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3-Alarm Fire Destroys Popular Hudson Valley Pizza Shop 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Popular Hudson Valley Pizza Shop
3-Alarm Fire Destroys Popular Hudson Valley Pizza Shop A three-alarm fire destroyed a popular Hudson Valley pizza restaurant and heavily damaged an apartment building. The incident took place in Dutchess County in the Town of Poughkeepsie in the Arlington Business District around 2 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1. The fire was first reported around 2 a.m. when a resident of the apartment house located on Main Street called to report smoke coming from the first floor. A town of Poughkeepsie police officer arrived on the scene and reported a fire at Tony's Pizza Pit, multiple published reports said. Arlington Fire District firefighters arrived minutes …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect On Loose After Shooting In Parking Lot Of Insurance Company In Hudson Valley Suspect On Loose After Shooting In Parking Lot Of Insurance Company In Hudson Valley
Suspect On Loose After Shooting In Parking Lot Of Insurance Company In Hudson Valley A suspect is on the loose after allegedly shooting a man in the torso in a parking lot in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 2:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 in the City of Poughkeepsie in the area of 96 Main St. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. Matt Clark, police received several 911 calls reporting a person had been shot on Main Street in an insurance company parking lot. Responding officers found a 32-year-old man with a single gunshot wound to his torso, Clark said. The unidentified victim was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley, Police Say Suspect Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed In Gunpoint Robbery At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley, Police Say A suspect is behind bars after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint at a Hudson Valley apartment complex. In Dutchess County, police in the Town of Poughkeepsie were called to the Manchester Gardens Apartments on Rhobella Drive at around 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, with reports of an armed robbery. The victim told police a man had brandished a handgun and demanded property. Officers eventually spotted a man matching the suspect’s description in the passenger seat of a vehicle that was leaving the apartment complex. The occupants of the car ignored officers’ commands and fled the area, police …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder Found In Hudson Valley Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder Found In Hudson Valley
Woman Wanted For Attempted Murder Found In Hudson Valley A woman wanted for allegedly slashing the throat and face of a Hudson Valley man has been nabbed by police for attempted murder. Dutchess County resident Kwatasia Storts, age 29, of the city of Poughkeepsie was caught on Saturday, June 18. Storts was wanted for a May attack on a 54-year-old Poughkeepsie resident following an argument, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. "When the male turned to walk away Storts pulled out a bladed weapon and slashed the male several time across his neck and face causing severe lacerations to both and nearly severin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique A Hudson Valley entrepreneur is offering a wide variety of functional and fashionable products at her brand-new boutique.  Alexandria Bartley opened A.B. Vault in Dutchess County on Wednesday, April 6. The boutique is located at 564 Main St. in Poughkeepsie and offers a selection of handbags and scrubs.  Bartley said she decided to open the store to expand upon her online handbag business, Arlene's Vault, which she started to honor her late mother. "I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I never really had a clear plan on how to get there," Bartley said. "And it wasn…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a missing man last seen by his family five days ago. Dutchess County resident Jordon Jones, age 20, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was last seen by family on Saturday, April 30, at his home located at 25 South Clover St. after a recent friendship just ended.  Jones, who has Asperger’s Syndrome does not readily communicate, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police, The missing man “wiped” his cellphone and left it along with his wallet at his residence before he left, Clark said. He worked i…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley Woman Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley Woman
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley Woman Seen her? Police agencies in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 44-year-old woman who has been missing for months. An alert was issued by the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department as they attempt to track down Leta Freedom, who was first reported missing on Dec. 8, 2021, in Dutchess County. Freedom was last seen in the area of Main Street and Clinton Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, according to police. Investigators described Freedom as being 5-foot-7 with a light-skinned complexion, weighing approximately 175 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes.…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Family-Run Eatery To Open In Hudson Valley New Family-Run Eatery To Open In Hudson Valley
New Family-Run Eatery To Open In Hudson Valley A new family-run eatery is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley just in time for Valentine's Day.  Upstream Café will hold its grand opening in Dutchess County on Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14. The new café is located at 368 Main St. in Poughkeepsie According to the announcement, the eatery will offer a blend of French and Caribbean cuisine. “We’re Salmons. We swim upstream,” Shereen Salmon told us. Upstream Café officially arrives at 368 Main Street on... Posted by City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, January 28, 2022 The menu includes French fish, vegetable and soup dishes, a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Six Arrested As Opioid Ring Operating Out Of Market/Deli In Area Is Taken Down, Authorities Say Six Arrested As Opioid Ring Operating Out Of Market/Deli In Area Is Taken Down, Authorities Say
Six Arrested As Opioid Ring Operating Out Of Market/Deli In Area Is Taken Down, Authorities Say A Hudson Valley drug task force announced the arrests of six people and the dismantling of a local criminal enterprise that operated out of an area market and deli, officials said. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force announced that they have broken up a drug ring that sold “counterfeit” Oxycodone pills and a fraudulent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits out of the Zaid Market and Deli on Main Street in the city of Poughkeepsie for more than a year. It is alleged that the owner of the market, Rami Nshaiwat, and his employees distributed large quantities of illegal opio…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York has suspended liquor licenses for 15 more businesses, including two in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 8,634 compliance checks, documenting violations at 40 establishments. Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Four Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed two dozen motorists from area roadways during the extended Veterans Day holiday weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Nov. 9, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Otis L. Martin, 36, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, 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 Sunday, Nov. 10, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Victor M. Lojano Ch…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge
Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge A man who threatened to kill a police officer and then took police on a chase also called 911 to tell them he intended to jump off the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge. William A. Pascal, 45, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Saturday, June 8, following a sequence of events that ended at the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police, Capt. Kevin Faber. The incident began around 11:50 p.m. when a town of Poughkeepsie Police officer stopped Pascal for an equipment violation on Main Street. When the officer approached the vehicle, the recognized Pascal and knew that he was wan…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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 busted more than a dozen removed from the road for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, April 6, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jennifer J. Lopez, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. She was traveling on North James Street in Peekskill, when she was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, April 6, State Police troopers from Somers …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…

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by Zak Failla
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Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Local motorists charged: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…

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by Zak Failla
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Victim In Viral Video Incident Declines To Press Charges Against Bouncer Victim In Viral Video Incident Declines To Press Charges Against Bouncer
Victim In Viral Video Incident Declines To Press Charges Against Bouncer The criminal investigation into an incident at a Poughkeepsie bar that was caught on video and went viral on social media has ended after the patron who was put in a chokehold declined to press charges, police said. A police investigation was launched earlier this week, when a video of a bouncer at Milo’s Cantina on Main Street in Poughkeepsie went viral, where he is seen putting the patron - later identified as Mike Boyce - in a chokehold and kicking him. Boyce “declined to proceed with criminal charges,” police investigators said in a statement. In the video - which has more than 135,000…

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by Zak Failla