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Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Dutchess County Convicted Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Dutchess County Convicted
Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Dutchess County Convicted A Dutchess County man has been convicted of breaking into housing designated for Vassar College faculty and staff, a crime prosecutors say threatened the safety of a residential community.  Shawn Grey, 50, of Pleasant Valley, was found guilty on Thursday, April 2, of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.  The conviction followed three days of testimony and two days of jury deliberations. Prosecutors said the charges stem from an incident on Sept. 20, 2024, when Grey unlawfully …

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by Ben Crnic
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US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway
US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway A popular Central American getaway spot is under new scrutiny after US officials warned that criminals are increasingly targeting tourists and foreign residents with robberies and extortion schemes. In a security alert issued on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, said it is tracking a rise in property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies affecting foreigners across the country, including US citizens.  The alert describes criminal gangs targeting foreign-owned homes and businesses for break-ins and extortion. It also details cases in which foreign residents and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Dutchess Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says These Dutchess Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
These Dutchess Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be. According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data. The list includes: Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1: Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2; Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3; Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;  East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6; Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7; Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…

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by Ben Crnic
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Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Dutchess County: Police Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Dutchess County: Police
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In Dutchess County: Police Two suspects are in custody after allegedly stealing from a home in Dutchess County and attacking the homeowner, authorities announced.  The incident leading up to the arrests began when officers responded to a burglary in progress at an East Fishkill residence on Railroad Avenue on Thursday, April 17 around 7:44 p.m., the East Fishkil Police Department said on Friday, April 18.  Upon arrival, police found that two suspects had unlawfully entered the home and stolen various items of property, according to authorities.  As the suspects fled the scene, police said the female s…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Ranked Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why NY Ranked Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why
NY Ranked Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study: Find Out Why Massachusetts leads the U.S. as a place for raising families and two other Northeast states are among the nation's best, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of best and worst states to raise a family on Monday, Jan. 13. The personal finance website ranked each state on family-friendliness, evaluating factors like housing affordability, healthcare quality, job security, and education. Massachusetts claimed the top spot, excelling in education and healthcare. The state boasts the nation’s best public schools, the highest rate of children with health insurance, and …

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by Chris Spiker
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These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report
These NY Counties Named Among Safest In America: U.S. News & World Report If you're looking for a safe place to settle down and not worry about violence or how far you are from emergency care, plenty of counties in New York may fit the bill, including one now ranked as the safest in America.  A total of eight counties in New York appeared on the 2024 Safest Communities in America list by U.S. News & World Report, released on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The New York counties to appear on the list include:  Nassau County, which ranked No. 1; Rockland County, which ranked No. 2; Westchester County, which ranked No. 6; Putnam County, which ranked…

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by Ben Crnic