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ID Released For Fleeing Driver Involved In Crash After Exiting Taconic Parkway
The driver of the vehicle involved in a police pursuit and crash has been identified by New York State Police.
Allan P. Forbes, age 31, was arrested after the incident in Dutchess County began in East Fishkill around 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19 when troopers stopped the car for allegedly speeding.
As the trooper was questioning Forbes, of the Bronx, during the stop on the Taconic State Parkway, he took off, exiting the Taconic and heading eastbound on Route 52, state police said.
Troopers pursued the vehicle, which drove off the road and struck a tree at Route 52 and Overhill Ro…
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51.
Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness.
He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance."
Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…
