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New Info Emerges After Body Found Submerged In Drainage Ditch In Hudson Valley New Info Emerges After Body Found Submerged In Drainage Ditch In Hudson Valley
New Info Emerges After Body Found Submerged In Drainage Ditch In Hudson Valley New information has been released after a man's body was found in a drainage ditch in the Hudson Valley. ID Released For Man Found Dead In Warwick Drainage Ditch At around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 in Orange County, the man was found partially submerged in the ditch in the Town of Warwick on County Route 1 (Pine Island Turnpike) near Little Brooklyn Road. According to Town of Warwick Police, the man, whose identity has not yet been positively determined, was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 16. After finding the body, police said the man appeared to be in his mid-30s and may have worked in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold At Stores In Westchester, Hudson Valley Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold At Stores In Westchester, Hudson Valley
Pair Of Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Each Sold At Stores In Westchester, Hudson Valley Rather than silver and gold, two lucky lottery players received large sums of cash for Christmas after purchasing winning Powerball tickets at stores in the Hudson Valley.  The third-prize-winning Powerball Powerplay tickets were sold for the Christmas drawing on Monday, Dec. 25 at locations in Westchester and Orange counties, New York Lottery officials announced.  The winning tickets included: A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Yonkers at Le-Mac Pharmacy located at 623 McLean Ave.; A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Newburgh at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd. The winning …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Killed While Trying To Cross Road In Hudson Valley Man Killed While Trying To Cross Road In Hudson Valley
Man Killed While Trying To Cross Road In Hudson Valley A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway in the Hudson Valley, police announced.  The incident happened in Dutchess County on Thursday, Dec. 21 around 6:50 p.m., when a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 60-year-old Pleasant Valley resident struck a pedestrian while driving west on Dutchess Turnpike (Route 44) in the area of Darrow Place in the Town of Poughkeepsie, the town's police department announced.  The pedestrian, a 70-year-old Town of Poughkeepsie resident whose name has not yet been released, was taken to a local hospital with serious…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police
Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police A 23-year-old man was apprehended in connection with a residential burglary in the Hudson Valley thanks to DNA evidence, authorities announced.  New Jersey resident Steven Moye of Haledon, age 23, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 14 in connection to a residential burglary in the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 21.  According to the Sheriff's Office, Moye's arrest stemmed from an incident on Thursday, Aug. 3 around midnight, when deputies responded to a residence on Route 9D for a reported burglary.  Th…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Charged In Hudson Valley Middle School Stabbing 13-Year-Old Charged In Hudson Valley Middle School Stabbing
13-Year-Old Charged In Hudson Valley Middle School Stabbing A 13-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing another 13-year-old at a Hudson Valley middle school. Earlier report - New Update: Classes Canceled For Day At School In Middletown After Violent Attack The incident occurred in Orange County around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Monhagen Middle School in the town of Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore of the Wallkill Police, officers found the victim with multiple stab wounds at the school. He was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center by the town of Wallkill EMS where he is currently listed in stable condition. After the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Warn Of Scam Letters Asking For Donations In Hudson Valley: 'Be Vigilant' Police Warn Of Scam Letters Asking For Donations In Hudson Valley: 'Be Vigilant'
Police Warn Of Scam Letters Asking For Donations In Hudson Valley: 'Be Vigilant' Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to be on the lookout for letters soliciting funds that falsely appear to be sent on behalf of law enforcement.  In a warning issued on Monday, Dec. 4, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office advised residents that they may receive letters soliciting donations that appear to be sent on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.  However, the senders are not associated with the Sheriff's Office in any way, authorities said, adding that they are part of a "potential scam."  The Sheriff's Office released an image depicting these letters on …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Classes Canceled For Day At School In Hudson Valley After Violent Attack New Update: Classes Canceled For Day At School In Hudson Valley After Violent Attack
New Update: Classes Canceled For Day At School In Hudson Valley After Violent Attack New update: A school in the Hudson Valley has been closed for the day following a violent attack in which two students were injured in a reported stabbing. Click here for an updated story: 13-Year-Old Charged For Monhagen Middle School Stabbing In Middletown The incident occurred in Orange County around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Monhagen Middle School in Middletown. "We have just completed a full physical grid check of the entire Monhagen Middle School campus," said school officials. "The situation was isolated to one area of the building." All roads leading to the school wil…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
District Attorney Retires After 40 Years On Job In Hudson Valley District Attorney Retires After 40 Years On Job In Hudson Valley
District Attorney Retires After 40 Years On Job In Hudson Valley After 40 years on the job, a Hudson Valley district attorney is retiring to spend time with his family and well, relax. Dutchess County District Attorney William "Bill" Grady was honored during a gathering on Monday, Dec. 11 at the Poughkeepsie Grandview. During the event, Grady said, "It had been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Dutchess County as their District Attorney." With a total of 50 years in law enforcement under his belt, Grady said his entire career has been dedicated to holding offenders accountable, ensuring that the needs of crime victims were met, and…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Seen Him? Missing 16-Year-Old Could Be In Hudson Valley Seen Him? Missing 16-Year-Old Could Be In Hudson Valley
Seen Him? Missing 16-Year-Old Could Be In Hudson Valley A missing 16-year-old boy who hasn't been seen in a week may be in the Hudson Valley. The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating Kinje Mann who was last seen leaving his Brooklyn home on Thursday, Nov. 30 around 11 a.m., said the NYPD. Mann is described as having a light complexion and curly blonde hair. He is approximately 5-foot-8 and 147 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white sweater and dark-colored jacket and was carrying two black backpacks.  His mother, Bristol Fahran, said on Facebook the teen may be camping in the Hudson Valley or elsewhere in the NYC…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility
Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility A former veterinary technician faces years in prison after stealing lifesaving oncology medication from an animal hospital in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  Dutchess County resident Elisa Sanchez was convicted of charges relating to the theft of medication from a facility in Putnam County on Friday, Dec. 1, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Monday, Dec. 4.  Sanchez, a former veterinary technician for Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Southeast at 4 Hardscrabble Heights, stole lifesaving oncology medications used to treat animals sufferi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Multiple States, Police Say A New York man driving a truck with a stolen license plate wanted for its involvement in numerous alleged burglaries in surrounding states was nabbed after a short chase in Connecticut. Hudson Valley resident Michael Simpson, age 40, of Walden in Orange County, was spotted by police in Fairfield County on Thursday, Nov. 30.  At approximately 8:30 a.m., an officer in Trumbull located the wanted Dodge Ram pick-up, driven by Simpson, traveling north on Daniels Farm Road. As the officer followed the Dodge, Simpson attempted to elude police by turning down various side streets,&n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Arrested While In Jail For Violating Order Of Protection Westchester Man Arrested While In Jail For Violating Order Of Protection
Westchester Man Arrested While In Jail For Violating Order Of Protection A 38-year-old inmate from Westchester was arrested inside a Hudson Valley jail after placing phone calls to someone he shouldn't have, police announced.  Yonkers resident Isaiah Walker was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 21 while incarcerated at the Dutchess County Jail, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced. According to authorities, Walker allegedly violated an order of protection by placing phone calls with the protected party while in jail. After his arrest, he was charged with:  Aggravated family offense; Second-degree criminal contempt.  He was later arraigned in t…

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by Ben Crnic