Community Rallies Behind Popular High School Teacher, Soccer Coach Battling Cancer Community Rallies Behind Popular High School Teacher, Soccer Coach Battling Cancer
Community Rallies Behind Popular High School Teacher, Soccer Coach Battling Cancer The community is rallying behind a popular Hudson Valley soccer coach and teacher who is suffering from cancer. Manny Blanco, the coach of the boys varsity soccer team at Spackenkill High School, is battling Stage 3 pancreatic cancer and a group of friends is raising funds to help cover medical and living expenses, said a GoFundMe account. In addition to coaching at Spackenkill, Blanco also coaches the girl's travel soccer teams in Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie, Wendy McClenahan, the organizer of a GoFundMe page said. "Manny has taught so many of our kids the value of great sportsmanship and …
Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes
Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes For those thinking of taking a vacation, a staycation might just be in order after the Hudson Valley was named one of the top 25 places to visit for 2020 by Forbes magazine. If you are wondering why, it didn't take writer Devorah Lev-Tov long to find what makes the area so special, and what might be overlooked by locals.  According to Lev-Tov, the "Valley," is where New Yorkers go to escape the city for a dose of rest and nature along with browsing charming towns and chowing down at yummy eateries. And while residents know the Hudson Valley is great, other top spots named in the artic…
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region The slow-moving, two-part Nor'east has now moved out off the coast, but it resulted in difficult travel conditions, school delays and closing and scattered power outages. Here are some selected snowfall totals from the region. Add the total for your town by leaving a comment below. Westchester County Chappaqua, 2 inches, 8:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 North Salem, 3 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Nassau County Merrick, 1.5 inches, 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Putnam County Mahopac, 4 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Dutchess County LaGrange, 9 inches, 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Red Ho…
Man Wanted For Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Harassment Man Wanted For Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Harassment
Man Wanted For Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Harassment A Hudson Valley man who violated an order of protection is wanted by New York State Police. Joseph Pasqualina, 24, is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Hyde Park Justice Court on charges that include criminal contempt and aggravated harassment following multiple incidents in Dutchess County. Pasqualina, of Hyde Park, was arrested in 2016 following a complaint from a Rhinebeck resident who reported that he was sending text messages in violation of a court order. The New York State Department of Parole and Community Supervision was contacted when troopers learned that Pasqualin…
Massage Therapist Charged With Possessing Child Porn Massage Therapist Charged With Possessing Child Porn
Massage Therapist Charged With Possessing Child Porn A massage therapist was taken into custody by ICE Homeland Security agents on Long Island for allegedly purchasing thousands of child pornography files from an IP address linked to a Hudson Valley non-profit, officials said. Gary Pamperien, 65, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Hicksville following allegations that he was in possession of child porn between at least August 2017 and 2018, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Pamperien allegedly made his purchases from an IP address associated with a nonprofit educational retreat center in Dutchess County. It is alleged that Pa…
Westchester Man Charged With DWI In Detail Westchester Man Charged With DWI In Detail
Westchester Man Charged With DWI In Detail During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Violating Order Of Protection In Area Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Violating Order Of Protection In Area
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Violating Order Of Protection In Area A Hudson Valley man who violated an order of protection is wanted by New York State Police. Joseph Pasqualina, 24, is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Rhinebeck Court on charges hat include criminal contempt and aggravated harassment following multiple incidents in Dutchess County. Pasqualina, of Hyde Park, was arrested in 2016 following a complaint from a Rhinebeck resident who reported that he was sending text messages in violation of a court order. The New York State Department of Parole and Community Supervision was contacted when troopers learned that Pasqualina was re…
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists for allegedly driving while drunk on area roadways. Among those charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept., 28, State Police from Brewster arrested Jason M. Curnen, 26, of Bedford, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Alexander J. Sa…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…