KERHONKSON – A 19-year-old Kerhonkson man has been arrested by the State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit on multiple felony charges related to the promotion of obscene material involving children. Jesse J. Bayetis has been charged with 20 counts of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 17 years of age, a Class […]
PUTNAM COUNTY- Regardless of a Republican Primary in June, the race for the District No.8 seat on the Putnam Legislature, now held by retiring Legislator Amy Sayegh, will be a three-person race. The Putnam County Conservative Party Executive Committee has endorsed Mahopac School Trustee Tanner McCracken as their nominee. McCracken, 26, has served on the Mahopac School […]
LUMBERLAND – The Lumberland Fire Department has received the American Red Cross Real Heroes – Lifeline Award, which recognizes extraordinary life-saving actions by first responders. Lumberland, located in Sullivan County, was honored for its response to a serious motor vehicle accident that occurred in April 2025 along Route 97, where a single vehicle rolled and […]
KENT- It was a night for celebration and congratulations when the Kent Fire Department held its annual installation dinner. Now in its 55th year, the department’s membership and guests gathered at the Hilton DoubleTree Banquet Hall in Poughkeepsie Saturday for the event. A number of special awards were presented including: Firefighter of the Year: Alex Conte; […]
NEW YORK- New York’s annual statewide ban on residential brush burning will take effect March 16 as officials warn that warming temperatures can quickly create dangerous wildfire conditions. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the seasonal restriction, which runs through May 14. The rule, enforced since 2009, is intended to […]
POUGHKEEPSIE- A $250 million funding package, supported largely by federal infrastructure dollars, will help communities across New York upgrade aging water systems, including a major lead pipe replacement effort in the City of Poughkeepsie. The package combines federal and state funding streams to provide low-cost financing and grants to local governments for water and sewer […]
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess County Legislature unanimously approved County Executive Sue Serino’s nomination for Medical Examiner last week by voting to approve Dr. Andrew Guajardo to the position that pays $280,000 annually. Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said, “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Guajardo as Dutchess County’s new Medical Examiner. We are grateful he has accepted […]
HYDE PARK – The person responsible for the bullets found in a toilet at FD Roosevelt High School has been identified, according to Hyde Park School District Superintendent Dr. Pedro Roman. The February 18 incident resulted in a large police presence at the school to investigate the incident. Roman says the district worked closely with […]
NEWBURGH – The body of a man who jumped from the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge late Saturday morning was recovered later in the day by first responders. The man, whose name was not made public, parked on the eastbound span just before 11:30 a.m., and jumped to his death into the Hudson River, authorities said. Several police […]
CARMEL- Aidan Galligan looked out of his front door Saturday and couldn’t believe his eyes when a huge black bear lumbered across the family’s lawn. Bears, like other wild animals, are foraging for food in the wake of the snowy and frigid winter. Aidan’s dad, who owns the Carmel Flower Shop, said he never saw […]
