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Spookiest Road in the Hudson Valley Improved Ahead of Halloween
An eerie historic Hudson Valley road has undergone a makeover just in time for spooky season. During the month of October, Hudson Valley residents and visitors to the region flock to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall attractions. Those who are looking for a bit of terror can go off the beaten path and seek out some of the old, historic areas that some believe are haunted.
Hudson Valley McDonald’s Breaks Rules, Drops Chicken Big Mac Early
A local McDonald's location is breaking all the rules and selling McDonald's top-secret new sandwich before the rest of the country. According to the Dutchess County restaurant's Facebook page, it's the only McDonald's location in the country that is currently selling the highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac. Last month, the...
Man Submits False Documents To Hudson Valley Court: DA Says
A New Jersey man has been charged after presenting falsified bank statements in a Hudson Valley court and testifying they were real, authorities said.James Wolff, 50, of Teaneck, NJ, was arraigned on Monday, Sept. 30, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced on Thursday, Oct…
Business Owner Who Scammed Customers Steals Wallet At Yorktown Gym: Police
The theft happened in Yorktown on Tuesday, Oct. 1, when a wallet was stolen from Club Fit at 600 Bank Rd., Yorktown Police said on Friday, Oct. 4. Investigators quickly realized that the victim's credit card had recently been used in Putnam County, and when they obtained surveillance video from this location, they were able to identify the suspect's car, police said.
“Online Predator Sting” In New York: Hudson Valley Man Arrested
An alleged "online predator" was arrested in the Hudson Valley. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced a Lower Hudson Valley man was arrested following an "undercover online predator sting." Rockland County, New York Man Arrested After "Undercover Online Predator Sting" Robert Fidler, 66, of Nyack, New York...
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
Lohud high school football scoreboard for Oct. 4-6: North Rockland tops Carmel
It's going to be a relatively quiet Friday with no Section 1 games on the schedule due to Rosh Hashanah, but there's a full slate of games on Saturday and we finish up with four games on Sunday. We'll be updating scores all weekend and then adding recaps from games later in the day as we get details from the coaches. Play hard. Cheer politely. ...
Here's where your Dutchess County polling place is for Election Day 2024
With the general election a month away, Dutchess County residents are preparing to cast their vote on Nov. 5. Whether residents are voting early, by absentee ballot or in person this year, it's worth checking where your local polling center is. From time to time, these centers may change, and according to the Dutchess County Board of Elections, poll site changes have been made. ...
Lower Hudson Valley Man Allegedly Posed As Lawyer, Scammed Alcoholics Anonymous Attendees
Police say a man from the Lower Hudson Valley falsely claimed to be an attorney, using different identities to scam victims. To make matters worse, offcials say the suspect targeted people who were attending counseling for substance abuse issues. Police say the suspect is now facing 3rd degree grand larceny...
New York Is Home To The Only Legally Haunted House In The US
Sure there are plenty of creepy haunted houses in NYC, but the Ackley House is the real deal — even the Supreme Court says so. The large waterfront Victorian home is nestled on the Nyack waterfront, less than an hour from NYC and right next to the Empire State’s beloved Halloween town, Sleepy Hollow. It’s gorgeous and welcoming, but legend — and the highest court in the country — says it’s responsible for some unsettling poltergeist activity. A post shared by Greg Ludweig (@ghostinspectorgreg) If you’re feeling a little spooky this October, we’ll give you insight into the country’s infamous “legally haunted house,” as it is affectionally known.
Guilty Plea Announced In Major Orange County Gun and Narcotics Trafficking Case
It has been an incredibly week for the Orange County District Attorney's Office. In the last week the DA's Office has made a number of announcements for regarding various investigations and operations. The metaphorical floodgates opened late last week when the DA"s Office announced a plea agreement with a suspect...
Where to Eat ‘Boogers, Toes and Eyeballs’ in the Hudson Valley
A wild menu transformation for the month of October puts the Hudson Valley on a diet of boogers, toes and eyeballs. It's spooky season. While most people are content with a little decorating and dressing up in costume, others want to be so immersed in Halloween that they need their food to be creepy too.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Crackdown in Recent Narcotics Arrests
Over the last month the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, specifically their Narcotics Enforcement Unit has been active in apprehending a number of suspects for various drug related charges. One town in particular has been a frequent place of visit for the NEU during this time as this one town has acted at the setting for multiple encounters with different suspects.
Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Barber With Scissors In Westchester
A 34-year-old man faces attempted murder as a hate crime charges after allegedly attacking a Jewish barber with scissors at a Westchester barbershop, officials announced. Yonkers resident Ahmed Al Jabali was arranged in court on Friday, Oct. 4 on an indictment charging him in connection w…
Full Day Of Family Fun Set For Pleasant Valley
Annual community celebration known as Pleasant Valley Day features food, local businesses, and family fun. The town of Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County is northeast of the City of Poughkeepsie. U.S. Route 44 passes through the town of nearly 10,000 people (according to the census in 2010). Having lived in Pleasant Valley for a time some years back, it's a great little town and everyone always looks forward to Pleasant Valley Day.
Wanted Alabama Fugitive Found and Arrested in Westchester County
Today is the first day of October but the New Rochelle Police Department put a prominent stamp on the end of the month of September. That metaphorical stamp came with the recent discovery and arrest of a wanted fugitive from the state of Alabama. Fugitive Apprehension Details. The incident in...
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