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Missing Hudson Valley Girl, 13, Found Safe In Fishkill After Intensive Search, Police Say Missing Hudson Valley Girl, 13, Found Safe In Fishkill After Intensive Search, Police Say
Missing Hudson Valley Girl, 13, Found Safe In Fishkill After Intensive Search, Police Say A missing 13-year-old Hudson Valley girl was found safe near a Walmart after an intensive two-day search that included large groups of people, drones, helicopters, K9s, and 4-wheelers. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Newburgh on Saturday,  Sept. 16 around 2:10 p.m. According to Town of Newburgh Police Lt. Peter Talarico, it was uncharacteristic for the teen to walk off from her without letting someone know. Police continued their investigation throughout the day and night including interviews, neighborhood canvassing by patrol officers, and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Department In Hudson Valley Welcomes Future Service Dog Police Department In Hudson Valley Welcomes Future Service Dog
Police Department In Hudson Valley Welcomes Future Service Dog A Northern Westchester police department has welcomed a new furry friend onto the force.  The Bedford Police Department announced its newest addition, a future BluePath service dog named Maverick, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, representatives announced. The yellow labrador and golden retriever mix is set to be cared for by the entire department, with officers Andrew Klein, Zach Leone, Mark Montanaro, and Joe Sagliano, serving as lead puppy raisers. Town of Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves, police officers Mark Montanaro, Joe Sagliano, and Zach Leone, and Police Chief Melvin Padilla with future …

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Leaving For New Position In Area School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Leaving For New Position In Area
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Leaving For New Position In Area One of Westchester’s top educators has officially been tabbed to take over at the helm of a different district in the Hudson Valley. Dr. Marc P. Baiocco, the current Schools Superintendent of the Elmsford Union Free School District, has been formally voted in by the Board of Education of the Clarkstown Central School District in Rockland County to assume the same position there this summer. Clarkstown had been under the guise of interim Superintendent Jeff Sober since September 2021. “With a gavel and a handshake, the Board of Education formally voted in Dr. Marc P. Baiocco as the Clarksto…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Topgolf To Open First New York Location Topgolf To Open First New York Location
Topgolf To Open First New York Location New Yorkers are getting a new way to hit the links. Topgolf Entertainment announced it will be opening its first New York location on Long Island early next year, bringing a new form of golf to the area. According to the company, guests of the new three-level Topgolf venue in Suffolk County located in Holtsville "will soon experience a tech-driven place to play through point-scoring games in the venue's 102 bays, seasonal chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, live music and year-round programming for all ages in a climate-controlled outdoor space.” The new business - which will be loca…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days A yearling deer with its snout stuck in a Halloween bucket for days was saved thanks to concerned residents and animal control officials. The deer was seen in Putnam Valley by a couple of residents who then called the Putnam County SPCS and state Encon officials who were able to grab the baby and gently work the pumpkin bucket off of its head. Reportedly, the bucket was stuck on the deer for four days, and once it was posted to social media people across the country became concerned about the poor little deer. The community, which sees the yearling and her mother around the area, have name…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad will host a series of open-house style forums to discuss upcoming railroad initiatives. The initiates are focused on improving train service as well as overall customer experience. During the “Connect With Us” forums, daily commuters, leisure travelers, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with Metro-North leaders, who will listen to all feedback and answer questions. These forums have already taken place at 10 other stations: North White Plains, Beacon, Brewster, Croton Harmon, Nanuet, Harriman, Mount Vernon East, Bridg…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings
Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department wants to know what concerns you in your community, and how they can better serve the people they are tasked with protecting. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley announced that his department will be hosting a pair of Town Hall meetings, seeking to find out how they can better address the needs of the community. The first Town Hall Meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Old VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue in Cold Spring. The second will be held a week later at the same time, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Bureau of Emergency Ser…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Dutchess County Launches New Website Dutchess County Launches New Website
Dutchess County Launches New Website Residents with special needs now have a new way to connect to services and special events through the county's new “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” website, thinkdifferently.net. The new site connects families to resources, information and community events to enhance the lives of individuals of every ability.  “Our new ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ website will aid residents with special needs and their families connect to services, resources, and others," said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. "Whether that means finding educational opportunities, connecting to services and programs to improve the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Neighbors
Lost Dog Reunited With Owner In Red Hook Lost Dog Reunited With Owner In Red Hook
Lost Dog Reunited With Owner In Red Hook RED HOOK, N.Y. --- It was a joyous reunion between man and his best friend in Red Hook. A lost dog was reunited with his owner in Red Hook after an overwhelming response to a Facebook post by the Red Hook Police Department.  The dog was found at 79 Hapeman Hill Rd. and the post was shared 1,100 times by 45,184 people. A Rhode Island resident, who previously lived in Red Hook, recognized the dog and contacted police.  The owner is an elderly resident who has owned the dog for 17 years. "Since his wife's passing she is his only companion and was very excited to have her back," Red…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
Rhinebeck Central School District Finalist In Nationwide Competition Rhinebeck Central School District Finalist In Nationwide Competition
Rhinebeck Central School District Finalist In Nationwide Competition Physical Educators at Chancellor Livingston School in Rhinebeck Kevin Yarnell and Ryan Edson, announced that the elementary school is a finalist in a nationwide competition to fund a new fitness playground for students and the broader community.  During its final phase, a nationwide voting contest is taking place which is open to the public - and the “Dannon Danimals and Project Fit America Back to School Grant Contest” will ultimately grant $25,000 for playground equipment to each of four schools that secure the highest number of votes during the period of January 5-31, 2018. In addition, P…

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