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Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Elderly man drowns at Fahnestock State Park
KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County died at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie late Tuesday after being airlifted by a medivac chopper from Fahnestock State Park in western Kent. Police were called to the park where they found the man, whose name was not released, in the...
Mid-Hudson Valley will see little rain, less humidity this weekend. Here's the forecast
This weekend in the Hudson Valley will be an improvement on last weekend in two ways. According to the National Weather Service, there will be less rain, and little or no extreme heat and humidity. Orange County will see no rain at all, if advance forecasts prove true. The National...
Russian sentenced to prison for smuggling Dutchess company’s devices
A Hong Kong businessman who bought military-grade microelectronics from a Dutchess County manufacturer was sentenced on July 17 to three years in prison for smuggling the devices for Russia. Maxim Marchenko, 52, had asked U.S. District Court Judge Nelson S. Román for a 10-month prison sentence and credit for the...
Nursing Home Employee Accused Of Attacking Disabled Resident In Somers
Dutchess County resident Jossette Thompson of Dover was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 in connection with the alleged attack, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, July 17. According to authorities, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers at 189 Route 100, Thompson physically...
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
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