COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Dutchess County Fatalities, Cases By Town The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Dutchess County is on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 1,466 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dutchess County, resulting in 11 deaths since the outbreak began. The Dutchess County Department of Health said that there are currently 108 Dutchess residents who are hospitalized, while 126 more were formerly hospitalized, treated, and discharged. Active Dutchess County cases by municipality: Fishkill: 126 Wappinger: 104; East Fi…
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Attempting To Steal $3K With Fraudulent Check Know Her? Woman Wanted For Attempting To Steal $3K With Fraudulent Check
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Attempting To Steal $3K With Fraudulent Check Do you know her? New York State Police investigators are asking the public's help in locating a woman wanted in the area. State Police from the Dover Plains barracks are investigating the attempted theft of more than $3,000 through the use of a fraudulent check at the Key Bank in Pawling. If anyone has information regarding the possible identity or location of the woman shown in the photos above, they are asked to please contact Investigator Zittel, of SP Dover Plains, at (845) 677-7300. Please reference case# 9389916. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.
Video: Watch Brand-New Bear Sighting In Area Video: Watch Brand-New Bear Sighting In Area
Video: Watch Brand-New Bear Sighting In Area One of the first bear sightings of the New Year has been reported in the area. It happened on Wednesday, Jan. 8 near the Putnam County/Dutchess border where a Pawling resident received a surprise when she checked her home's surveillance camera feed and found an unexpected visitor: a black bear. In the video, the bear can be seen activating security lights, making the rounds, investigating the backyard before taking off from the driveway of the home into a nearby wooded area without incident. The new sighting comes after several throughout the area late last year. According to environment …
Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts
Pie In The Sky: McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe In Pawling Serves Up Delicious Desserts Shannon McKinney and Brian Doyle opened McKinney and Doyle Fine Foods Cafe back in 1991, and it’s been a Pawling staple ever since. Serving up everything from soups and salads to exquisite seafood, beef, chicken and duck entrees, McKinney and Doyle Fine Foods Cafe caters to those with even the most refined palates. Located at 10 Charles Colman Boulevard, the cafe also serves lunch, brunch and dinner as well as desserts like chocolate mousse cake, Bailey's Irish Cream cake, espresso mousse cake and other specialty cakes. Plus, customers can enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail from the cafe’s ext…
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
20 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen local residents were among those busted by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the area. Hudson Valley and Fairfield County residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Dec. 13, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Omar Gomez Florentino, 21, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town of Pleasant Valley, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Dec. 13, State P…
One Killed, Three Hospitalized In Head-On Crash Between SUV, Van In Area One Killed, Three Hospitalized In Head-On Crash Between SUV, Van In Area
One Killed, Three Hospitalized In Head-On Crash Between SUV, Van In Area One person was killed and three others were hospitalized with injuries after a head-on crash between an SUV and van in the area. It happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29 on Route 55 between Route 216 and Gardner Hollow Road Extension in the Town of Beekman. An initial investigation has revealed that the operator of a Honda Pilot, traveling westbound on Route 55, crossed into the eastbound lane of Route 55 and collided head-on with a Chevy Express van, said Lt. Shawn A. Castano of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. The operator of the Chevy Exp…
12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
12 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops A dozen residents were among those removed from public roadways by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving. In total, State Police in Troop K arrested 21 allegedly impaired drivers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 16, State Police from Poughkeepsie arrested Dennis W. Lawrence, 41, of Pleasant Valley, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1st degree, a felony, DWI, and Operation of a Vehicle without an Interlock Device, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on State Route 44 in the town …
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area 25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area
25 Charged In Impaired Driving Crackdown In Area During a Halloween crackdown on impaired drivers, law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen drivers for alleged DWI. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout Dutchess. In total, 26 arrests were made, 25 of which were for impaired driving. The crackdown was the first of eight planned during the holiday season. According to Dutchess County Sheriff’s Lt. Frank LaMonica, Jr., “The objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and en…
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Thousands of Westchester and Putnam residents lost power after storms brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region overnight. As of 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, Con Edison is responding to 161 reported outages, which were impacting 3,199 of its 348,198 customers in Westchester. NYSEG is dealing with 2,271 of its 32,806 customers who were without power. In Putnam County, 2,709 of NYSEG’s 38,310 customers were still left in the dark, while Central Hudson was responding to outages impacting 266 of their 5,153 customers in the county. Among the hardest-hit areas were Greenburgh (755 outage…
Area Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Child Area Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Child
Area Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Child A 27-year-old area man has been charged with allegedly having sex with an underage child. Alex Ramos-Hernandez, of Pawling, was arrested following an investigation by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office in connection along with the Child Advocacy Center, said Capt. John Watterson. Ramos-Hernandez was arrested on Friday, Sept. 27, and is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with the victim who he knows, Watterson said. "At this time there doesn’t appear to be a threat to public safety," he said. Ramos-Hernandez was charged with one count of sexual abuse and i…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash The identities of a woman who was killed and a man who was critically injured during a two-vehicle crash in the area have been released. Robin Shenitsky, 62, of Pawling, was killed around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, during the crash on Route 55 in the Town of Pawling near Highland Drive, said Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson. Critically injured was Jorge Rivera, 44, of Poughkeepsie, he added. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation found that Rivera, who was driving a 2010 Jeep westbound, was struck head-on by Shenitsky, driving a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Shenitsky …