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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
Lifestyle
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film If you live in or around e Hudson Valley and have ever dreamed of being a part of “The Godfather,” a new casting call might just be for you. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. A new mafia-themed short film is looking for Hudson Valley actors to portray four leading roles for its December shoot in the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, according to a casting call posted on Backstage. The movie, currently unnamed, will follow five mafia members as they convene for what they believe to be a business meeting – they soon find out, however, that they’re suspects in the murder of one of…

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by Sophie Grieser
Schools
High School In Hudson Valley Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out High School In Hudson Valley Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out
High School In Hudson Valley Closed After Student Brawl Breaks Out A physical altercation involving students has resulted in the closure of a high school in the Hudson Valley. In Orange County, Middletown High School will be closed on Friday, Nov. 17 following the fight on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16. The closure for grades 9-12 only. All K-8 campuses will be open. There will be no after-school or evening activities on Friday for grades 9-12. Creeden said in a statement to the community that Superintendent of Schools Amy Creeden said in a statement to the community: "The high school closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fraud Scammer Who Took Nearly $50K From Hudson Valley Resident Nabbed, Police Say Fraud Scammer Who Took Nearly $50K From Hudson Valley Resident Nabbed, Police Say
Fraud Scammer Who Took Nearly $50K From Hudson Valley Resident Nabbed, Police Say A man who successfully pulled off a fraud scam of a Hudson Valley resident for more than $50,000 was nabbed by police following an investigation. Prashil Sha, age 22, of Maywood, New Jersey, was arrested and charged on Saturday, Oct. 21 with two counts of grand larceny for the incident that took place in Orange County in Wallkill.  According to Lt. Roberet McLymore, of the Wallkill Police, an officer responded to a fraud report in the area of Moriah Lane. An investigation by the department along with Homeland Security and the New York State Police led to the arrest of Sha after i…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Winning Take Five Lottery Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning Take Five Lottery Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning Take Five Lottery Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Someone in the Hudson Valley is smiling after winning the only top prize in the mid-day Take Five lottery drawing. The lucky ticket, worth $19,079, for the Saturday, Oct. 28 game, was sold in Poughkeepsie at the 7-Eleven store at 266 Hooker Ave, according to the New York Lottery. The winning numbers were 2-10-11-12-33.  The Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound 2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound
2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound Two Hudson Valley men are missing and three others were rescued after a boat sank on the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. New update - Missing Hudson Valley Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found At about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Westport Police said. A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a Norwalk Marina and subsequently to the hospital for evaluation.  A translator was requested …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
24-Year-Old Admits To Attempting To Meet Girl At Hotel In Hudson Valley, DA Says 24-Year-Old Admits To Attempting To Meet Girl At Hotel In Hudson Valley, DA Says
24-Year-Old Admits To Attempting To Meet Girl At Hotel In Hudson Valley, DA Says A 24-year-old had admitted to multiple charges, including attempting to meet a minor in the Hudson Valley. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Friday, Oct. 19 that Dylan Choe, of New York City, has also pleaded guilty to disseminating indecent material to minors. In January of 2023, Choe engaged in an online conversation with a Rockland County District Attorney’s Office undercover investigator on a social media platform, Walsh said.  The undercover investigator claimed to be a 13-year-old girl from Rockland.  "The defendant proceeded …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Finding Her 'Voice': Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Youngest Contestant Of Season On NBC Show Finding Her 'Voice': Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Youngest Contestant Of Season On NBC Show
Finding Her 'Voice': Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Youngest Contestant Of Season On NBC Show Just 13 years old, Hudson Valley's own Julia Roome has made it to the big time by wowing the judges on NBC's "The Voice." Julia, who calls Orange County home, and lives in Warwick, is the youngest competitor of the season to date did her thing. In fact, judges Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani both spun their chairs around as Julia advanced to the next round after belting out the classic "Dream a Little Dream of Me." Julia has been singing since the age of 5 and is a talented ukulele player and former member of the chorus in the Warwick Valley Middle School system. Julia's road to "The Vo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Westchester Eatery Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Westchester Eatery
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Westchester Eatery It's official: Fall 2023's Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has officially started with a kickoff event held at a Westchester eatery.  The fall kickoff was held at Red Horse by David Burke located in White Plains inside the Opus Westchester in White Plains at 221 Main St. (Route 119), Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Earlier Report - Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The modern American steakhouse, which features prime beef dry-aged to celebrity chef David Burke's patented Himalay…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Busted For Drugs In Hudson Valley After Troopers Stop 'Suspicious' Car, Police Say 2 Busted For Drugs In Hudson Valley After Troopers Stop 'Suspicious' Car, Police Say
2 Busted For Drugs In Hudson Valley After Troopers Stop 'Suspicious' Car, Police Say A traffic stop of a "suspicious" vehicle led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man and woman for alleged drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs. Dutchess County residents Robert W. Beebe, age 47, and Shannan Mead, age 33, both of Dover, were charged on Saturday, Oct. 14. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the two were in a 2006 Volkswagon Jetta matching the description of a reported "suspicious" vehicle. When stopped on Route 22 on North Nellie Hill Road, in Dover, an investigation by troopers found that Beebe was driving under the influence of dru…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
This Hudson Valley Pizzeria Among 11 Best In NY, Report Says This Hudson Valley Pizzeria Among 11 Best In NY, Report Says
This Hudson Valley Pizzeria Among 11 Best In NY, Report Says Those in search of New York’s best pizza need look no further than these favored restaurants, according to a new report. After seeking out the “crunchiest, cheesiest, and freshest options” from across the state, I Love New York included the following pizzerias in its “11 of the Best Pizza Places in New York State” roundup: Capital Region Albany & Rensselaer counties: DeFazio’s in Albany and Troy I Love New York praised this eatery for its six different dough options, including one made from brown ale. “Add that to the plentiful topping combinations and high-quality cheeses and you’…

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by Michael Mashburn