Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley
Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley Police have asked the public for information about a man accused of murdering a 21-year-old Hudson Valley woman who was due to graduate this spring from SUNY Potsdam. Michael Snow, age 31, of Massena, located in St. Lawrence County, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Elizabeth Howell, of the Putnam County town of Patterson, said New York State Police. Earlier report - College Student From Putnam County Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus Howell was found dead on College Park Road in Potsdam, near the main entrance to SUNY Potsdam, just before 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, stat…
College Student From Area Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus College Student From Area Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus
College Student From Area Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus Updated story: Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley A female college student from the Hudson Valley was shot and killed on a street just off campus by a man who had no affiliation with the upstate New York university, according to authorities. At about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb.18, police in Potsdam, New York, located in St. Lawrence County, responded to a report of an unconscious female on College Park Road near the entrance to SUNY Potsdam.  Responding patrols located the 21-year-old victim, now identified as Putnam County resident&nbs…
Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area A mother and a son managed to escape an intense Hudson Valley house fire that was gas-fed. The fire took place around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at a two-family home located in Putnam County at 2592 Carmel Ave., in Brewster. According to the Brewster Fire Department, first arriving firefighters were given reports of a mother and son still trapped in the fully engulfed home.  Smoke from the gas-fed fire.Brewster Fire Department Firefighters made several attempts to enter the home to search for the trapped residents but were driven back by the intense fire, the department said.  A sho…
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts approaching 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, Con Edison was still reporting 14 active outages in Westchester, impacting 626 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of the …
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools The best moments of summer are when your days are full of nothing to do but relax poolside. These days, pools are more popular than ever as people seek to make their homes a true oasis. However, adding a pool to your home can be time-consuming and local pool contractors are booked for months to come. If you are looking to enjoy a pool this summer, these homes offer stunning pools that are perfect for entertaining or simply escaping the heat. 577 Millwood Road, Chappaqua Price: $8,500,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 4 Half Baths It’s easy to enjoy the warm summer days outside at this extraord…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Sexual Misconduct Charge In Area Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Sexual Misconduct Charge In Area
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Sexual Misconduct Charge In Area A Putnam County man is wanted on a bench warrant for sexual misconduct, police said.  Michael W. Potter, 32, last known residences were in Patterson, and Memphis, TN, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Police said he stands at 6-foot-1, weighs about 170 pounds, has numerous tattoos, brown hair, and blue eyes.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-225-4300.
COVID-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021 COVID-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021
Covid-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021 A school district in the area will be switching over to its distance learning model following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff members. Carmel Schools Superintendent Eric Stark announced the shift to remote learning will start on Monday, Dec. 14 for all schools. Carmel High School already shifted to distance learning starting on Monday, Dec. 7. All students will return to in-person learning as of Friday, Jan. 8. “There were a number of factors that led to the decision to close for the extended time period,” Stark wrote in a message to parents. “The primary reason i…
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code Putnam County is calling on more detailed COVID-19 data from the state as new cases of the virus surge across the country during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and more holidays fast approaching, county officials issued an alert cautioning families to modify plans to help curtail the spread of the virus. Officials are also working with New York State health officials to get more information to residents, businesses, and schools, broken down by zip code. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell noted that with more areas in the Hudson Valley and New York being d…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a retail store in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited Tractor Supply Company, located at 1253 Route 311 in Patterson, from Monday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 7, may have been exposed to COVID-19. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the store during that time frame. Those who were at the store during thos…
Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted
Astorino Narrowly Leads Harckham In State Senate Race, With Absentee Ballots To Be Counted Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino holds a narrow lead over one-term incumbent State Sen. Pete Harckham in the 40th Senate District with absentee ballots still to be counted. In the latest information released by the New York State Board of Elections, Astorino has garnered 65,686 (51.31 percent) of the votes to Harckham’s 58,233 (45.48 percent). The Board of Elections said that 258 of 277 districts have reported. Earlier story - Harckham, Astorino Spar Over School Mascots In State Senate Race The 40th Senate District includes Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Croton-on…
Area Man Accused Of Driving 900-Plus Miles To Have Sex With 15-Year-Old Area Man Accused Of Driving 900-Plus Miles To Have Sex With 15-Year-Old
Area Man Accused Of Driving 900-Plus Miles To Have Sex With 15-Year-Old A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man has been accused of driving more than 900 miles to engage in sex with a teenager. Putnam County resident Andrew W. Wiese, of Patterson, was arrested by police just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Crystal Lake is about 50 miles northwest of Chicago and about 910 miles away from Patterson -- a car drive of about 15 hours. The arrest came after an officer-initiated suspicious persons investigation in the area of Sands Road and Smithana Road, in which it was learned Wiese drove from New York to meet the 15-year-old female resid…
Hudson Valley Man Killed In House Party Shooting Upstate Hudson Valley Man Killed In House Party Shooting Upstate
Hudson Valley Man Killed In House Party Shooting Upstate A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man was shot and killed while attending an upstate New York party. Putnam County resident Scott Krempler, of Patterson, was allegedly killed by Rochester resident Stephen Swanton, 43, in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County on Saturday, Sept. 5, police said. A second man, Oriskany resident William Robertello, 55, was also injured in the incident. Officers from the Town of Webb and Town of Inlet police departments responded to a reported home invasion on Dan-Bar Acres Road shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. It is alleged that Swanton was involved in an argumen…