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Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital A man died after he was found unresponsive in waters near a Hudson Valley beach, police announced.  The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent.  According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff and lifeguards perform CPR on an 82-year-old man who was found unresponsive in waters near the beach.  A LifeNet helicopter then responded and airlifted the man to Vassar Brothers M…

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by Ben Crnic
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be single-lane closures for several weeks on the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning motorists that beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in Putnam and Dutchess counties, there will be northbound lane closures daily through Friday, July 3 in Putnam Valley, Kent, and East Fishkill. NYSDOT said that the closures will include northbound lanes between exit 31 (Route 301) and exit 43 (Route 82). During the construction work, motorists traveling through the area can expect delays. “Motorists are reminded that fines …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Linked To Suspicious Carmel Incident Cleared By Police Driver Linked To Suspicious Carmel Incident Cleared By Police
Driver Linked To Suspicious Carmel Incident Cleared By Police Update: A person who identified himself as the driver of a pickup truck involved in a suspicious incident with a 5-year-old in Carmel spoke with detectives investigating the case. "It was learned that the driver did stop to check that the 5-year-old running in the roadway was OK," Town of Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari said late Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4. Cazzari said the man drove away after confirming that the child was safe in a residential neighborhood off Route 301 in the hamlet of Carmel. "It has been deemed that there is no suspicious or criminal activity at th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taconic State Parkway Traffic Stoppages Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' Taconic State Parkway Traffic Stoppages Scheduled 'Until Further Notice'
Taconic State Parkway Traffic Stoppages Scheduled 'Until Further Notice' The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of upcoming stoppages on the Taconic State Parkway. The Department says that periodic traffic stoppages are scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 25 (Peekskill Hollow Road) and Exit 31 (Route 301) in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley. The stoppages will occur weekly beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30 until further notice between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when travel…

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by Valerie Musson
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First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled
First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled The first Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Town Hall of 2019 has been scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at the Kent Volunteer Fire House. The “informal evening of questions and discussion” is intended to allow for the addressing of concerns throughout the community regarding the services and responses provided by the Sheriff’s Department itself. The meeting will include feedback from Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. as well as Undersheriff Michael F. Corrigan. Also in attendance will be: Captain James G. Babcock, Jr. (Operations) Captain Kevin M. Cherverko (Corrections) Captain Jon T. Jennings…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lane Reopens After Crash On Taconic Parkway Lane Reopens After Crash On Taconic Parkway
Lane Reopens After Crash On Taconic Parkway This story has been updated. The left lane has reopened following a crash on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10 in Putnam County. The northbound incident occurred north of Route 301 in Kent. Delays of 20 minutes were reported before the lane reopened just before 4:30 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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