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Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead
Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and family dog have died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but foul play is not suspected, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement after they were found dead late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26. No further information has been released as of yet. Known for his versatility as an actor, the 95-year-old Hackman is best known for his roles in  “The French Connection,” "Hoosiers," “The Royal Tenenbaums," “Unforgiven," “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Superman,” “The Pos…

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by Joe Lombardi
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National Day Of Mourning To Close Sullivan County Government Offices National Day Of Mourning To Close Sullivan County Government Offices
National Day Of Mourning To Close Sullivan County Government Offices Sullivan County government offices, including transfer stations and the Department of Motor Vehicles, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, to observe the National Day of Mourning following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. According to County Spokesman Dan Hurst, essential services, including the 911 center, the Care Center, and the Sheriff’s Office, will continue operating as usual.  Legislature meetings scheduled for the day have also been canceled. Offices will remain open on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and resume normal operations on Friday, Jan. 10. Residents are encouraged to…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents
Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents Authorities are warning Hudson Valley residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s office personnel and demand payment via gift cards.  The scam has been reported in Putnam County, the county's Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Nov. 22. According to authorities, the caller claims to be “Sergeant Cook” from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and falsely states that the recipient failed to respond to a jury summons. The scammer then threatens that a warrant will be issued for the recipient’s arrest unless they pay using gift cards. The Sheriff’s Office emphasi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Capital Region With Child In Car, Police Say Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Capital Region With Child In Car, Police Say
Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Capital Region With Child In Car, Police Say A 27-year-old woman from the region is accused of causing a drunk-driving crash involving a child. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the town of Ballston. Sheriff’s officials said Haley Czwakiel, of Ballston Spa, had a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than .08 percent when she caused a property damage crash on Saratoga Road. At the time of the crash, she was traveling with a child under the age of 15, deputies said. Neither Czwakiel nor the child were injured. Czwakiel was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI (felony) and operating a motor…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Don't Fall For It: Local Resident Loses $12,000 In Scam Don't Fall For It: Local Resident Loses $12,000 In Scam
Don't Fall For It: Local Resident Loses $12,000 In Scam Several area police agencies are investigating grand larceny complaints after a resident was allegedly scammed out of $12,000.  According to Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra, the scammer -- who is operating in Ulster County -- called a town resident, reporting to be an attorney representing the victim’s grandson, telling the victim he needed to pay $12,000 cash to have his grandson released from jail. The scammer then told the victim that he would send a courier to the victim’s residence to pick up the money. The victim believing the caller was an attorney, went to his lo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hours-Long Standoff Ends In Suicide In Area Hours-Long Standoff Ends In Suicide In Area
Hours-Long Standoff Ends In Suicide In Area A tense hours-long standoff ended when an area resident with a rifle killed himself. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. said the incident unfolded around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23,  when the town of Kent Ambulance along with the EmStar medics were dispatched to Pudding Street in the Town of Putnam Valley for a man with chest pain. The medic unit was first on scene and was confronted by a man with a shotgun.  Recognizing the severity of the situation, the medic retreated to safety, while notifying Putnam 911 of the situation, Langley said. Earlier Story: Residen…

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by Kathy Reakes
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St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests
St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests A total of 21 people were busted for alleged drunk driving or driving while impaired during a St. Patrick’s Holiday DWI crackdown in the area. It ran from Tuesday, March 16 to Sunday, March 21, in Dutchess County. “With enforcement efforts being ramped up throughout the St. Patrick’s Day Community Engagement Campaign, the message is clear: these preventable behaviors and choices which are serious safety threats on our roadways remain a targeted priority in Dutchess County," said Dutchess County STOP-DWI Coordinator William C. Johnson. Those arrested were: Roberto Vale…

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by Kathy Reakes