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Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House As Election Day draws closer, political pundits are closely watching three New York congressional races that could determine which party controls the House next year. Freshmen Republican Reps. Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Anthony D’Esposito – supporters of former President Donald Trump in districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 – are all hoping for repeat wins in November. Here’s a closer look at their races. Mondaire Jones (left) and Rep. Mike Lawler. Campaign Facebook Pages 17th District: Lawler vs. Jones Lawler, whose 17th District represents all of Rockland and Pu…
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer was busted with drugs and a ghost gun during a warrant search of his home. Dutchess County resident George Cintron, age 37, of Beacon, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17, by members of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, Cintron, had been the subject of an investigation into sales of cocaine and fentanyl in the city of Beacon. A court-ordered warrant search of his home located more than 16 ounces of fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, and an illegal ghost gun, Harri…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder In Stabbing Incident, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder In Stabbing Incident, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder In Stabbing Incident, Police Say A person residing in the region was nabbed for alleged attempted murder in a stabbing incident that seriously wounded another man. The attack occurred in Dutchess County at 1 a.m. Sunday, June 30, in the area of Smith and Mansion Streets in Poughkeepsie. According to the Poughkeepsie Police, on Thursday, Oct. 17, members of the Neighborhood Recovery Unit, Detective Bureau, and Patrol Division located and arrested Rushaan Francis, age 27, of Poughkeepsie, in connection with the June 30 stabbing.  Police said the 44-year-old victim was located suffering from multiple stab-slash wounds.&…
Hudson Valley Police Records Employee Known For Sense Of Humor Dies Hudson Valley Police Records Employee Known For Sense Of Humor Dies
Hudson Valley Police Records Employee Known For Sense Of Humor Dies A longtime Hudson Valley police records employee known for her engaging personality has died at 68. Dutchess County native Dorinda R. 'Rindy' Germano, of Poughkeepsie, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Monticello. Born in Poughkeepsie, Rindy lived her 68 years with a "contagious zest for life and a heart brimming with kindness," according to her obituary. Professionally, Rindy was a dedicated record keeper for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department from 2003 until her death.  "Her meticulous nature and unwavering integrity made her a…
Victims ID'd After Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Hudson Valley Victims ID'd After Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Hudson Valley
Victims ID'd After Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Hudson Valley Two men were killed during a wrong-way driver crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in LaGrange. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, an initial investigation determined Joseph W. LaFave, age 35, of LaGrange, driving a 2017 BMW X1, traveled north in the southbound lane on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Todd Hill Road.  Hicks said LaFave struck a 2017 Lincoln Navigator head-on in the left southbound lane. LaFave was pronounced dead on the scene by responding paramedics…
New Hudson Valley Police Chief Grew Up In City He Now Serves New Hudson Valley Police Chief Grew Up In City He Now Serves
New Hudson Valley Police Chief Grew Up In City He Now Serves A new chief of police in the region is no stranger to the area; he grew up there and has been part of the department for some 30 years.  Dutchess County resident Rich Wilson has been named the Chief of Police for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department by Mayor Yvonne Flowers on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Wilson has served as Interim Police Chief since the former chief, Tom Pape, retired in May. Wilson joined the department in 1994 as a police dispatcher and worked his way through the ranks. He was promoted to sergeant in 2001 and served in Community Policing and the Neighborhood Recov…
Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Hudson Valley Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Daily Voice is excited to announce its first-ever Readers’ Choice contest in Hudson Valley! Readers’ Choice is set to showcase the top businesses that make Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties special. Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a family-run pizzeria, a boutique spa, or a dedicated local handyman, this is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Who makes the best pie in Hudson Valley? Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite place you love to dine at? Is there a hairstylist…
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Peddling Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl, Police Say An alleged drug dealer in the region was busted after he was caught selling cocaine mixed with fentanyl in connection with a fatal car crash. Dutchess County resident Joseph M. Kundrat, age 32, of East Fishkill, was charged on Monday, Sept. 30, following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Task Force agent Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, the task force, initiated an investigation into Kundrat after a request from the East Fishkill Police in connection with a fatal auto crash in which cocaine-laced fentanyl was found. Harris said the drive…
Double-Fatal House Fi2 Killed, Including 1-Year-Old Girl, After House Fire Breaks Out In Region Double-Fatal House Fi2 Killed, Including 1-Year-Old Girl, After House Fire Breaks Out In Region
Double-Fatal House Fi2 Killed, Including 1-Year-Old Girl, After House Fire Breaks Out In Region A mother and her 1-year-old daughter were killed in a large house fire in the region that left another child and a man were seriously injured. The blaze broke out in Dutchess County in the town of Clinton at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a residential house fire with the East Clinton Fire Department on Clinton Hollow Road in the town of Clinton. Troopers and first responders found the caller outside the residence, who stated two children and their mother were inside the house on the second floor, Hicks said. Hicks…
Occupied Hudson Valley Home Damaged By Gunfire, Suspect Escapes: Police Occupied Hudson Valley Home Damaged By Gunfire, Suspect Escapes: Police
Occupied Hudson Valley Home Damaged By Gunfire, Suspect Escapes: Police Police in the region are asking for information after an occupied home was damaged by gunfire. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. on Rinaldi Boulevard. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, all responding officers and detectives searched for the suspect, who managed to escape. An investigation determined that an occupied residence sustained damage due to gunfire.  Crime Scene Technicians responded to investigate.  If you have any information on this incident, call the confidential TIP LINE at 845-451-7577.  This investigat…
Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction
Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction After several years of being operated by a management company, a popular, well-appointed hotel in the region is being auctioned next month. According to Ten-X, the 121-room Holiday Inn Express in Dutchess County on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie will be auctioned on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The company-owned property was originally put up for sale in 2020, but it was pulled due to the pandemic and market plunges.  Ten-X says the property is offered unencumbered by management and debt. A price or starting bid was not announced.  The company added that buyers will need to be able to relicense…
Assailant Flees Scene After Woman Stabbed In Hudson Valley Assailant Flees Scene After Woman Stabbed In Hudson Valley
Assailant Flees Scene After Woman Stabbed In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman was stabbed during a fight between two groups of people on a city street.  The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, on Montgomery Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy of the city of Poughkeepsie Police, Donyae Paris Andrews, age 24, of Poughkeepsie, received non-life-threatening injuries to her arm during the attack. The assailant fled in a car that was later found abandoned a few blocks away.  McCarthy said an investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to call the city …
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police Following a day of recent drug overdoses in the region, a drug task force nabbed a dealer who was allegedly selling fentanyl and crack cocaine. Dutchess County resident Leonardo De La Cruz, age 25, of Poughkeepsie was charged on Monday, Oct. 7, with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after complaints and tips from residents. Before De La Cruz's arrest, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force had been working on numerous investigations narcotic dealers operating on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie or municipal parking lot…
Crystal Meth Mailed To Board Of Elections Office In Hudson Valley Crystal Meth Mailed To Board Of Elections Office In Hudson Valley
Crystal Meth Mailed To Board Of Elections Office In Hudson Valley State and federal law enforcement officials are investigating after a Board of Elections office in the region received a suspicious package from an unknown foreign sender via UPS. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at the Dutchess County Board of Elections (DCBOE) in Poughkeepsie on Monday, Oct. 7. Office officials said a team escalated a particular piece of mail to management for a higher review "due to advanced training and heightened awareness." Wearing personal protective equipment, this team and management commissioners thoroughly examined the suspicious package and contacted l…
Man Who Attacked Girlfriend With Belt In Hudson Valley Faces 20 Years In Prison Man Who Attacked Girlfriend With Belt In Hudson Valley Faces 20 Years In Prison
Man Who Attacked Girlfriend With Belt In Hudson Valley Faces 20 Years In Prison A man is facing 20 years in prison after being found guilty of assaulting his girlfriend with a belt, severely wounding her in front of two toddlers in the region. Dutchess County resident Javan McMillon, age 28, of Poughkeepsie, was convicted by a jury on Tuesday, Oct. 8, following two days of deliberations, said Dutchess County District Attorney Office Anthony Parisi. The attack occurred on Saturday, March 9, on Bement Ave., in the city of Poughkeepsie, when McMillon repeatedly struck his girlfriend with a leather belt, causing substantial pain and bruising, the DA's office said. Parisi…
20-Year-Old Shot, Killed After Stabbing Person At Hudson Valley Home: Police 20-Year-Old Shot, Killed After Stabbing Person At Hudson Valley Home: Police
20-Year-Old Shot, Killed After Stabbing Person At Hudson Valley Home: Police A man was shot and killed after state police say he stabbed a person inside a home in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Oct. 5 in the town of Pleasant Valley. Responding state police troopers and Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office deputies officers located one victim suffering from a stab wound and another the victim of gunfire at the residence on Rawls Road, located just west of the Taconic State Parkway. Troopers and deputies secured the scene and began attempted  life-saving-techniques for both victims.   Empress …
Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Hudson Valley Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Hudson Valley
Child Airlifted After Fall On Field Trip In Hudson Valley A child was airlifted to the hospital after being seriously injured during a fall on a school field trip in the region. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in Dutchess County at the Mount Beacon Trail head. Initial updates from the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response 911 Center (DCDER) indicated that the school personnel had administered first aid and were attempting to assist the patient down the mountain, according to information provided by the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Subsequent updates from DCDER noted that the patient was no longer able t…
Investigation Determines Cause Of WWI Replica Fatal Plane Crash In Hudson Valley Investigation Determines Cause Of WWI Replica Fatal Plane Crash In Hudson Valley
Investigation Determines Cause Of WWI Replica Fatal Plane Crash In Hudson Valley An initial investigation has determined the cause of a crash that claimed the life of a well-known pilot at an air show in New York. Just before 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Dutchess County, a World War I-era replica Fokker D.VIII caught fire, causing the plane to crash near the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome during an exhibition in Red Hook. The sole occupant of the plane, 60-year-old Madison County resident Brian T. Coughlin, of the town of Cazenovia, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Red Hook Police. A preliminary investigation determined the crash was due to unknown me…
750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail 750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail
750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Hudson Valley: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail Two several-hundred-acre land parcels have been added to a popular state park spanning two counties in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 3, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed the addition of 763 acres to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties.  The added acres will go towards meeting the state's goal of conserving 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, Hochul said. The land acquisition consists of a 530-acre parcel with a new access point for the park's recreational facilities and the long-dist…
Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At Air Show In Hudson Valley Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At Air Show In Hudson Valley
Well-Known Pilot ID'd As Victim Of Fiery Fatal Crash At Air Show In Hudson Valley A pilot killed during a fiery crash while performing in an air show in the Hudson Valley has been identified. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, on Norton Road in Red Hook. According to the Red Hook Police Department, an initial investigation determined that due to unknown mechanical issues, the engine of a World War I Fokker D.VII caught fire, causing the plane to crash near the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome where the exhibit was taking place. The pilot and sole occupant, Madison County resident Brian T. Coughlin, age 60, of Cazenovia, was pronounced dead …
25-Year-Old Found Shot On Roadway In Hudson Valley 25-Year-Old Found Shot On Roadway In Hudson Valley
25-Year-Old Found Shot On Roadway In Hudson Valley A 25-year-old man was found shot on a roadway in the region after police responded to multiple 911 calls. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, in the area of Oakley Street and N. Clinton Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers located the victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.  Officers immediately applied a tourniquet, and the man was transported via EMS to an area hospital for treatment. Police said he is expected to recover.  Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians respond…
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Hudson Valley Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police Three alleged Hudson Valley cocaine and fentanyl dealers were busted during a warrant takedown following an investigation sparked by residents' complaints. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, said the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, the investigation began after numerous community members reported this activity to the unit.  "Complaints included narcotic and dangerous drug sales taking place at all hou…
Hudson Valley Rep. Lawler Admits Donning Blackface As 'Hero' Michael Jackson In NYT Exposé Hudson Valley Rep. Lawler Admits Donning Blackface As 'Hero' Michael Jackson In NYT Exposé
Hudson Valley Rep. Lawler Admits Donning Blackface As 'Hero' Michael Jackson In NYT Exposé New York Rep. Mike Lawler – a freshman Republican hoping to defend his battleground congressional seat in the Hudson Valley – admitted to once donning blackface, The New York Times reports. The 38-year-old Lawler darkened his skin and dressed up as Michael Jackson for Halloween while he was a sophomore at the now Manhattan University in 2006, photos obtained by the outlet show. In a statement to the New York Times, Lawler said the costume was meant to be “truly the sincerest form of flattery, a genuine homage to my musical hero since I was a little kid trying to moonwalk through my mom’s ki…
23-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Hudson Valley Crash 23-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
23-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Hudson Valley Crash A Hudson Valley man who was a passenger in an Infiniti sedan was killed in a single-vehicle crash. The collision occurred in Dutchess County, in the town of Wappinger, at about 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, on All Angels Hill Road near Dugan Lane.  According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Infiniti sedan with five occupants was traveling southbound on All Angels Hill Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Watterson said the car left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Killed in…
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong The oldest pizzeria in the Hudson Valley also comes with an impressive view. Located in Dutchess County at the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie, Aloy's Italian Restaurant served its first pizza in 1929 and has remained virtually unchanged since. Only three people have owned the restaurant since opening.  Hey, when you are voted the top thin-crust pizza in the Hudson Valley by "Hudson Valley Magazine" and recognized by NewYorkUpstate.com as the #1 pizza in Dutchess County, why change perfection?  The point hits home when you check the five-star ratings on …
Suspect On Loose After Teen Stabbed In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley Suspect On Loose After Teen Stabbed In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley
Suspect On Loose After Teen Stabbed In Broad Daylight In Hudson Valley Police iare searching for a suspect in connection with an altercation that left a teen stabbed in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, around 4 p.m. in the area of Main Street and South Brett Street in Beacon.  According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, the victim, a 16-year-old, suffered a superficial wound to the leg and was treated and released from the hospital.  The investigation is ongoing.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Hudson Valley Street Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Hudson Valley Street
Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Hudson Valley Street Police are investigating and searching for a suspect after a woman was found stabbed and assaulted on a Hudson Valley street. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Monday, Sept. 30, around 7:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie. According to the Poughkeepsie Police, officers found the 35-year-old woman semi-conscious with severe facial wounds and a stab wound to the back. She was transported to an area hospital via EMS in critical condition, police said. Detectives and crime scene technicians responded to the area to investigate.  Police did not say if a sus…
Hudson Valley Juvenile Nabbed For Making 'Non-Specific' School Threat, Police Say Hudson Valley Juvenile Nabbed For Making 'Non-Specific' School Threat, Police Say
Hudson Valley Juvenile Nabbed For Making 'Non-Specific' School Threat, Police Say A juvenile was charged with allegedly making a threat of mass harm after the FBI alerted the New York State Police of a school threat made in the region on TikTok. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Wappinger. Trooper AJ Hicks said an investigation determined the "non-specific threat originated from the town of Wappinger.  Investigators located and arrested the minor soon after, Hicks said. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Dutchess County Family Court. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Multiple Buildings: Police Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Multiple Buildings: Police
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Multiple Buildings: Police A man was busted for allegedly spray painting multiple buildings with large graffiti letters in the region. Dutchess County resident Richard Bulson, age 40, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 27, for the Saturday, Sept. 21 incident on Main Street in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, an investigation identified Bulson as responsible for the alleged crimes. On Sept. 27, Bulson was located during a traffic stop and charged with three counts of criminal mischief and three counts of making graffiti.  He was processed and released on an appearance tic…
Hudson Valley Man Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints Hudson Valley Man Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints
Hudson Valley Man Busted Selling Crack At Public Housing Facilities After Complaints A man from the region was busted for allegedly selling crack cocaine in a public housing authority area. Dutchess County resident Victor Smith, age 66, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 26 at his Poughkeepsie home. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, the force began an investigation after receiving complaints from residents regarding drug dealers operating in or near Poughkeepsie Housing Authority facilities throughout the city of Poughkeepsie.  Harris said task force agents began purchasing coca…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Young Child For Years Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Young Child For Years
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Young Child For Years A Hudson Valley man has been remanded to jail in connection with an ongoing sexual abuse investigation. Dutchess County resident Michael Tyndale, age 52, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 19, in Poughkeepsie. According to Poughkeepsie Police, Tyndale allegedly sexually abused a victim beginning at the age of 10 for four years. Tyndale was charged with predatory sexual assault and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail. The investigation continues. Detectives were assisted by the team at the Child Advocacy Center.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…