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Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says
Dutchess County Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Large gun trafficking and narcotics networks were busted and seven suspects were arrested during raids in the region. The networks and suspects were operating out of Dutchess County, mostly in the Poughkeepsie area, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. The arrests were made on Wednesday, Feb. 14 throughout Dutchess County. According to James, the gun trafficking network sold ghost guns and assault-style rifles and the narcotics trafficking network distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl in Dutchess County.  The takedowns recovere…
Worker Critical After 40-Foot Fall Through Skylight At Dutchess County School Worker Critical After 40-Foot Fall Through Skylight At Dutchess County School
Worker Critical After 40-Foot Fall Through Skylight At Dutchess County School A construction worker is in critical condition after falling some 40 feet through a skylight at a Hudson Valley middle school. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Union Vale Middle School in Lagrangeville.  According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the man was working on the skylight when he fell. The unidentified man was airlifted by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in critical condition, Harris said.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 in Lagrangeville, East Fishkill Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 in Lagrangeville, East Fishkill
Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 in Lagrangeville, East Fishkill A handful of ramps on Taconic State Parkway and Interstate 84 will be closed for nearly a month, according to transportation officials. Starting Sunday, July 9, and lasting until Thursday, Aug. 3, the following ramps will be closed on I-84 Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation: East and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in East Fishkill The following Taconic State Parkway ramps will be closed during the same timeframe: North and southbound ramps to Exit 37 (Interstate 84) in East Fishkill North…
Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In East Fishkill, Lagrangeville Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In East Fishkill, Lagrangeville
Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In East Fishkill, Lagrangeville A series of ramp closures along Interstate 84 and the Taconic State Parkway will affect traffic for two nights in the Hudson Valley.  The closures, which will occur on both Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 6 between 7 p.m, and 5 a.m., will affect the following ramps in Dutchess County:  The eastbound and westbound ramps from Exit 52 on I-84 to the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 37 on the Taconic State Parkway to Interstate 84 in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 47 on the Taconic State Pa…
Ramp Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In East Fishkill, Lagraneville Ramp Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In East Fishkill, Lagraneville
Ramp Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In East Fishkill, Lagraneville Construction work on I-84 will close multiple ramps in Dutchess County.  Commuters can expect detours on I-84 and Taconic State Parkway from Sunday, June 25, through Thursday, June 29, while construction teams complete paving work, according to the state Department of Transportation. The following ramps along I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway will be closed during the above dates, between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.:  Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Town of East Fishkill  Taconic State Parkway northbound and s…
DWI Detail: 23 Charged During Detail In Dutchess County DWI Detail: 23 Charged During Detail In Dutchess County
DWI Detail: 23 Charged During Detail In Dutchess County A total of 23 people were charged with driving while impaired/intoxicated in Dutchess County during St Patrick’s High Visibility Community Engagement campaign. Local law enforcement agencies collaborated in a joint effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Dutchess County roadways as part of a High Visibility Community Engagement Campaign that ran from Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19.  The four-day effort resulted in the arrests of 23 persons for various DWI-related charges. The following persons were charged during the effort: Gog, Kristopher age 46,…
'Unruly' Arlington HS Student Injures Several Staff Members, Police Say 'Unruly' Arlington HS Student Injures Several Staff Members, Police Say
'Unruly' Arlington HS Student Injures Several Staff Members, Police Say An "unruly" male student allegedly injured several staff members when they attempted to restrain him at a Hudson Valley high school. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13 at Arlington High School, located at 1157 Route 55, in Lagrangeville. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the staff members received minor injuries while attempting to control the student. Information was not available regarding the student, or if anyone was hospitalized.   An investigation is underway in conjunction with the school…
Arlington HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile' Arlington HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile'
Arlington HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile' A Hudson Valley teen is being remembered for his "everlasting smile" after his sudden death. Dutchess County resident Jack Aidan Strehl, age 16, of Arlington, died on Friday, Oct. 14. A cause of death was not provided. Known as a hardworking member of the maintenance crews at The Links at Union Vale, Jack always impressed coworkers with his work ethic for such a young man, his obituary said. In July of 2017, at the age of 11, Jack earned his Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do at Telesco’s Martial Arts after only five years of training. "We are proud that Jack’s name was always said with excitement …
Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42
Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley man who moved home from Florida to run a farm with his family has died at the age of 42. Dutchess County resident Ryan Patrick Brennan, of Lagrangeville, died on Monday, Sept. 19, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, according to his obituary. When he was a child, he lived in Albany, New York; San Diego, California; Bethesda, Maryland; and Millbrook, New York, his obituary said.  "He graduated from Millbrook High School in 1998, having excelled in soccer and anything else he put his mind to," his obituary reads. "He enjoyed many hiking and canoe trips to national…
Dutchess County Man Who Ran Business With His Brother Dies At Age 53 Dutchess County Man Who Ran Business With His Brother Dies At Age 53
Dutchess County Man Who Ran Business With His Brother Dies At Age 53 A Hudson Valley man who ran a collectible sports card sales company with his brother has died at the age of 53. Dutchess County resident Ronald Louis Vece Jr. of Poughquag, died at his home on Wednesday, July 13, according to his obituary. Vece was born in Yonkers and graduated from Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, where he played soccer, his obituary said. He also belonged to the Hudson Valley Umpire's Association. Vece went on to receive a degree in business administration from Marist College. According to his obituary, Vece was a partner and manager of Brothers Cards with …
Arlington HS Grad Who Was College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter Dies At 63 Arlington HS Grad Who Was College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter Dies At 63
Arlington HS Grad Who Was College Athlete, Longtime Firefighter Dies At 63 A former college athlete and longtime member of a Westchester County fire department has died at the age of 63. Joseph J. Garan III, a resident of Putnam Valley, died suddenly at home on Friday, March 11, according to his obituary. Garan was born in Yonkers, and he participated in a number of sports growing up, such as baseball, golf, and football. He graduated from Arlington High School and received a bachelor's degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, his obituary reads.  He was also played for the Manhattan College baseball team. Garan spent 20 years with the Yonkers Fire Depart…
Acclaimed Lagrangeville Restaurant Opens New Location In Fishkill Acclaimed Lagrangeville Restaurant Opens New Location In Fishkill
Acclaimed Lagrangeville Restaurant Opens New Location In Fishkill A popular restaurant that was voted the best Greek Restaurant for three years in a row by Hudson Valley Magazine, has opened a new location. Athena Gyro, known for top-notch fare in Dutchess County at its Lagrangeville location, has opened a new restaurant in Fishkill. The Fishkill location is currently open and serving customers at 1113 Main St., in the building where Il Barilotto Enoteca once resided. The new restaurant is just like the Lagrangeville location with the same menu, hours, and quality. The official grand opening was held on Thursday, Feb. 24. The menu features overstu…
Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold In Lagrangeville Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold In Lagrangeville
Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold In Lagrangeville A lucky lotto player has an extra $40,000 for the holidays after winnng a Take 5 drawing. New York Lottery officials said the ticket, sold in Dutchess County in Lagrangeville, for the Tuesday, Nov. 23 Take 5 drawing is worth $40,616.50. It was bought at JSM Quick Shop Inc., located at 1144 Route 55 in Lagrangeville. The winning numbers were 17-18-26-31-37, the Lottery website said. The drawing for Take 5 is televised daily at 2:30 p.m and 10:30 p.m.
Driver Injured During Lagrangeville Taconic Crash, Police say Driver Injured During Lagrangeville Taconic Crash, Police say
Driver Injured During Lagrangeville Taconic Crash, Police say A Hudson Valley man was injured after allegedly attempting to pass two Department of Transportation trucks on the Taconic Parkway and flipping his vehicle. Putnam County resident Rowan Thomas, age 24, of Mahopac, was injured around 9:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, while driving his 2019 Jeep Compass on the parkway in Lagrangeville, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, two DOT Freightliner trucks were traveling slowly in the right lane when Thomas passed the first truck, only to realize that the second truck was in front of him, also traveling slowly. Thomas whipped…
Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Lagrangeville Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Lagrangeville
Winning Take-5 Ticket Sold At Supermarket In Lagrangeville An area resident is feeling lucky after purchasing a winning New York Lottery ticket at a local supermarket. New York Lottery announced that the ticket with a prize of $23,719 for the midday drawing on Sunday, Sept. 26 was sold in Dutchess County at ShopRite on Route 82 in Lagrangeville. The winning ticket numbers were 03-04-05-09-33.  The lucky winner's numbers were chosen via "Quick Pick," and there were no other jackpot winners reported. It is unclear who purchased the winning lottery ticket.  According to the New York Lottery, the odds of winning the Take-5 jackpot by match…
Expect Delays: Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess Closed For Repairs Expect Delays: Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess Closed For Repairs
Expect Delays: Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess Closed For Repairs Motorists on the Taconic State Parkway can expect some delays due to a roadway closure in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation said the roadway will be closed along the southbound lanes in Dutchess County between Exit 47 and Exit 45 in the town of Lagrangeville. The road will be closed for repairs beginning Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. through about 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10. The department said motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing Route 55 and Route 82.
Dutchess Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80 Dutchess Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80
Dutchess Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80 For the past 18 years the "Hot Dog Guy," has stood on the side of a busy area roadway and waved to passing vehicles, bringing smiles to bypassers. Sadly, those days have come to an end with the death of Dutchess County staple George Schwartz, the hot dog man's real name, on Friday, June 18 in Lagrangeville. Schwartz, who was 80, always said he was a "regular guy" who sold hot dogs, his obituary said. He worked on Route 55 until the end, only stopping when a short illness would not allow him to serve his customers any longer. Schwartz, who has been selling hot dogs for years and years, was…
COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates A Hudson Valley community has the lowest vaccination rate in New York as the state looks to hit a 70 percent benchmark to lift most restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsey in Rockland County is lagging behind the rest of the state, with a 17.6 percent vaccination rate as the state begins targeting the zip codes where there has been the most resistance to taking the vaccine. Other Hudson Valley municipalities among the 25 fewest vaccinated in New York include Monroe at 27.4 percent and Spring Valley at 28.6 percent. Related story - COVID-19: NY Close To Seeing Virtua…
Lagrangeville Man Convicted Of Shark Trafficking Lagrangeville Man Convicted Of Shark Trafficking
Lagrangeville Man Convicted Of Shark Trafficking The tide has turned on a Hudson Valley man who was convicted of shark trafficking protected species that he kept in his pool with the intent to sell, the Attorney General announced. Dutchess County resident Joshua Seguine, age 40, of Lagrangeville, pleaded guilty to illegal commercialization of fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and wildlife, for the illegal possession with intent to sell seven sandbar sharks, a protected species under New York law New York AG Letitia James and the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation Commissioner (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that…
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After  Crash In Town Of Poughkeepsie Bicyclist Seriously Injured After  Crash In Town Of Poughkeepsie
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Crash In Town Of Poughkeepsie A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in the area. The incident took place around 6:20 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 in Dutchess County on Route 55 (Manchester Road) at the intersection of Burnett Boulevard, in the town of Poughkeepsie Police. During the incident, a black Nissan Titan, driven by a 51-year-old male resident of Lagrangeville, collided with a bicycle, ridden by a 58-year-old male resident of Poughkeepsie, in the area of the crosswalk on the southeast portion of the intersection, said the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. The bicyclist sustain…
COVID-19: Arlington HS Dismisses Early, Goes Remote After Positive Cases COVID-19: Arlington HS Dismisses Early, Goes Remote After Positive Cases
Covid-19: Arlington HS Dismisses Early, Goes Remote After Positive Cases A Hudson Valley high school had an early dismissal and will be turning to distance learning after receiving the results of two positive COVID-19 cases that will require some students and staffers to quarantine. Arlington High School in Lagrangeville temporarily suspended in-person learning on Thursday, Nov. 19 after two students received positive tests, district officials announced. Students transported to school by bus were dismissed at 11 a.m. on Thursday and transported home. Students whose parents were picking them up are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. As a result of the early dismissal, the…
These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Dutchess County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation …
Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile
Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile The Westchester native killed in a Taconic State Parkway crash in Dutchess County was remembered by friends and family for his “warmth that everyone could feel” prior to his death. Daniel Patrick O’Brien suffered severe trauma in the crash on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in East Fishkill which his vehicle was rear-ended. Original story - ID Released Of Motorist Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash The 50-year-old O’Brien, of Lagrangeville, was born in White Plains and “had a face that would light up the room, a warmth that everyone could feel,” his family said. O’Brien had been an IBEW Local 3 union …
These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Dutchess County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Dutchess County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation …
Popular Town Of Poughkeepsie Diner Permanently Closes Popular Town Of Poughkeepsie Diner Permanently Closes
Popular Town Of Poughkeepsie Diner Permanently Closes A popular Hudson Valley diner which has offered home-cooked food at affordable prices for more than a decade has closed its doors for good. The Table Talk Diner, a fixture in Dutchess County on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, announced on Monday, June 15, it was closing permanently, effective that same day. The closing comes after months of being closed and offering takeout due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for your support, loyalty, and patronage over the past 10 years," the owners, the Vanikiotis Family said on the restauran…
COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive COVID-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive
Covid-19: Employee At ShopRite In Area Tests Positive A sixth employee at a ShopRite in the Hudson Valley has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee is in Ulster County at the ShopRite location in Ellenville, which remains open. Earlier report - COVID-19: ShopRite Workers At Four Westchester Stores Test Positive "The impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the community of Ellenville has been felt by us all," the store announced. "Many of us know a friend, family member or co-worker who has been affected.  "The same holds true at ShopRite, where a member of our work family – the associates who provide es…
COVID-19: Supermarket With Stores In Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster Is Hiring COVID-19: Supermarket With Stores In Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster Is Hiring
Covid-19: Supermarket With Stores In Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster Is Hiring A grocery store chain with multiple locations in the Hudson Valley will be increasing employees’ wages and are hiring new staff amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Tops Markets, which has locations in Carmel, Lagrangeville, New Paltz, and Rhinebeck, announced that full-time employees will receive an hourly raise of $1, with part-time employees earning 50 more cents per hour. Employee raises will be in effect through at least Saturday, April 18, at which point the company will re-evaluate the situation. According to the New York State Department of Labor, the number of unemploym…
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Dutchess County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Five Highest Rated Dutchess County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Dutchess County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these five Dutchess County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: 1. Meyer's Olde Dutch Food & Such (184 Main Street in Beacon) Offering a wide variety of classic burgers and toppings, Meyer’s Olde Dutch Food & Such in Beacon is a casual eatery and bar with a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating. Popular menu items include the Pork and Bacon BBQ Burger (pork and bacon patty with chipotle bbq sauce, grilled onions and cheddar cheese) and the Chili Burger (beef patty with sweet and spicy beef chili and house slaw). The crispy chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and the Shro…
Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Area residents charged include:  Westchester County On Sunday, Sept. 29, State Police troopers in Liberty arrested Gerardo Casarella, 56 of Hartsdale, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Thompson when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Dutchess County On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police troopers in Kingston arrested H…
New Rankings: These Dutchess School Districts Among Best In Upstate New Rankings: These Dutchess School Districts Among Best In Upstate
New Rankings: These Dutchess School Districts Among Best In Upstate The Hudson Valley is home to some of upstate New York’s finest school districts, according to a newly released report. Citing data from niche.com that includes standardized test scores, teacher quality, spending, and other factors, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled the 50 highest scoring school districts across upstate. The study only contains data from districts in upstate New York, which was deemed any municipality north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Hudson Valley districts to make the list:  Spackenkill Union Free School District - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County (ninth overall): …
Lagrangeville Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks Lagrangeville Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks
Lagrangeville Man Admits To Illegally Selling Sharks An area man who was arrested in March for having live sharks in his basement has pleaded guilty to the crime. Joshua Seguine, 38, of Lagrangeville, admitted Friday, July 12, to keeping live Sandbar sharts, a protected species, and attempting to sell them over the internet, said New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos. According to the felony complaint, Seguine came to the attention of DEC Law Enforcement in July of 2017, after he was found in possession of five undersized sharks in the back of his truck. According to a…