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Woman Hits Construction Flagger With Car, Drives Away In Beacon: Police Woman Hits Construction Flagger With Car, Drives Away In Beacon: Police
Woman Hits Construction Flagger With Car, Drives Away In Beacon: Police A woman was arrested after allegedly striking a construction flagger with her vehicle in Dutchess County and driving away, authorities said.  The incident happened just after 9 a.m. in Beacon on Route 9D on Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to New York State Police.  Troopers said a flagger was directing traffic in a construction zone when a driver bypassed two cars stopped at a temporary traffic signal. Despite repeated verbal commands to stop, the vehicle continued southbound toward the flagger, police said.  The driver, identified as 33-year-old Rrezarta Bajramaj of Wappinger…
Man Shot In Fishkill Neighborhood: 'Not Random Act,' Sheriff's Office Says Man Shot In Fishkill Neighborhood: 'Not Random Act,' Sheriff's Office Says
Man Shot In Fishkill Neighborhood: 'Not Random Act,' Sheriff's Office Says Authorities are investigating a weekend shooting in Dutchess County that sent one man to the hospital.  Deputies responded to Pappas Lane in Fishkill around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, after reports of a shooting, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said on Monday, Aug. 25.  One male victim was found and taken to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. He was later transferred to Westchester Medical Center for further treatment, authorities said.  Investigators believe the shooting was not a random act…
Assistant Fire Chief Collapses At Fishkill Blaze: Now In Critical Condition Assistant Fire Chief Collapses At Fishkill Blaze: Now In Critical Condition
Assistant Fire Chief Collapses At Fishkill Blaze: Now In Critical Condition A Dutchess County firefighter is in critical condition after collapsing while responding to a blaze.  The incident happened around 5:19 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, when the Rombout Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire at 70 Mountain View Rd. in Fishkill, according to the department. While investigating the active fire, Assistant Chief John Lucariello collapsed at the scene. He was immediately taken to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital before being flown to Westchester Medical Center. Fire officials said Lucariello is now under the care of leading cardiac specialists and remains in …
Drunk Man Crosses Into Opposite Lane, Causes Multi-Car Crash Injuring Several In Fishkill: NYSP Drunk Man Crosses Into Opposite Lane, Causes Multi-Car Crash Injuring Several In Fishkill: NYSP
Drunk Man Crosses Into Opposite Lane, Causes Multi-Car Crash Injuring Several In Fishkill: Nysp A 33-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash while intoxicated on Route 9 in Dutchess County that left a woman seriously injured and sent three young people to the hospital, police said.  The crash happened around 9:23 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, near 107 Route 9 in Fishkill, New York State Police said on Thursday, July 24.  Investigators say Beacon resident Timothy C. Henion, age 33, was driving a white 2000 Chevrolet 2500 pickup southbound when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck three vehicles.  The first vehicle hit was a 2011 Chev…
Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police
Duo Steals Over $500 In Booze From Yorktown Store, Caught On Taconic Parkway: Police Two Hudson Valley residents were arrested after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of alcohol from a liquor store in Northern Westchester and fleeing to the Taconic State Parkway, police said. The incident happened on Monday, July 15, when officers received a 911 call at around 4 p.m. reporting a theft in progress at All Seasons Wine & Spirits, located at 3333 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, the town's police department announced on Thursday, July 17.  According to police, the suspects had just left the store without paying for approximately $533.29 in merchandise. Officers res…
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling'
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go. The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.  While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.  The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Man, 19, Breaks Into Abandoned Prison In Fishkill, Gets Trapped In Cell: Police Man, 19, Breaks Into Abandoned Prison In Fishkill, Gets Trapped In Cell: Police
Man, 19, Breaks Into Abandoned Prison In Fishkill, Gets Trapped In Cell: Police A 19-year-old man who allegedly broke into a shuttered prison in Dutchess County ended up trapped in a cell and had to be rescued before being arrested, state police said.  The bizarre incident happened just after midnight on Saturday, June 14, at the former Downstate Correctional Facility on Red Schoolhouse Road in Fishkill, New York State Police announced.  Troopers responded to a report of trespassing and found the caller, Cody M. Mallon, of Argyle, locked inside one of the prison’s cells.  Investigators said Mallon had entered the abandoned facility by crawling through a…
Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff
Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff A Dutchess County man was busted with heat-seeking technology while hiding in the bushes after allegedly trying to break into a business and car in Putnam County, authorities said. The incident happened around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, when Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a business and residence on Route 9 in the Town of Philipstown, the Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, May 6.  The owners told deputies they were awakened by banging on their door and saw someone run off when they went to check. Deputies found the glass front door to the busin…
Alert Issued For Girl, 16, Missing For Nearly Month From Fishkill: NYSP Alert Issued For Girl, 16, Missing For Nearly Month From Fishkill: NYSP
Alert Issued For Girl, 16, Missing For Nearly Month From Fishkill: Nysp Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl who vanished from her Dutchess County home nearly a month ago. Evelyn R. Xol Caal was last seen on the night of Tuesday, March 18, at around 10 p.m., leaving her home on Hopewell Avenue in the town of Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 17. Before leaving, she was seen packing her personal belongings into a bag. She has not been seen or heard from since.  Xol Caal was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and a gold necklace with heart-shaped pendants, authorities sai…
Swatting Incident: Man's Prank Shooting Report Prompts Response In East Fishkill, Cops Say Swatting Incident: Man's Prank Shooting Report Prompts Response In East Fishkill, Cops Say
Swatting Incident: Man's Prank Shooting Report Prompts Response In East Fishkill, Cops Say A 41-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly reporting a fake shooting as a prank that led to a heavy police response in Dutchess County, authorities said.  Fishkill resident Kieran T. Maddock was arrested on Tuesday, March 18, after investigators determined he was responsible for a “swatting” incident earlier that morning in East Fishkill, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, March 20.  The chaos began just after 6 a.m., when the Sheriff’s Office and Town of East Fishkill Police rushed to a home in East Fishkill following a 911 report of multi…
Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Fishkill: Police Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Fishkill: Police
Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Fishkill: Police A two-car crash involving a police patrol vehicle left three people with minor injuries in Dutchess County, authorities said.  The collision occurred on Sunday, March 9, at around 3:45 p.m., when troopers responded to a report of a crash on Route 52 in Fishkill, according to New York State Police. According to State Police, the Fishkill Police patrol car was traveling west on Route 52 with its lights and sirens activated. At the same time, 20-year-old Askya R. Paulin of Beacon, who was also traveling west with one passenger, was overtaking other vehicles that were yielding to the …
Best Pet Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Pet Supplies Plus Best Pet Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Pet Supplies Plus
Best Pet Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Pet Supplies Plus We are thrilled to announce that Pet Supplies Plus in Fishkill has been named Best Pet Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Pet Supplies Plus has been a trusted destination for pet owners since 2000, providing a full-service grooming salon and carrying an extensive selection of natural and holistic pet foods. The store prides itself on offering the variety of a big-box retailer while maintaining the personalized service of a neighborhood shop, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Bes…
Best Italian Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stephano's Ristorante Best Italian Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stephano's Ristorante
Best Italian Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Stephano's Ristorante We are thrilled to announce that Stephano's Ristorante has been named Best Italian Restaurant in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Stephano's Ristorante has been a cherished part of the Fishkill community for more than two decades. Per its website, Stephano's focuses on using high-quality, fresh ingredients, including its own house-made bread, to prepare classic Italian dishes with care and authenticity. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in the Hudson Valley began with reader nominatio…
Best Dermatology Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Hudson Dermatology Best Dermatology Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Hudson Dermatology
Best Dermatology Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Hudson Dermatology We are thrilled to announce that Hudson Dermatology in Fishkill has been named Best Dermatology Practice in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Hudson Dermatology offers a comprehensive range of medical, cosmetic, and surgical skin treatments to patients across the Hudson Valley.  Its team of board-certified specialists prioritizes innovative techniques and advanced technology to ensure top-quality care, per the practice's website. "My husband went there for in situ melanoma on his face. The care team, from first visit to surgery…
Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner
Best Breakfast And Best Diner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Red Line Diner We are thrilled to announce that the Red Line Diner has been named Best Breakfast and Best Diner in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Owned and operated by the Vanikiotis family since 1981, the Red Line Diner has long been committed to quality and service, according to its website. Whether you're stopping in for a hearty breakfast or a classic diner meal, you'll find an inviting atmosphere and a varied menu, per its website, In addition, the Red Line Diner's on-site bakery crafts fresh breads, cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies daily, per the diner's website…
$64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police $64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police
$64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police A former ShopRite employee from Dutchess County has been charged after allegedly stealing $64,100 worth of gift cards from a Westchester store, police announced. Laura Picozzi, 33, of Fishkill, was taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 30, following an investigation by Croton-on-Hudson Police into the theft of 151 gift cards from the ShopRite located at 460 South Riverside Ave., the department announced on Monday, March 3.  According to authorities, ShopRite loss prevention officers first alerted police to the theft in January. After reviewing the case, detectives identified Picozzi—a f…
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Ossining, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report 'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Ossining, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Ossining, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  This is made …
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine In Wappingers Falls, Task Force Finds Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine In Wappingers Falls, Task Force Finds
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine In Wappingers Falls, Task Force Finds A 54-year-old drug counselor in Dutchess County has been charged with selling crack cocaine following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, officials announced. Authorities identified Alvis J. Lewis Jr., of Wappingers Falls, as a drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, the county's drug task force said in a news release. Investigators determined that Lewis, who worked overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation center in Carmel, used multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Task Force Agents were able to purchase crack…
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Ossining's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Ossining's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Ossining's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release A movie based on events at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley that may be a major Oscars contender is set to be re-released in theaters, according to reports.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17, Variety reported.  The film, originally released by A24 on Friday, July 12, follows an inmate named Divine G (played by Colman Domingo) who joins a theatre group with fellow prisoners after being imprisoned at …
New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran
New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran New details are being unveiled about a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley that claimed the life of a beloved Army veteran and longtime Westchester firefighter. The crash, which killed 58-year-old Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill, occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just south of Route 301 in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to the New York State Police. An initial investigation revealed that Fitzgerald had been driving a 2017 Toyota Rav4 southbound when the vehicle left the parkway for unkn…
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58
Beloved Army Veteran, Retired White Plains Firefighter Dies In Crash At 58 A beloved Hudson Valley resident, Army veteran, and longtime Westchester firefighter is being remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering support for his family, and dedication to his community following his tragic death in a car crash. New, updated report - New Details Revealed In Fiery Taconic Parkway Crash In Putnam Valley That Killed Veteran Dutchess County resident Michael Fitzgerald of Fishkill died on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Putnam County town of Putnam Valley, according to his obi…
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report.  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years.  This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Employees from a Hudson Valley town bid farewell to their police chief, who resigned to take a new position. For the past 11 years, Police Chief Keith Dworkin has called Dutchess County and the Fishkill Police Department home, but on Friday, July 19, he said goodbye to take another position as chief in the village of Millbrook. In a Facebook post, the department said Dworkin had worked tirelessly during his four years as chief to promote community outreach, encourage public relations, and increase resident confidence in the police department. "Under his leadership, the community policing u…
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Friendly, Relaxed Atmosphere New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Friendly, Relaxed Atmosphere
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Cited For Friendly, Relaxed Atmosphere A new restaurant that debuted in the Hudson Valley just a month ago is making waves with diners and online reviewers for its food and relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Located in Dutchess County, La Sorella “The Sister," in the village of Fishkill at 992 Main St., opened in June and is located right next door to its "sister," Il Figlio Enoteca. Here's how one Yelper described the new restaurant that caters to all ages but is perfect for the person who is looking to make friends or work-from-home employees looking for wifi and a comfy spot to settle in: "This place has a Wow factor to…
Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies
Vehicle Stolen From Hudson Valley Residence, Then Used To Commit Larcenies Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to take precautions following multiple incidents of items taken from vehicles, as well as one instance of a car stolen from a residence and used to commit thefts.  The incidents, which all happened in Putnam County, were detailed in an announcement on Tuesday, June 18 from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, which said it has received numerous reports of items taken from unlocked vehicles throughout the county in the last few weeks. According to authorities, in one incident on Saturday, June 8, a vehicle was reported stolen from a …
Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names
Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names What’s in a name? In the case of these New York locales and waterways, nothing nearly as sinister as their titles may imply. Pull up Google Maps and you’ll notice that the Empire State is dotted with several towns ending in the suffix -kill: Northern Westchester’s Peekskill, Dutchess County’s Fishkill, and of course the picturesque Catskill Mountains, to name a few. Zoom in a bit further and you’ll spot winding creeks and rivers that are curiously referred to as kills: Normans Kill near Albany and Poesten Kill near Troy, for example. So, what gives? It turns out there’s a perfectly logical…
Severed Remains Case: 2 Charged With Murdering Westchester Couple As Gruesome Details Revealed Severed Remains Case: 2 Charged With Murdering Westchester Couple As Gruesome Details Revealed
Severed Remains Case: 2 Charged With Murdering Westchester Couple As Gruesome Details Revealed Months after the mutilated remains of a Hudson Valley couple were found strewn across Long Island, prosecutors have charged two suspects with their murders. Jeffrey Mackey, age 36, and Alexis Nieves, age 33, both of Amityville, were arraigned on additional charges of murder and related offenses in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 26 in the killings of Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely. Prosecutors said the couple was stabbed to death after entering Mackey and Nieves’ Amityville residence on Railroad Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Earlier Report: Dismembering Dead Body Would Be Fel…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Displaying Gun To City Hall Employee While Paying Water Bill Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Displaying Gun To City Hall Employee While Paying Water Bill
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Displaying Gun To City Hall Employee While Paying Water Bill An 89-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with menacing after he allegedly displayed a gun in front of a local government employee while paying his water bill. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at the Fishkill City Hall on Wednesday, March 20. The employee reported the confrontation and Fishkill Police Detectives responded to investigate. The employee reported John Jackson, of the town of Fishkill, displayed a handgun while at the clerk's office paying his water bill, police said. After an investigation detectives identified Jackson and interviewed him, after the interview,…
Severed Remains Case: ID Released For Male Victim From Yonkers Severed Remains Case: ID Released For Male Victim From Yonkers
Severed Remains Case: ID Released For Male Victim From Yonkers For the first time, police have publicly named the second of two murder victims whose dismembered remains were found strewn across Long Island. In an update to the case on Friday, March 22, Suffolk County Police identified the male victim as 53-year-old former Westchester County resident Malcolm Brown, whose last known address is in Yonkers. Brown was in a domestic partnership with the other victim in the case, 59-year-old Donna Conneely, a Dutchess County native from Fishkill who had recently lived in Northern Westchester, in Yorktown, according to their Facebook profiles.  Earlier…
Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley
Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley One of two murder victims whose dismembered remains were found strewn across Long Island has numerous ties to the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County Police said the severed remains of Donna Conneely, age 59, were discovered Thursday, Feb. 29, at Babylon’s Southards Pond Park.  Homicide detectives located additional remains on Tuesday, March 5, at Bethpage State Park and in a wooded residential area in West Babylon. Homicide detectives have located human remains at Bethpage State Park, Southards Pond Park in Babylon, and in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.  Googl…
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Dead Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Dead
Missing Hudson Valley Man Found Dead A missing Hudson Valley man has been identified as the person found dead in a wooded area. Related: Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Beacon Man Dutchess County resident Mark Camillo, age 61, of Beacon, who had been missing since Thursday, Feb. 1, has been identified as the person found by the New York State Police along with the Town of Fishkill Police in a wooded area in the town of Fishkill. According to Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, officers responded to a wooded area behind the Fishkill Glen condominiums for a d…