DCSPCA Pet of the Week Let’s Make Home Happen for Macy! Macy was a stray kitten, found with a mason jar stuck on her head. By the time she was caught, the jar had broken, but the neck of the…

State Police in Troop K remove twenty-one impaired drivers from the public roadways during the November 16, 2019, weekend NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE On November 16, 2019, State Police from SP Somers arrested…

29 ARRESTED IN TRACTOR BLOCKADE OF CONTROVERSIAL POWER PLANT; CLIMBERS SCALE 28-STORY SMOKESTACK & SHUT DOWN PLANT CONSTRUCTION Plant construction halted as community rallies against public risk for private gain. Hudson Valley residents chained themselves to a tractor for 8…

Numerous arrests made during a protest in the Town of Dover The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police report the arrests of twenty-nine (29) people on 11/16/19 as the result of a protest at the Crickett Valley…

Jason Houston of Hudson Awarded Marine Sergeant James A. Haggerty Scholarship at C-GCC Joan Koweek, executive director of The Columbia-Greene Community Foundation, presents Jason Houston of Hudson with the Marine Sergeant James A. Haggerty Scholarship earlier this month.   HUDSON,…

County to Host Sensory-Friendly Performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at Bardavon 1869 Opera House Free ThinkDIFFERENTLY event on Dec. 13th celebrates holiday classic Poughkeepsie … County Executive Marc Molinaro invites residents with disabilities, their families and caregivers to a free, hour-long, sensory-sensitive performance…

7th Annual Veterans Art Showcase   The Veteran Arts Showcase, features visual artists, crafters, writers, poets, musicians and performers who are active duty military, veterans, and their family members. Exhibits, film, and performances are available to experience all weekend long….

BEEKMAN – Nicholas J. Esposito, Jr., 79, an area resident since 1977 and formerly of Staten Island, died peacefully at his home on November 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn on December 22, 1939, he was…

The Happiest Time of the Year Comes to the Pawling Library By Susan Stone The Pawling Library has some pretty wonderful events planned this December. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with our youngest patrons on December 7th from…

Man arrested in Red Hook after shooting at Red Hook Police Officers NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Red Hook, New York – On November 15, 2019, the New York State Police and the Red…

Edgard “Junior” DiGirolamo, 37, of Amenia, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home in Amenia. Edgard was a painter working with Ryan Whitehead and most recently worked as a sanitation worker for Welsh Sanitation in Amenia,…

James W. Killmer, Jr., 80, a longtime resident of Amenia, NY, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at his home in Amenia, NY. Mr. Killmer was a mechanic at the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, NY for 25…

Latest Phone Scam Impersonates DCSO Member The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to warn the residents of Dutchess County and surrounding areas about scams that seem to be on the increase. Scams are ways in…

Please note, due to technical difficulties, Bruzgul Road will not reopen today, Friday, November 15th. Bruzgul Road in Union Vale to Reopen to Traffic Today as Successful 2019 Construction Season Comes to an End County Executive Molinaro’s Proposed 2020 Budget…

Applications for Funding from the Home Energy Assistance Program Now Being Accepted Homeowners and Renters Can Apply for Heating Assistance During Cold Weather Months Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that applications for home heating assistance will be accepted throughout…