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Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region
Leapin' Lizard! Online Ad Leads To Seizure Of Illegally Possessed Massive Reptile In Region An online ad led to the discovery of a massive reptile that a resident in the region was looking to sell. An inspector with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation located the ad offering a five-and-a-half-foot Asian water monitor lizard for sale in mid-May.  The seller, who initially listed the unusual animal for $1,400, stated he would negotiate down to $1,000, the DEC said.  The investigator reached out to the seller via email, posing as an interested purchaser, and made plans to meet the seller in Sullivan County on Tuesday, May 16.  On that date…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Lake, State Park In Hudson Valley Closed Due To Blue-Green Algae Popular Lake, State Park In Hudson Valley Closed Due To Blue-Green Algae
Popular Lake, State Park In Hudson Valley Closed Due To Blue-Green Algae A popular lake and state park in the Hudson Valley is closed due to high levels of blue-green algae. Harriman State Park in Rockland County has closed Lake Welch Beach, the picnic grounds, and the public boat launch until further notice due to the harmful algae bloom, said officials with the state parks department. The algae have affected all of Lake Welch, officials said. "The closures are necessary to protect public health and safety," the department said. "Visitors should seek alternate locations for swimming and picnicking." Blue-green algae is a type of bacteria called cyanobacteria.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: 175th Dutchess County Fair Canceled For This Year COVID-19: 175th Dutchess County Fair Canceled For This Year
Covid-19: 175th Dutchess County Fair Canceled For This Year The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in the closure of yet another staple, the Dutchess County Fair, for this year. Fair officials announced on Wednesday, June 3, they had "made the incredibly emotional and difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Dutchess County Fair," due to concerns for the safety of the many guests. The fair had been scheduled to take place from Tuesday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 30 at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.  The 175th Dutchess County Fair will return on August 24 -29, 2021, fair officials said. “We explored all options," said Andy Imperati, president/…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County
Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Employees or owners at four area businesses were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minors in Orange County during a compliance check by police and state officials. The joint operation between the City of Newburgh Police and investigators with the state Liquor Authority took place on Friday, April 12, after receiving multiple complaints regarding several establishments licensed to sell alcohol, said the City of Newburgh Police. The agencies had been receiving complaints ranging from illegal alcohol sales to minors, to noise complaints, nuisance complaints and maintaining an…

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by Kathy Reakes