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Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Plattekill Man Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Plattekill Man
Brothers Found Guilty In Killing Of Plattekill Man Two brothers have been found guilty of killing a man found lying dead in his driveway in the region. Orange County resident Junando Dawkins, age 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County Court of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, in January 2023, a homicide investigation was conducted by the New York State Police into the death of Daniel Spotards, a 41-year-old father of two, whose body was found at t…
Overturned Kayaker Rescued By Tour Boat, Firefighters In Beacon Overturned Kayaker Rescued By Tour Boat, Firefighters In Beacon
Overturned Kayaker Rescued By Tour Boat, Firefighters In Beacon An overturned kayaker was rescued from the waters of the Hudson River by a tour boat and firefighters. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, near Dennings Point and Long Dock Park. According to the Beacon Professional Firefighters, IAFF L-Beacon Fire Units, Beacon Volunteer Ambulance, Ambulnz, New Hamburg Fire, and the City of Newburgh firefighters with their boats were dispatched for an overturned kayak with the victim in the water.  Firefighters responded to Dennings Point and Long Dock Park to locate the victim, who was seen in the water.…
Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Boscobel In Garrison Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Boscobel In Garrison
Ceiling Collapse Causes Major Damage At Boscobel In Garrison A ceiling collapse caused significant damage at a historic mansion and museum in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County in the hamlet of Garrison at Boscobel House and Gardens, which overlooks the Hudson River. On Tuesday, April 16, the plaster ceiling in its historic library collapsed without warning, causing major damage to the room, its contents, and adjacent rooms, according to Boscobel.  No one was in the building when the incident happened. Boscobel said it is "working diligently alongside a team of engineers, art conservators, and local officials to ass…
Westchester HS Student Leads Art Exhibition To Help Support Hudson River Westchester HS Student Leads Art Exhibition To Help Support Hudson River
Westchester HS Student Leads Art Exhibition To Help Support Hudson River A high school student from Westchester is looking to drum up support for the preservation of the Hudson River through the power of art.  To raise funds for environmental conservation efforts, Irvington High School Junior Minori Furtado has organized an art exhibition that will include works from students and seasoned artists, the Irvington Union Free School District announced on Thursday, April 4. The exhibition, titled "Ebb & Flow," will be held at the Studio 8 art gallery in Irvington at 8 North Dutcher St. from Thursday, April 11 to Wednesday, April 17.  The effort wi…
Coworking With A View: Blending Modern Workspace Needs With The Beauty Of The Hudson Valley Coworking With A View: Blending Modern Workspace Needs With The Beauty Of The Hudson Valley
Coworking With A View: Blending Modern Workspace Needs With The Beauty Of The Hudson Valley Nestled above the picturesque banks of the Hudson River stands a beacon of creativity and collaboration: Ossining Riverworks. Housed within a restored 1830 mansion, this coworking facility transcends the conventional notions of office space, offering its members a blend of history, beauty, and community spirit. At Ossining Riverworks, coworking is an experience, enriched by the timeless charm of a historic mansion and grand views of the Hudson River. However, it's not just the physical surroundings that make Ossining Riverworks a haven for professionals—it's the vibrant community. Here, ind…
Woman Rescued From Water Under Dock On Hudson River In Westchester Woman Rescued From Water Under Dock On Hudson River In Westchester
Woman Rescued From Water Under Dock On Hudson River In Westchester Thanks to quick action from police and first responders, a woman was rescued from the Hudson River after jumping from a pier in Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday evening, March 27, when a woman jumped from a pier in the downtown waterfront area of Yonkers. A short time after, a retired Yonkers Police member found her shoes, glasses, and a note left on the pier and alerted authorities that some may have tried harming themselves, Yonkers Police announced on Monday, April 1.  Officers soon began looking at camera footage and confirmed that a woman had jumped into the H…
7 Is Driver's Unlucky Number: Port Authority Police Continue To Collar Chronic Toll Evaders 7 Is Driver's Unlucky Number: Port Authority Police Continue To Collar Chronic Toll Evaders
7 Is Driver's Unlucky Number: Port Authority Police Continue To Collar Chronic Toll Evaders A chronic toll evader was stopped at the George Washington Bridge with not one, not two but seven bogus license plates and tags, authorities said. It was part of a productive week for Port Authority police at three Hudson River crossings as a massive multi-agency crackdown that began earlier this month continues to gain momentum. Noel Tirado Melendez not only had the fraudulent tags when he was stopped on the New Jersey side of the GWB on Thursday, March 28, authorities said. "We also discovered that Melendez owes the agency over $8,000 in tolls and fees because of 198 known unpaid violati…
Man Rescued From Watery Tunnel Under Yonkers Train Station Man Rescued From Watery Tunnel Under Yonkers Train Station
Man Rescued From Watery Tunnel Under Yonkers Train Station Thanks to quick action from first responders, a man was rescued from a watery tunnel underneath a Westchester train station just before the incoming tide came in.  The rescue happened on Saturday, March 16 at around 1 p.m., when Yonkers Police and firefighters received a report of a man screaming for help from a tunnel underneath the Yonkers Train Station. According to Yonkers Police, arriving units from the department's 4th Precinct soon heard the man's cries coming from the tunnel, which runs between the Hudson River and Van Der Donck Park.  The department's Emergency Service U…
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack A 22-year-old man has died after being struck by a train outside a business in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Schodack. New York State Police said Kevin Ackerman, of Castleton-on-Hudson, was walking near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way when he was struck by an Amtrak train. The train immediately stopped and contacted emergency services. Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The incident happened just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. It was not immedia…
55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Found Floating In Croton 55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Found Floating In Croton
55 Gallon Drum Of 'Unknown Substance' Found Floating In Croton A Hazmat team was called to the Hudson River in Northern Westchester after a resident spotted a 55-gallon drum floating in the water, fire officials said. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 8 at around 4:30 p.m., when a concerned resident told members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department that they had seen a drum of an "unknown substance" floating in the Hudson River by the northern shore of Croton Point, the department said. According to the fire department, a Hazmat assignment consisting of members from the Croton Fire Department, Croton EMS, Montrose Volunteer VAFD Hazmat, Ossini…
ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck
ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck A man whose body was pulled out of the Hudson River at a dock in Northern Westchester weeks after he jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by authorities.  Westchester County Police discovered the body of Scarsdale resident Donald Baker, age 49, at the Steam Boat Dock in Verplanck on Hardie Street on Friday, Dec. 29, according to authorities.  Earlier Report - Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Baker was identified as the man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge closest to the Rockland County side on Friday, Nov. 24 around 6:40 a.m., Trooper AJ H…
Woman Found Dead In Hudson River In Poughkeepsie Tentatively Identified Woman Found Dead In Hudson River In Poughkeepsie Tentatively Identified
Woman Found Dead In Hudson River In Poughkeepsie Tentatively Identified A woman who was found floating in the Hudson River on Christmas Eve has been tentatively identified. The body was discovered in Dutchess County around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 near Waryas Park in the city of Poughkeepsie. The body was taken to the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and identification of the remains, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police.  "As of today, the remains have been tentatively identified, an identification will be made by the medical examiner’s office more than likely through dental records," Clark said. The fi…
NJ Transit Officers Stop Suicidal Jumper In Hoboken NJ Transit Officers Stop Suicidal Jumper In Hoboken
NJ Transit Officers Stop Suicidal Jumper In Hoboken New Jersey Transit Police helped save a person in distress in Hoboken recently. A person had crossed over a safety railing at Hoboken Terminal, aiming to jump into the Hudson River, police said. Police used physical restraint to prevent the person from jumping, while engaging in dialogue with the person, officers said.  Along with the Hoboken Fire Department, police were able to assist the person back to safety, where they received medical attention.  Anyone with feeling distressed should know help is available 24/7 by calling the the NJ HOPE line at 855-654-6735 or visiting njho…
Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining
Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining Town officials in Northern Westchester are asking residents to be on the lookout for a person who has been missing for several days. Jose Fernando Palta has been missing since Sunday night, Dec 17, according to a Facebook post that was re-shared by Ossining town officials on Tuesday night, Dec. 19.  Palta was last seen near the Hudson River, his family said.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 845-200-9017. Click the Facebook icon below to share this story.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Troubled Dad Plunges To Death From NJ/NY Lookout Troubled Dad Plunges To Death From NJ/NY Lookout
Troubled Dad Plunges To Death From NJ/NY Lookout A troubled man from River Edge who’d just been involved in a fender bender leaped to his death from atop the Palisades at the New York/New Jersey border on Wednesday, Dec. 13, authorities confirmed. The 38-year-old man had hit a couple of cars while trying to back out of a dead end near his son’s school. A resident shared video of the incident with River Edge police who -- aware of his history -- began looking for the troubled driver. Then came the heartbreaking news. It was shortly before 5 p.m. when a concerned citizen called Palisades Interstate Parkway Police from the State Line …
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside 'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside The Hudson Valley home where Billy Joel wrote the iconic “New York State of Mind” is up for sale. Want to take a Greyhound on the Hudson River line? Consider 26 Kings Road your next stop. The Orange County estate, located in Highland Falls, which once was the summer home of American financier JP Morgan and the spot that inspired one of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs is up for sale — if you’ve got a cool $2.5 million to spare. Tucked away in the trees with a direct view of the Hudson River, the estate is made up of two lots: a main house with 4,288 square feet of room and a 1,577-squa…
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
Beacon Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Y…
Critically Injured Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash Along Hudson River Critically Injured Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash Along Hudson River
Critically Injured Bicyclist Airlifted After Crash Along Hudson River A bicyclist who was critically injured along the Hudson River below the Palisades was airlifted to the hospital Sunday morning. Unofficial reports from the scene at the Alpine Boat Basin in Palisades Interstate Park are that the 30-year-old bicyclist suffered a punctured lung, among other injuries, in a crash around 10 a.m. Sept. 17. AirMed One brought the victim to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
SEE ANYTHING? Salon At Edgewater Mall Burglarized In Broad Daylight SEE ANYTHING? Salon At Edgewater Mall Burglarized In Broad Daylight
SEE Anything? Salon At Edgewater Mall Burglarized In Broad Daylight A barbershop in a collection of beauty salons on the Hudson River was burglarized over the weekend, police confirmed. A burglar clad in a boonie hat, dark clothing, a mask and a backpack -- and carrying a shopping bag -- forced open the front door of the rented shop in the Phenix Salon Suites at the Edgewater Commons off River Road around 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, Edgewater Police Detective Lt. Steven Tibus said. Losses include a basketball jersey and two pair of sneakers, the lieutenant said. ANYONE who might have seen or noticed something suspicious or can otherwise help identify the bur…
CLIFFS RESCUE: Rutherford Man, 20, Injured In 50-Foot Fall From Top Of Palisades CLIFFS RESCUE: Rutherford Man, 20, Injured In 50-Foot Fall From Top Of Palisades
Cliffs Rescue: Rutherford Man, 20, Injured In 50-Foot Fall From Top Of Palisades A 20-year-old Rutherford man was rescued from the Palisades after he fell and was injured before dawn on Labor Day, authorities said. The victim called police from the Englewood Cliffs section of the Palisade Interstate Parkway overlooking the Hudson River at 2:12 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, PIP Police Lt. Raymond Walter said. Parkway officers using GPS coordinates quickly located him about 50 feet down the cliff just south of the Rockefeller Lookout, the lieutenant said. He complained of head and back injuries, Walker said. The East Bergen Rappel Team, Alpine Fire Department, Closter Volu…
Luxury Fort Lee Home Features Movie Theatre, Heated Pool (LOOK INSIDE) Luxury Fort Lee Home Features Movie Theatre, Heated Pool (LOOK INSIDE)
Luxury Fort Lee Home Features Movie Theatre, Heated Pool (Look Inside) Got $3.5 million lying around and a desire your own movie theatre... at a discount? You might just be able to live a life in luxury in Fort Lee.  A $3.5 million home, at 2 Euclid Road, has been listed for sale by Joshua Baris at Coldwell Banker. The 6-bedroom, 7.5 bathroom has everything you want to impress your friends: a grand double bridal staircase, magnificent windows, a chef's modern eat-in kitchen, a heated concrete pool and a seven seat custom movie theatre, according to the listing. The home also features walk-in closets, a gas fireplace, a jacuzzi tub and promises views of …
Duo Rescued From Capsized Boat In Irvington Thanks To Observant Train Passenger Duo Rescued From Capsized Boat In Irvington Thanks To Observant Train Passenger
Duo Rescued From Capsized Boat In Irvington Thanks To Observant Train Passenger Two people were rescued from a capsized vessel in the Hudson River when an observant train passenger spotted them in the water while traveling in Westchester near the new Tappan Zee Bridge.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 6 p.m. when Irvington Police received a call from a passenger on a Metro-North train who told authorities that a small boat had capsized in the Hudson River.  The department then sent officers to the riverfront to canvass for it from the shore and soon requested help from a Westchester County Police Marine Unit.  With help from both Irvi…
Tank Ahoy!: 200-Pound Propane Container Washes On Shore Of Croton Park Tank Ahoy!: 200-Pound Propane Container Washes On Shore Of Croton Park
Tank Ahoy!: 200-Pound Propane Container Washes On Shore Of Croton Park An unexpected 200-pound piece of jetsam emerged from the depths of the Hudson River and washed onto the shores of a Northern Westchester park, fire officials said.  A 200-pound propane tank was found on the shores of Croton Landing Park in Croton-on-Hudson on Friday evening, July 28, the village's fire department announced.  After being notified of the tank, department members were able to lift it from the beach and bring it to dry land.  There, it sat for a day before being removed from the park on Saturday morning, July 29 by Halstead Quinn, the fire department said. Fire officials said…
Female's Body Found In Water Near Nyack Marina Female's Body Found In Water Near Nyack Marina
Female's Body Found In Water Near Nyack Marina An investigation is ongoing after a female was found dead near a marina overlooking the Hudson River. On Sunday, July 30, at approximately 2:45 p.m. in Rockland County, the body was found in the water near the boat launch at the Nyack Marina.  Earlier report: Female Found Dead In Water At Nyack Marina The Nyack Fire Department pulled the body from the water and the female was pronounced dead at the scene, the Orangetown Police Department said. The female's identification is not being released until next of kin have been notified, said police. Her age has also…
NY Dealer Gets 11 Years, No Parole, For Moving Fentanyl, Meth, Coke By The Pound Into NJ NY Dealer Gets 11 Years, No Parole, For Moving Fentanyl, Meth, Coke By The Pound Into NJ
NY Dealer Gets 11 Years, No Parole, For Moving Fentanyl, Meth, Coke By The Pound Into NJ A dealer who admitted flooding four North Jersey counties with massive quantities of fentanyl, meth and coke is headed to federal prison for more than a decade. Juan Carlos Merced Moreno, 45, of Manhattan must serve out just about all of his plea-bargained 11-year sentence because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Moreno and his partners operated a fentanyl mill in Washington Heights that supplied traffickers in New Jersey with at least 25,000 pills that were distributed throughout the Garden State, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Authorities disco…
Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester
Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River following the temporary release of sewage has been lifted by Westchester officials.  The advisory, which was issued following the discovery of a force main break at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10, was lifted by the Westchester Department of Health on Friday, July 14.  Earlier Report - New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains Officials had previously warned residents to stay out of the water because the discovery…
Body Recovered From Hudson River In Troy Body Recovered From Hudson River In Troy
Body Recovered From Hudson River In Troy Police are investigating after a body was found in a river in the region. The discovery was made Wednesday afternoon, July 12, in Rensselaer County, along the Hudson River in Troy. Police and fire crews recovered the body near the city’s Madison Pier, not far from the Green Island Bridge, Troy Police said. Authorities did not provide the person’s gender or speculate on how long they may have been in the water. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 13, in hopes of making a positive identification and determining an official cause of death. “As of right now there are no suspicious c…
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains New, updated report: Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Although sewage is no longer being released into the Hudson River in Westchester following the repair of a force main break at a sewer pump station, residents are still being asked to avoid contact with the water.  An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River between Peekskill and Yonkers will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning, July 13, Westchester Department of Health officials said.  Earlier Report - Sewage Threat: Resident…
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Hudson River New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Hudson River
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Hudson River Authorities have released new details in the case of a missing woman from the region who was later found dead. Okelly Yhap, age 29, was reported missing by Albany Police on Sunday, July 9. On Tuesday morning, July 11, investigators were called to Bethlehem’s Henry Hudson Park with reports that a body had been found in the Hudson River. Bethlehem Police later confirmed that the body is that of Yhap. Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death, but said her death does not appear suspicious. In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and h…
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made.  The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities.  The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storm activity first began in areas west of the Hudson River in the early afternoon on Friday, July 7. Most of the severe storms from the system are farther inland, especially north of Interstate 84. (A radar image of the region at about 4 p.m. is shown in the image above.) But storm activity is expected to become more widespread late Friday afternoon into the middle of the evening. A widespread, more significant storm is predicted for Sunday, July 9. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected wit…