Briarcliff, NY
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New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured
New Details: Landmark Diner Blaze Started In Kitchen Ceiling; Three Firefighters Injured Officials said a fire that destroyed the Landmark Diner in Briarcliff Manor started in the ceiling while diners were inside the restaurant. The fire broke out around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, while patrons were dining in the iconic restaurant located at at 265 Highland Ave., in Briarcliff Manor, said the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Heavy flames roared through the restaurant, sending three firefighters to the hospital for heat exhaustion, a department official said. All diners and staff were able to escape without any injuries, the department said. And while firefighters con…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Hundreds Of Thousands Flock To Dutchess For NY's Second Largest County Fair Hundreds Of Thousands Flock To Dutchess For NY's Second Largest County Fair Hundreds Of Thousands Flock To Dutchess For NY's Second Largest County Fair
Hundreds Of Thousands Flock To Dutchess For NY's Second Largest County Fair About half a million people are expected to visit the 174th Dutchess County Fair, which runs from Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 25. The tradition of the Dutchess County Fair, the second largest county fair in New York State, dates back to the 1840s and celebrates the county’s agricultural heritage. The fair, which is set on more than 162 acres of meticulously manicured gardens and grass on Route 9 in Rhinebeck, is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. It will feature a wide range of agricultural and horticultural exhibits. For the fourth consecutive year, the fair will also offer…

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by Valerie Musson
Mahopac, NY
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Man With Loaded Gun Urinates On Gas Station In Area, Police Say Man With Loaded Gun Urinates On Gas Station In Area, Police Say Man With Loaded Gun Urinates On Gas Station In Area, Police Say
Man With Loaded Gun Urinates On Gas Station In Area, Police Say A man caught urinating on the side of a gas station found himself in the Dutchess County Jail. Cody Warner, of Lauderdale, Mississippi, was arrested on Sunday, July 14, after Town of Fishkill Police Officer John Hurtado saw him urinating on the side of Flory's Gas Station, located on Route 9 in the Village of Fishkill, Chief James Schepperly said. Warner was also carrying a loaded 45-caliber Ruger handgun, police said. He was charged with felony criminal possession of a loaded weapon. Bail was set at $25,000 cash/$50,000 bail and is being held at the Dutchess County Jail.

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by Kathy Reakes
Somers, NY
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Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester
Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester A man was killed in an early morning one-car crash on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester. The crash on Saturday, June 8 caused the hourslong closure where Routes 9 and 9A merge near the Croton River Bridge in Ossining. The driver, a 44-year-old Briarcliff man, died at the scene, according to the Ossining Police Department. The subsequent accident investigation was conducted by the Westchester County Police Department.  "While it will take some time for the investigation to be completed, initial information indicates that speed may have played a factor in this incid…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
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Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say
Fishkill Man Caught With Fake $100 Bills, Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Say Not so fast. A Dutchess County man was taken into custody after he was found to be in possession of fraudulent $100 bills during a traffic stop on Friday, May 31 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, police said. According to police, Fishkill resident Joel Ruuska, 25, was stopped on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie for a vehicle and traffic violation. During the investigation into Ruuska’s driving privileges, it was determined that he was in possession of two counterfeit $100 bills and he was arrested. Ruuska was taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, …

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Why You Should Not Call Town Hall About The Most Hazardous Highways In Your Town Why You Should Not Call Town Hall About The Most Hazardous Highways In Your Town Why You Should Not Call Town Hall About The Most Hazardous Highways In Your Town
Why You Should Not Call Town Hall About The Most Hazardous Highways In Your Town If main street is the most poorly-paved in your city or town, it may not be necessarily be that municipality's fault. It turns out that many of the roads, highways and parkways in the worst condition are actually owned by the state or county, meaning their budgets and public works crews are responsible for paving and maintaining them. The same is true for bridges, although sometimes MetroNorth shares a major stake in their upkeep. In the town of Cortlandt: By Aug. 31, as part of a broader rehabilitation project, the state DOT plans to make steel, joint, bearing and deck repairs to the br…

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by Jon Craig
Peekskill, NY
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Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned
Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned The New York State Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a Route 9 road closure in the area. The closure will occur northbound and southbound in the Town of Fishkill between Elm Street and Merritt Boulevard on Monday, June 3 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. During this time, road crews will be performing construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to follow posted detours and anticipate potential delays. Be cautious when driving through work zones and pay attention to all traffic control devices, including flaggers and signs. Motorists are also reminded that …

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by Valerie Musson
Mahopac, NY
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Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch
Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch Motorists can expect delays this week for a busy stretch of Route 9 as contracting crews continue overnight construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that north and southbound lanes in Fishkill will be closed from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. During the lane closures, motorists will see delays, and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Detours and signage is expected to be posted in the area around the lane closures to assist drivers. According to the NYSDOT, fines are doubled for speeding in …

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
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These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY
These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY While not necessarily known as the place to go for mouth-watering barbecue, the Hudson Valley is surprisingly home to some of the state’s top eateries, according to a new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its latest report of the municipalities that feature the best bbq north of Westchester and Rockland counties. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a …

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store
Pizza Hut Closes Town Of Poughkeepsie Store A popular national pizza chain has shuttered its doors in the Town of Poughkeepsie, leaving Dutchess County with just two national chains. Pizza Hut at 2585 South Road (Route 9) has reportedly shut down, and paper could be seen covering the windows and doors of the restaurant this week. A sign on the door made the closure official, instructing customers to frequent their Newburgh location nearly 15 miles away. “Valued Pizza Hut Customer: This Pizza Hut location is closed," the sign states. "Please visit or call our Newburgh location at 845-562-6405 for dine-in or carryout. We apologize…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
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Route 9 Rollover Crash Injures One, Closes Roadway Route 9 Rollover Crash Injures One, Closes Roadway Route 9 Rollover Crash Injures One, Closes Roadway
Route 9 Rollover Crash Injures One, Closes Roadway All lanes of Route 9 are open following a crash that closed the roadway for several hours in Fishkill and injured one person. The rollover crash took place around 7 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, in the southbound lane of Route 9 in Fishkill, said the Town of Fishkill Police. The crash brought down a utility pole when the vehicle overturned, police said.  Although the roadway has reopened, drivers should expect delays as Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. employees work to repair downed wires and pole, police said. The extent of the driver's injuries were not immedi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Man With Suspended License Charged With Aggravated DWI In Route 9 Stop, Police Say Man With Suspended License Charged With Aggravated DWI In Route 9 Stop, Police Say Man With Suspended License Charged With Aggravated DWI In Route 9 Stop, Police Say
Man With Suspended License Charged With Aggravated DWI In Route 9 Stop, Police Say A man with a suspended license has been charged with aggravated DWI after a traffic stop on Route 9, according to police. New York State Police initiated a vehicle stop on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson for a traffic violation on Thursday, March 21 around 3:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 34-year-old Diego Aucapina Jarama of Ossining, was allegedly driving while intoxicated. Officers also discovered that he had a suspended license as a result of a previous DWI arrest. Aucapina Jarama was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, a mis…

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by Valerie Musson