One Seriously Injured When School Bus With Five Children Aboard Crashes With Car In Rockland One Seriously Injured When School Bus With Five Children Aboard Crashes With Car In Rockland
One Seriously Injured When School Bus With Five Children Aboard Crashes With Car In Rockland A driver was seriously injured after being hit by a school bus in Rockland County as it exited the Palisades Parkway. The incident took place around 7:22 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, when a 2016 school bus was traveling northeast making a left onto Quaker Road off the exit 13 ramp in the town of Haverstraw, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. The crash occurred when a 2008 Toyota Prius was traveling southwest off the ramp. The school bus failed to observe the Prius and slammed into the vehicle causing heavy front end damage to both vehicles, Nevel said. The driver of the Priu…
These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York
These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York Hudson Valley municipalities pay their employees some of the top salaries in upstate New York, according to a newly released study. Citing data from the New York State and Local Retirement System based on regular, overtime pay and unused vacation time, Empire Center’s 2018 “ What They Make ” report determined which town, city, and village employees are getting paid the most. Pension contributions, health insurance, and other benefits were not factored into the data. The study includes the average pay of employees, the number of employees and where the municipalities land in the region. The…
Cops In These Area Departments Are Among State's Highest Paid Cops In These Area Departments Are Among State's Highest Paid
Cops In These Area Departments Are Among State's Highest Paid Hudson Valley police departments pay their officers some of the top salaries in upstate New York, according to a newly released study. Citing data from the New York State and Local Retirement System based on regular, overtime pay and unused vacation time, Empire Center’s 2018 “What They Make” report determined which departments are paying their cops the most. Pension contributions, health insurance, and other benefits were not factored into the data. The study includes the average pay of officers, the number of employees and where the departments land in the region. The study only contains…
'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Area Stabbing Victim Hospitalized 'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Area Stabbing Victim Hospitalized
'Arrest Imminent,' Police Say After Area Stabbing Victim Hospitalized Beacon Police say an "investigation is ongoing and an arrest is imminent" after a victim was stabbed earlier this week. At around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, City of Beacon Police officers were dispatched to the area of 455 Main Street for a report of a man with a stab wound.  An investigation determined that the incident occurred further down on the East End of Main Street, police said. The victim was transported by Beacon Volunteer Ambulance to an area hospital for treatment for a non-life-threatening stab wound to the leg.  Police announced an arrest is imminent late Frida…
Christopher Castaldo, Popular Bartender At Beacon Hotel, Upscale NYC Restaurants, Dies At 52 Christopher Castaldo, Popular Bartender At Beacon Hotel, Upscale NYC Restaurants, Dies At 52
Christopher Castaldo, Popular Bartender At Beacon Hotel, Upscale NYC Restaurants, Dies At 52 A popular bartender at the Beacon Hotel and upscale New York City restaurants, Christopher Castaldo died Thursday, Aug. 1 at his home, at age 52. He was born July 12, 1967, in Beacon, son of John K. and the late Margaret (Peggy) Cataldo. Castaldo graduated from  Beacon High School, attended Dutchess Community College and then relocated to Manhattan to work as a bartender in upscale restaurants such as Match Uptown and L'Artisanal.  He was the long-time bartender at Sushi Samba before moving back to Beacon. In recent years he could be found entertaining from behind the bar at…
These Area Locales Rank Among Highest For Rent In Upstate NY These Area Locales Rank Among Highest For Rent In Upstate NY
These Area Locales Rank Among Highest For Rent In Upstate NY It’s not cheap to live in the area. Several local locales are seeing rent prices skyrocket, according to a newly released report from UpstateNewYork.com, which assessed the average rent of New York locations. According to RentCafe, in June, the average rent was up to $1,495 per month, an increase of 3.2 percent over last year. Using data from the latest U.S. Census, New York Upstate determined the most expensive places to rent in upstate New York, including a pair of communities in the Hudson Valley. The report only includes locales from upstate - which is considered by the website to be …
23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown 23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown
23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown Police agencies throughout Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen motorists as part of a designed Fourth of July crackdown. County, state and local police agencies throughout Dutchess teamed up between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7 to conduct impaired drivers details that consisted of “saturation patrols” throughout the county on top of their regular patrols. In total, during the crackdown, 25 arrests were made, including 23 for impaired drivers. According to police, “the objective of this continued enforcement is to revitalize and enhance the visibility of the STOP-DWI Progr…
Alert Issued For Wanted ID Theft Suspect Accused Of Stealing Thousands Alert Issued For Wanted ID Theft Suspect Accused Of Stealing Thousands
Alert Issued For Wanted ID Theft Suspect Accused Of Stealing Thousands Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who allegedly stole a Dutchess County resident’s identity and robbed the victim of nearly $3,000. Investigators issued an alert recently regarding 27-year-old Jonathan Green, who is wanted by New York State Police in Wappinger and the Town of Poughkeepsie Court for using the bank information and identity of a second person to steal approximately $2,900 from his victim. Police said that Green is known to frequent the Newburgh, Beacon and Poughkeepsie areas. He ha…
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Luis Pacheco, a longtime Beacon resident,  died after a long illness on his birthday on Monday, July 1 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 40 years old. He was born on July 1, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Evelyn Cruz of Beacon and the late Ramon Luis Pacheco. Pedro graduated from high school and received an associate’s degree. He was a caseworker for Mental Health of America in Beacon before his illness. According to his obituary, Pedro was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. He was a great friend to many and always willing to help. He was a big fan of wre…
Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS
Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS Support is pouring in for area residents who tragically lost a woman known as a "mom to all." Patricia Fenton, 55, died Monday, June 24 at her Wappingers Falls home from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. In addition to her husband, Billy, she is survived by her children, Victoria Fenton, Alexa Fenton and Robert Fenton; her granddaughter, Evalisse Fenton; her siblings, Claudia Chiappardi, Janet Olson, Gail Buccellato, Francis Chiappardi, Vincent Chiappardi and Lisa Allis; many nieces and nephews. A GoFundMe page has been star…
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…
This Area Donut Shop Ranks As Best In Upstate NY This Area Donut Shop Ranks As Best In Upstate NY
This Area Donut Shop Ranks As Best In Upstate NY With the first Friday in June representing National Doughnut Day, a pair of Hudson Valley eateries have been named as some of upstate New York's top doughnut spots in a newly released report. National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army and to celebrate the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. In celebration of the "holiday," using data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its latest report of the municipalities that feature the best doughnuts north of Westchester and Rockland counties. According to the report, factors that determ…