Category: Southeast

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products. The bill (A.7555-A/S.7838) exempts these products from local and State sales tax. “This is a regressive tax on essential products that women have had…

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MTA eTix App Coming to Metro-North Harlem Line on Monday

  MTA eTix App Coming to Metro-North Harlem Line on Monday   The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that MTA eTix, the ticketing app that allows Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers to buy train tickets anytime,…

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NYSP Warrant Wednesday 7.20.16

DANIEL A. MCELROY Wanted by the New York State Police Troop C, SP BINGHAMTON Wanted for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree DANIEL A. MCELROY is currently wanted by the New York State Police in Binghamton for failing…

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The Long Hike to Prison – Fugitive Spent Years Hiding on the Appalachian Trail

  The Long Hike to Prison Fugitive Spent Years Hiding on the Appalachian Trail  The Appalachian Trail runs nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. In February 2009, James T. Hammes was called to his employer’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio…

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Pet of The Week: Rosa

  Rosa is a gorgeous adult medium-haired tortoiseshell cat with a long plume-like tail.  She was a great mom to her 6 kittens, and now she hopes to find a family who will love and take care of her.  The…

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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Kidnapping Scam

  Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Kidnapping Scam The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the residents of Dutchess County and surrounding areas about a certain type phone scam, known as the kidnapping scam, that has been…

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Governor Announces Aggressive New Statewide Enforcement Actions to Combat the Illegal Sale of K2

Governor Announces Aggressive New Statewide Enforcement Actions to Combat the Illegal Sale of K2   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new series of aggressive enforcement actions to combat the illegal sale of K2 and other synthetic drugs. The…

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ID Thieves Divert Victims’ Emails and Phone Calls to Cover Thefts

  ID Thieves Divert Victims’ Emails and Phone Calls to Cover Thefts Thu, 07/14/2016 – 19:53 Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith is warning residents to be on guard against identity thieves who are exploiting the call-forwarding feature on victims’…

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The Hudson Valley Cider Festival, Saturday, July 16th at the Barton Orchards in Poughquaq

  The Hudson Valley Cider Festival, Saturday, July 16th at the Barton Orchards in Poughquaq   America on Tap Presents: The Hudson Valley Cider Festival, Saturday, July 16th at the Barton Orchards in Poughquaq, NY! This premium event will showcase…

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Disc Golf Course Opens at Wilcox Memorial Park

  Disc Golf Course Opens at Wilcox Memorial Park   Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and the Dutchess County Parks Division today celebrated the grand opening of Dutchess County’s new disc golf course at Wilcox Memorial Park, located in…

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The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program Invites the Public to Visit Private Gardens in Dutchess County and Litchfield County on July 30

  The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program Invites the Public to Visit Private Gardens in Dutchess County and Litchfield County on July 30 COLD SPRING, NY: On Saturday, July 30th visit five private and public gardens in Millbrook and Millerton,…

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NYSP Warrant Wednesday 7.13.16

  Troop A, SP NIAGARA Wanted for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree, vehicle and traffic tickets. Melanie L. Cline is wanted by the New York State and the Town of Lewiston on an active bench warrant for…

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Air Quality Alert

  Air Quality Alert NYZ063>066-130300- WESTERN ULSTER-EASTERN ULSTER-WESTERN DUTCHESS-EASTERN DUTCHESS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ELLENVILLE…WOODSTOCK…WEST HURLEY… WEST SHOKAN…KERHONKSON…NAPANOCH…SUNDOWN…KINGSTON… NEW PALTZ…POUGHKEEPSIE…BEACON…ARLINGTON…PAWLING…WINGDALE… DOVER PLAINS…MILLBROOK…STANFORDVILLE…PINE PLAINS…AMENIA 1019 AM EDT TUE JUL 12 2016 …AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT THROUGH 11 PM TUESDAY… THE NEW…

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Maloney Announces New Legislation to Help Beginning Hudson Valley Farmers

  Maloney Announces New Legislation to Help Beginning Hudson Valley Farmers   Reports show 4.3% decline in farmers, average age continuing to rise   Cornwall, NY – Following a roundtable with Hudson Valley farmers at Soons Orchard in April and…

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DEC Announces Two New Tools to Help Freshwater Anglers

  DEC Announces Two New Tools to Help Freshwater Anglers I Fish NY Beginners’ Guide to Fresh Water Fishing Helps Novice Anglers, Trout Stocking Website Tracks Fish Populations The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has unveiled two…

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