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Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police
A drunk ATV crash on a rail trail in Dutchess County led to injuries and several arrests after police say two Hudson Valley men tried to cover up the scene.
The crash happened on Saturday, June 21, on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange, where troopers responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle crash with injuries, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.
When they arrived, troopers found Putnam County resident Nicholas J. Hunt, 24, of Putnam Valley, and a 25-year-old passenger from Newburgh, both injured. Their injuries were non-life-threatening, according to po…
Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In HV: Here's His Fate
A driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel and causing the crash that killed a gifted 24-year-old college student and pianist in Dutchess County will spend time in jail.
Rohan Patrick, age 42, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 17, to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty in March to criminally negligent homicide in connection with the crash, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced.
The sentence follows a tragic crash that occurred on May 25, 2024, in the Village of Red Hook, when Patrick, driving a 2017 Ford Fusion, struck and killed Linh Hong Nguyen, …
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In HV: 'They Are Struggling'
A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go.
The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.
While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.
The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Hudson Valley: SPCA Pleads For Help
A 5-month-old puppy named Cookie is fighting for his life in Dutchess County after being found locked in a crate—alone, starving, and severely dehydrated—days after his owner died, officials said.
According to an announcement from the Hyde Park-based Dutchess County SPCA on Thursday, June 12, Cookie had spent his entire short life confined to a cage, with no walks, no affection, and only scraps of food tossed into his crate.
The tragedy deepened when his owner died suddenly and went undiscovered for several days, leaving Cookie trapped with no food, no water, and no way to escape.&nbs…
Man Drives Drunk With 6-Year-Old In Car On Taconic In Hudson Valley: Nysp
A 32-year-old man is facing a felony DWI charge under Leandra’s Law after allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said.
The incident began at around 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, in Pleasant Valley, New York State Police announced on Saturday, June 7.
Troopers pulled over a 2020 Acura heading southbound on the Taconic State Parkway for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. The driver, identified as Donny J. Peralta Parra, 32, of Queens, appeared to be intoxicated, police said.
After failing field sobriety tests…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be.
According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data.
The list includes:
Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1:
Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2;
Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3;
Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;
East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6;
Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7;
Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be
More than eight decades after he was killed in action over the Pacific during World War II, the remains of a Dutchess County native have been brought home where they belong.
US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, 26, was killed on March 11, 1944, when his B-24D “Liberator” bomber, Heaven Can Wait, crashed into the waters off New Guinea during a World War II bombing mission. After 80 years, Darrigan’s remains have finally been identified and returned to his hometown in Dutchess County.
On Friday, May 23, New York State Police, along with the Dutchess County Sheriff…
