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170-Acre Luxury Dutchess Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M 170-Acre Luxury Dutchess Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M
170-Acre Luxury Dutchess Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M A one-of-a-kind luxury estate in Dutchess County has hit the market for the first time, offering Adirondack-style elegance, expansive views, and a stunning array of year-round amenities—all set on 170 private acres in the heart of the Hudson Valley.  Located at 367 Prospect Hill Rd. in Pine Plains, the property is now listed for $8,475,000 and has been on the market for just under two weeks, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing.  Designed by architect Lloyd Taft and built by a third-generation camp builder known for his work in upstate New York and the Thousand Islands, the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Dutchess County, Suspect At Large, NYSP Says Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Dutchess County, Suspect At Large, NYSP Says
Motel Burglary: Police Items Stolen In Dutchess County, Suspect At Large, Nysp Says Authorities are asking for the public’s help following a burglary at a Dutchess County motel that resulted in stolen New York State Police property.  The break-in happened sometime between 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, at the Cottonwood Motel, located at 7 Fowler Rd. in the village of Millbrook, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 7.  Investigators said whoever was responsible caused property damage and took several items belonging to the New York State Police. Police emphasized that the stolen items do not pose any threat to the public,…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County A water issue in Dutchess County has forced an early dismissal for all schools in the Millbrook Central School District on Thursday, Jan. 30, officials announced.  According to district officials, a town water issue on Alden Place in Millbrook prompted the schedule change, with secondary schools dismissing at 12:15 p.m. and elementary schools letting out at 1 p.m.  Parents of students who require pickup were asked to make necessary arrangements. The village delayed the water shutoff until after lunch to ensure students were served meals before dismissal, officials said. Notifica…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (DEVELOPING) 'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (DEVELOPING)
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (Developing) Authorities are saying there is no remaining threat to the public following a police-involved incident in a Dutchess County village.  The incident happened on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28 in the village of Millbrook, according to the village's police department, which sent out an advisory on social media just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  In the advisory, the department said the situation had been "resolved" and that "there is no ongoing threat to the public."  "Thank you for your patience and cooperation," the advisory continued.  Daily Voice has reached out to police for…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Dutchess County Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Dutchess County
Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Dutchess County Fire crews worked to free a driver after a car rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 just before noon in Dutchess County, when a vehicle rolled around 30 feet down an embankment in Millbrook, according to the village's fire department. Responding firefighters were able to get the driver out, who miraculously was unharmed.  They were then taken to a hospital for evaluation. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor
Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor A Korean War hero and Dutchess Count native has finally received the nation’s highest military honor after decades of effort by his family, students, local advocates, and US Congressman Pat Ryan. Private First Class Charles Johnson, a 1951 graduate of Arlington High School, was awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday, Jan. 3 at the White House.  His heroic actions during a June 11, 1953 battle near the demilitarized zone in Korea are credited with saving at least eight lives, President Joe Biden said during the ceremony. During the battle, Johnson was severely injured but continued to ai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Survivor Of Fatal Dutchess County Crash Remains Critical Survivor Of Fatal Dutchess County Crash Remains Critical
Survivor Of Fatal Dutchess County Crash Remains Critical Sometimes, the victims of vehicle crashes are forgotten when there is a fatality involved. Related: 18-Year-Old Millbrook Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Head-On Crash That's the case with Ulster County resident Todd Abrams, age 60, of the hamlet of Highlands, who was severely injured in a head-on, two-truck crash in Dutchess County on Saturday, Aug. 31, that killed 18-year-old Blaine M. Hadden of Millbrook. Hadden's death received a lot of media coverage, and a GoFundMe for his family was shared widely. According to New York State Police, Hadden allegedly caused the crash by driving into …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dutchess County Man Accused Of Smothering His 17-Year-Old Sister To Death Dutchess County Man Accused Of Smothering His 17-Year-Old Sister To Death
Dutchess County Man Accused Of Smothering His 17-Year-Old Sister To Death A 32-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly smothering his sister to death at their home.  The Dutchess County District Attorney's office said the incident occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2021, at 58 Harts Village Road in the village of Millbrook. Mark Dedaj, of the village of Millbrook, was charged on Tuesday, Sept. 17, with the murder of Maureen Nelson-Lanzi, said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.  Dedaj is charged with intentionally killing Nelson-Lanzo by smothering her to death in their residence, Parisi said. The New York State Police in…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Dutchess County Crash 18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Dutchess County Crash
18-Year-Old Killed In Head-On Dutchess County Crash An 18-year-old  man was killed during a head-on crash in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the intersection of Route 343 and Altamont Road in the town of Washington (Millbrook). According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, Blaine M. Hadden, age 18, of Millbrook, was driving a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 westbound on Route 343 when he entered the eastbound lane and struck a 2004 Toyota Tundra head-on. Hadden, who had to be extricated by the Millbrook Fire Department, died from his injuries, Hicks said. The driver of the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
2,078-Acre Dutchess County Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M 2,078-Acre Dutchess County Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M
2,078-Acre Dutchess County Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M A vast Hudson Valley estate combined from five farms owned by the same person for 60 years has hit the market for $65 million. According to Zillow, the Hitchcock Estate, located in Dutchess County in the village of Millbrook near the heart of Washington, has had 2078 acres intact since its first owner assembled it in 1889.  Zillow said that most of the estate, which features two main houses, began as a summer escape for the original owners and quickly became a favorite place to visit and entertain. Zillow says the property includes 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms and has been maintain…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M
Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M If you need a full gym and a regulation-size polo field, then an estate for sale in the Hudson Valley for $20 million should fill the bill. Located in Dutchess County, bordering Amenia and Millbrook, the Wassaic property spans 134 acres and, according to Zillow, offers some of the best views in the Hudson Valley.  The 7,500-square-foot main house, built in 2019, blends modern architecture with the area's natural beauty. Zillow says the estate is divided into two wings, including a service wing that includes a chef's kitchen, pantry, mudroom, and bathroom. The entertaining wing featur…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Employees from a Hudson Valley town bid farewell to their police chief, who resigned to take a new position. For the past 11 years, Police Chief Keith Dworkin has called Dutchess County and the Fishkill Police Department home, but on Friday, July 19, he said goodbye to take another position as chief in the village of Millbrook. In a Facebook post, the department said Dworkin had worked tirelessly during his four years as chief to promote community outreach, encourage public relations, and increase resident confidence in the police department. "Under his leadership, the community policing u…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Hudson Valley Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences Hudson Valley Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences
Hudson Valley Estate Listed At $28M Has Trio Of Connected Residences If you are looking for a luxurious home that offers something for everyone and can afford $28 million, then a Hudson Valley estate for sale should fit nicely with your lifestyle. Located in Dutchess County in Millbrook, Canoe Hill has three residences connected, each with its unique vibe. According to Zillow, Canoe Hill features a central corridor, a west wing, and an east wing, all very different from the next and offering different architecture.   Constructed in the 1700s and moved to its current location and reassembled, Zillow says the central corridor serves as the hub of th…

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by Kathy Reakes