Hudson Valley Woman Sues Kellogg's Over Pop-Tarts Claim Hudson Valley Woman Sues Kellogg's Over Pop-Tarts Claim
Hudson Valley Woman Sues Kellogg's Over Pop-Tarts Claim A Hudson Valley woman is suing Kellogg's in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging its "Whole Grain Frosted Strawberry" Pop-Tarts are deceiving consumers because they don't have enough strawberries. According to the lawsuit, Dutchess County resident Elizabeth Russett, who lives in Beacon, claims she and others in the class-action suit are owed damages of $5 million because the Strawberry Pop-Tarts she bought contained fewer strawberries than expected. Russett is being represented by Spencer Sheehan of Sheehan & Associates P.C. of Great Neck, who is also representing another person in Il…
This Westchester Locale Is Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC This Westchester Locale Is Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
This Westchester Locale Is Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, several Hudson Valley communities have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, the Hudson Valley took up the majority of the list, with 10 locales making it to the top 16, including Tivoli in Dutchess County …
Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations
Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North Railroad has announced a series of parking lot upgrades at three Hudson Valley stations. MTA said upgrades will be made at the stations in Putnam County -- in Cold Spring -- and Dutchess County -- in Beacon, and New Hamburg -- in August and September. MTA said temporary closures and parking restrictions will be necessary as work is underway to create better drainage and install new pavement and pavement markings. The Cold Spring parking lot will be closed for about a week beginning Monday, Aug. 16 while crews work on the area. MTA said the lot will be repaved with new asphalt. …
Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley
Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley You never know where you will find Hollywood star Woody Harrelson these days in the Hudson Valley. Last week he was spotted at Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh enjoying a game, he's also visited various restaurants, including Cafe Amarcord in Beacon, on the train heading for NYC, and driving down the streets waving to fans. The latest outing was a visit to the Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie where Harrelson enjoyed a fun time climbing the gravity wall and talking with fans. In case anyone is wondering, Harrelson is in the area filming a five-part HBO series, "White House Plumbers," that al…
Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Westchester Traffic Stop Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Westchester Traffic Stop
Man Charged With Cocaine Possession After Westchester Traffic Stop A man was arrested for alleged felony cocaine possession following a traffic stop in Northern Westchester. Dutchess County resident Daniel R. Usher, age 31, of Beacon, was arrested on Saturday, May 22, when New York State Police pulled over his 2012 Subaru Impreza on Route 9 in Croton-On-Hudson, said Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation during the stop determined Usher was driving while intoxicated and in possession of approximately 25.2 grams of cocaine. Usher was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, and DWI. He was arraigned virtually…
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Diners and residents might have been a little surprised when they spotted Hollywood star Woody Harrelson strolling down a local Hudson Valley street. Harrelson, who is filming his new five-part HBO series in Newburgh, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, was spotted in Beacon on Monday, May 17, where he went to thank a special vegan restaurant that had been providing his food during his stay. Harrelson made a stop at the popular vegan cafe, Végétalien, where he chatted with the owner, Moises, and thanked them for providing such good food. "We would like to thank @woodyharrelson for stopping by…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Identity Theft/Grand Larceny Suspect Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who allegedly stole a Dutchess County resident’s identity and robbed the victim of nearly $3,000. Investigators issued an alert recently regarding 27-year-old Jonathan Green, who is wanted by New York State Police in Wappinger and the Town of Poughkeepsie Court for using the bank information and identity of a second person to steal approximately $2,900 from his victim. Police said that Green is known to frequent the Newburgh, Beacon and Poughkeepsie areas. He ha…
Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning $20,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley One lucky Hudson Valley player walked away with more than $20,000 after winning one of three top-prize winning tickets for the Take-5 drawing. The winning ticket for the Wednesday, May 5 drawing was purchased at the Main Street Mini Mart at 220 Main St. in Beacon, the New York Lottery said.  The winner will take home $20,174.50. Two other top-prize-winning tickets, both worth $20,174.50, were purchased in Queens and Brooklyn. According to the New York Lottery, the winning numbers were 01-04-05-09-18. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings take place e…
Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store
Here's When 'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Will Make Appearance At Her Hudson Valley Store Hey Snooki fans, the queen is coming back to her roots in the Hudson Valley for a special visit to her shop in the Hudson Valley. The reality star of "Jersey Shore" fame announced she's headed to her Beacon boutique named The Snooki Store next month for a special meet and greet with fans. Snooki's first boutique is in, -where else? - Madison, New Jersey. The Dutchess County boutique, which opened in October at 508 Main Street, sells "trendy casual to chic" clothes and accessories inspired by what she says is her own fashion sense.  Why Beacon? Snooki grew up in Beacon and said the town w…
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley
New Ben Stiller Show Filming In Hudson Valley Star watchers and Ben Stiller fans might be able to catch a glimpse of the actor while he's in the Hudson Valley filming his new Apple+ series, "Severance," beginning this week. Driving might a little difficult too as the filming will shutdown several roadways in Beacon, officials said. The series, which stars Adam Scott, Christopher Walken, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Patricia Arquette, is described by Apple+ as being about a company that is attempting to control the thoughts of its employees. Lots of roads in Beacon will be closed, as well as Main Street, where a host of fake storef…
MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot
MTA Fires Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Involved In Capitol Riot An alleged member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley who was active at the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol has been fired from his job with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Dutchess County resident William Pepe, of Beacon, was charged last month with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted buildings or grounds, and disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted buildings or grounds last month for his role in the insurrection. Original story - Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A laborer at the…
Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol
Proud Boys Member From Hudson Valley Pleads Not Guilty To Role In Riot At U.S. Capitol A member of the Proud Boys from the Hudson Valley has pleaded not guilty after being charged for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month. Beacon resident William Pepe, age 31, and Rochester resident Dominic Pezzola, age 43, both alleged members of the Proud Boys nationalist organization, pleaded not guilty following their indictments in the District of Columbia on multiple charges related to the riot, despite video evidence of their roles during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Specifically, Pepe was charged with conspiracy; civil disorder; unlawfully entering restricted bui…