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UPDATE…Man who trooper shot after striking him with car dies (VIDEO)
ROCK HILL – The man who led police on a pursuit from Ulster County into Sullivan County and struck a state trooper who was outside his vehicle died from gunshot wounds when the trooper fired at him. Police said at around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Albert Melendez, 32, of Middletown,...
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
City of Poughkeepsie Works With Key Stakeholders
POUGHKEEPSIE – In an effort to further enhance the downtown corridor of the City of Poughkeepsie and fortify the business climate along Main Street, the Mayor and Common Council supported a resolution authorizing the establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID). Funded by a special assessment on property owners within the district boundaries, a BID establishes a geographic area where local property owners, business tenants, and residents directly oversee key parts of the maintenance, improvement and promotion of the commercial district.
New York Men Confess To ‘Senseless Murders’ Of Hudson Valley Kids
Two New York Gang Members men committed "senseless murders" of teens in the Hudson Valley. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced a guilty plea following the death of a Dutchess County Teen. New York City Man Confesses To Killing Dutchess County, New...
Golf: Louise-Anne Morin repeats Women's Dutchess County Amateur champion
Dr. Louise-Anne Morin still is enthusiastic about veterinary medicine and caring for animals, but she certainly has enjoyed these first two months as a retiree. There are the obvious benefits, of course, like reduced stress and more time for leisure. And, for some, taking a few strokes off their golf game.
New Paltz Sees More Changes as New Business Replaces Mediterranean Restaurant
New Paltz has been rapidly evolving this year. There have been over 12 major business changes in the New Paltz area alone. From restaurants like Schatzi's and A Tavola closing to new businesses like the first legal marijuana dispensary opening, the town has seen a lot of changes in the last 7 months.
Schools Give Students a Career Head Start with Help Desk Opportunities
Tara worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for more than 13 years and served as executive editor of the full suite of CDW Tech magazines until 2019. She enjoys learning about new technology and traveling with her family. In K–12 education, budget-strapped districts must try to keep up with...
All New Paltz students are now eligible to for a free breakfast and lunch
The “good news for everyone, just announced here hot off the presses,” according to superintendent Stephen Gratto is that the New Paltz Central School District (NPCSD) was approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a meal service option for schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without having to collect household eligibility applications. The grant gives all students in the NPCSD a free breakfast and lunch for the next four school years.
Consolidation consultant contract approved; council comments to come
At a jointly-held meeting on July 10, New Paltz town and village leaders spoke about how an effort to consolidate these two local governments might move forward. In discussing a proposal for a work plan prepared through the Laberge Group, it became clear that holding a public vote on the question of consolidation this November is unrealistic.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Investigating why dozens of New York hospitals have closed since 2000
NEW YORK - A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.Records from the New York State Nurses Association and the state health department show at least 42 hospitals have closed across the Empire State since 2000, but New York health officials contend some of those areas, although they wouldn't say which, may have also had new hospitals open.As Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas reports, the impending closure of one New York City hospital is already affecting patients.Closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel forces patients to make major...
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