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Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police
Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police A fugitive wanted in another state was caught with methamphetamine after leading authorities on a long chase throughout the Hudson Valley in an unregistered vehicle with switched plates, police said. New Jersey resident Sean McDermott, age 34, of Hoboken, was arrested on Wednesday, March 6 following a pursuit that began in Westchester and ended in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, March 11.  According to authorities, at around 12:15 p.m. on the day of McDermott's arrest, a vehicle that fled a traffic stop in Elmsford traveled into Putnam County…
New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Hudson Valley New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Hudson Valley A new grocery store and deli is now open in the Hudson Valley.  Anita's Grocery & Deli, located in Putnam County at 299 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, held its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 17.  In attendance at the celebration was Putnam County Legislator Bill Gouldman, who announced the store's opening on social media. "We wish them best wishes. Let's show our support for these Putnam Valley residents," Gouldman wrote in his post.  The store offers a selection of American, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian food. 
Feral Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hudson Valley: Here's Where It Was Found Feral Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hudson Valley: Here's Where It Was Found
Feral Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hudson Valley: Here's Where It Was Found A feral cat found in the Hudson Valley has tested positive for rabies, health officials announced. The cat was discovered in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road and Tinker Hill Road on Saturday, Feb. 3, the county's health department announced on Friday, Feb. 9. After it was found, the unowned cat was safely taken to a veterinarian, where it began showing neurological signs of rabies.  After the cat was tested for the disease, a lab confirmed the positive result on Thursday, Feb. 8. It is the second incidence of rabies in Putnam Valley so …
Hudson Valley Man Gets Jail Time For Stealing $500K From Retirement Accounts Hudson Valley Man Gets Jail Time For Stealing $500K From Retirement Accounts
Hudson Valley Man Gets Jail Time For Stealing $500K From Retirement Accounts A former financial advisor from the Hudson Valley will spend years in prison for his role in a scheme to steal from a retirement fund sponsored by a labor union for law enforcement employees. Putnam County resident Andrew Brown, age 56, of Putnam Valley, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding members of the Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent Association (LEEBA), a labor union for law enforcement officers employed by New York City, the US Attorney's Office for Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  Earlier Report - $500K Scheme: Putnam Vall…
Hudson Valley Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' Hudson Valley Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big'
Hudson Valley Plans Move To Cheaper Properties: 'Time To Dream Big' A popular farm in Northern Westchester is asking community members for support as it plans a relocation to two nearby properties that will make it more affordable for the business to run. Fable: From Farm to Table, a farm currently located in Ossining at 1311 Kitchawan Rd., will be closing in mid-November 2023 to begin its relocation process to new properties, owners Tom and Kristin Deacon announced on their website.  The farm, which has been located in Ossining for eight years, is known for growing healthy, pesticide-free food. Although the business found success during the …
Duo Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Out Of Hudson Valley Massage Parlors: Feds Duo Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Out Of Hudson Valley Massage Parlors: Feds
Duo Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Out Of Hudson Valley Massage Parlors: Feds A husband and wife face charges after allegedly running an extensive prostitution business out of multiple New York massage parlors, including several in the Hudson Valley.  Putnam County residents Hong Ru Lin, age 50, and Kena Zhao, age 45, both of Putnam Valley, were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 14 for allegedly running a prostitution business out of numerous massage parlors in Putnam, Westchester, Queens, and Manhattan, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced. According to federal officials, Lin and Zhao started running the prostitution ring in Septem…
Duo Nabbed On Separate Rape, Sex Offense Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Duo Nabbed On Separate Rape, Sex Offense Charges In Hudson Valley: Police
Duo Nabbed On Separate Rape, Sex Offense Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Two men face sex offense-related charges in the Hudson Valley, including a 28-year-old from Northern Westchester who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl, police said.  Both suspects, identified as 28-year-old Montrose resident Adrian Chomiw and 26-year-old Putnam Valley resident Erick J. Santander, face charges in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 12.  According to authorities, Chomiw was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 24 following an investigation conducted with the help of the Putnam County Child Advo…
Early-Morning House Fire Causes Roof Collapse: Fishkill Crews Help With Response Early-Morning House Fire Causes Roof Collapse: Fishkill Crews Help With Response
Early-Morning House Fire Causes Roof Collapse: Fishkill Crews Help With Response A fast-moving early morning blaze caused the roof of a Hudson Valley residence to collapse before crews even arrived to put out the flames.  The fire happened in Putnam County on Thursday morning, July 20 around 6 a.m., when firefighters were sent to a home in Cold Spring on Kemble Avenue that had gone up in flames.  According to Cold Spring Fire Company No. 1, arriving crews found that the structure's roof had collapsed and that everyone who had been inside the home was outside.  This morning at 06:00 AM CSFC was dispatched to a structure fire on Kemble Avenue in the village. Upon a …
Child Porn Arrest: Man Tries To Take Pictures Up Shopper's Dress In Mahopac, Police Say Child Porn Arrest: Man Tries To Take Pictures Up Shopper's Dress In Mahopac, Police Say
Child Porn Arrest: Man Tries To Take Pictures Up Shopper's Dress In Mahopac, Police Say A 47-year-old man was nabbed on child pornography charges after authorities searched his phone following his arrest for trying to take pictures up a woman's dress at a Hudson Valley store, police said.  The man's arrest first resulted from a Putnam County incident on Tuesday, July 4, when Carmel Police were alerted that a man had been attempting to snap pictures of the inside of a female shopper's dress at a local grocery store in Mahopac, according to Lt. Michael Bodo.  Officers soon arrived at the store but found that the suspect had already driven away. An investigation then de…
Man Punches Wife In Front Of Young Children Twice In Week In Putnam Valley: Authorities Man Punches Wife In Front Of Young Children Twice In Week In Putnam Valley: Authorities
Man Punches Wife In Front Of Young Children Twice In Week In Putnam Valley: Authorities A Hudson Valley man faces charges after assaulting his wife two times in less than a week in front of their young children, police said.  Putnam County resident Hussein Kaddour of Putnam Valley, age 39, was arrested on both Thursday, July 6, and Thursday, July 13 for allegedly striking his wife, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, July 17.  According to authorities, on the day of Kaddour's first arrest, sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a Putnam Valley home after a resident placed a 911 call. Once they arrived at the residence, they interviewed both&nb…
Orange County Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog Orange County Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog
Orange County Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog New Update: Woman Who Died Trying To Save Dog In Hudson Valley Flash Flood Remembered For 'Generous Heart' The one fatality confirmed after the epicenter of a severe storm system hit the Hudson Valley region has been identified as a 35-year-old woman trying to rescue her dog in Orange County amid flash flooding and torrential downpours. "She came out, seeing her house was taking on too much water," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in the village of Highland Falls, which borders West Point, and was one of the communities hit hardest. "She was with her dog and her…
Putnam County Woman Driving Drunk Charged After Crashing, Police Say Putnam County Woman Driving Drunk Charged After Crashing, Police Say
Putnam County Woman Driving Drunk Charged After Crashing, Police Say A 27-year-old Hudson Valley woman faces drunk driving charges after crashing on a Northern Westchester road, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Friday, June 23 just after 7 p.m., when Yorktown Police responded to a single-car crash on Barger Street and found that a vehicle had driven off the road, the department said.  Once they arrived at the scene of the crash, officers identified the driver as Putnam County resident Kristen Comilloni of Putnam Valley, age 27, and determined that she had allegedly been driving while intoxicated by alcohol.  Comilloni was …
61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley 61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley
61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley A 61-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed after his vehicle left the roadway. The accident took place in Northern Westchester County around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11 on Dogwood Road in Cortlandt. According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, the unidentified man from Putnam Valley was driving a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.  Nevel said a preliminary investigation reveals that the driver may have hit “roadkill” which caused his bike to leave the roadway. This is a de…
$500K Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Stole From Retirement Accounts $500K Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Stole From Retirement Accounts
$500K Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Stole From Retirement Accounts A former financial advisor from the Hudson Valley has been convicted of participating in a scheme to steal from a retirement fund sponsored by a labor union for law enforcement employees.  Putnam County resident Andrew Brown, age 55, of Putnam Valley, was convicted of defrauding members of the Law Enforcement Employees Benevolent Association (LEEBA), a labor union for law enforcement officers employed by New York City, the US Attorney's Office for Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, May 31.  Brown, along with former LEEBA President and New York State Tr…
'Assassin' Game Leads To Police Response In Putnam County 'Assassin' Game Leads To Police Response In Putnam County
'Assassin' Game Leads To Police Response In Putnam County Authorities in the Hudson Valley are urging rambunctious high school students from playing a game that uses realistic-looking water guns and may lead to unsafe situations.  The game, known as "Assassin," involves players using these realistic-looking water guns to "assassinate" their targets, which often happens in public places, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Sheriff's deputies said they responded to a call in Putnam County on Tuesday morning involving a group of high school students playing the game, which they say can lead to "dangerous situations" such as tr…
Lawmakers Renew Call For Renaming Donald J. Trump State Park In Hudson Valley Lawmakers Renew Call For Renaming Donald J. Trump State Park In Hudson Valley
Lawmakers Renew Call For Renaming Donald J. Trump State Park In Hudson Valley Two New York state legislators are again calling for the Hudson Valley's Donald J. Trump State Park to be renamed.  The 436-acre park, named after the 45th president after he donated the property to the state in 2006, is located on the Westchester/Putnam line in both Yorktown and Putnam Valley.  In the wake of Former President Trump facing a possible indictment by a Manhattan grand jury, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg and State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal are reintroducing legislation that calls on the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic pres…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
New Charges For Man Who Broke Into Multiple Homes In Putnam Valley, Police Say New Charges For Man Who Broke Into Multiple Homes In Putnam Valley, Police Say
New Charges For Man Who Broke Into Multiple Homes In Putnam Valley, Police Say New charges have been handed to a man from Northern Westchester who allegedly burglarized homes throughout the Hudson Valley, police said.  Earlier Report - Cortlandt Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Northern Westchester, Putnam: Police The string of burglaries happened in both Cortlandt Manor and Putnam Valley from October to December of 2022, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  After a long investigation into the break-ins, 42-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident Harold Mann, Jr. was caught in the midst of another burglary of a home in the hamlet on …
Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Hudson Valley: Police Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Hudson Valley: Police
Local Man Charged With Burglarizing Homes In Hudson Valley: Police After a man was caught burglarizing a home in Northern Westchester, he was found to have also been involved in several other thefts throughout the Hudson Valley, police said.  On Monday, Dec.12, police responded to a home in Cortlandt on Gallows Hill Road for a reported burglary, and tracked down the suspect with the help of a K9 officer, according to New York State Police.  After the suspect was caught and identified as 42-year-old Cortlandt resident Harrold J. Mann Jr., police realized that he was also responsible for numerous other burglaries since October 2022 in the …
Woman Charged With DWI Following Taconic Parkway Crash Woman Charged With DWI Following Taconic Parkway Crash
Woman Charged With DWI Following Taconic Parkway Crash A Hudson Valley woman was arrested for alleged DWI after losing control of her SUV and flipping on the Taconic State Parkway. The crash took place in Putnam County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 in the town of Putnam Valley near mile marker No. 25. Northern Westchester resident Lorraine Gregus, age 48, of Somers, was traveling southbound on the parkway when she lost control of her 2019 Toyota 4-Runner and overturned, said Trooper AJ Hicks, of the New York State Police. Hicks said no serious injuries were reported from the crash. The crash backed up traffic on the roadway, which was cl…
Area Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say Area Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say
Area Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter While Driving Drunk, Police Say A man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after crashing a Chevrolet Corvette and killing a 37-year-old woman while allegedly drunk. The Putnam County crash took place around 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 in Carmel on Croton Falls Road near McLaughlin Drive.  According to Lt. Michael Bodo, of the Carmel Police, when officers arrived on the scene they found discovered a white Chevrolet Corvette with heavy damage after running off the road and striking a tree. A female passenger, a 37-year-old resident of New York City was unresponsive and was pronounced dead a…
Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Fiance, Daughter Of 23-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash Support is pouring in for the fiance and daughter of a 23-year-old man who died after a two-vehicle crash in the region. Bryan Tumolo, of Mahopac, was killed in Putnam Valley around 8:55 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27 on Wood St., according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Tumolo leaves behind his fiance McKayla Gordineer and a young daughter. Since his death, friends, and even strangers, have donated to a GoFundMe in an effort to help the family in the time of need, said fund organizer Brittany Pirro. "Bryan was one of the most generous, funny, and kind-hearted souls I…
23-Year-Old Killed, 3 Injured In Head-On Crash In Area 23-Year-Old Killed, 3 Injured In Head-On Crash In Area
23-Year-Old Killed, 3 Injured In Head-On Crash In Area A 23-year-old man was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash in the area. The crash took place in Putnam Valley around 8:55 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27 on Wood St. Putnam Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said deputies were dispatched to Wood Street near Meadow Crest Drive for an automobile accident with injuries.  Deputies, along with members of the Putnam Valley Fire Department arrived on the scene and began extrication and medical aid for the occupants of the two vehicles involved, police said. The driver of the first vehicle, Bryan Tumolo, age 23,&nbs…
Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway
Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway State officials are advising Hudson Valley motorists about an upcoming ramp closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the ramp from the Taconic State Parkway northbound to Exit 28 (Pudding Street) in the town of Putnam Valley will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure is being implemented to accommodate guide rail repairs, officials said. Motorists should follow the posted detour using the Taconic State Parkway northbound to Exit 31B (State Route 301) westbound to the Taconic State Parkway southbound as an…
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties State officials issued an alert about planned single-lane closures on the Taconic State Parkway and I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway due to bridge maintenance.  Officials said the lanes will close on weekdays from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations: Eastbound and westbound I-84 between Exit 15 (U.S. Route 6) in Wawayanda and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in the Town o…
Pizza Place In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Good Food, Good People' Pizza Place In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Good Food, Good People'
Pizza Place In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Good Food, Good People' No matter how you slice it, a Northern Westchester pizzeria has seen praise from a number of online reviewers who shouted out its garlic knots and New York-style pies. Frank's Pizzeria, located in Croton Falls, at 2 West Cross St., opened in 2017. Since then, it's seen a variety of positive reviews from customers, who have lauded its pizzas and pasta dishes. "Good food and good people," Tim W., of Putnam Valley, said in a Yelp review. "My wife especially likes their spaghetti with meat sauce. I have never had a bad pizza from there." Pizza from Frank's PizzeriaInstagram/Frank's Pizzer…
Former Cop In Area Sentenced For Assaulting Handcuffed Inmate Former Cop In Area Sentenced For Assaulting Handcuffed Inmate
Former Cop In Area Sentenced For Assaulting Handcuffed Inmate A former police officer in Westchester will avoid jail time after admitting that he assaulted a handcuffed inmate in his custody. James Ready, age 27, of Putnam Valley, was sentenced to three years of probation Tuesday, June 14, according to the Westchester County DA’s office. It followed his guilty plea to a misdemeanor assault charge in August 2021. Earlier report: Former Police Officer In Westchester Admits To Assaulting Handcuffed Prisoner Ready was working as a probation officer with the Mount Vernon Police Department on Nov. 23, 2019 when he was placed in charge of an inmate receiv…
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…
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting
Lawmaker Speaks Out On 'Bigotry, Racism' During Northern Westchester BOE Meeting A Hudson Valley lawmaker is speaking out after several parents and residents had to be escorted by police out of a Board of Education meeting after becoming unruly and allegedly making racist comments to the crowd and board members. On Thursday, Feb. 10, multiple residents had to be removed from a Lakeland Central School District Board of Education meeting after they stirred up trouble and used racial slurs toward parents and members of the board. The Lakeland Central School District includes parts of six towns, including Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers in Westchester, and Carmel, Philipsto…
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Area Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…