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State Police Arrest Poughkeepsie Man On Gun, Drug Charges
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Officers with the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in the Wappinger barracks have arrested a 23-year-old resident of Poughkeepsie on stolen property, weapons and drug charges, according to state police.
The arrest came about when troopers conducted a traffic stop on Mill Street in the City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, about 8:50 p.m., state police said.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Kayf C. Devaughn, was found to be in possession of a loaded Glock pistol, ecstasy and marijuana, according to state police.
The pistol had been reported st…
Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church Undergoing Renovations
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- A Sleepy Hollow church, which has the distinction of being the oldest standing church in New York, will be undergoing renovations beginning early next year.
Upgrades on the Old Dutch Church, most famous for being featured in Washington Irving’s classic tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” will take place from March to June.
Funds for the renovations are being raised during the venue’s Old Dutch Church Fest, held from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, as well as on Halloween.
The event includes music, food, beverages, an ale house, souve…