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Suicides on Hudson River bridges this weekend
KINGSTON – A person jumped off the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to Ulster County 911. Several area rescue agencies responded to the Hudson River to investigate. Emergency medical services said the was person was a woman who jumped from the mid-span. At about 11:08...
City street closed due to police task force activity
POUGHKEEPSIE – Cottage Street between North Clinton and North Hamilton Streets was closed to traffic Tuesday morning due to police activity. Members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Neighborhood Recovery Unit (NRU) and federal law enforcement agents were observed entering a house on the north side of Cottage Street before 5:00 a.m. on May 21, 2024.
Woman Parks On Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Jumps To Death
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, in the town of Rhinebeck. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge for a report of a woman who had parked her car mid-span on the bridge, exited her car, and then jumped off the bridge.
Cheez-It opens Cheez-In diner in New York
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, a Cheez-It themed diner has opened in Woodstock, New York for a limited time, allowing fans of the crunchy snack to try Cheez-It in unique ways. The Cheez-In Diner is only open through Sunday, but it will give those heading out of...
Midday Poughkeepsie shooter convicted by jury
POUGHKEEPSIE – After deliberating for a few hours Monday afternoon, a jury convicted Luciano Incardona, 40, of firing two shots at a man on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the afternoon of March 15, 2023. The prosecutors from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office argued that Incardona fired the shots at Dwayne Joyner in retaliation for beating the defendant up earlier in the day after Incardona was throwing eggs at a woman to humiliate her and Joyner intervened.
Memorial Day is May 27. Here are the parades, services planned in Dutchess County
Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor those who have given their lives in service to their country. In Dutchess County, municipalities are gathering residents, veterans and their families at ceremonies and parades in May in remembrance of the courageous men and women who died serving in the United States military. See the...
Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue
Ulster County resident Caleb H. Rochester, age 55, of Kingston, was arrested on Thursday, May 16, for the Monday, March 25 incident at Temple Emanuel Synagogue in Kingston. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, congregants discovered a banner with anti-semitic language and artwork adhered to the exterior of the synagogue.
Kingston’s Wall Street remains shadowed by vision of the 70s (GALLERY)
KINGSTON – Controversial since they were installed, the canopies, known as the “Pike Plan” that hangs over Wall Street businesses are still in place. The canopies were the vision of Woodstock architect John Pike and involved covering the sidewalks along Wall Street with a canopy, attached to the building facades. From the initial installation in the 1970s, the supporters and detractors of the plan were at odds. After years of no maintenance, the canopies were refurbished in 2011, resulting in the City of Kingston successfully suing the contractor for shoddy workmanship. The city recouped some of the money but the business owners were still stuck under a leaking canopy.
Matthewis Persen House Museum set to open season on May 25th with World War II presentation
KINGSTON – Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack has announced that the Matthewis Persen House Museum & Cultural Heritage Center will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25th at 10 a.m. The Persen House, located at 74 John Street in Kingston will be open to the public every...
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after closing 8 restaurants in Upstate NY
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a week after closing dozens of restaurants nationwide. In a court filing late Sunday, the seafood chain said it has more than 100,000 creditors and estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company’s estimated liabilities are between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the Associated Press.
Deja Vu: ‘Dangerous Drug Dealer’ Arrested Again In Hudson Valley
There is no such thing as a dull day if you're a member of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. It also is not necessarily uncommon to see a lot of familiar faces or at the very least that was the case for the Drug Task Force in an event that took place late last week.
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