Man sought in home invasion and sexual assault

HUGHSONVILLE State Police in Dutchess County are looking for a man who entered a woman's home through the back door early Thursday morning and sexually assaulted her.


Mary Kennedy Pleads Not Guilty to DWAI Charge

Kennedy's plea comes a little more than a month after she pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired in Bedford town court.


Hudson Valley Green Festival will rock royally

There is calm, there is quiet, there is expression and pause. Life seems to slow down a whole lot when you speak with Simone Felice, a singer-songwriter who lives in the town in which he grew up, Palenville, in Greene County, a mile from the house in which he was born.


Major findings in the RRA review

The major findings of the Dutchess County comptroller's review of the Resource Recovery Agency are: * Initial operations from 1988-1994 created a surplus of $3.3 Million dollars in the Agency.


On the Run: Classic buzz building, but free Kids' race still looking for entrants

Dutchess County Classic race director Keith Axelrod excitedly pointed out that 'the momentum is building' for the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club's signature race, which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.


Comptroller issues blistering review of RRA, Dutchess County operations

In an in-depth review of the Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency, Comptroller Jim Coughlan's office found serious structural, management and oversight deficiencies that costs Dutchess County taxpayers money, promotes an environment lacking accountability and raises serious questions about the oversight provided by various levels of County ...


Correction officers support 2 for judge

The union representing Dutchess County sheriff's correction officers has endorsed two Republicans in the race for county court judge.


Other 'burbs getting on board Nassau suit against MTA tax

Dutchess County might be joining Nassau County's lawsuit against the MTA payroll tax.


Wappingers school district approves 15% hike in tax rate

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Dutchess County residents of the Wappingers Central School District will see their school property-tax rates rise by about 15 percent, but their bills aren't expected to rise as much.


IBM claims world's fastest-chip title

IBM Corp., which has major research operations in Albany, says its new mainframe computer unveiled in July contains the world's fastest computer chip.


Conservatives back Forman

POUGHKEEPSIE The Dutchess County Conservative Party Executive Committee Tuesday announced its endorsement of Dutchess County Family Court Judge Peter Forman for County Court judge.


City of Poughkeepsie man gets 3 years for assaulting man, 60, as grandchildren watched

A City of Poughkeepsie man stood before a judge Tuesday in Dutchess County Court and said he was sorry for assaulting a 60-year-old man as the man's three young grandchildren stood nearby.


2 arrested in city shooting; victim recovering

City of Poughkeepsie police said a man who was shot in the abdomen during an attempted stickup is recovering, and two city men are in Dutchess County Jail, charged in connection with the incident.


Hurricane Earl to bring cooler days

It will be hot again today, but the summer weather won't last long, thanks to Hurricane Earl.


Big Blue unveils 'world's fastest' microchip

IBM Corp. announced today that the chips inside its latest mainframe computer boast the fastest clock speed of any processors out there.


The Widespread Effects of Leandra's Law

As of August 15, 2010, every New York county is required to adopt the ignition interlock program for those convicted of DWI -- and the overall cost may be more than bargained for.


Hyde Park man admits stealing credit card

AHyde Park man faces a possible jail term for stealing a credit card in the town in March.


Falls man admits DWI

AWappingers Falls man admitted in court today he was drunk when police stopped his car in the City of Poughkeepsie in June.


Steinhaus vetoes early retirement program

Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus Tuesday vetoed the retirement early retirement incentive program approved recently by the county legislature.


Lawmakers start discussion of permanent home for Dutchess medical examinera s office

POUGHKEEPSIE Dutchess County legislators Monday heard from Medical Examiner Dr. Kari Rieber and Budget Director Karen Sommerville about the need for a unified medical examiner's office facility and the cost of one.




 

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