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Final Phase Of Construction On Castleton Bridge Begins In Capital Region Final Phase Of Construction On Castleton Bridge Begins In Capital Region
Final Phase Of Construction On Castleton Bridge Begins In Capital Region Get ready for a few traffic nightmares, but it will be worth it, says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul announced the latest mega-million project on Monday, Sept. 23. It will take place in Albany and Rensselaer counties as work begins on the $38.2 million bridge superstructure rehabilitation and resiliency project on the historic Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge over the Hudson River. The project is the final step in the Thruway Authority’s restoration of the more than one-mile blue cantilever truss bridge, which is traveled by more than six million vehicles annually. “The Castleton Bridge is a…
Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million
Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million If you need a luxury weekend pad only 35 minutes from Manhattan, then a Hudson Valley home that's hit the market with views of the Hudson River from every room is the place for you. Located in Rockland In Nyack/Grandview, the Landing is a 4,800-square-foot estate with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a wall of glass facing the water on multiple levels, with an elevator on every floor, according to Zillow. It's listed at $4.495 million. Zillows touts that the property offers it all: an inground pool with a spa, a long dock with a sandy beach, a complete gym, and a viewing room. And t…
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market A historic estate for sale in the Hudson Valley is known for its second floor, where much-loved Long Island musician Billy Joel found inspiration in the 70s for his legendary song "New York State Of Mind." Nestled on the Hudson River near West Point in Orange County, the $1.99 million Highland Falls estate at 26 Kings Road, known as "Overlook," was also where Joel wrote "Summer, Highland Falls" and other famous hits. Joel rented the home long-term after his return from Los Angeles, and is said to have found inspiration from the sheer beauty of the area and the comfort of that second-floor r…
'He's Drowning': Video Shows Parolee Flee Capital Region Police Before Dying In River 'He's Drowning': Video Shows Parolee Flee Capital Region Police Before Dying In River
'He's Drowning': Video Shows Parolee Flee Capital Region Police Before Dying In River Newly released video shows the intense moments that led up to a parolee drowning in the Hudson River while attempting to flee from police on a bicycle. The Rensselaer County incident happened in Troy, near 1st Avenue and 116th Street, on Monday evening, July 8. According to Troy Police, an officer was attempting to interview 33-year-old Melquan Simpson, of Troy, about illegal drug sales and prostitution near 2nd Avenue and 116th Street when the man took off on a bicycle. Earlier Report: Man Drowns During Bicycle Pursuit With Troy Police Simpson continued riding south in the alleywa…
Man Drowns During Bicycle Pursuit With Capital Region Police Man Drowns During Bicycle Pursuit With Capital Region Police
Man Drowns During Bicycle Pursuit With Capital Region Police A police pursuit in the region ended with a bicyclist dead in the Hudson River. The Rensselaer County incident happened in Troy, near 1st Avenue and 116th Street, on Monday evening, July 8. According to Troy Police, an officer was attempting to interview a man on a bicycle about reported suspicious activity near 2nd Avenue and 116th Street when the man took off, ignoring repeated commands by the officer to stop. The man continued riding south in the alleyway between 1st and 2nd avenues, eventually turning onto 1st Avenue, as the officer followed with lights and sirens activated. He then …
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report A 12-acre gated Westchester County estate set alongside the picturesque Hudson River is now up for sale by its two famous residents and Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a new repor says. The over 11,000-square-foot home, located in Irvington, is now listed for $12 million by real estate agency Compass, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The residence, which Zeta-Jones bought in 2019 for $4.5 million, features around 130 feet of riverside frontage and dates back to the 1920s. It sits on land that once belonged to Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the jewelr…
Woman Parks Car On Hudson Valley Bridge, Jumps To Death Woman Parks Car On Hudson Valley Bridge, Jumps To Death
Woman Parks Car On Hudson Valley Bridge, Jumps To Death A woman was killed after jumping from a bridge in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, in the town of Rhinebeck.  According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge for a report of a woman who had parked her car mid-span on the bridge, exited her car, and then jumped off the bridge. Marine Units from the sheriff's office and other agencies then responded to the area, after which the woman's body was recovered from the Hudson River by the Ulster County Hose Ma…
Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Man Found Dead In Hudson Valley Driveway Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Man Found Dead In Hudson Valley Driveway
Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Man Found Dead In Hudson Valley Driveway Two brothers have been found guilty of killing a man found lying dead in his driveway in the region. Orange County resident Junando Dawkins, age 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County Court of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, in January 2023, a homicide investigation was conducted by the New York State Police into the death of Daniel Spotards, a 41-year-old father of two, whose body was found at t…
Kayaker Rescued By Hudson Valley Tour Boat, Firefighters Kayaker Rescued By Hudson Valley Tour Boat, Firefighters
Kayaker Rescued By Hudson Valley Tour Boat, Firefighters An overturned kayaker was rescued from the waters of the Hudson River by a tour boat and firefighters. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, near Dennings Point and Long Dock Park. According to the Beacon Professional Firefighters, IAFF L-Beacon Fire Units, Beacon Volunteer Ambulance, Ambulnz, New Hamburg Fire, and the City of Newburgh firefighters with their boats were dispatched for an overturned kayak with the victim in the water.  Firefighters responded to Dennings Point and Long Dock Park to locate the victim, who was seen in the water.…
Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Historic Mansion Overlooking Hudson River Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Historic Mansion Overlooking Hudson River
Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Historic Mansion Overlooking Hudson River A ceiling collapse caused significant damage at a historic mansion and museum in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County in the hamlet of Garrison at Boscobel House and Gardens, which overlooks the Hudson River. On Tuesday, April 16, the plaster ceiling in its historic library collapsed without warning, causing major damage to the room, its contents, and adjacent rooms, according to Boscobel.  No one was in the building when the incident happened. Boscobel said it is "working diligently alongside a team of engineers, art conservators, and local officials to ass…
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Capital Region 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Capital Region
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Capital Region A 22-year-old man has died after being struck by a train outside a business in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Schodack. New York State Police said Kevin Ackerman, of Castleton-on-Hudson, was walking near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way when he was struck by an Amtrak train. The train immediately stopped and contacted emergency services. Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The incident happened just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. It was not immedia…
Woman Found Dead In Hudson River On Christmas Eve Tentatively Identified Woman Found Dead In Hudson River On Christmas Eve Tentatively Identified
Woman Found Dead In Hudson River On Christmas Eve Tentatively Identified A woman who was found floating in the Hudson River on Christmas Eve has been tentatively identified. The body was discovered in Dutchess County around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 near Waryas Park in the city of Poughkeepsie. The body was taken to the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and identification of the remains, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police.  "As of today, the remains have been tentatively identified, an identification will be made by the medical examiner’s office more than likely through dental records," Clark said. The fi…
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Hudson Valley: See Inside 'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Hudson Valley: See Inside
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Hudson Valley: See Inside The Hudson Valley home where Billy Joel wrote the iconic “New York State of Mind” is up for sale. Want to take a Greyhound on the Hudson River line? Consider 26 Kings Road your next stop. The Orange County estate, located in Highland Falls, which once was the summer home of American financier JP Morgan and the spot that inspired one of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs is up for sale — if you’ve got a cool $2.5 million to spare. Tucked away in the trees with a direct view of the Hudson River, the estate is made up of two lots: a main house with 4,288 square feet of room and a 1,577-squa…
This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
This Hudson Valley Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Y…
Body Recovered From Capital Region River Body Recovered From Capital Region River
Body Recovered From Capital Region River Police are investigating after a body was found in a river in the region. The discovery was made Wednesday afternoon, July 12, in Rensselaer County, along the Hudson River in Troy. Police and fire crews recovered the body near the city’s Madison Pier, not far from the Green Island Bridge, Troy Police said. Authorities did not provide the person’s gender or speculate on how long they may have been in the water. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 13, in hopes of making a positive identification and determining an official cause of death. “As of right now there are no suspicious c…
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River Authorities have released new details in the case of a missing woman from the region who was later found dead. Okelly Yhap, age 29, was reported missing by Albany Police on Sunday, July 9. On Tuesday morning, July 11, investigators were called to Bethlehem’s Henry Hudson Park with reports that a body had been found in the Hudson River. Bethlehem Police later confirmed that the body is that of Yhap. Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death, but said her death does not appear suspicious. In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and h…
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storm activity first began in areas west of the Hudson River in the early afternoon on Friday, July 7. Most of the severe storms from the system are farther inland, especially north of Interstate 84. (A radar image of the region at about 4 p.m. is shown in the image above.) But storm activity is expected to become more widespread late Friday afternoon into the middle of the evening. A widespread, more significant storm is predicted for Sunday, July 9. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected wit…
Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River
Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River A passenger on a jet ski was killed and the driver critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend. The crash took place in Orange County around 2:50 p.m., Saturday, May 27 in the city of Newburgh. A preliminary investigation revealed that New Jersey resident Jorge Arribasplata, age 48, of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, and David Torres, age 49, of Lodi, also in Bergen County, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, also with a passenger of his own, said New York State Police Troope…
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot'
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' A new restaurant in the region is setting big expectations fresh off its grand opening. Rensselaer County eatery Finn’s, located in Troy at 40 River Street, welcomed its first diners on Thursday, May 25. “Your new favorite neighborhood spot,” reads the restaurant’s Instagram page. The venture is the brainchild of husband and wife owners Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy, according to Mrs. Proctor’s LinkedIn profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finns (@finnsat40riverstreet) Cus…
Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say
Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say A 23-year-old mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to drive into the Hudson River with her toddler son in the car. Police in Albany were called at around 5 a.m. Saturday, May 6, with reports that a car appeared to be driving into the water at a boat launch on Quay Street, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found a sedan stuck on a curb, feet away from the water. An investigation found that the driver, Santisha Lopez, of Albany, had been involved in a domestic incident before intentionally driving toward the river with her 2-year-old son on…
New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food'
New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' After years of renovation and development work, a new tavern overlooking the Hudson River has finally opened its doors, serving up colorful cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and “elevated” pub food. Greene County eatery Patrick Henry’s, located in Coxsackie at 48 South River Street, welcomed its first diners on Friday, April 7. The restaurant occupies a historic, 1908 building that began as a mercantile exchange before later incarnations as Tom’s Cabin, Costello’s, and then the original Patrick Henry’s from 1970 until the 2010’s, owner Dominick Purnomo said on Facebook. “After an incredible a…
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Updated story: Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the region as a potent cold front accompanied by thunderstorms sweeps through Saturday evening, April 22. In the Catskills, a tornado warning has been issued for southwest Sullivan County until 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Showers have developed along a line around Manhattan and north into the Bronx and Westchester.  Brief heavy downpours can be expected and a rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. Most of the storm a…
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River A woman's body was discovered floating in the Hudson River. The unidentified woman was found in Dutchess County around 10 a.m., Monday, April 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Sheriff's deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible body in the river near the Mid-Hudson Bridge, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. At that time the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol responded to the scene and recovered the body with the assistance of a Hyde Park Marina employee, Watterson said. The body appears to be that …
Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million
Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Am…
'Always Smiling': Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Teen Who Drowned In Hudson River 'Always Smiling': Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Teen Who Drowned In Hudson River
'Always Smiling': Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Teen Who Drowned In Hudson River Matthew Billetts died doing what he loved most: fishing. The Albany-area high school student died Monday, June 13, at the age of 16 after falling into the Hudson River at Hudson Shores Park, according to Watervliet Police. Billetts, a Watervliet High School junior who had a rare form of epilepsy called sunflower syndrome, suffered a seizure and lost consciousness before falling into the water and drowning, his family told the Albany Times Union. Earlier report: Watervliet HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River A dive team located the boy a short time later and tried resuscitatin…
HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River
HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River Classmates are mourning the death of a high school student who died after falling into the Hudson River. Albany County resident Matthew Billetts, age 16, died Monday afternoon, June 13, according to a statement from the Watervliet City School District. He had been fishing with a friend and apparently suffered an unknown medical episode when he fell off the dock at Hudson Shores Park, News 10 ABC in Albany reports. It took dive teams nearly an hour to recover the boy’s body, the outlet reports. Billetts was a junior at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. His death came just 11 days before the …
Connecticut Man Boating With Family Dies After Possible Drowning In Hudson River, Police Say Connecticut Man Boating With Family Dies After Possible Drowning In Hudson River, Police Say
Connecticut Man Boating With Family Dies After Possible Drowning In Hudson River, Police Say New York State Police are investigating a possible drowning in the Hudson River involving a Connecticut man. Troopers in southern Warren County responded to the area of Davern Drive, in the town of Lake Luzerne, at around 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11. A preliminary investigation determined that Wilfredo Arizmendi, age 48, of Hartford, was boating with family members when he entered the water to swim, according to New York State Police.  Arizmendi began to exhibit distress shortly after, said police.  He was thrown a floatation device but continued to struggle to stay above wate…
Two Rescued From Partially Sunken Jet Skis In Region Two Rescued From Partially Sunken Jet Skis In Region
Two Rescued From Partially Sunken Jet Skis In Region Other than some likely bruised egos, two jet skiers are safe after being rescued from the Hudson River. Emergency crews were called around 9 p.m. Friday, May 13, with reports of two personal watercraft (PWC) operators in distress near the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill, according to the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. Several agencies, including the US Coast Guard, responded and found one man stranded on a partially sunken jet ski, police said. A team from the Glasco Fire Department was able to locate the second man on a disabled watercraft nearby. Crews secured the partially sunken je…
Handyman Claims He Threw NY Mom's Laptop With Sex Videos Into Hudson After Killing Her Handyman Claims He Threw NY Mom's Laptop With Sex Videos Into Hudson After Killing Her
Handyman Claims He Threw NY Mom's Laptop With Sex Videos Into Hudson After Killing Her A handyman who allegedly killed New York mom of two Orsolya Gaal said he did so because she gave him HIV during their two-year affair, the New York Post reported. David Bonola killed Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens sometime after midnight on Saturday, April 16 in her Tudor-style home over the end of their sexual relationship that was on and off again for some two years, NYPD officials said. During his arraignment on Tuesday, May 10, the one-time family handyman also said he threw her laptop into the Hudson River because it had sex videos of the two of them on it, the Post reported. A…
Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Hudson Valley Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Hudson Valley
Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Hudson Valley Higher toll rates are heading to several New York bridges in the region. According to the New York State Bridge Authority, as part of a four-year plan that began in 2020, the third of four rate hikes is set to take effect as of Sunday, May 1 in the Hudson Valley. The new toll rates will apply to all five spans operated by the New York State Bridge Authority: The Bear Mountain Bridge in Orange and Rockland counties; Newburgh-Beacon Bridge over the Hudson River; Mid-Hudson Bridge between Dutchess and Ulster counties; Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge north of Kingston and Rhinecliff; Rip Van Winkl…