COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Starts Phase 3 Of Four-Phase Reopening There are less than a dozen patients still hospitalized with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley prepares to enter Phase 3 of its four-phase reopening of the economy. Phase 3 starts on Tuesday, June 23. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of 4,138 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County, with 11 still hospitalized and several other cases still under investigation.  There has been a total of 151 virus-related deaths in county residents, and 3,734 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the virus. In Dutchess, 253 COVID-19 cases are stil…
Woman Breaks Into Man's Home, Then Damages Vehicle During Rampage, Police Say Woman Breaks Into Man's Home, Then Damages Vehicle During Rampage, Police Say
Woman Breaks Into Man's Home, Then Damages Vehicle During Rampage, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into a man's home and then used her vehicle to damage a vehicle in the parking area as she continued her attack. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 9:30 a.m., Sunday, June 14, when the Town of East Fishkill Police Department responded to a disturbance complaint. When police arrived at the Hamilton Road residence, they found Sarah Atkins, 35, of East Fishkill, went inside the home of a 41-year-old man she knows and damaged property, said East Fishkill Police Lt. Derrick Cuccia. She then got inside her vehicle and ended…
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say
Impaired Man Found With Assault Rifle After Driving On Residents' Lawns, State Police Say An allegedly intoxicated driver was found in possession of Ketamine and an assault rifle after driving on residents'lawns, according to New York State Police. On Saturday, June 6, New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County were dispatched to East Fishkill, where there was a report of a driver who had been trenching lawns and driving on property. Troopers canvassed the area, and tracked down the driver, Fishkill resident Daniel Mayorga, 37, on Fourth Road in East Fishkill, at which point they pulled him over and conducted a traffic stop. Police said that during the subsequent st…
COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening More than two dozen Dutchess residents remain hospitalized with cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the county prepares to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plans. The most recent data from the Dutchess County Department of Health found that 36,765 Dutchess residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 3,984 testing positive for the virus. Of those cases, 1,333 remain active.  There are currently 25 patients hospitalized with the virus, while there have been 142 COVID-19-related deaths since the pandemic hit the Hudson Valley 100 days ago. A total of 2,509 Rockland residents have be…
25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops 25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops
25 Area Residents Charged With DWI In Memorial Day Weekend State Police Stops More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle 22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle A 22-year-old was killed in a crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle in the area. It happened in Dutchess County at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in the town of Union Vale. Troopers were dispatched to Chestnut Ridge Road by Dutchess County 911 for a personal injury collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. An initial investigation found that Steven Ziskind, of East Fishkill, operating a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle was driving northbound on Chestnut Ridge Road, state police said.  Ziskind entered the southbound lane, and collided with a southbound 2006 Lincoln M…
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic Parkway Lane Closure Scheduled There will be single-lane closures for several weeks on the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning motorists that beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in Putnam and Dutchess counties, there will be northbound lane closures daily through Friday, July 3 in Putnam Valley, Kent, and East Fishkill. NYSDOT said that the closures will include northbound lanes between exit 31 (Route 301) and exit 43 (Route 82). During the construction work, motorists traveling through the area can expect delays. “Motorists are reminded that fines …
Motorist In Taconic Parkway Chase Arrested At His Home, State Police Say Motorist In Taconic Parkway Chase Arrested At His Home, State Police Say
Motorist In Taconic Parkway Chase Arrested At His Home, State Police Say A man was arrested at his home after initially eluding state troopers in a chase on the Taconic State Parkway. The chase happened on Friday, May 22 in East Fishkill. At approximately 10:30 a.m. troopers attempted to conduct a stop on a 2006 Dodge Charger for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill.  The operator of the vehicle failed to comply, and led the state police on a pursuit that ended at his home in Orange County in Rock Tavern.  The driver, Robert DiGregrio, 29, a Rock Tavern resident, was charged him …
Man Nabbed With Guns, Two Kilos Of Heroin, Cocaine, Authorities Say Man Nabbed With Guns, Two Kilos Of Heroin, Cocaine, Authorities Say
Man Nabbed With Guns, Two Kilos Of Heroin, Cocaine, Authorities Say A 31-year-old man was busted with more than two kilos of heroin and cocaine following an investigation into drug dealing in the area. Luis Rodriguez, of the town of Fishkill, was arrested during a search by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force on Thursday, May 21, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force. The search warrant was a result of an investigation into narcotics sales taking place in the Southern Dutchess communities of Beacon, East Fishkill, and Fishkill, Tasciotti said. During the search of Rodriguez's residence investigators more than four pounds (2 kilos) …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March as the Hudson Valley eyes reopening its economy. As of Wednesday, May 20, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,724 cases of COVID-19, with 14 new cases reported on Tuesday, May 19. Currently, there are 1,743 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. Dutchess County officials said they have 610 cases …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March. As of Friday, May 15, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,498 cases of COVID-19, with 24 new cases reported on Friday. Currently, there are 2,049 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. There have been 117 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess and 998 people have recovered. A breakdown of curren…