Day: June 22, 2016

Two Arrested During Traffic Stop

  Two Arrested During Traffic Stop Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrests of two young women on misdemeanor charges resulting from a traffic stop. On June 11, 2016 at 7:47 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Irwin stopped a…

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Dutchess Stadium Gains National Attention

  Dutchess Stadium Gains National Attention New York Giants star Odell Beckham shone the national spotlight earlier this week on our great Dutchess County park, Dutchess Stadium, when the former NFL Rookie of the Year joined other Giants, past and present,…

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GET CREATIVE AT THE WASSAIC PROJECT EDUCATION ALL SUMMER IN WASSAIC

GET CREATIVE AT THE WASSAIC PROJECT EDUCATION ALL SUMMER IN WASSAIC   WASSAIC, NY— The Wassaic Project is offering education programs in July and August for adults and children at the Maxon Mills and the Luther Barn in the Hamlet…

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Governor Signs Legislation to Combat the Heroin and Opioid Crisis

Comprehensive Legislative Package Limits Opioid Prescriptions from 30 to 7 Days, Requires Mandatory Prescriber Education on Pain Management to Stem the Tide of Addiction, Eliminates Burdensome Insurance Barriers to Treatment Expands Supports for New Yorkers in Recovery, Increases Treatment Beds…

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Obituary, Henry J. Beneke

  Millerton – Henry J. Beneke, 75, a lifelong Millerton, NY, resident died peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, with his loving family at his side. Mr. Beneke owned and operated Willow Brook Farm,…

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Neutralizing acidic forest soils boosts tree growth, causes spike in nitrogen export

  Neutralizing acidic forest soils boosts tree growth, causes spike in nitrogen export Unexpected results took a decade to emerge, shed new light on watershed dynamics A legacy of acid rain has acidified forest soils throughout the northeastern US, lowering…

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HVAMC announces first-in-the-nation SMART lab designation and digital design minor

HVAMC announces first-in-the-nation SMART lab designation and digital design minor NEW PALTZ – SUNY New Paltz is the first institution of higher education to be designated a Stratasys-MakerBot Additive Research & Teaching or SMART lab by Stratasys, the largest 3D…

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sponsored by the Wassaic Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary

  PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Wassaic Fire Company Ladies AuxiliarySunday, June 26, 20168am to 11 amAdults:  $8.00Children 6-12:   $5.00Children under 5:  Free

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Carmel woman arrested following traffic stop

  Carmel woman arrested following traffic stop NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Greenburgh, New York – On June 20, 2016, New York State Police from the Hawthorne barracks arrested Catherine E. Giuliano, 35 years…

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Obituary, Adam Albert Simpson

  Pawling, NY – Adam Albert Simpson, 35, of Pawling, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Born March 8, 1981, he was the son of James W. Simpson, Jr., of Rhinebeck, and Deborah M. Link Simpson, of…

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State Police investigate motorcycle collision on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley

  State Police investigate motorcycle collision on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash which…

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Stanford woman charged with possessing forged prescriptions in Amenia

  Stanford woman charged with possessing forged prescriptions in Amenia NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander   PRESS RELEASE Amenia, New York – On June 21, 2016, New York State Police from the Dover Plains barracks arrested…

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Two Somers High School students arrested in connection with bus vandalism

  Two Somers High School students arrested in connection with bus vandalism NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE  MOSEBY Somers, New York –  New York State Police from the Somers barracks announce the arrest of…

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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 301 Individuals for Approximately $900 Million in False Billing

  National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 301 Individuals for Approximately $900 Million in False Billing     Most Defendants Charged and Largest Alleged Loss Amount in Strike Force History Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Department…

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Two NYC Residents Arrested for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument

  Two NYC Residents Arrested for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Joseph A. Tripodo  Troop F Commander   PRESS RELEASE On June 21, 2016, the New York State Police at Wurtsboro arrested DONTA DOUGLAS, age…

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