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Police & Fire
Sheriff IDs Man Killed In Route 9 Crash
Authorities have released details in the Friday, Jan. 17 crash along Route 9 that left one person dead in Putnam County. Norton Segarra, 74, of Beacon, NY was heading south when he veered into the northbound lanes and was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by a 60-year-old Milford, CT man around 1:30 p.m. near Route 403 in Garrison, County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said. Segarra was pronounced dead at the scene near Philipstown, and the driver of the truck was taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway remained closed until 9…
News
3 Dogs Left Behind By Hudson Valley Woman Killed In Crash Need New Home
The death of a Putnam County woman in a tragic car crash in Connecticut has left her three well-loved dogs in need of a new home. Diane K. Staab, age 62, was killed on Monday, Jan. 13, in a head-on crash on Ball Pond Road in New Fairfield, Connecticut, according to Connecticut State Police. Following her sudden death, Staab’s two Rottweilers, Saffron Star and Grace Bee, and a smaller Pomeranian are being cared for by friends on a temporary basis, but they need a permanent home, Hudson Valley Rottie Rescue announced in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 16. Mahopac NY lo…
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 Stretch In Garrison (
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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.
News
'Check Washing': Poughkeepsie Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Credit Unions, DA Says
A 29-year-old man faces prison time after being convicted of attempting to steal thousands of dollars using forged checks in Putnam County. Dutchess County resident Tahmel Gordon of Poughkeepsie was found guilty by a Putnam County jury of charges connected to a "check washing" scheme, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. According to the DA's Office, Gordon and three accomplices traveled from Poughkeepsie to Hudson Valley Credit Union branches in Mahopac and Carmel, where they attempted to cash “washed” checks—altered to reflect …
Police & Fire
Road Reopens After 'Death Investigation' In Hudson Valley (
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A section of road in Putnam County has reopened following a police investigation into a death. Hughson Road in the town of Carmel was closed from Stoneleigh Avenue to Cross Road as authorities investigated a death, Carmel Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said they were conducting a "death investigation" at the scene. There is no sign of criminal conduct and no public safety concern for those in the area, he added. More information has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Business
New Eatery Opens Up Shop At Hudson Valley Train Station
If you find your stomach growling while waiting for your train at one Hudson Valley station, a new restaurant is now open to help. The Bagel Train Cafe at the Brewster Train Station in Putnam County announced its opening on social media on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The new eatery boasts a menu with plenty of bagel, salad, breakfast sandwich, and salad options. It also serves omelets, soups, and smoothie bowls, including the "Bagel Train Bowl" with granola, strawberry, banana, raspberry, blueberry, and coconut flakes. Weary travelers who stop by the train station can also grab a beer or…
Traffic
Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Putnam Valley (
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A crash caused a closure on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 16 around 10:20 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley north of Exit 25, according to 511NY. According to New York State Police, a single car traveling south crashed into the center guard rail. No injuries were reported. The parkway was cleared as of 1 p.m.
Politics
Dutchess Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios. Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…
News
18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Hudson Valley: Police
An 18-year-old Putnam County man was apprehended following an investigation into the sexual assault of a teen reported at a Northern Westchester marina, police announced. Brewster resident Azgan Mataj was arrested on Monday, Jan. 13 in connection with an incident at the Half Moon Bay Marina in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. According to the department, on the day of the incident, detectives were told of a sexual assault at the marina and advised the 15-year-old victim to go to Westchester Medic…
Police & Fire
Drones To Fly Over Town In Hudson Valley: Here's When, Where
Drones will soon be sighted above a Hudson Valley town—these are supposed to be there, though, according to authorities. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Department of Environmental Protection will be flying drones over the Putnam County town of Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced. The drones will fly over the East Branch Dam near Sodom Road and Route 22, the Sheriff's Office said. This activity will continue throughout the week. More information was not immediately available.
Police & Fire
Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are cautioning residents to be vigilant about a fake social media post that has been circulating nationwide and is now appearing on local accounts. In an announcement on Monday, Jan. 13, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said the fraudulent post warns of a "serial killer on the loose," featuring an image of a supposed suspect and victim names. However, the Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there is no validity to the post. According to authorities, scammers often use these posts to manipulate users. Once shared, the original c…
Police & Fire
Man Traumatically Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley, Airlifted To Hospital
A 50-year-old man suffered traumatic injuries and was airlifted to a hospital after crashing his motorcycle in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Jan. 12 around 12:30 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed on Croton Falls Rd. (Route 34) in Mahopac after failing to negotiate a turn, losing control, and hitting a guardrail, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Monday, Jan. 13. The rider, a 50-year-old Mahopac resident, suffered traumatic injuries to his lower body and pelvic area, Bodo said. After the crash, he was taken to the Mahopac Fire Department firehous…
News
Violation Issued After Wildland Fire Goes Up Behind Hudson Valley Business: Officials
A wildland fire that began behind a Putnam County business took several days to put out and led to the issuing of a ticket, officials announced. The fire was reported on Friday, Jan. 3, at 2:15 p.m. in a swampy area behind Petersen's Patterson Greenhouses in Patterson, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Forest rangers responded to the scene and determined that an ember from a burn pile at the nursery had likely ignited the blaze, officials said. Additional rangers soon joined the effort to extinguish the b…
News
Anesthesiologist Who Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Victim In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison
A former Putnam County anesthesiologist will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing and assaulting a victim, officials announced. Paul Giacopelli, a Southeast resident and former chief anesthesiologist at Putnam County Hospital, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to four years in state prison, according to the Putnam County District Attorney's Office. Giacopelli's sentencing follows his guilty plea on Aug. 21, 2024, to charges stemming from an incident in which he used a chemical substance to render his victim unconscious before sexually abusing her. Th…
Police & Fire
Watch Out! Scammers Use 'Surveillance Video' Ploy to Demand Bitcoin In Hudson Valley
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents of scammers claiming to have surveillance video of victims as part of a blackmail scheme. In an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Carmel Police Department in Putnam County said they had received reports of an email scam targeting those in the area. According to the department, the scammers may include victims' accurate names and addresses in emails and will claim to have surveillance footage of them. The sender will then request a "confidentiality tip" or "privacy tip" payment in Bitcoin, police said. To avoid fal…
Police & Fire
'Combative' Person Trespasses On Middle School Campus In Hudson Valley: Police
A person was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of a Putnam County middle school after refusing to leave and becoming combative, authorities said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:20 a.m., at Mahopac Middle School, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The individual was observed by the school’s Resource Officer (SRO) on the campus and was approached for questioning. The man refused to provide a legitimate reason for being on the property and declined to leave, officials said. As the SRO attempted to gather more information, the individual becam…
Obituaries
Longtime Hudson Valley Dispatcher, Court Officer Kieran O'Hagan Dies
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Kieran “KO” O’Hagan, a cherished part-time dispatcher, retired court officer, and dedicated community member whose life touched many. O’Hagan, a longtime New York Supreme Court officer for more than two decades, died on Friday, Jan. 3 at the age of 64, according to his obituary. Born to Arthur “Artie” O’Hagan and Bridget “Bryda” O’Hagan in 1960, O’Hagan grew up in the neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan alongside his beloved sister, Kathleen “Kiki” O’Hagan Venedam. Despite a 10-year age gap, th…
News
Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Hudson Valley Family Who Lost Home (
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A Hudson Valley family who lost their home in a devastating Christmas Eve fire is now receiving overwhelming support from their community as they begin their rebuilding process. The blaze broke out shortly after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a Putnam County home on North Salem Road in Southeast. Following the tragic incident, the residence's family was left without a home, according to the Brewster Fire Department. During the fire, the family, including two children, a husband, wife, and the wife’s mother, managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one fami…
Obituaries
Beloved Artistic Director Involved In Dutchess Theater Scene Dies At 61
A Hudson Valley theater company is mourning the loss of Christopher Gladysz, a visionary director, actor, and choreographer whose passion for theater touched countless lives. Gladysz, the Artistic Director of the Brewster Theater Company in Putnam County, died in hospice care on Friday, Dec. 6 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer, according to his obituary. A dynamic theater artist with decades of experience, Gladysz was known for his ability to bring out the best in everyone he worked with, both on and off the stage. Under his 15 years of leadership at the Brewster …
News
These Hudson Valley Towns Named Among Safest In Country In New Rankings
If you're looking for peace and quiet, you may want to settle down in one of three Hudson Valley towns named among the safest places in the country in new rankings by MoneyGeek. In their list of the 25 Safest Small Cities and Towns in the US released on Monday, Dec. 16, the personal finance website ranked towns from Westchester, Putnam, and Orange counties among the country's municipalities with the lowest crime numbers. The following towns were named: Yorktown, which took No. 6; Carmel, which took No. 7; Wallkill, which took No. 8. In order to make their rankings, Money…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
3-Car Crash Hospitalizes 2, Closes Busy Hudson Valley Road
A crash involving three vehicles, one of which rolled over, closed a section of Route 301 in the Hudson Valley and sent two people to the hospital, authorities said. The crash happened in Putnam County just after 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 near the Chuang Yen Monastery at 2020 Route 301 in Carmel, according to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department. Initial reports described a single vehicle striking a utility pole and rolling over with a possible trapped driver inside, but upon arrival, responders discovered that three vehicles were involved. One vehicle was found rolled over in …
Police & Fire
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are advising residents not to worry about what's in the sky above popular recreational trails. In an announcement on social media on Thursday, Dec. 26, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said they are "aware of aviation operations" near the county's bike paths. Authorities added that the operations are being carried out to help maintain the paths. The Putnam Trailway, a paved path for bicyclists and pedestrians, spans 12 linear miles through the county. It begins at the Westchester border at Baldwin Place and goes to Brewster Village. It …
Police & Fire
Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Hudson Valley Home
A Hudson Valley family was forced from their home during a Christmas Eve blaze that prompted a multi-department response. The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a residence located at 414 North Salem Rd. in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Crews arrived within six minutes to find the house, located approximately 500 feet from the road, fully engulfed in flames. The family inside the home managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one family member sustained minor burns, Brewster Second Assistant C…
News
Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring
A Hudson Valley village will soon see vital repairs to its water infrastructure after receiving a multimillion-dollar state grant. The Putnam County village of Cold Spring has been awarded $2.5 million by New York State for critical repairs to its Upper Dam, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23. Village officials added that the funding came through the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program. The grant, announced just days before Christmas, will help fund a long-awaited project to reconstruct the dam’s stone wall…
Police & Fire
Contractor, Son Nabbed For Illegal Dumping In Hudson Valley, Authorities Say
A contractor and his son were ticketed for illegal dumping in the Hudson Valley after environmental officials found material containing an address in construction debris on the side of a road, authorities said. The debris was discovered on the side of a road in Putnam County on Friday, Nov. 29 by New York State Environmental Conservation Officers Franz and Schuck while patrolling in the village of Brewster, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. During their investigation, officers found a piece of mail among the debris…
Lifestyle
Don't Miss It: MTA Holiday Lights Train Adds Festive Glow To Hudson Valley Tracks
If you’re hoping to catch Metro-North's first-ever illuminated Holiday Lights train, here’s when it will be rolling through Westchester and Putnam counties this weekend. The train, adorned with colorful exterior lights, will travel on Metro-North's Hudson Line, Harlem Line, and New Haven Line with routes timed for daylight, dusk, and nighttime hours. Here are the times for this weekend, which are subject to change, officials said: Friday, Dec. 20: From Grand Central: 4:21 PM to Mount Kisco (daylight into darkness); 7:26 PM to Southeast (darkness). Toward Grand Central:…
Police & Fire
'Erratic' Driver From Poughkeepsie Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop: Police
A 61-year-old woman is facing drunk driving charges after being stopped on a Hudson Valley roadway, police said. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in Putnam County, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Route 9 near Old West Point Road in Philipstown after receiving a call about an "erratic driver." Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, according to the Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as 61-year-old Dutchess County resident Sandra Heron-Bryan of Poughkeepsie, was allegedly unable to perform field sobriety …
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Hits 5 Crashed Vehicles On I-84 In Kent, Causes Closures
A multi-vehicle crash involving five cars and a dump truck caused lane closures on Interstate 84 and sent three people to the hospital in the Hudson Valley, police said. The incident happened around 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 on Interstate 84 westbound in the Putnam County town of Kent, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. According to investigators, traffic was slowing for an unknown reason when a driver failed to reduce speed in time, triggering a chain-reaction rear-end crash involving five vehicles. They all came to rest in the lanes of travel, blocking…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A traffic stop on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley led to a violent confrontation with an intoxicated Connecticut man who resisted arrest, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, when a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy saw a vehicle driving southbound near Exit 10 in Brewster that was allegedly unable to maintain its lane, the Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, Dec. 18. After stopping the vehicle, the deputy identified the driver as 36-year-old Fairfield County resident Dimas Minero Argueta of Norwalk and noted that he appeared to be intoxicated, ac…
Police & Fire
2 Cars Collide At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
Two vehicles were involved in a collision that blocked traffic at a busy Hudson Valley intersection. The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 17 just after 10 a.m., when two cars collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Jonathan Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Following the incident, two people were taken by ambulance to be evaluated for injuries. More information about the crash was not immediately available.
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