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HS Athlete Who Died After Falling Through Ice In Hudson Valley Remembered For 'Amazing Smile'
A teen who died after falling through the ice at a park in the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his "amazing smile," and " infectious laughter."
Dutchess County resident Noah Michael Thompson, age 17, of Amenia, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Sharon Hospital in Litchfield County, Connecticut, after falling through the ice at the Taconic State Park in the village of Millerton, located in the Town of North East.
Noah was a high school student at Webutuck High School in Amenia and was expecting to graduate this spring, according to his obituary.
The son of Terry Lee Thompson of Poughkeep…
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Car Crashes Into Tree In Area
An area man was seriously injured during a single-car Hudson Valley crash on Route 44.
The crash took. place in Dutchess County in the town of North East around 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 23.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 1964 Oldsmobile sedan driven by Columbia County resident Edward M. Ferrato, age 69, of Ancram, was traveling westbound on Route 44 near the state line when he lost control, after which the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
Ferrato, who was the sole occupant, was initially transported t…
IDs Released For Victims Of Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Fire
The identities have been released for two people who were killed in a massive Hudson Valley fire.
Dutchess County residents Jenny Yang, age 24, and Wangdi Tamang, age 30, bother of Millerton, were killed around 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, when they could not escape a house fire on Route 22, said the New York State Police.
When Troopers arrived, the house was engulfed in flames and told there were possibly two people still inside, state police said.
See Earlier Story: Massive Fire Kills Two Trapped In Area Home
An investigation revealed seven people were staying in the home. Two people …
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash
A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash.
The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent.
Santiago was initially trapped inside …
