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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.  Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Sc…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Putnam With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Columbia Rensselaer Washington The watch was issued at 1 p.m. Friday, July 21, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.  "Locally heavy downpours may produce isolated to scattered areas of flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. The first round of showers and storms moved through …
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam County Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam County
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam County New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Putnam Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Putnam Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Putnam Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report The 2022 luxury real estate market in the Hudson Valley was not all that different from 2021, with a slight decline in sales in more northern areas, according to a new report.  The report, released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5, said that luxury real estate sales of $2 million or higher slightly increased in Westchester County compared to 2021, while sales in Putnam and Dutchess Counties stayed largely the same.  Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to more workers returning to the office after working from home through the midst of the …
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties Mask mandates in New York are being eased by federal health officials following the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate at 6.73 percent as of Thursday, June 2, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, and hospitalizations on the decline, many counties in New York ar…
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday A Hudson Valley community is mourning the loss of a girl who died just days before her 17th birthday. Dutchess County resident Madison Lynch-Dingee, of Salt Point, died in a two-vehicle crash on State Route 82 in the town of Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to authorities. Earlier report - 16-Year-Old Girl Dies In Two-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Madison was a junior at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. "Today our hearts are broken," the school said in the announcement about Madison's death. "We ask our entire school community to pray for Madison, her mother Louise and her fath…
FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley
FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley A 30-year-old man is accused of raping and sexually abusing teenagers in the Hudson Valley during his workday as a FedEx driver.  The New York State Police in Dutchess County are reporting that Joshua Ginyard, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with the following: Two counts of third-degree rape Two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act Two counts of disseminating indecent material to a minor Forcible touching On Sunday, Aug. 15, troopers received a report that a local FedEx driver had sexually abused teenagers under the age of 17, State Police said. Police said investigators dis…
Police Issue Warning After Unlocked Vehicles Entered, Stolen In Area Police Issue Warning After Unlocked Vehicles Entered, Stolen In Area
Police Issue Warning After Unlocked Vehicles Entered, Stolen In Area Authorities are reminding residents to lock their car doors after a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts in the area. The New York State Police reported on Friday, Aug. 20, that break-ins have recently been reported in the Town of Union Vale, the Village of Millbrook and the Town of Washington. State Police said the vehicles are being entered or stolen in part due to the fact that owners left their vehicles unlocked with the keys inside.  State Police in Poughkeepsie are asking that residents with home surveillance cameras who live at the following locations check the footage from Tu…
Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled For Busy Area Roadway Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled For Busy Area Roadway
Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled For Busy Area Roadway There will be daily lane closures on a busy Hudson Valley roadway for several weeks as crews work on a repaving project. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising motorists that there will be lane closures in Dutchess County along Route 44 in the town of Washington to facilitate pavement resurfacing. Officials said that between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5, there will be temporary lane closures both eastbound and westbound between Route 82 and Franklin Avenue. The lane closures will only be on weekdays through Friday, May 28, weather permit…
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…
Suspect Driving Drunk Charged For Fatal Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Passenger Suspect Driving Drunk Charged For Fatal Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Passenger
Suspect Driving Drunk Charged For Fatal Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old Passenger A seven-month investigation into a crash that left a 20-year-old dead in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated at the time of the fatal incident. Dutchess County resident James Ruiz, 28, of Amenia, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 19 for his role in the fatal crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8 on the Shunpike in the town of Washington. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 8, New York State Police troopers out of the Poughkeepsie barrack responded to the Shunpike between Route 44 and Kennels Road, where there was a reported one-car crash w…
Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam
Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam Tens of thousands of Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster residents have lost power as Tropical Storm Isaias rocked the region with extreme wind gusts that toppled trees, felled utility poles and downed power lines throughout the area. Putnam County was hardest hit, with 33,464 of NYSEG’s 38,693 customers reporting outages, with Carmel (11,654), Southeast (5,966), Putnam Valley (4,894), and Patterson (4,460) seeing the most outages. Central Hudson was responding to 606 total outages that were impacting 63,821 of their customers as of 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. In Dutchess, 30,067 customers wer…
Driveway Scam Alert Issued In Area Driveway Scam Alert Issued In Area
Driveway Scam Alert Issued In Area With the warmer weather, the New York State Police Department is cautioning homeowners to be wary of “driveway paving scammers.” New York State Police issued a scam alert this week after receiving reports in the Hudson Valley of fraudsters who have already started making the rounds, looking for their victims. According to police, the driveway scam typically involves scammers collecting money upfront and never performing the work, or workers showing up unexpectedly and starting work on a driveway without the consent of the homeowner, and then demanding payment. Recently, troopers receive r…
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March. As of Friday, May 15, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,498 cases of COVID-19, with 24 new cases reported on Friday. Currently, there are 2,049 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. There have been 117 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess and 998 people have recovered. A breakdown of curren…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March. As of early Monday, May 11, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,359 cases of COVID-19, with 40 new cases reported on Sunday, May 10. Currently, there are 2,200 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. There have been 101 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess and 998 people have recovered.  A…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality There are now more than 2,000 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Dutchess County, as the number of confirmed cases approaches 3,000 since the outbreak began in early March. As of Monday, May 4, 2,093 Dutchess County residents were still being treated for COVID-19, while 2,926 have tested positive for the virus. There have been 40 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess. Since the outbreak, 793 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo A breakdown of …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town There were 69 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Dutchess County, bringing the total to more than 2,800 since the outbreak began. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has climbed to 2,805, which have resulted in 37 deaths as of Friday, May 1. According to the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,075 active COVID-19 cases. Since the outbreak, 693 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Schools, Colleges Will Remain Closed Through End Of Academic Year A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutc…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 37 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began in New York State 61 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess climbed to 2,773 as of Thursday, April 30, with the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,080 more potential cases. Since the outbreak, 656 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Depa…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 36 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began in New York 58 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess climbed to 2,652 over the weekend, with the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,129 active cases. Since the outbreak, 487 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's How Many Of 7,500 Were Positive In New State Antibody Testing A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 3 p.m. on Monday, April 27, according to the Department …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County once again saw an increase in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, with 57 new patients being confirmed as positive for the disease. According to statistics from the state Department of Health, as of Friday, April 24, Dutchess County had 2,517positive. A total of 35 deaths have been recorded by the county. States stats show 63 deaths. Currently, there are 75 people hospitalized.  Cases by town or city as of noon Friday: Poughkeepsie: 261; Poughkeepsie City: 248; Fishkill: 168; Wappinger: 149; East Fishkill: 152; LaGrange: 113; Beacon City: 108; B…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County once again saw an increase in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, with 69 new patients being confirmed as positive for the disease. According to statistics from the state Department of Health, as of Thursday, April 23, Dutchess County had 2,460 positive cases, an increase of 69. A total of 32 deaths have been recorded by the county. States stats show 60 deaths. Individual city numbers are from 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 22. Poughkeepsie: 246; Poughkeepsie City: 230; Fishkill: 172; Wappinger: 153; East Fishkill: 151; LaGrange: 112; Beacon City: 105; Beekm…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Cases Broken Down By Town, Deaths COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Cases Broken Down By Town, Deaths
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Cases Broken Down By Town, Deaths The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 32 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began 53 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has climbed to 2,294, with the Department of Health currently monitoring 1,879 active cases. Since the outbreak, 365 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Building 'Tracing Army' Of Thousands Will Be New Phase Of Pandemic Response A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, according to the Department of Health: Po…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 28 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began 51 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has hit 2,140, with 97 still hospitalized with the virus. The Department of Health is currently monitoring 1,879 active cases, and 233 patients have been treated and discharged from hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 1 p.m. on Monday, April 20, according to the Department of Healt…
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Putnam County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Putnam County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Putnam 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 Saturday, April 18. Albany 648 29 Allegany 30 1 Broome 186 8 Cattaraugus 34 0 Cayuga 36 0 Chautauqua 25 0 Chemung 72 1 Chenango 77 1 Clinton 48 1 Columbia 105 4 Cortland 25 0 Delaware 49 1 Dutchess 2,201 59 Erie 2,201 59 Essex 16 1 Franklin 13 0 Fulton 27 0 Genesee 87 4 Greene 82 5 Hamilton 3 0 Herkimer 47 1 Jefferson 50 0 Lewis 8 0 Livingston 37 3 Madison 105 0 Monroe 1,008 33 Montgo…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Dutchess COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Dutchess
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Dutchess There have been seven new deaths tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Dutchess County, bringing the total to 26 since the outbreak began. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess topped 2,000 for the first time, with the total rising to 2,044 with 92 still hospitalized with the virus. The Department of Health is currently monitoring 1,804 active cases, as 214 patients have been treated and discharged from hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Labs Must Do Testing As Feds 'Pass The Buck,' Cuomo Says, Firing Back At Trump A breakdown of COVID-19 cases i…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess Deaths, Cases Broken Down By Town The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, with the number of confirmed cases in Dutchess County on the rise, even as things are stabilizing statewide. There have now been 1,975 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dutchess, resulting in 19 deaths since the outbreak began earlier this year. There are still 189 potential cases pending. The Dutchess County Department of Health said that there are currently 98 Dutchess residents who are hospitalized, up from 90, while 212 patients were hospitalized for the virus, treated, and later discharged. Earlier stor…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess Thousands are without power on Long Island as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Central Hudson was reporting that 17,493 of its 120,208 customers were without power, while 2,580 of its 5,151 customers were reporting outages. NYSEG was reporting 13,619 of its Putnam customers were without power, while 868 in Dutchess were left in the dark. Related story - High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages Carmel was hit the hardest, …
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups Here is the latest breakdown of the 9,385 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York as of Monday morning, April 13, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 9 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 1,425 Broome, 6 Cayuga, 2 Chautauqua, 1 Chemung, 1 Clinton, 2 Columbia, 7 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 26 Erie, 70 Fulton, 2 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 2,194 Lewis, 3 Livington, 1 Madison, 3 Manhattan, 849 Monroe, 39 Montgomery, 2 Nassau, 846 Niagara, 9 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 9 Ontario, 1 Ora…
COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Dutchess County is on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 1,466 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dutchess County, resulting in 11 deaths since the outbreak began. The Dutchess County Department of Health said that there are currently 108 Dutchess residents who are hospitalized, while 126 more were formerly hospitalized, treated, and discharged. Active Dutchess County cases by municipality: Fishkill: 126 Wappinger: 104; East Fi…