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Brewster Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Victim Inside Vehicle On I-684: Police Brewster Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Victim Inside Vehicle On I-684: Police
Brewster Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Victim Inside Vehicle On I-684: Police A 20-year-old Hudson Valley woman faces charges after striking a victim inside a vehicle on a busy highway in Northern Westchester, police said. The arrest stemmed from an incident that began on Sunday, Jan. 28 around 10 p.m., when authorities received a report of a domestic violence incident inside a vehicle on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester, according to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks.  The vehicle involved in the incident was eventually found in Lewisboro on Route 22. After stopping the car, an investigation determined that one of the occupants, 20-year-old Putnam Co…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Putnam County Home, Police Say Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Putnam County Home, Police Say
Man Steals Car While Owner Quickly Runs Inside Putnam County Home, Police Say A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after stealing a car from a Hudson Valley residence while the victim ran inside his home to grab a bag, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Saturday, March 11, when state troopers responded to a home in the Lake Peekskill neighborhood of Putnam Valley for a reported stolen vehicle.  Once arriving at the home, the victim told troopers that he had started the car, returned to his house to grab a bag, and found the vehicle gone once he came back out, according to state police.  With the help of the Westchest…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Putnam County: Police Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Putnam County: Police
Man Strangles Woman, Violates Restraining Order In Putnam County: Police A man from Northern Westchester faces charges after violating a restraining order against a woman he allegedly strangled in Putnam County, authorities said.  Peekskill resident Dany Villa-Carchipulla was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 2 at his residence for the violations, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7.  Villa-Carchipulla was ordered to stay away from the victim after an incident that happened in Garrison in November 2022, after which he was also charged with strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child.  Since then, Villa-Carc…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries In Croton Falls Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries In Croton Falls
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries In Croton Falls A multi-vehicle accident caused injuries in Northern Westchester and heavy damage to two vehicles.  The accident happened on Sunday, Jan. 15 around 9 p.m. in Croton Falls on Stoneleigh Avenue near the Putnam County line, according to the Croton Falls Fire Department.  The drivers of the vehicles were injured and their vehicles were damaged, with one car losing a wheel and another nearly slamming into a fence after leaving the road.  Eventually, the vehicles were towed away and the scene was cleared within a half hour, firefighters said. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned
Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned An animal shelter in Northern Westchester has asked the community for information after a dog was found chained to the shelter's front door. Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk said in an announcement on Monday, Nov. 7, that the dog was abandoned at the shelter in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 5. "We are hoping by some miracle that she was found or stolen and then dumped and that there is someone looking for her or a rescue who recognizes her," the shelter said. According to the announcement, the dog seems to be about 7 to 9 years old and is well-behaved. "She is miserable in her kennel and is cryi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Putnam County Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Putnam County
Slater Cruises To Victory In Assembly Race Representing Putnam County Republican Matt Slater was able to pull off a win against his Democrat challenger, Kathleen Valletta for the New York 94th Assembly District seat, which includes much of the region.  Slater, who currently serves as Yorktown Supervisor, earned 62.5 percent of votes and beat Valletta by more than 14,000 votes. Running on issues such as the high cost of living for the region and concerns about crime, Slater said he believed he struck a chord with voters.  "I believe our message resonated strongly with voters because they know New York State is entirely too expensive to liv…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities
Here's Where Putnam Ranks Among Healthiest US Communities Putnam County ranks among the 250 communities deemed the healthiest in America in this year's U.S. News and Aetna Foundation 2020 Healthiest Communities Rankings. Over 3,000 communities were evaluated to compile the list, according to U.S. News & World Report, using metrics including the areas' educational systems, average population health, infrastructure and environments.  This data is sourced from agencies like the U.S. Center for Disease Control, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Putnam Co…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County
Increase In Counterfeit Currency Cases Reported In Putnam County An increase in the use of counterfeit money has been reported in Putnam County. Currently, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office is investigating several cases in which counterfeit $100 bills are being used to make smaller purchases at convenience stores, drug stores, and eateries, the department said. The small purchase being made allows the suspects to walk away with legal money leaving their unsuspecting victims short financially, the department said. All merchants and consumers are being asked to check the money used during a transaction for its authenticity.  An…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street
Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street The 28th Annual Brewster Fall Festival, which features food, music, games and more, is being called the “community event of the year.” This year’s festival, which is organized by the Cultural Arts Coalition, will take place Sunday, Sept. 8 from noon to 5 p.m and is a free, family-friendly event. The Brewster Fall Festival will feature a huge variety of merchants, community organizations, local businesses, crafters, artists, veterans’ organizations, politicians, historical societies, health and wellness services, jewelry, books, churches, and food vendors, all lining Main Street. There are …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital
Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital Three local residents injured in a head-on crash on Route 9 had to be airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, officials said. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle driving south veered into the oncoming lane and struck a northbound car, said state police. The Garrison Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post that two medical helicopters landed at their firehouse and that several good Samaritans stopped to help as well as Captain Mike Gallo of East Fishkill FD. Other agencies assisting included State Police, Continental Village, North Highlands, Garrison, Peekskil…

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by Kathy Reakes