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Published September 22Danbury dad charged with driving drunk with kids in car
SOUTHEAST- A 35-year-old Connecticut man is facing felony charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated with child passengers (Leandra’s Law) for operating his vehicle on Route 84 in Southeast, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, while his eight and one-year-old children…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 22Forty percent of Putnam families are struggling financially
PUTNAM COUNTY- Putnam County may be considered as one of the most affluent communities in New York State with the median household income of $121,000 as compared to the state’s $85,200, yet a substantial portion of the county’s 93,000 residents face financial hardship each day.…
Mid Hudson News
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…
The Highlands Current
Published September 22Alfred Gerelli (1944-2026)
Founder of Gerelli Insurance Agency
The Highlands Current
Published September 21Free Meal Service Suspended
Beacon’s Backyard looking for new location
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
The Highlands Current
Published September 20Beacon Names Deputy Administrator
Cold Spring deputy mayor appointed by council