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40-Year-Old Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
A 40-year-old man was injured during a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley while allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone.
The crash took place in Ulster County around 7 am.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 in the town of Ulster Park.
According to Sgt. Collins Reynolds, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of 46 Ulster Ave., on Ulster Ave., for a report of a motorcycle versus a vehicle.
When officers arrived they found Erik Santiago, age 22 of Poughkeepsie, and motorcycle driver Wesley Salis, age 40, of Highland, Reynolds said.
An investigatio…
Putnam County Hospital Receives 'B' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.
Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.
The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say
A 49-year-old man was killed and an officer injured during a two-vehicle head-on crash.
It happened in Dutchess County shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Beacon.
Derron E. Holmes, of Beacon, was killed in the crash involving a Subaru Outback and a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
According to Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson, of the Beacon Police Department, Holmes was driving the Subaru in the area of Fishkill Avenue in Beacon, when he collided head-on with the Jeep.
When officers arrived on the scene, Holmes was not breathing and did not have a pulse. First aid was performed before he …
Two Hospitalized, One Critical, After Crashing Stolen Car During Chase, State Police Say
Two men were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after fleeing from New York State Police troopers in an allegedly stolen vehicle before crashing in the area.
Troopers on patrol at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, May 7 on Route 9W in Ulster County in the Town of Lloyd attempted to stop the driver of a 2005 Nissan Sentra after he committed a traffic violation.
The troopers initiated a traffic stop, police said, but as they approached the Nissan, the driver - later identified as 20-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Anthony Ermo sped away from the scene, prompting a pursuit.
Police said tha…
Nuvance To Bring 500 Jobs From Other Locations To New Site In Danbury
In Connecticut's largest office space lease this year, Nuvance Health Systems has rented a 220,000 square foot office space in Danbury, and will hire 500 employees.
Nuvance, formerly Western Connecticut Medical, is leasing a portion space at the newly named "Summit at Danbury" space for 12 years and may expand to 300,000 square feet in the facility.
The space, according to Nuvance, will include its executive headquarters, labs, clinical facilities and its back offices.
Before it was purchased by Summit Development, the building at 100 Reserve Road was called "The Matrix" …
Three Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Two Cars In Hudson Valley
Three people were killed in a crash involving three vehicles on a stretch of the New York State Thruway in the Hudson Valley.
The crash, involving a tractor-trailer and two cars, happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 in Ulster County near Exit 19 on the southbound side of I-87 in the town of Ulster.
An investigation at the scene revealed that Luc Leblanc, 61, of Sala derry-de-val, Quebec, was operating a 2010 Volvo tractor-trailer, in the right lane when he encountered traffic stopped in front of him at mile marker 88.3, state police said.
Leblanc attempted to avoid the collision,…
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday
Pedro Luis Pacheco, a longtime Beacon resident, died after a long illness on his birthday on Monday, July 1 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 40 years old.
He was born on July 1, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Evelyn Cruz of Beacon and the late Ramon Luis Pacheco.
Pedro graduated from high school and received an associate’s degree. He was a caseworker for Mental Health of America in Beacon before his illness. According to his obituary, Pedro was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. He was a great friend to many and always willing to help. He was a big fan of wre…
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Michael McCoy, Arlington High School Grad, Dies At 21
Michael J. McCoy of Poughkeepsie died on Sunday, June 17, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 21.
Born on March 20, 1997 in Albany, he was the son of Carol Murphy Nelson (Predeceased by Brent) and Thomas R McCoy Jr. (Jamie). Michael is also survived by his brother Thomas R. McCoy, III, his sister Megan C. McCoy and his nephew Anthony R. Ashline.
He is also survived by his grandfather, Jeremiah C Murphy, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Michael was a graduate of Arlington High School and worked for Stop & Shop. He loved music and all electronics. He also cherished spending t…
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Dutchess Legend Charles Edward Conklin, 91, Businessman, Benefactor
Charles “Charlie” Edward Conklin, 91, of Pleasant Valley and Vero Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 30 of natural causes at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
He was a successful businessman and major benefactor to local colleges, hospitals and other institutions.
Mr. Conklin was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Poughkeepsie to the late Preston Marshall and Agnes Curley Conklin.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro issued a statement that read: “I am grateful, honored and humbled to have worked with him."
"Dutchess County lost a great man of our time. Charles Conklin was a benevolent t…
