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Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact
Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact A long section of the Hudson River is experiencing a harmful algae bloom, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid contact with the toxins. According to a public notice issued this week by the Town of Poughkeepsie, the bloom stretches from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge as far south as Garrison and West Point.  The bloom also appears to be affecting tidal portions of tributaries. Officials cautioned that HABs can produce dangerous toxins posing risks to people, pets, and wildlife through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Reported symptoms of exposure include…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response
Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response A late-night fire in Putnam County was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters and mutual aid crews.  The blaze began at around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley. When crews arrived, they confirmed a working fire and immediately began an aggressive attack to keep the flames from spreading, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department.  Thanks to their quick response, firefighters were able to contain and put out the mai…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon.  A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million.  According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space.   The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say $200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Putnam County resident entrusted as the treasurer for two local civic organizations has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 over several years, authorities announced.  Mark A. Kenny, age 61, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, on grand larceny charges following an investigation that began in December, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when board members from a civic organization in Garrison contacted authorities, suspecting that their treasurer was stealing funds.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured
Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Hudson Valley: 3 Injured Three people were injured after a car collided with a tree in Putnam County.  The crash happened at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 on Sprout Brook Road near the Putnam Valley town line, where there was a single-vehicle accident involving a collision with a large tree, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Continental Village Fire Department.  Upon arrival, first responders found three occupants trapped inside the wrecked Tesla vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the victims, working for approximately 30 minutes befor…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 Stretch In Garrison (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Route 9 Stretch In Garrison (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 Stretch In Garrison (Developing) A stretch of Route 9 in the Hudson Valley is closed as the result of a serious crash. The crash, which happened on Friday, Jan. 17 around 1:45 p.m. in Putnam County, has left Route 9 closed in Garrison in the area of Old Highland Turnpike, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced.  Police and first responders are operating in the area. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The road will remain closed for an "extended period of time," officials said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Fire Sparks In Chimney At Garrison Home Fire Sparks In Chimney At Garrison Home
Fire Sparks In Chimney At Garrison Home A chimney fire in a Hudson Valley home prompted a swift multi-agency response that kept the flames from spreading further, firefighters said. The incident occurred in Putnam County on Friday, Dec. 27, at a residence on Ferris Drive in Garrison, according to the Garrison Fire Department, which responded to a mutual aid call from the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding departments, the fire was quickly brought under control, officials said. No injuries were reported. The Garrison Volunteer Fire Company emphasized the importa…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Hudson Valley Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win
Hudson Valley Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Consultant Jidderbug, a Putnam County-based liability company, has struck it rich, claiming a life-changing $1,000-a-day-for-life top prize in the Cash4Life lottery game. New York Lottery officials said the company, located in Garrison, clinched the Cash4Life game's grand prize in the Sunday, August 18 drawing. The win guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, but lottery officials said the company opted for a lump sum and received $4,557,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less in Orange County in Newburgh, sparking curiosity about whether the prize would be shared among em…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Here's How Putnam's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties Here's How Putnam's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties
Here's How Putnam's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties A new report has revealed a growing number of luxury home sales in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County during the third quarter of 2024.  In markets north of New York City, including the Hudson Valley counties of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess as well as Fairfield County, luxury home sales have experienced a sharp uptick, according to Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Luxury Market Report.  The report, released on Thursday, Oct. 10, revealed that the percentage of these sales increased by double digits in each county and was concentrated in the lower end of the luxury markets.  T…

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by Ben Crnic