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Published September 22Pawling murder trial continues in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – The murder trial of Pawling resident Giuseppe Vassallo, 46, of Pawling is set to continue today before Dutchess County Court Judge Jessica Segal. Vassallo is charged with murder and robbery for a March 2024 incident on Quaker Hill in Pawling that eventually…
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Published September 22Bicyclist stable after being hit by truck in Deerpark
HUGUENOT- An 18-year-old female bicyclist sustained serious injuries as a result of being struck by a truck while traveling on Route 209 in the Town of Deerpark on Saturday, September 19. State troopers responded to US Route 209 after receiving a report of a crash between a motor…
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Published September 22Orange County Legislator pens book about representing Kiryas Joel
KIRYAS JOEL – Orange County Legislator Michael Amo has written a book chronicling his time representing the Hasidic Jewish community of Kiryas Joel and his experiences as a non-Hasidic elected official representing a community with distinct religious and cultural traditions.…
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Published September 22Three plead guilty in Kingston gang assault
KINGSTON – Three people pleaded guilty Monday to gang assault charges on the morning their trial was scheduled to begin in connection with a May 2025 attack that left a Kingston man with serious injuries and long-term consequences, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office…
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Published September 21Arnott’s Section 9 Football Rankings: Who’s Moving Up?
The latest week of Section 9 football brought statement wins, rivalry games and a few teams making moves up the rankings. Rich Arnott breaks down the latest results and looks ahead to the biggest matchups on this week’s schedule. CLASS AA/A 1. MIDDLETOWN – The Middies shut down…
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Published September 21Jews celebrate Yom Kippur today
HUDSON VALLEY- Jews throughout the world are celebrating the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar today when Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement is observed in synagogues and homes. Sunday evening’s Kol Nidre ceremony commemorated a 24-hour period of praying and fasting while…
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Published September 21Police celebrate several promotions in department
POUGHKEEPSIE – City of Poughkeepsie Police Chief Rich Wilson and Mayor Yvonne Flowers celebrated the recent promotions of five officers. Retired Chief Tom Pape, who was chief when some of the officers were originally hired, also attended. Chief Wilson noted the promotions were…
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Published September 21Walden Police Officer reunites with girl he helped save from choking
WALDEN – A year after Walden police Officer Jordan Mauro responded to a call involving a choking infant who had become unresponsive, he was reunited with the girl whose life he helped save. Arabella and her mother this week visited the Walden Police Department to see Mauro and…
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Published September 21Putnam’s Prayer Walk dedicated to 9-11 hero Stephen Driscoll
CARMEL- Despite dark, dank skies and a steady rain, more than 200 people gathered beneath a large pavilion at Camarda Park in Carmel Sunday to participate in Putnam’s 7th annual Prayer Walk for First Responders. The memorial honored 9/11 hero Stephen Driscoll, a New York City…
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Published September 21Police seeking additional victims of alleged touchy-feely handyman
PAWLING – A 46-year-old Pawling man was arrested by state troopers last week on three misdemeanor charges of touching women without their consent. Ismael Sipteyul was charged with three counts of forcible touching, arraigned in Dover Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess…
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Published September 21Community Foundation announces 2026 Make A Difference Grant Recipients
MONTGOMERY- The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland (CFOSR) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Make A Difference Grants. This year’s grant cycle focused on supporting nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs, with preference given to…
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Published September 21New York again ranks No. 1 for teen driver safety
NEW YORK- New York has been ranked the nation’s top state for teen drivers for the third consecutive year, according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The 2026 study compared all 50 states using 23 measures related to teen driver safety, accidents, and injuries, and state laws. New…