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'Some Of Best Views In Hudson Valley': 134-Acre Dutchess Estate Lists For $25M 'Some Of Best Views In Hudson Valley': 134-Acre Dutchess Estate Lists For $25M
'Some Of Best Views In Hudson Valley': 134-Acre Dutchess Estate Lists For $25M If you love panoramic views of mountains and acres of natural landscaping, a new estate for sale in the Hudson Valley might be up your alley. Located in eastern Dutchess County, the $25 million property in the hamlet of Wassaic sits on 134 acres and offers what Zillow says are some of the best views of the Hudson Valley and "absolute privacy." The view from the bedroom.  Zillow Bordering Amenia and Millbrook, at 365 Tower Hill Road, the modern architecture 7,500-square-foot home designed by Resolution: 4 has four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a guest quarters, and for those who love h…
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Dutchess County officials are warning residents that the county remains in the midst of a long-duration snow and wind event, with several areas throughout the area already experiencing downed trees. A countywide travel restriction remains in place, with only emergency and essential vehicles permitted on roadways, officials said. Two sections of County Route 83, which extends from Amenia to Pine Plains, are currently closed due to downed trees. Route 88 (Attlebury Hill Road) in Stanfordville is also closed due to downed trees. Dutchess County has not yet seen the full impact of this storm, …
Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile'
Dutchess HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice Remembered For 'Amazing Smile' A teen who died after falling through the ice at a park in the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his "amazing smile," and " infectious laughter." Dutchess County resident Noah Michael Thompson, age 17, of Amenia, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Sharon Hospital in Litchfield County, Connecticut, after falling through the ice at the Taconic State Park in the village of Millerton, located in the Town of North East.  Noah was a high school student at Webutuck High School in Amenia and was expecting to graduate this spring, according to his obituary. The son of Terry Lee Thompson of Poughkeep…
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County
ID Released For Boy Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Dutchess County Authorities have released the identity of a 17-year-old boy who died after falling through the ice at a state park. Dutchess County resident Noah Thompson, of Amenia, was found about 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, after police responded to the Taconic State Park on Shagroy Road in the Town of North East for a report of someone who had fallen through the ice. Thompson and another teen had walked 20 to 30 feet out onto the ice when it broke, sending both into the water, according to Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The other teen was able to get out of the wate…
Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop
Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop A man was busted with more than $30,000 in cocaine during a traffic stop in the area. Wayne Green, age 42, of Massachusetts, was stopped by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force in Amenia on Tuesday, Jan. 10, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. Green was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and held without bail at the Dutchess County Jail. Anyone with information regarding this case or about any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County is urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by sending an ema…
50-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Pleasant Valley Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker 50-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Pleasant Valley Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker
50-Year-Old From Dutchess Killed In Pleasant Valley Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man who was killed in a head-on crash when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars, was a popular life coach and event planner in the area. Dutchess County resident Erin T. Clancy, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Troopers responded to Route 44 near Brown Road for a report of a head-on collision. Initial investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Murano, driven by Camay Pryce, age 33, of Poughkeepsie, was traveling eastbound when he passed two vehicles and struck…
Assistant School Superintendent Accepts Post At New Hudson Valley District Assistant School Superintendent Accepts Post At New Hudson Valley District
Assistant School Superintendent Accepts Post At New Hudson Valley District There will be more upheaval among the administration of a Northern Westchester school district after a veteran educator announced she would be heading to a different part of the county. Cynthia Hawthorne, who has been an assistant superintendent in the Bedford Central School District since 2019, has been named as the new Assistant Superintendent for Business of the Peekskill Central School District by the Board of Education. She will replace outgoing assistant superintendent Robin Zimmerman, who previously announced her retirement from the post. Hawthorne’s appointment takes effect officia…
26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Dutchess Residence 26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Dutchess Residence
26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Dutchess Residence A Hudson Valley man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man to death. Dutchess County resident David A. Trotta Jr., age 26, of Amenia, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 16, and charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, state police responded to a home around 11:50 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a stabbing. Once on scene the suspect, Trotta, was immediately taken into custody, Hicks said. Arriving emergency medical services rendered aid to the victim, Juan C. Cedillo, age 45 years, of Amenia, and de…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a resident. Dutchess County resident Thomas E. Ryan, age 54, of LaGrange, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 2, for the Monday, Nov. 1 incident, said Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the town of Amenia for a report of a burglary in progress.  An investigation determined Ryan illegally entered the residence through a window and sexually assaulted the victim. Ryan was arrested and charged with: Criminal sex act Burglary Sexual abuse  He was…
Massive Fire Kills Two Trapped In Dutchess County Home Massive Fire Kills Two Trapped In Dutchess County Home
Massive Fire Kills Two Trapped In Dutchess County Home Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Victims Of Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Fire Investigators are working to determine a cause of a massive Hudson Valley fire that killed two people who were trapped inside. The fire took place around 7:58 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, in Dutchess County at 5902 South Elm Ave., in Millerton, said North East Fire District Chief Jason Watson. According to Watson, the Millerton Fire Company was dispatched for a report of a possible house fire with people trapped. Watson arrived within four minutes and found the house fully engulfed in flames …
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Dutchess Crash 31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Dutchess Crash
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Dutchess Crash A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent. Santiago was initially trapped inside …
Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Dutchess County Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Dutchess County
Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Dutchess County Law enforcement officials in Dutchess County are cautioning about a recent rash of thefts and burglaries that have been reported. An alert was issued by Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson as his office investigates several larcenies from vehicles, three thefts of actual vehicles, and an attempted burglary all reported in the areas of Amenia and Millerton. Watterson said that each of the incidents happened either late at night or in the early hours, with each case resulting from vehicle owners not locking their doors, including the three stolen vehicles, all of which had key fobs i…
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Dutchess County National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Dutchess County
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Dutchess County Click here for an updated story: New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In New York, Connecticut Two tornadoes touched down in the region as a severe storm system swept through on Wednesday afternoon, April 21. Late Thursday afternoon, April 22, the National Weather Service confirmed the twisters -- in Amenia, in Dutchess County, New York and in Bulls Bridge to southern Kent in Litchfield County, Connecticut. Both occurred between 2:49 p.m. and 2:51 p.m. Wednesday. The Amenia tornado was an Enhanced Fujita Scale - EF1 twister with an estimated peak wind speed of 100 …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There has been a slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases reported in Dutchess, though the county continues expanding its vaccination program, despite an increase in positive infection rates. Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring 1,433 active COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 800 last month as the region contends with a potential "fourth wave" of the virus spreading in the Hudson Valley. There have now been a total of 25,807 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dutchess out of nearly 615,000 tests administered since the pandemic began. New virus-related deaths have brought the total to 425…
Dutchess County Woman Busted After Investigation Of Drug Sales, Police Say Dutchess County Woman Busted After Investigation Of Drug Sales, Police Say
Dutchess County Woman Busted After Investigation Of Drug Sales, Police Say An area woman was busted following an investigation for alleged narcotics sales in the area. Dutchess County resident Ashley Sniffen, age 32, of Amenia, was busted on Wednesday, March 24, by the Dutchess County Drug Task and the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into drug sales in the Harlem Valley area, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force. Sniffen was taken into custody on Route 343 in the town of Amenia and was found to be in possession of more than 140 bags of heroin/fentanyl and several rocks of crack cocaine, Tasciotti …
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess is back above 1,000 as the death toll in the county topped 400 as the region continues combating the virus. Dutchess health officials were monitoring 1,177 active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, Feb. 24, up from 819 late last week.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,769 out of more than 520,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, six new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 404 since the pandemic began last …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now less than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as the county continues to see a decline in the spread of the virus. Health officials are now monitoring 819 active cases as of Thursday, Feb. 18, down from more than 1,000 as recently as Friday, Feb. 11.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,131 out of more than 500,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, 10 new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 398 since the pandemic began last year. The s…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were six new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored rose back above 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,477, with 1,009 active as of Friday, Feb. 12, up more than 100 from earlier in the week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 388 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.5 percent after it was up near 7 percent last week. Twenty-one COVID-19 patients have been discharged from D…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored dropped below 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,122, with 892 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, down from 1,271 late last week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 382 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.67 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty-two COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 15 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,512, with 1,271 active as of Friday, Feb. 5, down from 1,541 a week ago. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 372 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 5.26 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutchess County ho…
COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,123, with 1,489 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from 1,541 on Friday, Jan. 29. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 357 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.21 percent after during upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 18,553, with 1,5441 active as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from 1,844 on Monday, Jan. 25. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 347 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.36 percent after landing at 7.11 earlier this week. A total of 172 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 13 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, though the number of active cases being monitored has dropped dramatically. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 17,813, with 1,844 active as of Monday, Jan. 25, down from 2,316 on Friday, Jan. 22. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 337 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 7.11 percent after spiking at 9.11 percent last week. A total of 145 patients are currently hospitalized…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 16,750 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to several new fatalities this week. There are 2,335 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Wednesday, Jan. 20, up from 2,162 a week earlier, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. Thirty-three new virus-related deaths since Friday, Jan. 15 brought the total to 319 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 8.01 percent after spiking at 9.11 perc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 15,000 total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to 13 new fatalities this week. There are 2,162 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Friday, Jan. 15, up from 1,625 a week earlier on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. The new virus-related deaths reported this week brought the total to 286 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess is up to 9.11 percent after hitting 8.41 percent earlier this …
COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring nearly 500 new active COVID-19 cases as the county nears a total of 15,000 confirmed cases. There are 2,163 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Monday, Jan. 11, up from 1,625 on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Eighteen new virus-related deaths were reported over the weekend, bringing the total to 273 since the pandemic began last year. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 14,471 - approximately 1,000 new over the weekend - confirmed COVID-19 cases sinc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were more than a dozen new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess this week, as the county continues to monitor more than 600 active cases of the virus. Thirteen new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess this past week, as the death toll rose to 255, while the number of active COVID-19 rose slightly to 1,625, up from 1,622 on Monday, Jan. 4, according to the Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 13,379 - approximately 1,000 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in e…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge of new infections. There were nine new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 243, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,622 as of Monday, Jan. 4, according to the county Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 12,797 - approximately 1,200 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the o…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now nearly 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge in new infections. There were 17 new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 232, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,5188 as of Wednesday, Dec. 30, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 11,720 - approximately 1,500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the ou…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,500 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with the second wave of the virus. There were nine new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 215, while the number of active cases rose from 1,330 to 1,511 as of Monday, Dec. 21, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 10,238 - approximately 1,000 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in early March o…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,100 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the second wave of the virus rocks the Hudson Valley. Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported by the Dutchess County Department of Health this week, as the number of active cases rose to 1,102, up from 1,032 on Monday, Dec. 7 one week ago. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 8,456 - approximately 500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in early March out of more than 309,000 tests administered in Dutch…