Month: February 2015

Obituary, Edward Hansen

Dover Plains – Edward Hansen, 78, a resident of Dover Plains, NY formerly of Beacon, NY died on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Hansen was a member of Local #137 in Briarcliff,…

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Ellenville Troopers Property Damage Investigation Nets Two DWI Arrests

Ellenville Troopers Property Damage Investigation Nets Two DWI Arrests State Police in Ellenville received an Ulster County 911 poll regarding a two car property damage accident on Rt. 55A in the early morning hours on today’s date. Upon arrival at…

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ARRC scores victory for solar energy as PSC kills job-killing regs

ALBANY, NY – The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued a stay on new regulations it approved back in December which had lawmakers and clean energy advocates up in arms over new requirements which denied net metering…

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NYS Ban on Invasive Species Goes into Effect on March 10, 2015

Many homeowners will breathe a sigh of relief on March 10, when new regulations go into effect banning the sale, purchase and transportation of a long list of invasive species that have plagued our properties — and our ecosystem —…

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Putnam Valley Man Charged With Traffic Misdemeanor

Putnam Valley Man Charged With Traffic Misdemeanor Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Putnam Valley man on a misdemeanor charge of unlicensed operation. On February 25, 2015 at 1:03 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Alexander Ruhe responded…

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Florida man charged with weapons possession following Putnam Valley crash

Florida man charged with weapons possession following Putnam Valley crash NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Putnam Valley, New York – On February 25, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation…

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UPDATE – State Police investigate fatal crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway

UPDATE – State Police investigate fatal crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Greenburgh, New York – At approximately 3:52 a.m. the Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center received…

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State Police at Liberty Make Sex Abuse Arrest

State Police at Liberty Make Sex Abuse Arrest NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Patrick Regan Troop F Commander PRESS RELEASE On February 26, 2015 State Police at Liberty arrested Zachary Doolittle, age 24 of Wurtsboro after investigating a report that…

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The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz announces spring 2015 public programs

The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz announces spring 2015 public programs NEW PALTZ – he Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its spring public programs, which relate to the Museum’s current exhibitions Videofreex: The Art…

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Dover Schools Alert – DEEP Mission

Dover Schools – DEEP Mission To provide education enrichment fund that will be a permanent resource to support programs that enhance the skills and experience of students in the Dover Union Free School District. Established by the Berkshire Taconic Community…

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New Milford police search for bank robber

NEW MILFORD — Police are searching for a man who fled with an undetermined amount of cash after robbing Bank of America, 55 Main St., Wednesday afternoon. The suspect indicated that he had a gun, although none was displayed, police…

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Governor Cuomo Announces $8 Million to Combat Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Among Young Adults Statewide

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has been awarded $8.1 million in federal funds to help prevent heroin use, prescription drug abuse, and opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults across the State, while also increasing…

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WASSAIC FIRE COMPANY LADIES AUXILIARY BREAKFAST

WASSAIC FIRE COMPANY LADIES AUXILIARY BREAKFAST Sunday, March 8, 2015 8am to 11am $7.00 Adults $6.00 Senior Citizens $4.00 for Children under 12 Benefit of the Wassaic Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary

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Poughkeepsie woman charged with insurance fraud

Poughkeepsie woman charged with insurance fraud NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – On February 26, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Wappinger barracks, with…

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