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$260K Stolen From Bank Account Of NY Victim By Power Of Attorney, Police Say
A man from the region tasked with looking after the finances of another is facing charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from them.
Saratoga County resident Ivan Gerdwagen, age 65, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Sunday, April 16, following an investigation by New York State Police.
It came days after troopers were first contacted with a complaint that over $260,000 was missing from the victim’s bank account, according to police.
Investigators determined that Gerdwagen, who was acting as the victim’s power of attorney, stole the money between August 2022 and J…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in parts of the Hudson Valley as several inches of rain and whipping winds are expected to impact the area.
Hochul issued the declaration late on Monday, Oct. 25, and it is expected to last through early on Wednesday, Oct. 27 as rainfall topping four or more inches are likely incoming, with some areas seeing more than an inch of rain per hour, creating potential flash flooding concerns.
In the Hudson Valley, a state of emergency has been issued for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties.
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Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22.
The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.
Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain
Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region.
It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts.
Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch.
More storms are expected again on Tuesd…
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Rockland County
The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11.
Albany
446 total cases, 20
Allegany
26, 0
Broome
117, 5
Cattaraugus
19, 1
Cayuga
28, 1
Chautauqua
21, 1
Chemung
60, 1
Chenango
61, 1
Clinton
43, 0
Columbia
77, 3
Cortland
17, 0
Delaware
39, 0
Dutchess
1,744, 146
Erie
1,472, 63
Essex
12, 2
Franklin
11, 0
Fulton
21, 3
Genesee
67, 2
Greene
37, 3
Hami…
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