Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon A quick-thinking passerby helped rescue a victim from a burning home in Dutchess County, where a fast-moving fire prompted a multi-agency emergency response Tuesday afternoon, March 17. Fire crews were dispatched at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday to a reported house fire in Beacon, with initial reports indicating a person may have jumped from a second-story window, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Crews arrived within minutes and confirmed that there was a fire, prompting a second alarm that brought in more help and mutual aid from surrounding departments.  Firefighters wer…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA A well-known Dutchess County community figure and the brother of a local mayor has been indicted by a grand jury on a violent felony charge stemming from an alleged domestic assault that prosecutors say occurred in front of an infant.  Poughkeepsie resident Frank "Frankie" Flowers, 52, was arraigned in County Court after being indicted on second-degree strangulation, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, third-degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Jan.…

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
On Your Side
Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It
Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Thanks to the support of community members, a Dutchess County restaurant beloved by Doctor Who fans around the world has been "regenerated" after needing critical kitchen upgrades.  The Pandorica Restaurant and Tea Emporium, located at 165 Main St. in the city of Beacon, initially launched a GoFundMe campaign in July 2025 after owner Shirley Hot said aging equipment and new building code requirements put the future of the business at risk.   The need for help was first prompted by the kitchen’s equipment reaching the end of its life and no longer meeting code, according to Ho…

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by Ben Crnic
Stafford, CT
Breaking News
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Here's a rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived Saturday night, Dec. 13, and lasted until Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The highest snowfall amount came on Long Island: 8.5 inches in Commack. New York Manhattan Central Park 2.7 in 1 PM 12/14 Official NWS Obs Nassau County FARMINGDALE 8.0 IN 1200 PM 12/14 PUBLIC SSE PLAINEDGE 8.0 IN 1206 PM 12/14 TRAINED SPOTTER WSW UPPER BROOKVILLE 7.9 IN 1100 AM 12/14 PUBLIC WSW ELMONT 7.2 IN 1245 PM 12/14 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hyde Park, NY
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Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park
Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park A small fire inside a building at the Culinary Institute of America in Dutchess County prompted an evacuation Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, officials said.  New, updated report - Student Evaluated After Blaze At Culinary Institute Of America In Dutchess County (UPDATE) According to a statement from the college, located in Hyde Park, the incident happened around 7:45 a.m. when a small fire broke out in the dryer duct work in Metz Hall.   The school said that alarm systems functioned properly and that all students were safely evacuated. First responders arrived promptly to …

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
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Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon A dog is safe at home after being rescued from Metro-North tracks in Dutchess County. According to the MTA, the close call happened near the Beacon station on Thursday, Sept. 18, when a Metro-North engineer spotted the pup roaming the tracks.  Thanks to a quick response from the train crew, assistance from MTA Police, and “a little detective work” from the Operations Control Center, the dog was safely removed from danger, MTA officials said.  The team then found the dog’s owner and reunited them. The MTA said it was grateful to everyone who helped turn “a dangerous situation int…

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by Ben Crnic
Red Hook, NY
Breaking News
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli Firefighters stopped a barn fire from spreading after a tractor caught fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Monday, Sept. 22, when crews were first dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to Woods Road in Tivoli for a reported tractor fire. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a barn fire, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  The first arriving engine confirmed a working barn fire, followed quickly by Tivoli’s second engine, which hit the closest hydrant to provide extra water. Firefighters then upgraded the response to a second alarm to bring in more manpower …

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon A Pennsylvania man has been found guilty in the execution-style killing of a 32-year-old man at a Hudson Valley, NY housing complex, prosecutors announced.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said 24-year-old Khyree Pratt of Philadelphia was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges following a five-day trial and less than an hour of jury deliberations in connection with a May 2022 murder.  Prosecutors said the crime happened on Saturday, May 14, 2022, around 7 p.m. at the Forrestal Heights apartment…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police
Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police A 21-year-old man was arrested in Dutchess County after police said he was found carrying a loaded AR-style pistol following a menacing complaint.  The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 19, at around 4:45 p.m. in the City of Poughkeepsie, when authorities received a report of a man threatening someone with a gun near 240 Main St., the city's police department said. Officers arrived and quickly found a suspect matching the description. Police said the man, identified as Jordan S. Lopez, was carrying a loaded 5.56-caliber Del-Tan Inc. DTI-15 AR pistol.  Lopez was arrested and char…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Services Set For NYSP Sergeant From Poughkeepsie Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash Services Set For NYSP Sergeant From Poughkeepsie Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash Services Set For NYSP Sergeant From Poughkeepsie Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash
Services Set For Nysp Sergeant From Poughkeepsie Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash Visitation and funeral plans have been announced for the 49-year-old New York State Police sergeant who died in a motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County earlier this week. Calling hours for Poughkeepsie native Sgt. Nigel Barnett, who died in a crash in East Fishkill on Tuesday, Sept. 16, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. at 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction.   The funeral service will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at The Gathering at Faith Assembly, located at 25 Golf Club Ln. in Poughkeepsie. Sgt. …

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by Ben Crnic
Red Hook, NY
Breaking News
Blaze Engulfs Car On Route 79 In Tivoli Blaze Engulfs Car On Route 79 In Tivoli Blaze Engulfs Car On Route 79 In Tivoli
Blaze Engulfs Car On Route 79 In Tivoli A fast-moving car fire in northern Dutchess County was swiftly brought under control thanks to the quick response of firefighters. The blaze broke out around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on Budd Corners Road (Route 79) in Tivoli, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  Crews were on the scene within minutes. Firefighters then immediately made sure that everyone was safely out of the vehicle before turning their attention to extinguishing the flames. Crews had the fire under control quickly, with all equipment back in service by 9 a.m. The Tivoli Fire Department thanked the Red Hook Po…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Scammers Pose As Deputies, Demand Cash For Fake Warrants In Dutchess, Sheriff Warns Scammers Pose As Deputies, Demand Cash For Fake Warrants In Dutchess, Sheriff Warns Scammers Pose As Deputies, Demand Cash For Fake Warrants In Dutchess, Sheriff Warns
Scammers Pose As Deputies, Demand Cash For Fake Warrants In Dutchess, Sheriff Warns Dutchess County residents are being targeted by a brazen scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s deputies and claim that victims or their relatives have failed to appear before a Grand Jury, authorities said. The scam was detailed in an announcement by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Sept. 19. According to authorities, the fraudsters demand money during the calls, insisting it will clear a supposed arrest warrant.  The Sheriff's Office stressed that the scheme is a scam designed to exploit fear and urgency — and that no legitimate law enforcement offi…

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by Ben Crnic