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20-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital After Crash In Region Involving Dump Truck 20-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital After Crash In Region Involving Dump Truck
20-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital After Crash In Region Involving Dump Truck A 20-year-old woman was flown to a hospital following a Hudson Valley three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck that also injured a 59-year-old man, police said.   The incident happened in Putnam County on Monday, Oct. 9 around 9:10 a.m., when Putnam County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of 3492 Route 9 in Philipstown for a three-vehicle crash.  According to the Sheriff's Office, arriving deputies determined that a 2017 Peterbilt dump truck driven by 65-year-old Cold Spring resident Joseph Pidala had been driving south on Route 9 before attempting to make a le…
40-Year-Old Highland Man Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Ulster Park 40-Year-Old Highland Man Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Ulster Park
40-Year-Old Highland Man Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Ulster Park A 40-year-old man was injured during a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley while allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. The crash took place in Ulster County around 7 am.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 in the town of Ulster Park. According to Sgt. Collins Reynolds, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of 46 Ulster Ave., on Ulster Ave., for a report of a motorcycle versus a vehicle. When officers arrived they found Erik Santiago, age 22 of Poughkeepsie, and motorcycle driver Wesley Salis, age 40, of Highland, Reynolds said. An investigatio…
Hospitals In Region Ranked For Patient Safety, Report Says Hospitals In Region Ranked For Patient Safety, Report Says
Hospitals In Region Ranked For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say
Man Killed, Officer Injured In Head-On Area Crash, Police Say A 49-year-old man was killed and an officer injured during a two-vehicle head-on crash. It happened in Dutchess County shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Beacon. Derron E. Holmes, of Beacon, was killed in the crash involving a Subaru Outback and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson, of the Beacon Police Department, Holmes was driving the Subaru in the area of Fishkill Avenue in Beacon, when he collided head-on with the Jeep. When officers arrived on the scene, Holmes was not breathing and did not have a pulse. First aid was performed before he …
Police In Hudson Valley Asking For Help Solving Shooting Murder Case Following Crash Police In Hudson Valley Asking For Help Solving Shooting Murder Case Following Crash
Police In Hudson Valley Asking For Help Solving Shooting Murder Case Following Crash Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help to solve a murder case in which the victim was found wounded following a car crash. The incident took place in the City of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark, on that day, City of Poughkeepsie Police were dispatched to a car crash on Livingston Street in the area of Vassar Brothers Medical Center.   Upon arrival, officers discovered that the driver of the vehicle, victim Jeffery Johnson II, age 29, of the City of Poughkeepsie, had suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh.  Johnson…
Police: Duo From Ulster County Hospitalized After Crashing Stolen Vehicle Police: Duo From Ulster County Hospitalized After Crashing Stolen Vehicle
Police: Duo From Ulster County Hospitalized After Crashing Stolen Vehicle Two men were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after fleeing from New York State Police troopers in an allegedly stolen vehicle before crashing in the area. Troopers on patrol at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, May 7 on Route 9W in Ulster County in the Town of Lloyd attempted to stop the driver of a 2005 Nissan Sentra after he committed a traffic violation. The troopers initiated a traffic stop, police said, but as they approached the Nissan, the driver - later identified as 20-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Anthony Ermo sped away from the scene, prompting a pursuit. Police said tha…
COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says Healthcare workers in New York are being vaccinated for COVID-19 at a quicker rate statewide as officials continue to prioritize controlling hospital capacity during the latest wave of the virus. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state’s top priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine is to ensure that healthcare workers receive their shots first to ensure hospitals can maintain necessary staff during the pandemic. 
“Our top priority on the vaccination was healthcare workers to make sure we have hospital capacity. We want to make sure hospitals don’t reach their capacity limits as…
COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…
COVID-19: Johns Hopkins Seeks Local Volunteers For Treatment Of Virus COVID-19: Johns Hopkins Seeks Local Volunteers For Treatment Of Virus
Covid-19: Johns Hopkins Seeks Local Volunteers For Treatment Of Virus Johns Hopkins University is looking for volunteers who are currently infected with COVID-19 to help test a new treatment that uses antibodies individuals who have already recovered from the illness.  Participants will be compensated, according to the University, and trials will be conducted at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  Eligible candidates for the study include those who tested positive for the virus no more than five days ago or those who have no symptoms despite coming into contact with someone who tested positive within three days. Researchers hope to det…
Suspect On Loose After Teen Shot, Killed At Busy Intersection In Area Suspect On Loose After Teen Shot, Killed At Busy Intersection In Area
Suspect On Loose After Teen Shot, Killed At Busy Intersection In Area A midday murder suspect is on the run after fatally shooting a teenager near a busy Hudson Valley intersection. Members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to the intersection of North Clinton Street and Main Street shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 when gunshots rang out. Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old teenager - whose name has not been released - who had been shot in the head. The teen was transported to Vassar Brothers Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after 8:30 p.m., police said. The suspect, who fled on foot on Clinton Street, was…
Three Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Two Cars In Ulster County Three Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Two Cars In Ulster County
Three Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Two Cars In Ulster County Three people were killed in a crash involving three vehicles on a stretch of the New York State Thruway in the Hudson Valley. The crash, involving a tractor-trailer and two cars, happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 in Ulster County near Exit 19 on the southbound side of I-87 in the town of Ulster. An investigation at the scene revealed that Luc Leblanc, 61, of Sala derry-de-val, Quebec, was operating a 2010 Volvo tractor-trailer, in the right lane when he encountered traffic stopped in front of him at mile marker 88.3, state police said.  Leblanc attempted to avoid the collision,…
COVID-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers COVID-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers
Covid-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers A Hudson Valley high school baseball team has created a fundraising campaign to raise money for healthcare workers in the region on the front lines combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The John Jay High School baseball team in East Fishkill has launched a viral video alongside a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to raise money for the crews at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie who have been working around the clock. Varsity baseball coach Eric Frink said they are looking to raise at least $10,000, which would be used to provide supplies, food, and other necessary it…
Photos: COVID-19: Here's How Poughkeepsie First Responders Said Thanks To Hospital Staffers Photos: COVID-19: Here's How Poughkeepsie First Responders Said Thanks To Hospital Staffers
Photos: Covid-19: Here's How Poughkeepsie First Responders Said Thanks To Hospital Staffers A large group of Dutchess County first responders got together to show how much they cared about the employees of two local hospitals for their work providing care to patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The group visited Vassar Brothers Medical Center and MidHudson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 8 with a parade of vehicles, signs and plenty of donated goodies. The organizations taking part included the City of Poughkeepsie PBA/Police; City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department; LaGrange Professional Firefighters; Fairview Fire District; Town of Poughkeepsie PBA; Beacon Professi…
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.&…
Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The fourth death of a Dutchess County resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been confirmed. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatality on Tuesday evening, March 31.  The department said the 52-year-old man died on Sunday, March 29 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after being admitted to the hospital the previous week with shortness of breath. He was tested for COVID-19 which was confirmed positive. The individual had not been known to the health department until his hospitalization. …
COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing
Covid-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing As testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ramps up, Dutchess County has seen the number of confirmed cases increase by almost 50 percent in a matter of days. As of late Tuesday, March 31, state numbers show the number of confirmed cases is 484, up from 100 cases on Monday, March 23. Officials said they expect to see the number of positive cases continue to rise as the test results come in.  At the same time as the number of cases increased, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro confirmed a third COVID-19-related death. See Earlier Story: Third Dutchess Resident Die…
Third Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Third Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Third Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The third death of a Dutchess County resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been confirmed. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatality on Monday afternoon, March 30.  Dutchess County currently has more than 320 positive cases of COVID-19 and testing expanded locally last week. The department said the 61-year-old man died on Sunday, March 29 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after being admitted for an unrelated condition and swabbed for COVID-19, which was confirmed positive.  The ind…
Man, Woman Struck While In Crosswalk In Area, Police Say Man, Woman Struck While In Crosswalk In Area, Police Say
Man, Woman Struck While In Crosswalk In Area, Police Say State Police are investigating after a man and woman were struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway in the area. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Village of Wappingers Falls while the two were crossing in a crosswalk on West Main Street at the intersection with West Street, said Wappingers Falls Police Lt. Paolo Capparelli. One of the victims was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital and the other to Vassar Brothers Medical Center, he added. One of the victims remained in “critical condition” on Thursday, Feb. 20, while the other is in stable condi…