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4 Boaters, 2 Dogs Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River 4 Boaters, 2 Dogs Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River
4 Boaters, 2 Dogs Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River Firefighters rescued four people and two dogs after a 17-foot boat capsized in the Hudson River. The incident occurred in Dutchess County near New Hamburgh and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3. According to Chief Jeffrey Renihan of the New Hamburg Fire Department, the department responded to a water emergency call that four people and two animals were hanging on a 17-foot boat that had capsized in the Hudson River. When crews arrived in the department's boat, with help from the New York State Police Aviation, they found the boat on the north of the bridge.&nbs…
Jersey Mike's Subs To Open Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley This Week Jersey Mike's Subs To Open Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley This Week
Jersey Mike's Subs To Open Brand-New Location In Hudson Valley This Week Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh subs, will open a new location in the Hudson Valley. The brand-new eatery will be in Dutchess County at 1576 Route 9, in Wappinger Falls and its first day of business will be on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Franchise owner Bernadette Klein will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, through Sunday, Feb. 5 to support the Sparrow’s Nest charity, which delivers meals and much more to cancer patients in the area.  Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort prior to the opening can make …
21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area 21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area
21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Nearly two dozen drivers were busted by police for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley during a St. Patrick’s Day holiday crackdown. Local law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County collaborated as part of a “High Visibility Community Engagement Campaign” that ran from Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, leading to the arrests of 21 people for DWI-related offenses. Among the arrests was Joseph Pasqualina, age 27, of Tivoli, who allegedly took police from the Red Hook Police Department on a brief chase when they attempted to stop him for a vehicle and traffic violation.…
Man Critical After Lighting Himself On Fire Near Hudson River, Police Say Man Critical After Lighting Himself On Fire Near Hudson River, Police Say
Man Critical After Lighting Himself On Fire Near Hudson River, Police Say A man is in critical condition after pouring gasoline all over himself and setting himself on fire at an area park overlooking the Hudson River. The incident took place around 2:20 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, in Dutchess County at Waryas Park in the City of Poughkeepsie, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. According to Clark, city 911 received multiple calls reporting a man set himself on fire near the shore at the park. Responding officers found the victim, a 31-year-old Wappinger Falls man, with severe burns to his head, back, and arms, Clark said. Sever…
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail
Nearly Two Dozen Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess Detail Authorities in Dutchess County have just announced the results of a special multi-agency holiday DWI detail in Dutchess County. Between Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess conducted impaired driving details that included saturation of patrols throughout the county in addition to their regular patrols, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, July 14. In total, 21 motorists were busted for impaired driving. Those arrested for DWI or DWAI include: Darwin Cabrera-Lopez, age 25, of Poughkeepsie; Koceila Ayouni, age 25, of Poughkeepsie;…
Two Teens Charged After Victim Shot In Head During Robbery In Area, Police Say Two Teens Charged After Victim Shot In Head During Robbery In Area, Police Say
Two Teens Charged After Victim Shot In Head During Robbery In Area, Police Say Two teenagers have been charged after a victim was shot in the head during a robbery in the area, police said. State Police were contacted by Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie about a gunshot victim in the emergency department on Tuesday, Aug. 25.  An investigation with the assistance from the Troop K Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Gang and Narcotics Team determined the two 18-year-olds robbed and shot the victim in the head in Wappinger Falls in the area of West Main Street, state police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, state police arrested two 18-year-olds for first-degree robbery, a …
Popular Smoothie Bar Chain Opens Fifth Hudson Valley Location Popular Smoothie Bar Chain Opens Fifth Hudson Valley Location
Popular Smoothie Bar Chain Opens Fifth Hudson Valley Location A popular smoothie chain with more than 1,000 restaurants throughout the globe has opened its latest Hudson Valley location. On Saturday, Feb. 22, Smoothie King celebrated the grand opening of its fifth Hudson Valley location, and first in Orange County off Route 300 in Newburgh. As part of its opening, the company offered free 20-ounce smoothies during the celebration. The code for the free smoothie is redeemable through Tuesday, March 10. Other Hudson Valley locations are in Dobbs Ferry, Lake Katrine, Wappinger Falls, and Yonkers. According to the Smoothie King website, “(the company” …
Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say
Three Nabbed On Drug, Other Charges During Probation Sweep, Police Say Three people were arrested on drug and other charges during a probation sweep by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department. The sweep took place on Thursday, Oct. 31, when the two offices teamed up to enforce the supervision of probationers through home visits, said Orange County Sheriff's Capt. Paul Arteta. One visit led to the arrest of three people including Lorenzo Lopez, 52, Devin Zarnoff, 26, both of the Town of Newburgh, and Nancy Corrigan, 45, of Wappinger Falls, after they were found in possession of drugs. Lopez was found in possession of…
Area Man Accused Of Stealing $30K In Daycare Payments Area Man Accused Of Stealing $30K In Daycare Payments
Area Man Accused Of Stealing $30K In Daycare Payments A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing almost $30,000 in daycare payments he wasn't eligible to receive. Curtis A. Parks, of Wappinger Falls, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 22, following an investigation by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Department of Community and Family Services, said Capt. John Watterson. According to Watterson, the investigation revealed that Parks allegedly illegally obtained $29,817 in daycare provider payments between October 2015 and May 2017 by failing to disclose past arrests that would have made…
Wappingers Falls Man Caught After Driving Recklessly, Fleeing From Putnam Sheriff Deputies Wappingers Falls Man Caught After Driving Recklessly, Fleeing From Putnam Sheriff Deputies
Wappingers Falls Man Caught After Driving Recklessly, Fleeing From Putnam Sheriff Deputies A man from Wappinger Falls has been arrested and is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from a Putnam deputy sheriff and driving recklessly. Deputy Kevin Radovich and ESU Deputy Brian Neary responded to 871 Peekskill Hollow Road in Putnam Valley on the report of a road hazard on Monday, Feb. 11 around 6:30 p.m.  Further investigation revealed that a vehicle had struck a telephone pole, Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. said. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver fled, hitting the pole a second time in the process and initiating a pursuit. The driver, late…
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…
Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted 19 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Austin Mullen, age 20, of Wappinger, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Pine Ridge Drive in Wappinger, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested James E. Moroch, age 82…
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Local motorists charged: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…