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Best Kids' Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Once Upon A Child Best Kids' Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Once Upon A Child
Best Kids' Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Once Upon A Child We are thrilled to announce that Once Upon A Child in Wappingers Falls has been named Best Kids' Clothing Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Once Upon A Child provides an innovative way for families to shop and save by purchasing and reselling gently used children's clothing, shoes, toys, and baby gear.  Once Upon A Child offers instant cash for high-quality items, allowing parents to pass on outgrown essentials while making kids' fashion more affordable and sustainable, as stated on its website. The 2024 Daily V…
Best Esthetician In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Laser Life Esthetics Best Esthetician In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Laser Life Esthetics
Best Esthetician In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Laser Life Esthetics We are thrilled to announce that Laser Life Esthetics has been named Best Esthetician in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Laser Life Esthetics is a top-tier med spa offering specialized treatments, including laser hair removal, advanced skincare procedures, and solutions for scar and stretch mark reduction as well as tattoo camouflage.  It prioritizes the latest laser technology and upholds rigorous maintenance standards to ensure clients achieve outstanding results, per Laser Life Esthetics' website. The 2024 Daily Voi…
Best Cheap Eats In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Double O Grill Best Cheap Eats In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Double O Grill
Best Cheap Eats In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Double O Grill We are thrilled to announce that Double O Grill has been named Best Cheap Eats in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Double O Grill is a locally owned and operated restaurant that takes pride in being deeply connected to the local community by partnering with local suppliers—every meal supports local farmers, brewers, and artisans. The restaurant features a varied menu with a selection of freshly prepared dishes designed to cater to different preferences, per its website. Readers' Choice voter Kay recommended the Double O Grill "if y…
Best Wine/Liquor Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Viscount Wines & Liquor Best Wine/Liquor Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Viscount Wines & Liquor
Best Wine/Liquor Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Viscount Wines & Liquor We are thrilled to announce that Viscount Wines & Liquor has been named Best Wine/Liquor Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According its website, Viscount Wines & Liquor is a family-operated business that has been serving the Hudson Valley with quality wines and spirits for half a century. With a vast 40,000 sq. ft. space and a selection of over 12,000 products, the store provides customers with an extensive variety, backed by a knowledgeable team offering expert recommendations, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice c…
Best Hair Salon In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Revival on Main Best Hair Salon In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Revival on Main
Best Hair Salon In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Revival on Main We are thrilled to announce that Revival on Main has been named Best Hair Salon in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Revival on Main has over 100 years of combined experience among its artists and a keen eye for perfection. What sets Revival on Main apart, per its website, is that all its stylists are independent professionals collaborating under one roof, creating a dynamic environment where each brings their own flair while working harmoniously together. "The best salon, the best hairdresser!" said a Readers' Choice voter a…
Best Law Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP Best Law Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP
Best Law Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP We are thrilled to announce that Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP has been named Best Law Firm in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Iuele LLP is a full-service law firm offering personalized, strategic solutions to meet both immediate and long-term legal needs, according to the firm. As a general practice firm, it provides expertise across a wide range of legal areas, including business law, real estate, estate planning, family law, criminal law, municipal law, and litigation, and its team is committed …
Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway
Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway We are thrilled to announce that Bikeway in Wappingers Falls has been named Best Bike Shop in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Bikeway’s website, this locally owned bike shop has expanded to multiple locations, offering high-quality bikes, gear, and expert service as well as a knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping every rider find the perfect fit, whether they’re just starting out or looking for high-performance upgrades. Per its website, Bikeway offers rental options for those looking to explore local trails. The 2024 Daily Voice Rea…
Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC
Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC We are thrilled to announce that Sage Investment Advisers, LLC has been named Best Financial Advisor in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Sage Investment Advisers, LLC is a firm dedicated to providing transparent and personalized financial planning services. With over 120 years of combined experience, its team specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and wealth preservation, ensuring clients receive expert guidance tailored to their unique financial goals, per its website. The team at Sage Investment Adviser…
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Busted By Special Task Force In NY: Officials Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Busted By Special Task Force In NY: Officials
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Busted By Special Task Force In NY: Officials A 54-year-old drug counselor in Dutchess County has been charged with selling crack cocaine following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, officials announced. Authorities identified Alvis J. Lewis Jr., of Wappingers Falls, as a drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, the county's drug task force said in a news release. Investigators determined that Lewis, who worked overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation center in Carmel, used multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Task Force Agents were able to purchase crack…
Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff
Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff A contractor’s sharp eye helped investigators solve a months-long burglary case, leading to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man on multiple felony charges, authorities said. The months-long investigation began in Putnam County on Tuesday, May 28, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at a home on Route 403 in Philipstown. Upon their arrival, a contractor working on the property informed deputies of evidence suggesting illegal entry into the residence, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 22. Following the contractor's tip, investigators fr…
Bomb Threat Made To High School In Hudson Valley Bomb Threat Made To High School In Hudson Valley
Bomb Threat Made To High School In Hudson Valley Acting on a tip, the FBI and local law enforcement charged a person with allegedly making a bomb threat against a high school in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Sunday, Nov. 17. Dr. Dwight Bonk, superintendent of schools for the Wappinger Central School District, said the threat was made against Orchard View Alternative High School in Wappingers Falls. Bonk said the FBI received a tip about some online activity that led them to a home in the District. "The FBI, as well as the East Fishkill Police Department, were quick to notify us of the situation," Bonk said. "Tha…
Winning Lotto Powerball Tickets Sold In Hudson Valley Winning Lotto Powerball Tickets Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning Lotto Powerball Tickets Sold In Hudson Valley Two winning Powerball tickets were sold at lucky lottery stores in the Hudson Valley. According to the New York Lottery, the winning tickets for the Monday, Nov. 11 game were sold at Smokes 4 Less stores, only in different counties. A big payout Powerplay ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less store on N. Plank Road in Newburgh. Lottery officials said the other ticket, worth $50,000, was sold at the Smokes 4 Less store in Dutchess County, in Wappingers Falls. The winning numbers were 3-21-24-34-46, with a Powerball of 9. The $150,000 winner purchased a Power…
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Hudson Valley ATV Mob Incident An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles. Related: ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Wappingers Falls The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.  According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a mark…
Hudson Valley Caregiver Steals $164K From Elderly Victim, DA Says Hudson Valley Caregiver Steals $164K From Elderly Victim, DA Says
Hudson Valley Caregiver Steals $164K From Elderly Victim, DA Says A Hudson Valley woman was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for stealing thousands from a man she was supposed to be a caregiver for. Dutchess County resident Sabrina Aboshanab, age 33, of Wappingers Falls, was sentenced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and ordered to pay $164,332.26 in restitution, said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. Aboshanab became acquainted with the victim around 2017 and eventually moved into his home, where she lived rent-free in exchange for agreeing to act as a caregiver for the 81-year-old, who had no relatives to assist him, court docum…
'Melanie's Law' Closing Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing Passes Assembly 'Melanie's Law' Closing Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing Passes Assembly
'Melanie's Law' Closing Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing Passes Assembly Two years after a young mother from New York was stabbed to death by her mother’s ex-boyfriend, state lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at closing the dangerous loophole that led to her killing. On Tuesday, May 21, the New York Assembly passed “Melanie’s Law,” allowing judges to expand orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of named victims of domestic violence, regardless of their age. The legislation is named after Melanie Chianese, who was stabbed to death on May 29, 2022, inside the Dutchess County residence in Wappingers Falls that she shared with …
Actor/Writers Group Seeking Talent From Westchester, Hudson Valley Actor/Writers Group Seeking Talent From Westchester, Hudson Valley
Actor/Writers Group Seeking Talent From Westchester, Hudson Valley An actors/writers group is looking for talent from throughout the Hudson Valley. The group says it's "Seeking playwrights who like to work with actors, and actors looking to work with new playwrights, to workshop new plays from writers from the Hudson Valley community. People who are motivated to be with a group of artists to share, grow and build." Among the areas it's looking to draw people from are: Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Wappingers Falls, Cold Spring, Hyde Park, Hudson, New Paltz, Saugerties, Kingston, Rhinebeck, Tarrytown, White Plains, Peekskill, Newburgh, Ellenville, Rosendale, Amenia…
DWI Arrests: Deputy Injured After Being Hit By Drunk Driver In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says DWI Arrests: Deputy Injured After Being Hit By Drunk Driver In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says
DWI Arrests: Deputy Injured After Being Hit By Drunk Driver In Hudson Valley, Sheriff Says Several people face charges after driving drunk in the Hudson Valley, including a woman who struck a sheriff deputy's vehicle, authorities said.  The arrests happened in Putnam County between Friday, April 5, and Sunday, April 7, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, April 8.  The first incident occurred on Friday, April 5 around 10:45 p.m., when a sheriff's deputy's vehicle was struck by another car that crossed into his lane while traveling north on Peekskill Hollow Road in Putnam Valley. The deputy suffered injuries to his eye and hand and was taken to Hudson …
Man Charged After Threatening To Kill Motorists At Traffic Light In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Charged After Threatening To Kill Motorists At Traffic Light In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Charged After Threatening To Kill Motorists At Traffic Light In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man was arrested on an "extreme risk" protection order for allegedly scaring motorists during a road rage incident that was caught on a Ring camera in the region.  The incident took place in Dutchess County on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Wappingers Falls. Wappingers Falls Police said the department received notification from Ring Neighbors, a public online social media platform, on Saturday warning of a "possible crime" in the area. In the video, police said a man can be seen stopped at a traffic light threatening motorists that he had a gun in back. As a result, the department said it o…
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film
Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film If you live in or around e Hudson Valley and have ever dreamed of being a part of “The Godfather,” a new casting call might just be for you. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. A new mafia-themed short film is looking for Hudson Valley actors to portray four leading roles for its December shoot in the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, according to a casting call posted on Backstage. The movie, currently unnamed, will follow five mafia members as they convene for what they believe to be a business meeting – they soon find out, however, that they’re suspects in the murder of one of…
New Update: 15 Injured, Several Critical Following Gas Line Explosion In Hudson Valley New Update: 15 Injured, Several Critical Following Gas Line Explosion In Hudson Valley
New Update: 15 Injured, Several Critical Following Gas Line Explosion In Hudson Valley A day after a gas explosion leveled a Hudson Valley home details are emerging including the number of injured. The horrific incident took place in Dutchess County around 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 in Wappingers Falls in the area of Brick Row off of Mill Street. Gas Explosion Collapses Home In Wappingers Falls; Around A Dozen Injuries - Developing Officials with Central Hudson Gas & Electric said that a contractor struck a 3/4-inch gas line causing a fire and explosion. When the village of Wappingers Falls Police arrived on the scene they found two children and a mother with seve…
Gas Explosion Collapses Home In Hudson Valley; Around A Dozen Injuries - Developing Gas Explosion Collapses Home In Hudson Valley; Around A Dozen Injuries - Developing
Gas Explosion Collapses Home In Hudson Valley; Around A Dozen Injuries - Developing Emergency crews are on the scene of a gas explosion that destroyed a home in the region and left around a dozen of people injured. The Dutchess County incident happened at around 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the village of Wappingers Falls, at a single-family home on Brick Row near Mill Street. Firefighters are working at a fire and building collapse with several streets closed around Mesier Park, according to the Dutchess County Emergency Management department. A spokesperson for Central Hudson Gas & Electric told ABC 7 that a contractor struck a 3/4-inch gas line and that caused …
Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley
Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley A homecoming high school football game in the region was postponed because of a threat of gun violence. The threat was received several hours before the varsity contest in Dutchess County between rivals John Jay of East Fishkill and host Roy C. Ketcham in Wappingers Falls was scheduled to start Friday night, Oct. 20. The threat was reported to the Ketcham High School Building Administration at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday which "necessitated the postponement" of the game, "as well as the quick and safe evacuation of the entire Roy C. Ketcham HS campus," Wappingers Central School Dist…
Hudson Valley Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say A 54-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 11. Dutchess County resident Marc H. Santoro, of Wappingers Falls, was arrested on Wednesday, March 15 at his home, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Santoro was arrested after state police received a tip of the abuse and a follow-up investigation found that he sexually abused a child, Hicks said. Santoro was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail, $30,000 bond, or a $60,000 partially secure bond.   He is scheduled to reappear before the court on Monday, March 20.
Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, Police Say Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Ex-Lovers Attack Each Other Using Cars, Engine Oil, Fists In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two ex-lovers are facing charges after attacking each other in a Hudson Valley incident that kept escalating in violence as it went on, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, around 11:50 p.m., when officers in Putnam County responded to a parking lot of a closed business in Philipstown on Route 9, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  After arriving at the scene, sheriff's deputies began investigating the incident and determined that it had started when 23-year-old Beacon resident Jaznia McCrae began to track her ex-boyfriend, 23-year-old …
33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed during a single-vehicle crash after being ejected from the car. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Route 211 near Canning Road. When police arrived on the scene they found Dutchess County resident Frank Richards, of Wappingers Falls, outside of the car, after being ejected as the vehicle rolled during the crash, said Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank. Lifesaving measures were performed by bystanders and EMS, but Richards, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Hank said. Anyone who witnesse…
Court Sides With Hudson Valley Woman Whose Middle Finger Cost Her College Scholarship Court Sides With Hudson Valley Woman Whose Middle Finger Cost Her College Scholarship
Court Sides With Hudson Valley Woman Whose Middle Finger Cost Her College Scholarship A former University of Connecticut athlete from New York's Hudson Valley who was stripped of her full college scholarship after she raised a middle finger following a championship game victory has won a victory in court, a report by Courthouse News Service said.  In November 2014, UConn women's soccer player and then-freshman Noriana Radwan, from the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, flashed her middle finger to a television camera after her team beat the University of South Florida 3-2 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.  Immediately after the w…
Woman Killed In Head-On Crash Between Compact SUV, Dump Truck In Region Woman Killed In Head-On Crash Between Compact SUV, Dump Truck In Region
Woman Killed In Head-On Crash Between Compact SUV, Dump Truck In Region An area woman was killed during a crash with a dump truck in the region. The crash took place in Sullivan County around 9 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 28 on Route 17B in White Lake. Sullivan County Sheriff's deputies responding to the crash found a 2020 Toyota RAV 4 driven by Dutchess County resident Angela Theodoseau, age 30, of Wappingers Falls, had crossed the double yellow line into the path of a westbound Mack dump truck, said Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty. The vehicles collided head-on, with the truck, driven by Ulster County resident Michael Houghtaling, age 60, of Lake Katrine…
Winning $38K NY Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Winning $38K NY Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Hudson Valley
Winning $38K NY Lottery Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Hudson Valley A winning New York Lottery Take 5 ticket was sold at a business in the Hudson Valley. The ticket, worth $38,120.50, was purchased in Dutchess County at Wappinger Mobil located on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls on Friday, Nov. 25. The winning numbers in the drawing were 5-14-33-34-37.
Northern Westchester 20-Year-Old Among 5 Members Of USA World Cup Team With NY Ties Northern Westchester 20-Year-Old Among 5 Members Of USA World Cup Team With NY Ties
Northern Westchester 20-Year-Old Among 5 Members Of USA World Cup Team With NY Ties Five players with ties to New York are members of the USA men's national team in soccer's World Cup in Qatar. One of them, a 19-year-old New York native, is the youngest player to ever start for the USA team. Born to a Ghanaian mother in the Bronx, Yunus Musah, a midfielder, grew up in Italy before moving again with his family to London, England in 2012, according to his bio on the USA Soccer website. Another midfielder on the team is also a native New York, from the Hudson Valley:  Tyler Adams from Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County. Forward Giovanni "Gio" Reyna, age 20, grew up in…
Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42
Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley woman who died at the age of 42 is being remembered as a hard-working registered nurse. Dutchess County resident Jennifer Lynn Pinto, of Wappingers Falls, died at her home on Friday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary. She was born in Mount Kisco and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls. She also graduated with a degree in nursing from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, her obituary said.  "She worked as registered nurse at Wingate at Ulster in Highland," her obituary reads. "She was a hard worker and enjoyed reading." Pint…
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Westchester Dies At Age 63 Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Westchester Dies At Age 63
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest In Westchester Dies At Age 63 A man who worked at Reader's Digest in Westchester County for decades has died at the age of 63. Dutchess County resident Robert Riley-Brown, of Wappingers Falls, died at New York Presbyterian Milstein Heart Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary. He was born in the Litchfield County town of Sharon, Connecticut. According to his obituary, Riley-Brown worked as a supervisor at the Global Data Center at Reader's Digest in Pleasantville for 27 years, and he later worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said. Riley-Brown had a love of the outdoors, off-roading, f…