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Local Man Found With Loaded Gun At Airport In Hudson Valley, TSA Says Local Man Found With Loaded Gun At Airport In Hudson Valley, TSA Says
Local Man Found With Loaded Gun At Airport In Hudson Valley, TSA Says A local man is facing a “stiff” fine after he was found trying to board a flight at Stewart International Airport in Orange County with a loaded handgun. The Dutchess County man, identified as a resident of Poughkeepsie, was stopped by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made the discovery Tuesday, July 5, according to the agency. A TSA officer spotted the gun during an X-ray scan of the man’s belongings. It was loaded and accompanied by five bullets, the agency said. The officer immediately notified police, who confiscated the gun and detained the man for qu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Investigation Underway After Laser Pointed At Aircraft In Hudson Valley Investigation Underway After Laser Pointed At Aircraft In Hudson Valley
Investigation Underway After Laser Pointed At Aircraft In Hudson Valley An investigation is underway after a pilot reported that a laser was pointed at a commercial aircraft that was traveling over the Hudson Valley. Authorities received a report on Monday, April 4, from a supervisor at Boston Control Tower in New Hampshire about a laser being pointed at an aircraft near Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, according to New York State Police. The supervisor reported that a commercial passenger flight was traveling north over the airport when the pilot reported that a laser was shined at the aircraft. The laser was reportedly located in an un…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market 20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market
20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life might be interested in a 12,980-square-foot home for sale in the Hudson Valley for a mere $5.55 million. The home, which sits along the Hudson River in the town of West Park in Ulster County, is famous for its design by Long Island-based architect Norman Jaffe. Surrounded by 20 acres of land, the estate which refers to classic Greek architecture, has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two partial bathrooms, and an indoor pool. The living and kitchen areas are located upstairs with the bedrooms located on the lower floor. The living ro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
NY Air Show Coming To Area This Weekend NY Air Show Coming To Area This Weekend
NY Air Show Coming To Area This Weekend Airplane buffs will want to head to Stewart International Airport in Orange County this weekend to get a head-spinning thrill during the 2018 New York Air Show.The event runs Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, with gates opening at 9 a.m at the airport in New Windsor. This year's lineup will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the headliner followed by more than 15 different military and civilian performers. Some other favorites include the West Point Parachute Team, air tractor demos, stunt flyers, and all types of military aircraft.  The show runs through 4 p.m. General adm…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Save Newburgh Firefighter Jobs, Schumer Tells FEMA Save Newburgh Firefighter Jobs, Schumer Tells FEMA
Save Newburgh Firefighter Jobs, Schumer Tells FEMA U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles "Chuck" Schumer said he told Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long to keep funding the Newburgh Fire Department and avoid life-threatening layoffs. Newburgh has once again applied for annual federal aid through the Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Program.  Schumer said SAFER Grants have helped low-income municipalities like Newburgh maintain the number of trained firefighters available in their communities. New York's U.S. senator said that the last two rounds of SAFER funding have been a vital…

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by Jon Craig
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It's Official: Stewart Airport Now Has A New Name It's Official: Stewart Airport Now Has A New Name
It's Official: Stewart Airport Now Has A New Name This story has been updated. Stewart International Airport in Orange County will be renamed New York Stewart International Airport as part of a $37 million effort to modernize facilities and bring new attention to the travel hub. The tremendous success of international air service by Norwegian Airlines at Stewart International Airport in Orange County has prompted the Port Authority to expand services including a permanent U.S. Customs inspection area at the airport based in New Windsor.  According to realestateindepth.com, passenger volumes at the Hudson Valley airport rose 62 percent las…

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Proposes New Name For Stewart Cuomo Proposes New Name For Stewart
Cuomo Proposes New Name For Stewart NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to expand and rebrand Stewart International Airport. The governor wants the Port Authority to spend $34 million to build a permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station to allow the airport to expand its international service.  Stewart currently flies to Norway, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The airport currently uses a temporary federal inspection station. Cuomo also wants to rename the airport "New York International at Stewart Field."  "By transforming Stewart Airport into a state-of-the-art…

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by Sam Barron