Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Putnam, Dutchess Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Putnam, Dutchess
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Putnam, Dutchess Thousands of Putnam and Dutchess County residents are still without power a day after thunderstorms rocked the region, taking down trees and power lines. As of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Central Hudson was reporting 323 active outages, which were impacting 4,512 Dutchess residents, and 498 Putnam residents. NYSEG crews were still working to restore power to 416 customers in Dutchess and 9,595 in Putnam. Previous story: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess A Central Hudson spokesperson said that the utility company restored service to ne…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Putnam, Dutchess Thousands are without power on Long Island as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Central Hudson was reporting that 17,493 of its 120,208 customers were without power, while 2,580 of its 5,151 customers were reporting outages. NYSEG was reporting 13,619 of its Putnam customers were without power, while 868 in Dutchess were left in the dark. Related story - High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages Carmel was hit the hardest, …
COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Dutchess County is on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 1,466 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dutchess County, resulting in 11 deaths since the outbreak began. The Dutchess County Department of Health said that there are currently 108 Dutchess residents who are hospitalized, while 126 more were formerly hospitalized, treated, and discharged. Active Dutchess County cases by municipality: Fishkill: 126 Wappinger: 104; East Fi…
COVID-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers COVID-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers
Covid-19: Area HS Baseball Team Raises Money For Hospital Workers A Hudson Valley high school baseball team has created a fundraising campaign to raise money for healthcare workers in the region on the front lines combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The John Jay High School baseball team in East Fishkill has launched a viral video alongside a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to raise money for the crews at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie who have been working around the clock. Varsity baseball coach Eric Frink said they are looking to raise at least $10,000, which would be used to provide supplies, food, and other necessary it…
Lane Reopens After I-84 Crash Lane Reopens After I-84 Crash
Lane Reopens After I-84 Crash This story has been updated.  There were delays on a stretch of I-84 following a crash that caused the closure of the left lane for about two hours. It happened on the westbound side, just beyond Exit 50 (Lime Kiln Road) in East Fishkill and was reported shortly early in the afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 22. The lane reopened just before 3 p.m.
Area Native To Appear On Popular A&E Show ‘America’s Top Dog’ Area Native To Appear On Popular A&E Show ‘America’s Top Dog’
Area Native To Appear On Popular A&E Show ‘America’s Top Dog’ A dog trainer from the Hudson Valley is set to take center stage with her dog on a new competition series on the A&E Network. Hopewell Junction native Jill Viggiani, who now is the owner and head trainer at MotoDog Training in Huntington, Vermont, will appear on “America’s Top Dog” with her 6-year-old purebred boxer Moto this week. The episode featuring Viggiani - a 1993 graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill - is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 on A&E Network. The show features police canines and their handlers being put up against civilian dogs and the…
Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash
Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash A driver was injured after her car crashed and was engulfed in flames on I-84. Police say the car was heading eastbound on the interstate in East Fishkill on Monday, Dec. 30 when it went off the roadway into the center median and caught fire. They say the 41-year-old driver was apparently going at an unsafe speed in icy conditions. The Southeast woman was taken to Danbury Hospital with minor injuries.
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 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, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, 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 Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops A dozen residents were among those removed from public roadways by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving. In total, State Police in Troop K arrested 21 allegedly impaired drivers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 16, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Dennis W. Lawrence, 41, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st degree, a felony, DWI, and Operation of a Vehicle without an Interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town …
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area 25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a single-lane closure on Interstate 84. The Department says a single-lane closure is scheduled for Interstate 84 westbound between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Kent. The closure will begin Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. and continue through Friday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During these times, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes w…