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Woman, 23, Killed In Horse Riding Accident At Family Farm In Area Woman, 23, Killed In Horse Riding Accident At Family Farm In Area
Woman, 23, Killed In Horse Riding Accident At Family Farm In Area Click here for an updated story: 23-Year-Old Killed In Horse Riding Accident At Area Farm Remembered For Love Of Animals A 23-year-old woman from Fairfield County was killed in a horse riding accident that happened in the Hudson Valley, New York State Police said. Troopers in Dutchess County responded to a family farm in Dover Plains on Byrds Hill Road at approximately 10:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 for a report of a woman fallen off a horse. An investigation determined the horse reared for an unknown reason, and fell on top of the rider, Samantha Calzone, 23, of Greenwich, state police …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Man Reported Missing By Neighbors In Area Located Man Reported Missing By Neighbors In Area Located
Man Reported Missing By Neighbors In Area Located Update A man who went missing in the area has been located, state police announced. The 75-year-old man from Pawling, who was reported missing on Tuesday, July 16, was found later in the day. No further info was released. Original report A man has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. New York State Police investigators from the Dover Plains barracks are attempting to locate Joseph F. Pelzner, a 75-year-old man from Pawling. He was reported missing by concerned neighbors on Tuesday, July 16. Members of the State Police were unable to lo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wanted: Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect On The Run Wanted: Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect On The Run
Wanted: Alert Issued For First-Degree Rape Suspect On The Run Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a 35-year-old man who was charged with rape and is now wanted on a sexual misconduct charge. An alert was issued this week by police regarding Ralph Smalley, who was arrested in 2004 on a rape charge that was reduced in court in Dutchess County to a plea bargain charge of sexual misconduct in Dover Plains. Smalley is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Amenia Court. Investigators described Smalley as 5-foot-7, weighing approximately 135 pounds with brow…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Metro-North Rail Purchase Announced One Week After Cuomo's Election? Cynics Call Timing 'Fishy' Metro-North Rail Purchase Announced One Week After Cuomo's Election? Cynics Call Timing 'Fishy'
Metro-North Rail Purchase Announced One Week After Cuomo's Election? Cynics Call Timing 'Fishy' Does anyone think the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's plan to buy Grand Central Station and two of Metro-North's commuter railroad properties a week after Election Day had bizarre timing? The MTA Board was expected to vote on the plan to buy the privately owned properties on Thursday, Nov. 15. One week after Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle was elected to a third-term, the MTA proposed buying the 105-year-old Grand Central Terminal and two Metro-North railway lines for $35 million. Several of the Top-10 contributors to Cuomo's re-election campaign have ties to the MTA. In fact, fina…

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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
Obituaries
Incest Case: Arrangements Announced For Three Murdered Family Members Incest Case: Arrangements Announced For Three Murdered Family Members
Incest Case: Arrangements Announced For Three Murdered Family Members Click here for earlier story: Double Homicide Linked to Incest, Infant's Murder Memorial services have been announced for the father and adopted daughter from Dutchess County and the daughter's infant son who were killed on Thursday, April 12 in New Milford, Conn., and in North Carolina in a triple-murder suicide in a case linked to incest. Anthony Charles Fusco, 56, of Wingdale was a beloved community member in Dover. Katie Rose Fusco Pladl, 20, was the adopted daughter of Anthony Fusco and Kelly Anne Fusco. Bennett Kieron Pladl, who was 7 months old, was the son of Katie Pladl. Calling…

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by Daily Voice
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area Check out storm photos submitted by Daily Voice readers The latest Nor'easter to hit the area resulted once again in downed tree and wires and numerous power outages. But there was something different about Wednesday's storm than the one last Friday. Namely, snow. And for much of the area, lots of it, with more than two feet accumulating in some spots. (As you'll soon see.) Here is a sampling of snowfall totals from throughout the tristate area. If you don't see your town listed yet, please leave the total by posting a comment here. Hudson Valley Westchester County Armonk 13.5 inches,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Did You Get? Snowfall Totals Higher Than Expected In Hudson Valley How Much Did You Get? Snowfall Totals Higher Than Expected In Hudson Valley
How Much Did You Get? Snowfall Totals Higher Than Expected In Hudson Valley Hudson Valley schools announce delayed openings for Friday The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it surpassed it. A shift of the track of the Nor'easter to the west increased snowfall totals significantly than earlier projections. Now, here's a rundown of some snowfall totals we've already obtained. But we need more. So be sure to submit the total your hometown by leaving a comment here. Westchester Armonk 9.6 inches, 4 p.m. Ardsley, 7.5 inches, 3 p.m. Larchmont, 9.5 inches, 2:30 p.m. Lewisboro, 9 inches, 4:30 p.m…

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by Joe Lombardi