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Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Kingston Man For DWI/Drugs, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man nabbed for the alleged theft of a 2005 gold Mercedes from a Budget 19 Motel led to his arrest for a host of charges, including alleged DWI/Drugs. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Budget 19 Motel on Route 28 in Kingston.Accordi…
Your guide to celebrating Halloween in Hudson Valley: Parades, The Blaze, and more
Spooky season is officially here in the Hudson Valley. From pumpkin picking to Halloween haunts, there are plenty of places to go and things to do in Westchester, Rockland and beyond. Read on to learn more about what makes Halloween in the Lower Hudson Valley just so special. Be sure to bookmark...
Stony Point Mother Nabbed For Beating Kids With Foam Baseball Bat, Police Say
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:20 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, in Stony Point. According to Lt. Daniel Schoales of the Stony Point Police, officers responded to Nyack Hospital to investigate a domestic incident. The investigation revealed that two juveniles revealed that their mother, Kimberly Rivas, age 33, of...
Popular Wappingers Falls Post Office Reopens To Rave Reviews
Exciting news for those who get their mail at Hughsonville Mart! As of Monday, October 7th the Hughsonville Post Office has re-opened, complete with brand-new interior renovations at the Hughsonville Mart. The post office and the mart are located at 2337 ROUTE 9D HUGHSONVILLE, NY 12537-9800. The Hughsonville Market and...
Jury convicts Armonk man, son of 'gun nut,' in case that was part of ghost gun crackdown
An Armonk man arrested with his parents when investigators seized a cache of guns and ammunition in their home was convicted Wednesday after the jury rejected the claim that all the weapons were exclusively his father's. Brandon Brois, who turned 27 during the trial, was found guilty of second- , third- and...
Newburgh, NY Dairy Bar Goes Pink For Great Cause
Don't Call it a Come Back: Mary Jane's Dairy Bar Returns After Accident. One of the more popular ice cream shops in the Hudson Valley, is just about to round out their first season back in business. While preparing for the 2023 season, in February a car crashed through Mary...
Pat Ryan ‘incredibly frustrated’ over lack of FEMA relief in Orange County
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The race for New York’s 18th Congressional District heated up on Wednesday evening as candidates Alison Esposito and Pat Ryan faced off in a live debate on PIX11 News. Of the topics addressed in the debate, one that stirred controversial responses was the lack of relief aid in Orange County from […]
Arrest Made in New Milford Robbery: Putnam County Police Track Down Suspect
Sheriff Kevin J. McConville has some news to share about a recent arrest related to a robbery that went down in Connecticut. On September 30, 2024, around 3:45 PM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office got the word about a vehicle and suspect involved in a knife-point robbery in New Milford, CT. Here’s what allegedly went down:
Newburgh’s “Trunk or Treat” is Actually ON Halloween
The City of Newburgh is gearing up for a Halloween celebration that’s equal parts sweet and spooky. On October 31st, Broadway will transform into a family-friendly Halloween haven for its annual Trunk or Treat event. From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, kids and families can enjoy an evening filled with candy, games, and community spirit along Broadway between Liberty and Grand Street.
Restaurant Announces Closure In Croton-On-Hudson
In a social media post on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson revealed it would be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, Oct. 13. The eatery, located at 140 Grand St., did not give a specific reason for its closure but thanked those who had stopped by since its opening.
Parking Will Be Temporarily Closed At Some Popular Rail Trails
The weather this week has been great so far and it looks like it will continue into the weekend. That being said there is something you should know if you are a regular at either the Harlem Valley Rail Trail or the Dutchess Rail Trail. Starting Wednesday and running through...
2 SUNY New Paltz Grads Charged with On Campus Vandalism
9 locations on the SUNY New Paltz campus were vandalized with graffiti earlier this month. In a press release from The State University of New Paltz Campus Police, we learned of reported vandalism on the Ulster County campus. The statement explains that graffiti was "ultimately discovered at nine distinct sites...
Supporting Artists’ Health: O+ Festival Set For Kingston, New York
The B-52's Kate Pierson, Neko Case and more to perform at 14th annual festival promoting health and wellness. The O+ Festival will return to Kingston, NY for the 14th annual event featuring three days of art, music and wellness. What is the O+ Festival?. The O+ Festival started in Kingston,...
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