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Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With 2 Guns After Chase, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With 2 Guns After Chase, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With 2 Guns After Chase, Police Say A 39-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed with two guns after police received a 911 call reporting a man with a gun. The incident took place in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie around 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 5 on Main Street. According to the city of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responded to the area of 299 Main St., after receiving the call and spotted a man matching the description provided and attempted to stop him. The suspect, identified as Kenneth Paddyfote, of Poughkeepsie, fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued.  During the course of the pursuit, Paddyfote discarde…

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by Kathy Reakes
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DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old HS Student In Hudson Valley DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old HS Student In Hudson Valley
DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old HS Student In Hudson Valley A public works employee has been charged with a hit-and-crash that left a popular 16-year-old area student dead. The crash took place in Westchester around 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the 600 block of McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Police responded to the 600 block of McLean Avenue on a report of a scooter driver having been struck by a vehicle, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police. Upon arrival, first responders located the teen down on the ground with severe head injuries; he was transported to a local area trauma center in critical condition, Politopoulos said. T…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Middletown Adds New Public Notification System Middletown Adds New Public Notification System
Middletown Adds New Public Notification System Mayor Joseph M. DeStefano announced Tuesday that Middletown residents have a new way to receive updates and emergency alerts from government and law enforcement officials through a new notification system. The system, Nixle 360 provides residents with real-time informational updates and emergency alerts. It connects residents to all of the city agencies such as the police and fire departments and the Department of Public Works.  Notifications types such as public emergencies, road closures, severe weather alerts, and much more will be delivered to resident through various platforms includin…

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by Kathy Reakes