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Dover Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats
The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 125 Reagans Mill Road in Dover around 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 25. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ellen R. Travis of Dover, died as a result of the fire and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Morning rush wreck stalls Poughkeepsie traffic
POUGHKEEPSIE – A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Innis Avenue and Maple Street (westbound arterial) in Poughkeepsie caused significant traffic delays on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. A minivan traveling south on Innis Avenue, according to one witness, attempted to make a right on...
Task force catches another drug dealer related to March raid
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – A March 7 raid on a drug house on South Clinton Street in the City of Poughkeepsie resulted in the apprehension of Parrish Beverly, a suspected major drug dealer, and identified another suspected major fentanyl dealer; Shaquille Heirs. On Thursday, Dutchess County Drug Task Force agents apprehended the 29-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident after locating him in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
What Was This Large Vessel Doing in Hudson River?
A large vessel with a crane was recently spotted in the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie. You never know what you'll see traveling up and down the Hudson River on a regular basis. Large boats, ships, and barges, are seen pretty regularly in the area, but one particular vessel caught the eye of some recently.
DNA test dashes hope that skeleton is long-lost Putnam girl's
There was a glimmer of hope that the discovery of skeletal remains on a Patterson home site on April 16 might have held the key to unlock Putnam County's biggest mystery: What happened to 17-year-old Robin Murphy, missing since 1995. But by mid-afternoon Thursday, New York State Police issued a press release that first raised the possibility, then dashed any expectations that the cold case would shortly be solved. ...
Nurses picketing outside Danbury Hospital
Nurses are holding an informal picket outside of Danbury Hospital Thursday amid contract negotiations and said they are asking for support to improve working conditions in the hospital. The Danbury Nurses Union Unit 47, AFT Local 5047, which represents about 600 registered nurses at Danbury Hospital, said union leaders have...
Christian Alayon, Maritza Cuba Arrested At Mahopac CVS
The arrests stemmed from an incident on Thursday, April 25, when Yorktown Police reported that two shoplifting suspects had fled the town and may have been connected to other thefts in the area. Later in the day, detectives in Putnam County from the Carmel Police Department saw the suspects' vehicle...
Serious crash on Route 22 in Patterson
PATTERSON – A head-on crash between a Fed Ex truck and a Dodge Charger closed Route 22 for several hours Monday and resulted in injury to the drivers of both vehicles. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigated the 10 a.m. mishap south of the Haviland Hollow Road intersection.
92 Chicken Opens For Business In Mahopac
A new Korean-style chicken restaurant in Putnam County, 92 Chicken in Mahopac at 728 Route 6, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25. Visitors to the new eatery can order tenders or drumsticks in a variety of flavors, including garlic spicy, curry, and red hot...
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