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Townhome Fire Injures Two, Destroys Bedroom In Hudson Valley Townhome Fire Injures Two, Destroys Bedroom In Hudson Valley
Townhome Fire Injures Two, Destroys Bedroom In Hudson Valley A fire destroyed a second-story bedroom in a townhome in the Hudson Valley, causing injuries to the residents, including burns and respiratory problems.  The incident occurred in Poughkeepsie around 6:10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, at 13 Tall Tree Lane. Arlington Fire District Deputy Chief Adam Kangas said firefighters arrived at the townhome in under six minutes and found a bedroom on fire.  Kangas said firefighters could contain the fire in the bedroom and controlled the blaze by 8 a.m. Two occupants, who were displaced, were transported to local hospitals for respiratory and burn …

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by Kathy Reakes
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65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley Pedestrian Crash 65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley Pedestrian Crash
65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Hudson Valley Pedestrian Crash A 65-year-old woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Hudson Valley roadway. Capt. Ralph Cropley of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police said the crash occurred around 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the intersection of Hooker Avenue and Austin Court. An investigation found that a 2017 Volvo V60 SUV, driven by a man from Poughkeepsie, was traveling northwest on Hooker Avenue when it struck the woman as she was attempting to cross the road northbound at or near a crosswalk, Cropley said. The injured woman, who has not been identifie…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bomb Threat Closes Hudson Valley High School: Police Bomb Threat Closes Hudson Valley High School: Police
Bomb Threat Closes Hudson Valley High School: Police Students and staff have been sent home for the day to allow police to investigate a bomb threat at a Hudson Valley high school. The Town of Poughkeepsie Police said Spackenkill High School in Poughkeepsie received the threat late Monday, Dec. 9d. The department said several other school districts in the region also received the threat. The threat is believed to be a hoax. Out of an abundance of caution, the Spackenkill School District has dismissed the high school students and staff to allow for a complete investigation. Police did not reveal how the threat was received.  This is a …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Hudson Valley Town Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Hudson Valley Town
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Hudson Valley Town As aggressive drivers flood the roadways, a town in the region will increase traffic enforcement to address the issue. The patrols will occur in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie in the coming weeks. According to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers will actively monitor for violations such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, passing red lights, and other dangerous driving behaviors.  "Our goal is to enhance road safety and ensure a secure driving environment for everyone," the department said. The enforcement will take place throughout the town limits.

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by Kathy Reakes
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4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say 4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say Four people were shot, one critically, in the region during a large, disorderly gathering. The incident occurred in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie around 3:30 a.m., Friday, July 5, in the area of 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrance Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers, encountered a large disorderly group and four people suffering from gunshot wounds.  Officers began rendering aid to the victims and secured a crime scene. A 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, Beam said. Three women in thei…

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by Kathy Reakes