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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened on the railroad's Harlem Line in Dutchess County at around 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Appalachian Trail station in Pawling, according to the MTA. On Sunday morning, April 21, MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan identified the man who was struck as being from Connecticut: Fairfield County resident James Hare, age 62, of Newtown. Original report - Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Hudson Valle…
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Pawling A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train overnight in the region. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley The incident happened on the railroad's Harlem Line in Dutchess County at around 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Appalachian Trail station in Pawling, according to the MTA. The identity of the person has not yet been released. Service was suspended between Wassaic and Southeast from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case
Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case Charges against one of two residents in the region charged in the stabbing of a man in a fight over tools have been upgraded to murder after the victim died days later in a case involving. the presence of an alligator. Related: Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Pawling Residence Dutchess County resident Giuseppe Vassallo, age 43, of Pawling, who was initially charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of Nathaniel Vieira, age 42, also of Pawling, on Saturday, March 2, saw his charges increased to murder on Thursday, April 11, said Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutc…
23-Year-Old Pawling Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide 23-Year-Old Pawling Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide
23-Year-Old Pawling Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide Two women killed by a boyfriend in an apparent double murder-suicide have been identified as a New York native and her college hockey teammate from New England. The incident occurred in Dade County in Miami, Florida, before 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at a Bird Road apartment building, the Miami-Dade Police said. According to Det. A. Colome of the Miami-Dade PD, Dutchess County native Sidney Capolino, age 23, of Pawling, and her roommate from Massachusetts, Meghan Moore, age 25, from Centerville on Cape Cod, were shot and killed by 40-year-old Luis Napoles, addre…
Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Hudson Valley Home Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Hudson Valley Home
Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Hudson Valley Home A live alligator was found in the home of a man who was charged, along with a second man with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another person in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2 on South Quaker Hill Road in Pawling. According to New York State Police, an investigation revealed that an altercation took place over a dispute about tools.  During the altercation shots were fired. The gunfire injured no one, however, one victim was stabbed, state police said. State police said the victim was transported to Danbury Hospital w…
5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure 5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure
5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash that caused the closure of a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. It happened in Dutchess County on Friday, Nov. 24 on the northbound side in La Grange. A Columbia County man, age 22, from the city of Hudson, was operating a 2010 Chevy Colorado in the right lane, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  A 30-year-old Dutchess County man, from the village of Pawling, was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck in the left lane and slowed to make a left-hand turn onto Rossway Road., Hicks said . The Hu…
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Under Investigation For Failure To Yield, Police Say Police in are investigating a two-car fatal crash that killed a local man in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 on Route 22 in the village of Pawling. According to Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2020 GMC Terrain operated by Robert Tompkins of Dover Plains was traveling northbound on Route 22 when it struck a 2010 Jeep Cherokee making a left turn from Reservoir Road onto Route 22. Tompkins, age 74, was later pronounced dead at Mid Hu…
Hudson Valley Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Hudson Valley Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains
Hudson Valley Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Officials in the Hudon Valley are urging drivers to use caution on roadways following the flooding rainfall that damaged many and washed away sections of others. Dutchess County officials said on Tuesday, July 11 that the significant rainfall has impacted several roadways, primarily in the eastern portion of the county, including the towns of Pawling, Dover, Beekman, Union Vale, LaGrange, and East Fishkill. Related story: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog "Please use extreme caution when traveling as some roadways may be unstable, …
$50K Powerball Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley $50K Powerball Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley
$50K Powerball Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley Lady Luck struck for a player who purchased a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 in the Hudson Valley. The winning ticket was purchased in Dutchess County for the Monday, June 26 game at Nanak at 851 Route 22 in Pawling, according to New York Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 6-28-39-43-54 with a Power Ball of 12. The third-prize winner picked four correct numbers and the Power Ball.  The winning numbers for the game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26.  The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday,…
5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail In Putnam County 5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail In Putnam County
5 Charged During Memorial Day Weekend Detail In Putnam County Five people from the Hudson Valley and Connecticut ended their three-day Memorial Day weekends with drunk driving charges and a host of traffic tickets, police announced.  The arrests all happened during a weekend detail in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, June 5.  The detail resulted in the arrests of the following people, according to sheriff's deputies: Litchfield County resident Nadine L. Vaillancourt, age 39, of Woodbury, was arrested on Friday, May 26 just after 3 a.m. and charged with misdemeanor DWI after she was seen improperly turn…
Quadruple Murder Case: Former Police Officer In Northern Westchester, Dutchess Found Guilty Quadruple Murder Case: Former Police Officer In Northern Westchester, Dutchess Found Guilty
Quadruple Murder Case: Former Police Officer In Northern Westchester, Dutchess Found Guilty A former police officer at several municipalities in Westchester and Dutchess counties has been convicted for the murders of four men in Orange County after a drug deal that went bad. According to an indictment that was filed in White Plains Federal Court, Nicholas Tartaglione killed Martin Luna, age 41, Urbano Santiago, age 32, Miguel Luna, age 25, and Hector Gutierrez, 43, at the Likquid Lounge in the town of Chester in Orange County following the botched cocaine deal in April 2016. The first victim was allegedly strangled with a zip tie, and three others were taken to an Otisville home i…
Area School Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student, Police Say Area School Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student, Police Say
Area School Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student, Police Say An employee at a school district in the Hudson Valley has been charged with allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student. Dutchess County resident Angela N. Hill, age 23 of Pawling, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 following an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student in the Pawling Central School District, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began in mid-February after the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to possible inappropriate sexual contact between a district employee a…
Moose On Loose In Region Moose On Loose In Region
Moose On Loose In Region A large moose seems to have made quite a journey over the past few days, with multiple sightings in parts of Fairfield County. Meteorologist Jack Drake shared photos and videos on his Facebook page of a large moose that was spotted at the AMC movie theater in Danbury on Monday, Sept. 26. Drake reported that the moose was also seen in Woodbury and Newtown. "I’ve never heard of moose in our immediate area, but I don’t think there is any mistaking that photo, and there have now been several additional reports," he said in the post. Drake said the moose was also spotted heading toward Ne…
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Area 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Area
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Area A four-day impaired driving enforcement effort in a Hudson Valley county led to the arrests of 17 people. The enforcement effort in Dutchess County centered around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said the following people were arrested: Atiya Barnes, age 20, of Hyde Park - DWAI Perla Canales Castrejon, age 21, of Red Hook - DWAI Madlyn Castell, age 28, of Saugerties - DWI Brian Dagget, age 33, of Rhinebeck - DWI Shari Haddock, age 56, of Cortlandt Manor - DWI Rufus Harvey, age 68, of Poughkeepsie - DWI Jessica Kravit, age…
Career Healthcare Worker In Area Dies At Age 64 Career Healthcare Worker In Area Dies At Age 64
Career Healthcare Worker In Area Dies At Age 64 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who spent his career working in healthcare has died at age 64. Dutchess County resident Gregg Ralph Felice, of Pawling, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, at his home in Pawling, according to his obituary. He was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Cross River. During his time as a student at John Jay High School, he played football and baseball, his obituary said. Felice also attended Dean Junior College and earned an undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and a master's degree from Adelphi University, his obituary said.  "He spent his career in …
Support Pours In For Family Of Officer In Putnam Whose Wife Died At Age 38 Support Pours In For Family Of Officer In Putnam Whose Wife Died At Age 38
Support Pours In For Family Of Officer In Putnam Whose Wife Died At Age 38 Members of the community have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the family of a Hudson Valley woman who died suddenly at age 38. Dutchess County resident Amanda Geaney-Tunney, of Pawling, died at her home on Tuesday, June 7, according to her obituary.  She is survived by her husband, Matthew Tunney, who works as an investigator with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, and their two children, 11-year-old Hailey and 9-year-old Charlotte.  The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Police Benevolent Association set up a fundraiser to assist Geaney-Tunney's family. The fundrais…
One Killed In Chain-Reaction Route 22 Crash In Area One Killed In Chain-Reaction Route 22 Crash In Area
One Killed In Chain-Reaction Route 22 Crash In Area A 51-year-old man was killed and three others hospitalized in the Hudson Valley following a chain-reaction crash, according to authorities. New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County launched an investigation into a fatal crash that was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30 on State Route 22 in Dover. Police said that the initial investigation determined that Pawling resident David Elwell was driving a 2012 Hyundai Accent northbound on Route 22 near North Nellie Hill Road when he entered the southbound lanes for unknown reasons. Elwell struck a 2003 GMC Envoy that …
20-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Putnam, Police Say 20-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Putnam, Police Say
20-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Putnam, Police Say An area man who fled from police during a routine traffic stop causing a school lockdown was captured after a chase. The 20-year-old unidentified Dutchess County man from Pawling was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 9, following the stop by Carmel Police in Putnam County. According to Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann, the man, when captured was charged with reckless driving and fleeing from police. The incident took place around 10:50 a.m. when an officer on patrol spotted a gray Nissan sedan traveling eastbound on Route 6 with multiple traffic violations, police said.d The officer stopped t…
Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson
Services Scheduled For Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Funeral arrangements for Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson have been finalized. The 73-year-old Pawling resident died in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, officials said, following a four-decade career with the Sheriff's Office. Original story - Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies Visitation for Anderson will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center on Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. the following day at the Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Officials said that…
Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies
Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies This story has been updated. Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson, who has led the department for more than 20 years, has died. Anderson, age 73, of Pawling, died in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to officials. Anderson, who started his career with the Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 1, 1970, as a deputy sheriff worked his way up the ladder and was elected sheriff in 1999 and took office in January 2000. “We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Sheriff Anderson," said Undersheriff Kirk Imperati. "This is a tremendous loss for all of us. "Sheriff Anderson f…
Bedford Native Katherine Darcy Deickler, 66, Mom, Occupational Therapist, Lit Up A Room Bedford Native Katherine Darcy Deickler, 66, Mom, Occupational Therapist, Lit Up A Room
Bedford Native Katherine Darcy Deickler, 66, Mom, Occupational Therapist, Lit Up A Room Katherine ("Kath") Darcy Deickler, age 66 of Lincoln, MA, died peacefully at her residence on May 19 from an arduous struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was a beautiful, dynamic, intelligent and giving woman. Kath is survived by her husband Stephen Dyer of Lincoln; son Michael Bower (wife Kokila) of Toronto, Canada; daughter Kimberly Bower of Austin, TX;  parents Judith Deickler and Barry Deickler of Pawling; sisters Beverly Deickler (husband Colin Harley) of Woodbury, CT and Leigh Deickler (husband Victor Cassarino) of Hebron, CT and brother William Deickler of Redding, CT. Born in…
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Authorities in Dutchess County have just announced the results of a special multi-agency holiday DWI detail in Dutchess County. Between Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess conducted impaired driving details that included saturation of patrols throughout the county in addition to their regular patrols, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, July 14. In total, 21 motorists were busted for impaired driving. Those arrested for DWI or DWAI include: Darwin Cabrera-Lopez, age 25, of Poughkeepsie; Koceila Ayouni, age 25, of Poughkeepsie;…
21-Year-Old Woman Falls Or Jumps From 50-Foot Cliff Rushed To Westchester Medical Center 21-Year-Old Woman Falls Or Jumps From 50-Foot Cliff Rushed To Westchester Medical Center
21-Year-Old Woman Falls Or Jumps From 50-Foot Cliff Rushed To Westchester Medical Center A 21-year-old woman who fell or jumped off a Hudson Valley cliff and fell more than 50 feet survived with serious injuries. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 18 in Pawling at the Cat Rocks Cliffs, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The woman, who was rescued by the Pawling Fire Department, suffered head and pelvis injuries, Watterson said. Pawling District Fire Chief Everett White said the rescue was extremely difficult and took precision work by his team. White said the walk-in was a mile in and a mile out with  …
New Area Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot New Area Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
New Area Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot Another Hudson Valley man is facing federal charges for his alleged role in the deadly pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol after being caught on camera, sharing and receiving photos on social media. Dutchess County resident William Vogel, of Pawling, was apprehended for his role in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 riot after being connected through images and video posted on Snapchat and conversations on Facebook that were later flagged by FBI investigators, authorities said. According to an FBI joint terrorism task force officer, videos with the Snapchat usernames “will vogel” and “willvogelmusic…
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…
Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Woman Allegedly Involved In Grand Larceny Incident Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Woman Allegedly Involved In Grand Larceny Incident
Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Woman Allegedly Involved In Grand Larceny Incident New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a woman who allegedly used a fraudulent check to steal thousands of dollars earlier this year. An alert was issued by State Police in Dover Plains on Wednesday, Oct. 14 regarding a wanted woman who stole more than $3,000 at Key Bank in Pawling. The alleged grand larceny happened on Friday, Jan. 31, though new photos were released by investigators this week. Anyone with information regarding the woman’s whereabouts has been asked to contact New York State Police in Dover Plains by calling (84…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: A 74-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found. Hartley Nemerov, age 74, was reported missing Thursday, Sept. 17 by his family. State Police have now announced that he has been "located in good health, and returned to his family. Thank you everyone for your assistance." Original report: A 74-year-old man has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. State Police in Dover Plains are searching for Hartley Nemerov, age 74, reported missing by his family. He was last seen on Old Quaker Hill Rd, in Pawling on Thursday, Se…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: A 74-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found. Hartley Nemerov, age 74, was reported missing Thursday, Sept. 17 by his family. State Police have now announced that he has been "located in good health, and returned to his family. Thank you everyone for your assistance." Original report: A 74-year-old man has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. State Police in Dover Plains are searching for Hartley Nemerov, age 74, reported missing by his family. He was last seen on Old Quaker Hill Rd, in Pawling on Thursday, Se…
COVID-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area COVID-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area
Covid-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area Daryl's House, a popular Hudson Valley music venue owned by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, will halt in-person events for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 related restrictions on ticketed, indoor live music imposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The state's new ban prohibits ticketed comedy and music events at restaurants and bars, and only permits "incidental" music.  According to the State Liquor Authority, this means that "music should be incidental to the dining experience and not the draw itself." The closure of Daryl's Place, located in Pawling, was announced on the venue's websit…
COVID-19: Dutchess County Sees Uptick In Cases COVID-19: Dutchess County Sees Uptick In Cases
Covid-19: Dutchess County Sees Uptick In Cases There has been a slight uptick in reported COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County in recent weeks, though the numbers are still better than much of the country. There are currently 264 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County, up from a low of 169 as of Tuesday, July 7. The rise has largely been attributed to small outbreaks in both the Town and City of Poughkeepsie as well as East Fishkill, which has seen a recent rise in cases. There have now been 4,790 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County since the pandemic began, approximately 90 more cases than a week ago. Ten patients remain hospit…
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties A familiar face is coming back to chase a seat in the New York Senate. Republican Rob Astorino, the longtime Westchester County Executive, announced he is planning to run for the 40th state Senate seat currently held by Sen. Peter Harckham. New York's 40th District includes:  The towns of Beekman, Pawling and the village of Pawling in Dutchess County;  The towns of Carmel, Patterson, and Southeast, and the village of Brewster in Putnam County, and;  The city of Peekskill, the towns of Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers and Yor…