Month: September 2017

DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights

  DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Early September New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality…

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Illegal Alligator and Rattlesnake Parts at Stormville Flea Market

  Illegal Alligator and Rattlesnake Parts at Stormville Flea Market On Sept. 2, ECO Deo Read received information that two booths at the Stormville Flea Market were allegedly offering protected wildlife parts for sale. ECO Read searched for the booths,…

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SP Cortlandt – Cortlandt man arrested for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a weapon

  SP Cortlandt – Cortlandt man arrested for Menacing and Criminal Possession of a weapon NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Cortlandt, New York – On September 19, 2017, Troopers from the Cortlandt barracks arrested…

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State Police arrest heroin dealer in Greene County

  State Police arrest heroin dealer in Greene County  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Pierce V. Gallagher  Troop F Commander      PRESS RELEASE   On September 20, 2017, the New York State Police arrested George Higgins, age 53 for Two…

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SP Livingston – Livingston man arrested for Strangulation and Criminal Mischief after Domestic Incident

  SP Livingston – Livingston man arrested for Strangulation and Criminal Mischief after Domestic Incident NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Livingston, New York – On September 20, 2017, Troopers from the Livingston barracks arrested…

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SP Kinderhook – Kinderhook man arrested after Domestic Incident

  SP Kinderhook – Kinderhook man arrested after Domestic Incident NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander   PRESS RELEASE Kinderhook, New York – On September 18, 2017, Troopers from the Kinderhook barracks arrested Kristopher V. Winne, age…

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Obituary, Michael Fimbel

  Millbrook – Michael Fimbel, 68 of Millbrook, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Poughkeepsie on June 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jean Becker…

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Carol Tyson of Clinton Corners is a New Paltz Hawk for the Women’s Tennis Team

  News from SUNY New Paltz   Carol Tyson of Clinton Corners is a New Paltz Hawk for the Women’s Tennis Team NEW PALTZ, NY (09/20/2017)– Carol Tyson of Clinton Corners, N.Y. is a member of the SUNY New Paltz…

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Meredith Dignan of Millbrook, N.Y. is a New Paltz Hawk for the Women’s Volleyball team

  News from SUNY New Paltz   Meredith Dignan of Millbrook, N.Y. is a New Paltz Hawk for the Women’s Volleyball team NEW PALTZ, NY (09/20/2017)– Meredith Dignan of Millbrook, N.Y. is a member of the SUNY New Paltz Women’s…

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New York Fall Foliage Report – Week of Sept. 20-26, 2017

  New York Fall Foliage Report Gorgeous Fall Color Rapidly Advancing in the Adirondacks and Catskills Higher elevations to see near-peak conditions this weekend This is the second 2017 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from…

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Governor and U.S. Climate Alliance Announce States are on Track to Meet or Exceed Targets of Paris Climate Agreement

  North Carolina Joins Climate Alliance, Bringing Total Membership to 14 States and Puerto Rico Alliance Represents 41% of American GDP and 117 Million Americans, Enough to Be World’s Third Largest Economy Independent Report Shows that Economies of Climate Alliance States…

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DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons

  DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons   Wild Turkey, Waterfowl, Pheasant Seasons Open Oct. 1 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open October 1. In addition,…

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Maloney Announces $375,000 Federal Investment to Fight Drug Abuse in the Hudson Valley

  Maloney Announces $375,000 Federal Investment to Fight Drug Abuse in the Hudson Valley   Three Nonprofit Organizations in Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties to Receive $125,000 Each Newburgh, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that three area nonprofit…

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2017​ ​ ​Dutchess​ ​Outreach​ ​Annual​ ​Coat​ ​Drive​ ​Provides​ ​Coats​ ​to​ ​more​ ​than 5,000​ ​Dutchess​ ​County​ ​Residents

  2017​ ​ ​Dutchess​ ​Outreach​ ​Annual​ ​Coat​ ​Drive​ ​Provides​ ​Coats​ ​to​ ​more​ ​than 5,000​ ​Dutchess​ ​County​ ​Residents. The air is starting to cool, prompting warmer blankets, cups of hot apple cider, and that favorite jacket to keep cozy. Fall is…

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Pawling man charged with felony DWI after leaving court

  Pawling man charged with felony DWI after leaving court The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Matthew S. Paul, age of 43 of Pawling, for felony-level DWI and unlicensed operation at approximately 10:15 pm on 9/19/17. On…

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