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Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report.  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years.  This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.  Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Sc…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Columbia Rensselaer Washington The watch was issued at 1 p.m. Friday, July 21, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.  "Locally heavy downpours may produce isolated to scattered areas of flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. The first round of showers and storms moved through …
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2022 Luxury Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report The 2022 luxury real estate market in the Hudson Valley was not all that different from 2021, with a slight decline in sales in more northern areas, according to a new report.  The report, released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5, said that luxury real estate sales of $2 million or higher slightly increased in Westchester County compared to 2021, while sales in Putnam and Dutchess Counties stayed largely the same.  Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to more workers returning to the office after working from home through the midst of the …
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties Mask mandates in New York are being eased by federal health officials following the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate at 6.73 percent as of Thursday, June 2, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, and hospitalizations on the decline, many counties in New York ar…
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday A Hudson Valley community is mourning the loss of a girl who died just days before her 17th birthday. Dutchess County resident Madison Lynch-Dingee, of Salt Point, died in a two-vehicle crash on State Route 82 in the town of Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to authorities. Earlier report - 16-Year-Old Girl Dies In Two-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Madison was a junior at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. "Today our hearts are broken," the school said in the announcement about Madison's death. "We ask our entire school community to pray for Madison, her mother Louise and her fath…
FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley
FedEx Driver Accused Of Raping, Sexually Abusing Teens In Hudson Valley A 30-year-old man is accused of raping and sexually abusing teenagers in the Hudson Valley during his workday as a FedEx driver.  The New York State Police in Dutchess County are reporting that Joshua Ginyard, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with the following: Two counts of third-degree rape Two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act Two counts of disseminating indecent material to a minor Forcible touching On Sunday, Aug. 15, troopers received a report that a local FedEx driver had sexually abused teenagers under the age of 17, State Police said. Police said investigators dis…
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Saturday, April 18. Albany 648 29 Allegany 30 1 Broome 186 8 Cattaraugus 34 0 Cayuga 36 0 Chautauqua 25 0 Chemung 72 1 Chenango 77 1 Clinton 48 1 Columbia 105 4 Cortland 25 0 Delaware 49 1 Dutchess 2,201 59 Erie 2,201 59 Essex 16 1 Franklin 13 0 Fulton 27 0 Genesee 87 4 Greene 82 5 Hamilton 3 0 Herkimer 47 1 Jefferson 50 0 Lewis 8 0 Livingston 37 3 Madison 105 0 Monroe 1,008 33 Montgo…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups Here is the latest breakdown of the 9,385 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York as of Monday morning, April 13, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 9 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 1,425 Broome, 6 Cayuga, 2 Chautauqua, 1 Chemung, 1 Clinton, 2 Columbia, 7 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 26 Erie, 70 Fulton, 2 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 2,194 Lewis, 3 Livington, 1 Madison, 3 Manhattan, 849 Monroe, 39 Montgomery, 2 Nassau, 846 Niagara, 9 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 9 Ontario, 1 Ora…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County Here is a breakdown of the 5,489 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York as of Wednesday morning, April 8, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 6 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 866 Broome, 4 Cayuga, 1 Columbia, 4 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 15 Erie, 34 Fulton, 1 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 1,252 Lewis, 2 Madison, 2 Manhattan, 513 Monroe, 25 Montgomery, 1 Nassau, 500 Niagara, 1 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 5 Orange, 53 Oswego, 1 Otsego, 2 Putnam, 16 Queens, 1,284 Rensselaer, 1 Ri…
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists for allegedly driving while drunk on area roadways. Among those charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept., 28, State Police from Brewster arrested Jason M. Curnen, 26, of Bedford, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Alexander J. Sa…
These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018 These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018
These Hudson Valley Towns Rank Among Highest In State For Most Black Bears Taken In 2018 Hunters in the Hudson Valley were among the most proficient in taking bears, according to the DEC’s Black Bear Harvest summary. During the 2018-2019 hunting season, New Yorkers hunted down 1,295 black bears statewide, a decrease of 125 from the previous year. Of the bears that were hunted, 349 were killed by bow, 66 were killed by a muzzleloader and 11 were taken by youth hunters. In the Southern Zone, 804 bears were killed, 60 percent of which were male, and 491 bears were killed in the Northern Zone. In Dutchess, a total of 16 bears were killed in Amenia, Dover, Northeast, Pawling, Stanf…
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley removed more than a dozen drivers from area roadways for allegedly driving while impaired or intoxicated. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Jan. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Nancy Joyce, 54, of Somers, for DWI. She was traveling on Route 202 in Somers, when she caused a motor vehicle crash that resulted in an injury. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and she was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Krystle R.…
There's A New Moose On The Loose In Westchester There's A New Moose On The Loose In Westchester
There's A New Moose On The Loose In Westchester The area is filled with all sorts of wild animals, from coyotes to black bears to bobcats, but moose sightings are extremely rare. That's why social media is abuzz with comments from Northern Westchester residents who've reported seeing a moose that has been making the rounds in the area. It was last spotted on Thursday, June 28 near the Teatown Lake Reservation Nature Preserve and Education Center, which is located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. On Facebook, posters reported seeing the moose on Cedar Lane in Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson. One even noted that she saw a…
Hudson Valley Man Commits Criminal Sex Act At Work, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Commits Criminal Sex Act At Work, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Commits Criminal Sex Act At Work, Police Say A 59-year-old is behind bars after state police from the Poughkeepsie barracks say he committed a criminal sexual act with a non-consenting victim at work. Troopers responded to Old Route 82 in the town of Washington for a report of sexual assault at the Green Briar Adult Home on Monday, March 12. Following an investigation, a man who worked at the facility, Curtis J. Shultz of Millbrook, was arrested on Wednesday, March 21 and charged with criminal sexual act in the first degree, a Class B felony. Shultz was arraigned before the town of Washington Court, and remanded to the Dutchess Count…