'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl he was babysitting has reported a move in Ulster County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to area residents regarding the residency of 60-year-old William Constable, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to a residence on Ose Road in Highland. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Constable as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He h…
Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say
Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say Four men have been arrested for allegedly "tagging" and spray painting graffiti on numerous buildings in Beacon. The four, John P. Skivington, 24, Bryan D. Nava, 27, Niko O. Beckles, 24, all of New Windsor, and Carlos Reyes, 21, of Newburgh, were arrested on various dates following the damage discovered on Dec. 23 on Main Street, said Det. Lt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. After finding the graffiti, police posted camera surveillance photos of four men on Facebook and the four were identified. The department announced the arrests on Friday: Skivington was charged…
Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes
Hudson Valley Among 25 Best Places To Visit In 2020, According To Forbes For those thinking of taking a vacation, a staycation might just be in order after the Hudson Valley was named one of the top 25 places to visit for 2020 by Forbes magazine. If you are wondering why, it didn't take writer Devorah Lev-Tov long to find what makes the area so special, and what might be overlooked by locals.  According to Lev-Tov, the "Valley," is where New Yorkers go to escape the city for a dose of rest and nature along with browsing charming towns and chowing down at yummy eateries. And while residents know the Hudson Valley is great, other top spots named in the artic…
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting If you’re looking for a modern yet eclectic eatery offering a variety of classic food and drink options, Melzingah Tap House, located at 554 Main Street in Beacon, is sure to hit the spot. Ideal for craft beer and cocktail connoisseurs, Melzingah Tap House is the perfect place to relax with some quality food and drink. On the menu, you’ll find some traditional bar foods, though they’ve been crafted with a twist: starters like “grilled cheese” on a toasted baguette, mac and cheese and poutine are popular hits. For those with heartier appetites, try one of the locale’s renowned burgers — the…
Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians At Busy Intersection In Area Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians At Busy Intersection In Area
Teen Charged After Hit-Run Crash Injures Three Pedestrians At Busy Intersection In Area A 17-year-old has been charged after a hit-and-run crash that injured three pedestrians at a busy intersection in the area. It happened at about 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 in Beacon at the intersection of Route 9D and Main Street. The teen was arrested a short time later after an investigation and charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident as well as numerous other vehicle and traffic citations, Detective Sergeant Jason Johnson of the City of Beacon Police Department said. The boy was then released to his parents on an appearance ticket. Due to his age, hi…
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
Area Donut Shop Named Best In State Area Donut Shop Named Best In State
Area Donut Shop Named Best In State A Hudson Valley donut shop ranked as among the tops in the country, according to a newly released report. Glazed Over Donuts in Beacon was ranked as New York’s best doughnuts by Insider.com, which ranked each state’s top stops for the pastries throughout the country. At Glazed Over Donuts, in Beacon, each doughnut comes with a glaze, topping, and drizzle. You can combine a number of assortments to produce a wide variety of doughnut options, according to the shop's website. insider.com notes that Glazed Over Donuts doesn’t stop at pastries, with ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, coffee, …
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Parking may be getting a bit costlier for Metro-North riders. The MTA is reviewing a proposal to increase fees at 25 station parking facilities that are controlled by the railroad. It would impact riders east of the Hudson River, including the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines. Permit holders for 16-hour parking would pay an average of $42.75 annually, approximately 12 cents a day. Customers who use daily meters will pay an average of $14.17 more monthly, with the meters increasing by 50 to 75 cents for 16-hour parking. The cost per month for having a second vehicle on the permit will go u…
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area 25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry
Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry A simple picture of a dog in a crate on the back of a trailer has sent area dog lover in a tailspin on social media. The outrage began on Friday, Nov. 1, when a driver happened to see the large dog in some kind of pen in the back of a trailer on busy I-84 eastbound near the Newburgh/Beacon bridge and snapped the photo.  He then posted it to Facebook and dog lovers across the region were up in arms in seconds. The dog doesn't look like he's in distress, but people sure are. With cries of "he should be locked up," and "did you get his license plate?" to "Call the police!" filled the man…
Three Nabbed For Robbery, Throwing Woman Out Of Vehicle, Police Say Three Nabbed For Robbery, Throwing Woman Out Of Vehicle, Police Say
Three Nabbed For Robbery, Throwing Woman Out Of Vehicle, Police Say Three men have been arrested in connection with a robbery in which a woman was robbed and pushed from a moving vehicle. The incident took place around 4:45 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 18, in the area of Liberty and Bridge streets, said City of Beacon Police Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson. When officers arrived on the scene, they the woman them that three men had taken her property and she was pushed from a moving vehicle.  A description of three men was obtained and a canvass of the area led police to Naije Perrette, 20, of Beacon and Julian Rivera, 19, of Hyde Park. A further …
Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area
Gang Assault Leads To Four Arrests In Area Three men and a juvenile were arrested in connection with a gang assault of a 39-year-old man in the area. The arrests took place around 11:40 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, when City of Beacon Police officers responded to the area of Main Street and Schenck Avenue for a past assault, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson.  The victim had been assaulted and robbed. A description of the attackers was given and a canvass of the area led to a foot pursuit with 31-year-old Cequan Kimble, of Beacon, Johnson said. Kimble resisted arrest and was eventually taken into custody. A search of Ki…