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Mother dog and four puppies die from alleged animal neglect: SPCA
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (PIX11) — A kennel owner was arrested Wednesday on animal cruelty charges, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Westchester. A mother dog and four puppies were euthanized in October after being diagnosed with Distemper Virus. Witnesses notified the organization of sick Bernese Mountain Dog puppies at […]
Driver Critical Following 3-Vehicle Wallkill Crash
The collision occurred in Orange County around 12:16 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, on Route 211 West in Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore of the Wallkill Police, officers arrived to investigate the crash and found that one driver of a motorcycle was suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to...
Suspect On Loose After Shots-Fired Incident Injures 3 In Newburgh
The incident happened in Orange County on Tuesday, July 16 just before 7 p.m., when several gunshots were fired at 31 City Terrace in the city of Newburgh, the city's police department announced on Thursday, July 18. Responding police found two injured victims at the scene and learned that a...
Bedford Board Expands Leaf Blower Limits
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Given an expansion of permitted time, Bedford homeowners and landscapers will be able to fire up gasoline-powered leaf blowers for six weeks, not two, this fall. Scrapping the planned two-week limit for those noisy machines, the Town Board voted last week to allow their use in a fall “cleanup season,” defined as the time between Oct. 26 and Dec. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The board’s action, in the form of an amendment to the Bedford noise ordinance, follows public hearings that began in June. They featured the competing claims of...
Moonrise Bagels brings stuffed bagel menu to Poughkeepsie. Opening day details, hours
The wait is over. Moonrise Bagels, specializing in stuffed bagels, is opening its second location on Saturday. The first 150 guests at Moonrise Bagels Poughkeepsie, located at 26 Winslow Gate Road, will receive prizes ranging from free menu items, merch and a catered Stuffed Bagel breakfast for 12. The shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ...
Warwick DPW honored for tool design
The Village of Warwick Department of Public Works earned second place in the New York State LTAP Center — Cornell Local Roads Program 2024 Build A Better Mousetrap Competition for its development of “The Fin-isher,” an innovative tool that allows for efficient and effective replacement of a broken curve box rod with minimal soil disturbance. The contraption, which replaces the need for digging large holes with an excavator by using a vac truck to create a smaller, more precise hole, also impressed other DPW supervisors, who honored the entry with first place in the People’s Choice Award.
Weekly Rec: Flash Sketch Mob Reveal, Readings at River Hook, Silent Film with Live Music From the Alexandres, Music on the Hudson, Demme Honors Dawson, Summer of Soul Sunday in Nyack
Flash Sketch Mob Reveal and Hopper B’Day Concert with Night Hawk. Busy weekend at the Edward Hopper Museum and Study Center. Two weekends of plein air art making, walking tours and workshops and bike ride from the Whitney Museum ends on Sunday at 3:00pm in the garden with the reveal of the art of the Flash Sketch Mob. Thanks to all who participated and we will see you next year!
Hudson Milk + Market delivers both ways – with wheels and quality
Hudson Milk – the area’s iconic milk delivery service for more than 30 years – has expanded into a full food company, selling produce, meat, dairy, prepared entrees, meal kits, pantry items, and more. The pivot from a milk delivery service to full-scale food company recently earned Hudson Milk + Market the Business of the Year Award from the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce.
Irvington Fentanyl, Heroin Dealer Also Trafficked Guns: Feds
In December 2023, law enforcement began investigating Kyrell Domnie, a.k.a. "Fly Ky" and conducted several controlled purchases of cocaine and firearm in the first half of 2024, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. During searches of two apartments and a vehicle belonging to Domnie, law enforcement recovered distribution quantities of fentanyl,...
Two local breweries team up for Summerfest this Sunday in Milton
Get ready to raise your glasses and your spirits at this collaborative event between King’s Court Brewing Company (from Poughkeepsie) and Locust Grove Brewing Company. Cups shall runneth over with craft beer, cider, and wine. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Hudson River, the festival will feature a Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck and live music to keep the good vibes rolling. If you can’t make this one, you could always drop by for line dancing on first Fridays. Visit locustgrovebrewco.com for more.
Aaron David Gleason Releases New Single 'The Universe is Loud' With Pleasantville Band
Pleasantville is the electrifying new band created by indie rocker and Pleasantville, NY resident, Aaron David Gleason. On the band’s forthcoming album THESE EMBERS, Aaron coos, wrestles and barks a set of nine new existential crises set to song. Joined by singer/song writer, Emma Freeman, the two create a moody, but pop sound backed by a hydra of folk tones.
Feds moving Newburgh Social Security Office to Town of Wallkill
TOWN OF WALLKILL – If you are planning to conduct business at the Social Security Administration Office in the City of Newburgh – surprise. It’s closed. It was shut down on Thursday afternoon and will be moved to 85 Crystal Run Road in the Town of Wallkill.
Elderly Couple in Poughkeepsie Awoken to Man Robbing Their House
A man has been arrested after police in Poughkeepsie, New York caught him in the act of robbing the house of an elderly couple while they were inside sleeping. A night of sleep took a scary turn for an elderly couple in Poughkeepsie, NY this week as they were awoken to find that someone was inside their house robbing them. Most of us can agree that something like this is what many of us have nightmares about and according to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, that nightmare became reality for one area couple.
Orange County Fair open in Middletown: This year's new attractions, ticket prices
MIDDLETOWN - The Orange County Fair opened Thursday for its 184th annual edition, and it will continue every day through July 28. The fair, at 239 Wisner Ave. in Middletown, is open weekdays from 4-11 p.m. and from 1-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Among the featured attractions is the Anastasini Circus, with...
Police commissioner job on hold for now in City of Newburgh
NEWBURGH – The police department in the City of Newburgh has had a chief and commissioner in the last two years, but with the recent resignation of Commissioner Jose Gomerez, the city has been reassessing the need for both positions. During a discussion at Thursday night’s city council meeting,...
Police arrest woman on charge of attacking disabled person at rehab
SOMERS – State Police have arrested a 51-year-old Dover woman on charges of endangering the welfare of an incompetent of physically disabled person as a felony. Investigation determined that Jossette F. Thompson, while employed at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, allegedly physically attacked a disabled resident of the facility. She was arrested by police on June 11.
Fox Lane Graduate’s Award-Winning Film Hits Close to Home
Before he finished producing his first award-winning film in May, new Fox Lane High School graduate Sam Griff had a keen sense of place. Griff grew up in Bedford and could easily relate to his surroundings, so producing an historical documentary about the local Wood Family of Croton Lake Road was well within his grasp.
Major Update In 20-Year-Old Upstate New York Cold Case
The alleged "vicious killer" of a missing Hudson Valley woman is one step closer to going to trial. Megan McDonald, an NYPD detective's daughter, was killed in 2023. Her alleged killer wasn't arrested until 2023. Wallkill Resident Murdered In 2003. In late April 2023, Edward Holley was charged with murder...
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