New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash
New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash A police department in the Hudson Valley has reestablished its K-9 unit and named its new four-legged rookie after an officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash.  In Putnam County, the Carmel Police Department's new K-9 officer, Pietro, is named after Officer Gary Pietropaolo, who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on June 7, 2018, according to police.  Pietropaolo was known for his passion for his job and serving his community, and would often brighten the spirits of his fellow officers when he would come in at shift change, police said.  "We would hear …
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Prison During Visit: Police Hudson Valley Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Prison During Visit: Police
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Prison During Visit: Police A Hudson Valley man is charged with trying to sneak illegal substances into a prison during a visit, police said.  On Monday, Oct. 31, 32-year-old Rockland County resident Joseph Garguilo III of Clarkstown brought a controlled substance into the Putnam County Correctional Facility in Carmel during a visit, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville.  McConville said Garguilo was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and charged with the following felonies:  Fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; First-degree promoting prison contraband.  Garguilo …
Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police
Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police Three suspects have been charged with stealing mail out of mailboxes in the Hudson Valley, as well as possessing stolen checks and credit cards, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 1, just after midnight, police were contacted by a resident who spotted a suspicious vehicle stealing mail in Carmel in the area of West Lake Boulevard (Route 33), according to Carmel Police.  Police were then able to locate the vehicle in Mahopac on Route 6N and pulled the vehicle over. Inside, police identified the driver and two passengers as:  Vitaliy Lutso, age 27, of Brooklyn; Tetiana Alive-Yol…
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions 'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions A group of Hudson Valley healthcare workers is asking for better conditions and the opportunity to negotiate a contract.  As part of their effort to improve circumstances at hospitals in both Dutchess and Putnam counties, a "Dignity March" will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Poughkeepsie starting at Vassar Brothers Hospital at 45 Reade Pl. and ending at the Mid-Hudson Bridge, according to the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union.  Those organizing the march said that poor working conditions at both Vassar Brothers Hospital and Putnam Hospi…
Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies
Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies A beloved husband and father from the Hudson Valley who was both a US Army veteran and a former police officer in Westchester County has died.  Putnam County resident Richard Kennedy of Carmel died on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 72, according to his obituary.  Born in 1949 in New York City, Kennedy served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and then served as a police officer in Port Chester until he retired in 1977, his obituary said.  A lover of the outdoors, Kennedy could often be found hunting and loved spending time with friends at his "Hunting Cabin," according to his…
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Parts Of Westchester County Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Parts Of Westchester County
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Parts Of Westchester County Republican Matt Slater was able to pull off a win against his Democrat challenger, Kathleen Valletta for the New York 94th Assembly District seat, which includes much of the region.  Slater, who currently serves as Yorktown Supervisor, earned 62.5 percent of votes and beat Valletta by more than 14,000 votes. Running on issues such as the high cost of living for the region and concerns about crime, Slater said he believed he struck a chord with voters.  "I believe our message resonated strongly with voters because they know New York State is entirely too expensive to liv…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say A man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after crashing a Chevrolet Corvette and killing a 37-year-old woman while allegedly drunk. The Putnam County crash took place around 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 in Carmel on Croton Falls Road near McLaughlin Drive.  According to Lt. Michael Bodo, of the Carmel Police, when officers arrived on the scene they found discovered a white Chevrolet Corvette with heavy damage after running off the road and striking a tree. A female passenger, a 37-year-old resident of New York City was unresponsive and was pronounced dead a…
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Hitting Wife With Crowbar Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Hitting Wife With Crowbar
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Hitting Wife With Crowbar A Hudson Valley man was found guilty of assaulting his wife in a domestic violence incident.  On Dec. 17, 2020, Putnam County resident Jeff Hanlon, of Carmel, age not reported, hit his wife in the back of the head with a crowbar when she tried to leave their residence after suffering two days of verbal and physical abuse, according to Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy.  After being hit with the crowbar, which left a large cut on her head, Hanlon's wife was able to leave their residence and travel to her father's home in the Westchester County town of Pelham, after …
Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Westchester Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Westchester
Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Westchester Two prize-winning lottery tickets valued at more than $18,000 were sold at stores in the Hudson Valley.  The two separate $18,232.50 Take-5 tickets were sold at stores in Westchester County, in Harrison, and in Putnam County, in Carmel, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday evening, Oct. 18.  NY Lottery said the ticket in Harrison was purchased at Wegmans, located at 106 Corporate Park Drive, and that the ticket in Carmel was purchased at Kent Liquors, located at 1100 Route 52.  The winning numbers were 7-11-28-35-39.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant A suspect has been charged after the stabbing of a 27-year-old man outside a Hudson Valley restaurant. On Sunday, Oct. 16, in Putnam County at approximately 4 a.m. sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 182 Route 22 in Southeast for a dispute in progress with a knife involved. Arriving Deputies found a large crowd outside the restaurant and quickly located the victim, a 27-year-old man, who had been stabbed in the neck and stomach area and began first-aid. Brewster Ambulance was dispatched to the scene and transported the victim to Danbury Hospital for tr…
Local Man Charged In Hudson Valley Cemetery Boat Dumping Incident Local Man Charged In Hudson Valley Cemetery Boat Dumping Incident
Local Man Charged In Hudson Valley Cemetery Boat Dumping Incident A man has been charged after a boat was allegedly illegally dumped near a cemetery in the Hudson Valley. The 19-foot boat was dumped in Putnam County on Friday, Sept. 2 in the area of the Union Valley Cemetery in Carmel. According to Lt. Michael Bodo of the Carmel Police, responding officers found a Sunbird Corsair dumped on cemetery property. After inspecting the vessel, officers found that all identifiable markings had been intentionally removed from the boat, Bodo said. Shortly thereafter, the Carmel Police Marine Unit working in conjunction with Carmel Police detectives …