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Two busted for distribution of fentanyl and cocaine in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN – The City of Middletown Police Department’s Narcotics Unit arrested two suspects on Thursday, concluding an extensive two-year investigation into the sale and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine in and around the Middletown area. Five illegal firearms were also confiscated in the raid. The target of the...
Newburgh Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Wednesday, July 24, around 11 p.m. in the area of Third Street and City Terrace in the city of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Chief of Staff Mike Neppl, detectives from the department's Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force were patrolling the area, which has experienced a rash of narcotics complaints and shooting incidents.
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced. Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occur…
Man Robs Town Of Lloyd Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say
The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21, around 6:45 p.m. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the man entered the restaurant after an argument at the drive-thru window over a coupon or the cost of his meal, pushed the clerk to the floor, and stole their cell phone before breaking open the cash register and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Residents displaced after fire on Liberty Street in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Several residents were displaced after a fire at 103 Liberty Street in Newburgh on Thursday night. The blaze at the four-story building was reported at 8:08 p.m. Fire crews identified a strong odor of smoke on the upper three floors, which led to the discovery of a small fire in a bedroom on the third floor. The fire was quickly put out using a single sprinkler, limiting the spread of the fire and smoke damage to the building.
Longtime Downtown Newburgh Boutique Announces it is Closing
It's always a bummer to hear about a local business shutting their doors. I grew up in Newburgh, and it always astounds me how much downtown Newburgh has grown and flourished over the years. Now it's filled with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and more. It's such a charming little downtown area. For the past 14 years one little boutique has been a popular place to shop, but unfortunately, they announced they will be shutting their doors.
'This is what Poughkeepsie needs': The Governess, new waterfront restaurant, makes debut.
Set right on the Hudson River, The Governess is located on a prime spot, with great views from the deck and from the vintage-decorated restaurant and bar. The Governess had its grand opening on Thursday, July 25, and the community came out to celebrate the long-awaited debut at 1 Main St. Melanie Lemieux,...
Man Steals From Cortlandt's King's Ferry Yacht Club: Police
Buchanan resident John Disclafani was arrested on Thursday, July 18 in connection with an alleged burglary in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to state police, at 5:15 a.m. on the day of Disclafani's arrest, a burglary was reported at the King's Ferry Yacht Club at 238 Kings Ferry Rd.
Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim, Barricading Himself In Somers Home: Police
Somers resident Andres Mendoza Gomez was arrested on Wednesday, July 17 after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife at a Somers home, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to authorities, at around 12:30 a.m. on the day of Mendoza Gomez's arrest, troopers responded to a...
Law Enforcement Mourns Loss of Beloved Newburgh, New York K9
The Town of Newburgh is mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community. The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away. On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media "It is with an...
2 people charged in Middletown narcotics; firearms bust
Two people are facing charges following a narcotics and firearms bust in the City of Middletown that police say uncovered a cache of items, including a Tec-9 assault weapon, thousands of grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars in ill-gotten proceeds. Police arrested 52-year-old Thedford Browning and 33-year-old Alexandra Feliz-Matos, both of Middletown, on Thursday.
Update: Haverstraw Police Offering Reward for Help in Homicide Investigation
Earlier this month, law enforcement from the Haverstraw Police Department were called to the scene of a scary scene in Haverstraw for the report of "shots fired". When law enforcement arrived on the scene they found one deceased individual who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Over the last few weeks law...
Chopt lawsuit over finger in salad at Mount Kisco location resolved
A Greenwich, Connecticut, woman who says she bit into a severed portion of a human finger in her salad at Chopt has apparently settled her lawsuit against the fast-casual restaurant chain. Allison Cozzi alleges that in April of last year, she was given a salad at the restaurant's Mount Kisco location that contained...
Four Outstanding Connecticut Waterfall Hikes Perfect for Summer Swimming
After 45 years of living in New Fairfield, CT, the gorgeous drive along Route 39 that looks over Candlewood Lake and eventually Squantz Pond is a drive that never gets old. I can't get enough of the sunsets on Candlewood Lake and the beauty of New England's fall foliage. When...
Have the Best Giant Skeleton with Barnyard Friends this Halloween
Many people start thinking about Christmas in July because for decades people have branded July as the month you can look ahead to the holidays. Christmas is less than 6 months away and in the heat a few thought about the happy part of winter work. But before you get...
Why Did These Young, Curious Raccoons Need to Be Rescued in the Hudson Valley?
Four small furry friends found themselves in quite a situation recently in Millbrook, New York. Their faces say it all. The Village of Millbrook Police Department shared on social media today that one of their staff, Sgt. Witt came to the rescue of some juvenile raccoons who found themselves in a bit of a mess.
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