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Man Holds Police At Bay In Pleasant Valley For 5 Hours
The incident occurred in Dutchess County at around 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, and detectives responded to a residence on Route 44 in the Town of Pleasant Valley to serve an arrest warrant.
Another Earthquake, 2nd In Days, Rocks Parts Of Upstate New York
Should New Yorkers get ready for more earthquakes? Two rocked parts of Upstate New York just days apart. Many New York State residents were woken up Saturday morning to their homes shaking. Earthquake In Henderson, New York. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake. It struck near Henderson, New...
Poughkeepsie, New York Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Colorado
A Dutchess County man has died after a tragic accident in the Denver, Colorado area. Dutchess County Man Gets in Tragic Denver, CO Motorcycle Accident. FOX31 in Denver, Colorado had been following a story about a motorcycle accident on Monday night June 17th, 2024. At the time, Sgt. Mike Farr of the Traffic Investigation Unit Denver Police told FOX31 that "officers arrived on scene to find a motorcyclist in distress" adding "the motorcyclist had collided with the back end of a roll-off dump truck."
“Pillar Of Poughkeepsie” Searches For Life Saving Kidney Donor
Elizabeth, known fondly as Betty, is a respected figure in Poughkeepsie, deeply engaged in volunteer work and cherished by her community. Her life of service includes roles as a retired bookkeeper and caregiver to her father, reflecting her selflessness and commitment to others. Despite her active lifestyle, Betty faces a life-threatening challenge: she urgently needs a kidney transplant due to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), an inherited condition that has progressed to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Two suspects arraigned in Poughkeepsie murder
POUGHKEEPSIE – Two men that police say were involved in the shooting of a Poughkeepsie man in March were arraigned on murder and manslaughter charges before Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin. Jan Michael Deere, 38, and Joseph Gonzalez, 46, are charged with the shooting and subsequent death of Jaquan Fryar.
Driver narrowly escapes injury when tree falls in Poughkeepsie (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – A taxi driver narrowly escaped injury after a large tree limb fell on his car Monday afternoon in Poughkeepsie. The large limb fell from a tree on Civic Center Plaza near the intersection with Mill Street around 4:05 p.m. The driver was heading north on Civic Center...
Bishop Dunn to host annual Cupcake 5K
Bishop Dunn Memorial School's Cupcake 5K is returning to Mount Saint Mary College in September. Runners of all ages, get ready to taste victory (and confections) at Bishop Dunn Memorial School’s Sixth Annual Cupcake 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 15. The event, featuring a race for adults and another...
12 Hudson Valley, New York Businesses Busted, 19 Arrested
An investigation into alleged illegal activity at 20 Hudson Valley businesses led to 19 arrests. The City of Middletown Police Department released its findings into illegal weed shops in the area. City Of Middletown Police Crackdown On Illegal Weed Shops. In late June, police checked into 20 separate businesses to...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Fireworks set in City of Newburgh
CITY OF NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks display on July 4. The fireworks display will be launched at 1 Washington Street (a.k.a. People’s Waterfront Park), at around 9 p.m. Setup time will begin at 6 p.m. To help protect public safety, 1 Washington Street will be closed to the public from the time of setup until the event has concluded.
Terminated Newburgh teacher calls on DA to investigate “criminal conspiracy”
NEWBURGH – Richard Desiderio has been a teacher in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for years enjoying his time in the classroom, watching as his students grow academically and socially. Things began to change in 2019 when he blew the whistle on a high school attendance and grades...
Safe Harbors of the Hudson’s Ann Street Gallery announces program to support Newburgh & Hudson Valley artists
NEWBURGH- Safe Harbors of the Hudson’s Ann Street Gallery is pleased to announce its 2024 Emerging Artist Fellows: Matthew Gilbert, Nicole Hixon, and Zeinab Manesh. The three fellows were selected by a jury led by Ann Street Gallery Director Alison McNulty with members of the region’s arts community from applications submitted during an annual open call.
Legendary Hudson Valley Wedding Venue to be Sold After 60 Years
The site of thousands of Hudson Valley, New York weddings, events and celebrations is on the market after six decades. Many beloved businesses in the Hudson Valley have become a part of our lives. Whether it's the department store where you did the annual back-to-school shopping, the restaurant that marked all of your family's special occasions or the small neighborhood market where everyone who walked in was greeted with a smile, these Hudson Valley institutions have become an integral part of the community.
New York Drivers Told Avoid Gas Stations At These Locations
New Yorkers hitting the road for the upcoming holiday are told to avoid gas stations at a number of locations. AAA says a record-breaking number of people, over 70 million, plan to travel at least 50 miles for the Fourth Of July holiday. Most of the 70 million plan to drive. Below we have the best and worst times to drive throughout the next week.
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