Politics

News 12's Blaise Gomez is in Greenwood Lake where the National Weather Service is investigating whether today's damaging storm was a tornado or a microburst.

Former Supervisor and Councilwoman Susan Siegel was endorsed by the town’s Democratic Committee last week to run for the vacant seat on the Yorktown Town Board. Siegel, 84, will compete against Donna Diana, 60, widow of former Supervisor Thomas Diana, in a special election July 23 in a bid to serve the final three-and-a-half years of Ed Lachterman’s council term.

Most of us have met someone in our lives who truly epitomizes the essence of kindness. Most recent generations were fortunate to have the TV Show where they watched Mr. Rogers an individual who devoted his life to teaching kindness to children (and some adults while he was at at it). Add a layer to that kindness of incredible hard work and a Superstar in knowledge of the capabilities of Social Work, with humility, along with detailed knowledge of all of Orange County and its government links. Top that off with beauty and grace and you have Darcie Miller, who has served Orange County as Social Services And Mental Health Departments as Commissioner for 23 years. . I had the good fortune to attend and write stories about a dozen or more of events that Darcie held as Commissioner over the past decade. Having a major in psychology I have kept a special interest in what happens in the worlds of psychology and social work for nearly 40 years (some good, some bad and ugly and ineffective). I sat in absolute awe at a City of Newburgh gathering at the Activity Center some years back where she and the rest of the Social Services team, along with local leaders, introduced a broad spectrum of plans to help the poor and struggling in the Newburgh Area, whether financally, emotionally or mentally stressed. Within 5 minutes of meeting her I had the feeling of having a new friend for life, and a huge "AHA!" moment of "THIS is what Social Services is meant to be". That "aha" has recurred every time I watched her in action over the past 10 years. I congratulate her on her recognition and wish her the best in her retirement, tho I'm quite sure she will be actively contributing to our communities in beautiful ways for a long time to come!

News 12’s Emily Drooby is at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Verplanck, where community members are honoring the memory of seven hometown heroes.

News 12 saw a tree snapped in half, pressing down on wires on Bay View Drive.

The district originally proposed cutting more than 60 teacher positions because their funding source for those positions, the American Rescue Plan program, has run out.

Neighbors said the worst part of the storm hit the Town of Carmel area around 8:30 a.m.

CARMEL- Hundreds of tattered American flags were patriotically retired Friday evening in a large steel drum that symbolized veterans’ determination of never having their park desecrated again. Nineteen years ago, on the eve of Memorial Day, vandals – under the cloak of darkness – entered the park and spray...

CARMEL – The unofficial beginning of summer—Memorial Day—has arrived and officials on the state, county, town and village levels are encouraging residents to take time and attend a Memorial Day observance. In Putnam County, ceremonies begin this evening when the Putnam Joint Veterans Council conducts the John...

If you know anything about Beacon's manufacturing history, you probably think of bricks and hats. But the city has a long history as an enterprising, industrial city, responsible for producing an array of products. The Fishkill Creek and its jointure with the Hudson River and therefore easy access to New York City made.

Poughkeepsie, nestled along the banks of the iconic Hudson River, draws its lifeblood from this majestic waterway. Originating from Lake Tear of the Clouds atop Mount Marcy, New York State's loftiest peak, the Hudson River meanders its way southward, serving as a vital source of water for communities like Poughkeepsie. Central to Poughkeepsie's water supply infrastructure is the meticulously operated Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility, a cornerstone in safeguarding public health through the provision of clean and safe drinking water.

Neighbors said the worst part of the storm hit the Town of Carmel area around 8:30 a.m.

This report has been updated to reflect a Middletown event location change and an additional Newburgh event. Across the mid-Hudson Valley, a host of events will honor fallen service members this weekend. Residents in the Middletown area will mark the official observance of Memorial Day with local parades and ceremonies. ...

Experts are warning New Yorkers it will take you about 70 percent longer to travel on the New York State Thruway. Construction is NOT to blame. If you've driven across the New York State Thruway recently, you probably noticed construction. Paving Project In Orange County, New York. This week, New...

Taking a significant step forward in addressing the urgent need for support and housing for vulnerable young adults, ages 18 through 24 in our community, Hudson River Housing has officially opened Pat’s Place, Dutchess County’s first supportive, transitional housing facility for young adults. HUDSON RIVER HOUSING INTRODUCES PAT’S...

POUGHKEEPSIE – In a years-long process of Central Hudson contractors digging up roads in the City of Poughkeepsie to replace gas lines, Tuesday night marked a new problem. The latest contractor in Central Hudson’s intermittent destruction of asphalt has decided to work past 5 p.m. On Tuesday night, after having the road closed all day, the contractor was still digging away on North Hamilton Street between Cottage Street and the Dutchess County Jail past 8 p.m.

RECAP – a nonprofit -- says the money will allow plans to be moved forward for fresh start apartments.

WEST POINT – Twenty-three West Point cadets were selected for the Pre-Medical School Scholarship Program following graduation on Saturday. The cadets have been endorsed by the United States Military Academy Medical Program Advisory Committee and have been admitted to medical schools across the United States. They have been recognized for their commitment to research, clinical exposure, and volunteer work, and will continue serving as future medical doctors for the Army.

Taking a significant step forward in addressing the urgent need for support and housing for vulnerable young adults, ages 18 through 24 in our community, Hudson River Housing has officially opened Pat’s Place, Dutchess County’s first supportive, transitional housing facility for young adults. HUDSON RIVER HOUSING INTRODUCES PAT’S...