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Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say
Woman Struggles With Officers After Driving Drunk With Kids On Route 9, Police Say A 36-year-old woman struggled with police after she was caught allegedly drinking and driving with two children in the car. New York State Police troopers stopped a motorist at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, when she committed a vehicle and traffic violation on Route 9 in Red Hook. During the subsequent traffic stop, troopers said that they determined the driver, Rhinebeck resident Jillian Hargrove was under the influence of alcohol with two children under the age of 16 inside the Subaru Impreza. According to police, after a brief struggle with troopers, Hargrove was taken i…

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by Zak Failla
News
Warning Issued For Aggressive Fox At Large In Hudson Valley Warning Issued For Aggressive Fox At Large In Hudson Valley
Warning Issued For Aggressive Fox At Large In Hudson Valley An aggressive fox that may have rabies that was reported in the area has prompted a warning for residents to be wary of the animal. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health said that on Wednesday, Sept. 19, the fox was seen in Rhinebeck on West Market Street near Starr Library.  They noted the behavior may suggest the fox has rabies. It remains at large in the area.  Residents are being warned to avoid any contact between the fox and any people or domestic animals. Anyone who spots the aggressive fox has been asked to contact the department by calling (845) 486-34…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New Poll: Dutchess' Delgado Leads Republican Congressman Faso New Poll: Dutchess' Delgado Leads Republican Congressman Faso
New Poll: Dutchess' Delgado Leads Republican Congressman Faso Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado, a Dutchess County attorney, holds a slight lead over incumbent U.S. Rep. John Faso, a Republican from Kinderhook in Columbia County, according to a new poll in the19th Congressional District. Delgado, a native of Schenectady, lives in Rhinebeck with his wife and their two sons. Delgado won a seven-candidate Democratic primary election in June. He faces Faso in the Nov. 6 general election. According to a poll released Wednesday, Sept. 12 by Monmouth University, Delgado has a 45 percent to 43 percent lead over Faso.  The poll from the New Jersey college…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI By State Police Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI By State Police
Seven Westchester Residents Charged With DWI By State Police With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continuing their crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among two dozen motorists who found themselves charged with DWI offenses in the area this past week. Local residents charged were: Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 7, State Police from Brewster arrested Michele Drella, 53, of Mount Kisco, for DWI. She was traveling on I-684 in Southeast, when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On S…

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by Zak Failla
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Eight Nabbed In Hudson Valley Child Sex Sting Eight Nabbed In Hudson Valley Child Sex Sting
Eight Nabbed In Hudson Valley Child Sex Sting Eight people were nabbed during a child sex sting in which law enforcement and federal authorities posed as minor children online. Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum said the arrests, earlier this month, are a result of a child predator identification and enforcement operation in the Town of Ulster. Members of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, Town of Ulster Police Department, the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, and New York State Police took part in the sting, he said. During the operation, the defendants solicited an arrangemen…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People
Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People This story has been updated. The bucolic Fairgrounds along Route 9 in Rhinebeck entertains nearly a half million visitors during the annual Dutchess County Fair which ends Sunday night, Aug. 26.  This week marks the county Fair's 173rd year. As the second largest county fair in New York state, it doubles as a showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County.  More than 147 acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. Rides, game booths, displays, entertainment and food are available fr…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed a local man as president and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility. Charles A. Freni, of Rhinebeck, will succeed Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016, effective Sept. 15, according to the Central Hudson Board of Directors. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, chairman of the board. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent custome…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Thanks, Obama: Ex-President Endorses Hudson Valley Congressional Candidate Thanks, Obama: Ex-President Endorses Hudson Valley Congressional Candidate
Thanks, Obama: Ex-President Endorses Hudson Valley Congressional Candidate A Congressional candidate in the Hudson Valley received an endorsement from former President Barack Obama on Wednesday. Rhinebeck resident Anthony Delgado, a Schenectady native challenging first-term Republican John Faso in the 19th District in November’s midterm elections, was among 81 Democrats who received the former Commander-in-Chief’s vote of approval this week. The 19th district - where Delgado is running - includes parts of Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, Columbia, Sullivan, Delaware, Schoharie, Otsego, Rensselaer, Montgomery and Broome counties. 
“Today I’m proud to endorse such a wide …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive
These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive New York remains one of the most expensive states to live in - behind only California - with some of the priciest zip codes found in the Hudson Valley, according to a recently released report. New York Upstate released a report this week listing the most expensive zip codes upstate - which includes all Hudson Valley counties north of Westchester and Rockland.  The report cited data from Property Shark, a real estate research website that collects information to determine the most expensive places to live, based on closed sale prices. The rankings were based on the median closed sale price …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Caught With Digital Files Containing Sex Acts By Children, Police Say Man Caught With Digital Files Containing Sex Acts By Children, Police Say
Man Caught With Digital Files Containing Sex Acts By Children, Police Say A 63-year-old area man is facing charges following an investigation into child pornography that was found on his electronic devices, police said. An investigation led by the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit in Troop K into Rhinebeck resident Michael Billone found that he was found in possession of digital files containing sexual performances by children. Police said that investigators secured a search warrant, which led to Billone’s arrest late last month.  Billone was arrested on June 22 and charged with a felony count of possessing a sexual performance by a child. He was releas…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY Several Hudson Valley restaurants serve up some of the best burgers in Upstate New York, according to a new survey. NewYorkUpstate.com's survey raved about 27 eateries north of Westchester and Rockland counties. The report based its findings on Yelp.com's "best" formula, which ranks them using such factors as star rating and volume of customer reviews. Two of the restaurants earning high scores for best burger taste, price and quality are in Dutchess County:  Noshi's Coney Island at 803 Main St. in Poughkeepsie placed an impressive fourth on the Upstate rating, in part because i…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Worker At Area Children's Facility Threw Teen To The Ground, Police Say Worker At Area Children's Facility Threw Teen To The Ground, Police Say
Worker At Area Children's Facility Threw Teen To The Ground, Police Say A 24-year-old employee at an area facility for children allegedly used physical force with a minor, throwing the child to the ground, according to state police. Troopers were dispatched to Astor Home for Children and Families on Mill Street in Rhinebeck on Tuesday, May 8, where there was a report of Poughkeepsie resident Samara Nesheiwat, an employee at the facility, allegedly using force on a child by throwing a child under the age of 13 to the ground, investigators said. Following the investigation into the alleged incident, Nesheiwat was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of e…

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by Zak Failla