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Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants
Dutchess County Granted Temporary Restraining Order Barring More Migrants After several busloads of migrants and asylum seekers arrived in a Hudson Valley town without warning, the county has been granted a temporary restraining order barring more. Dutchess County was granted the order by Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge Maria Rosa on Tuesday, May 23, said Dutchess County Executive William O'Neil. The order prevents the New York City Mayor's Office and Department of Homeless Services from transporting any additional homeless adults or minor individuals in temporary shelters in New York City to Dutchess County, including, the Red Roof Inn at 2349 South Road an…

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by Kathy Reakes
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One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Patrol Vehicle In Fishkill One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Patrol Vehicle In Fishkill
One Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Patrol Vehicle In Fishkill One person was killed during a crash in the Hudson Valley between a New York State Police patrol vehicle and a school bus. The crash took place around 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 in Dutchess County on Route 55 and South Cross Road in LaGrange. It involved the patrol vehicle and an Arlington Central School District minibus with two adult students, the driver and an aide onboard, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The two students were transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie with non-life-threatening injuries. The parents of the students were notified, Hicks said. An adult aid was pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Fifth Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The fifth death of a Dutchess County resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been reported. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatality on Wednesday, April 1.  The department said the 68-year-old woman died at home earlier in the day.  The patient, who had a history of underlying conditions,  arrived at Vassar Brothers Medical Center's Emergency Room late last week after not feeling well.  She returned home and was later informed of a positive COVID-19 test result drawn during her hospital visit.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nazi Flag Displayed In Poughkeepsie Apartment Window Removed After Complaints Nazi Flag Displayed In Poughkeepsie Apartment Window Removed After Complaints
Nazi Flag Displayed In Poughkeepsie Apartment Window Removed After Complaints A Nazi flag that was hanging in a Poughkeepsie apartment window, has been removed after complaints from the Dutchess County Democratic Committee and area leaders. The flag was hanging, until Tuesday, Sept. 24, in an apartment window on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, one building away from the office of Joe Ruggiero, who is running for Dutchess County Executive, and not far from Vassar College. In a statement, Ruggiero said: "When one segment of our community is attacked, none of us can say we are attack-free. These acts of hate, symbols of hate, hide under the guise of the First Amendmen…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Killed, One Missing After Plane Crashes Into House In Dutchess Two Killed, One Missing After Plane Crashes Into House In Dutchess
Two Killed, One Missing After Plane Crashes Into House In Dutchess Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Two Killed, Four Injured In Plane Crash Into House Near Area Airport New details have emerged after two people were killed and four others injured when a twin-engine plane with three people aboard crashed into a two-story home near a public-access airport in the area, igniting a fire in the house. First reports of the incident in Dutchess County came at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The plane, identified by the FAA as a Cessna 303, departed from Orange County Airport and stopped to refuel at Sky Acres, located in the Town of Union …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Blaze Heavily Damages Fire Station In Dutchess Three-Alarm Blaze Heavily Damages Fire Station In Dutchess
Three-Alarm Blaze Heavily Damages Fire Station In Dutchess This story has been updated. A fully involved three-alarm blaze that broke out overnight heavily damaged Tivoli Fire Station. The fire began late in the evening on Friday, July 5 and quickly spread before being contained at around 10:40 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the station's garage ceiling nearly collapsed and a pumper tanker truck and ambulance inside the garage were severely damaged. In addition, parts of the front façade at the front of the station burned. "Thankful no one was hurt, but the Tivoli Fire Department suffered a major loss," said Dutchess County Executi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Medication Take-Back Days Set For Putnam, Dutchess Medication Take-Back Days Set For Putnam, Dutchess
Medication Take-Back Days Set For Putnam, Dutchess Prescription medication take-back days have been scheduled for Putnam and Dutchess County residents. These days give residents the opportunity to dispose of old, expired, unneeded or unwanted prescription drugs, OTC drugs and even pet medications in a safe and anonymous way at a series of drop-off locations. Putnam County residents can stop by the Putnam Hospital Center Wagner Cancer Pavilion at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 to drop off any unwanted medications. If possible, it’s encouraged to keep medications in their original packaging and …

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by Valerie Musson