at the Undergraduate Society of McGill. He was also a member of the school’s rowing team. “Max was known for his boundless…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Area High School Student With Passion For Sports Dies At Age 16 Area High School Student With Passion For Sports Dies At Age 16
Area High School Student With Passion For Sports Dies At Age 16 A Hudson Valley high school student who loved sports, has died at the age of 16. Sam Lown, age 16, a longtime Dutchess County resident from the town of Red Hook, died on Tuesday, July 26, following a courageous battle with cancer, according to his obituary.  Born on April 7, 2006, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Donald and Jennifer (Spencer) Lown. Sam was a student at Red Hook Central School and had a "great passion" for many different sports including football, lacrosse, and basketball.  He played and enjoyed them all starting with​ ​flag football, then Pop Warner football,…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Copake Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Copake
Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Copake A Hudson Valley family already grappling with their 6-year-old daughter’s cancer diagnosis has been jolted by a new tragedy. Dutchess County resident Michael Manetta, age 54, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Columbia County on Sunday, July 31, New York State Police said. A preliminary investigation found that Manetta, of Red Hook, was riding his motorcycle on Route 7A in the town of Copake shortly before 11 a.m. when a driver cut him off while making a left turn. Manetta’s bike struck the back of the car, causing him to be ejected, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  I…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Hudson Woman Among 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Region Hudson Woman Among 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Region
Hudson Woman Among 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Region A four-day impaired driving enforcement effort in a Hudson Valley county led to the arrests of 17 people. The enforcement effort in Dutchess County centered around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said the following people were arrested: Atiya Barnes, age 20, of Hyde Park - DWAI Perla Canales Castrejon, age 21, of Red Hook - DWAI Madlyn Castell, age 28, of Saugerties - DWI Brian Dagget, age 33, of Rhinebeck - DWI Shari Haddock, age 56, of Cortlandt Manor - DWI Rufus Harvey, age 68, of Poughkeepsie - DWI Jessica Kravit, age…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Am…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Drove Drunk At Nearly Three Times Legal Limit With Two Kids In Vehicle In Area, Police Say Man Drove Drunk At Nearly Three Times Legal Limit With Two Kids In Vehicle In Area, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk At Nearly Three Times Legal Limit With Two Kids In Vehicle In Area, Police Say A 911 call led to the discovery of a man driving drunk at nearly three times the legal limit with two young children in the vehicle in the area, according to police. Police in Dutchess County responded around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 in Red Hook. Patrol units located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 at the intersection of Old Post Road North, Red Hook Police said.  Upon interview and investigation, the driver of the vehicle, a 48-year-old New York City resident, was found to be intoxicated by alcohol with two children under the age of 10 in the vehicle, according…

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by Joe Lombardi