Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Three Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9 Closure In Wappingers Falls Three Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9 Closure In Wappingers Falls
Three Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9 Closure In Wappingers Falls Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that closed Route 9 for more than three hours. The crash took place around 5:53 p.m. Thursday in the area of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 1788 South Road, in Wappingers Falls, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Kevin Faber. According to Faber, a 2014 Nissan Maxima, driven by a 23-year-old from Hialeah, Florida, was traveling southbound on South Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crossed the median and hit a northbound 2007 Honda Accord, driven by a 63-year-old Beacon man, Faber said. The Ma…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ossining, NY
Police & Fire
Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License
Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License An investigation into complaints of underage drinking taking place at a Hyde Park bar led to the suspension of the establishment's liquor license by the State Liquor Authority. The Authority suspended the license for Darby O’Gills at 3969 Albany Post Road (Route 9) on Wednesday, Dec. 5 after an undercover compliance inspections operation found a high number of underage drinkers. The inspection took place on Friday, Nov. 30 when investigators from the Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a compliance inspection at the premises. Undercover investigators ente…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect From Lagrangeville Nabbed After Town Of Poughkeepsie Bank Robbery Suspect From Lagrangeville Nabbed After Town Of Poughkeepsie Bank Robbery
Suspect From Lagrangeville Nabbed After Town Of Poughkeepsie Bank Robbery A 33-year-old man was arrested just minutes after allegedly robbing a Town of Poughkeepsie bank. Nicholas J. Salfelder of Lagrangeville was arrested shortly after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when police received a call of a reported bank robbery at the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union on South Road (Route 9), said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Lt. Kevin Faber. Salfelder entered the bank and told the teller he had a gun and demanded money, Faber said. He then placed the money in a bag and left the bank. There were no injuries, and no gun was displayed, Faber said. A description of …

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Look Who's Back: It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie Look Who's Back: It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie
Look Who's Back: It's Opening Day For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie Golden Corral is now back in Poughkeepsie. Following several false starts, the popular family-style eatery is marking its reopening day on Tuesday, Nov. 13 on South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie, opening at 10 a.m. The reopening comes a year after it initially opened and suddenly shuttered its doors, much to the surprise of area residents. The restaurant opened in January last year after months of delays but closed abruptly after two months in business. The "unprecedented" closure was a first for Golden Corral, a company's spokesman said at the time, adding that the corporation has never …

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie
Opening Date Now Set For Golden Corral In Poughkeepsie Golden Corral is set to make its grand return to Poughkeepsie. Following several false starts, the popular family-style eatery is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov. 13 on South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie. The reopening comes a year after it initially opened and suddenly shuttered its doors, much to the surprise of area residents. The restaurant opened in January last year after months of delays but closed abruptly after two months in business. The "unprecedented" closure was a first for Golden Corral, a company's spokesman said at the time, adding that the corporation has never been for…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Putnam Man Nabbed On Gun, Weapon Charges Putnam Man Nabbed On Gun, Weapon Charges
Putnam Man Nabbed On Gun, Weapon Charges A Putnam County man is facing drug and weapons charges after being busted by police investigators with an illegal handgun and cocaine. A member of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Road Patrol Division was tipped off on Oct. 9 to a Garrison resident in the area of Philipstown, who was allegedly in possession of a potentially illegal weapon. Their investigation led them to 48-year-old Route 9 resident Brian Reigniger. On Oct. 12, members of the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit were able to obtain a search warrant for Reiniger’s home and vehicle.  While executing the sear…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say
Speeding Drunk Driver Crashes BMW Into Parked Cars, House Off Route 9, Police Say A speeding motorist who was driving drunk is facing multiple charges after crashing a BMW into several parked cars and then a house in the area, state police said. Troopers observed a white 2002 BMW northbound on Route 9 in the town of Poughkeepsie traveling in excess of the posted speed limit on Friday, Aug. 31, state police said. Troopers observed the operator lose control of his vehicle, and strike several parked cars before crashing into a house on East Cedar Street, according to state police. The driver of the BMW, identified as 26-year-old Benjamin Cruz of Poughkeepsie, was found to …

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by Joe Lombardi
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People
Dutchess County Fair Draws Nearly Half A Million People This story has been updated. The bucolic Fairgrounds along Route 9 in Rhinebeck entertains nearly a half million visitors during the annual Dutchess County Fair which ends Sunday night, Aug. 26.  This week marks the county Fair's 173rd year. As the second largest county fair in New York state, it doubles as a showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County.  More than 147 acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays. Rides, game booths, displays, entertainment and food are available fr…

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by Jon Craig
Peekskill, NY
Police & Fire
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes Route 9 Closure Updated story: Details Emerge On Serious Three-Vehicle Crash That Caused Route 9 Closure A serious, multi-vehicle crash with injuries reported occurred late Sunday afternoon in Poughkeepsie. The crash, reported around 5:30 p.m. on the northbound side, occurred near Beechwood Avenue. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Search For Home Depot Shoplifting Suspect Know Him? Police Search For Home Depot Shoplifting Suspect
Know Him? Police Search For Home Depot Shoplifting Suspect Do you know him?State Police were called to Home Depot Route 9 in Fishkill for a report of shoplifting on Saturday, June 23. The above pictured individual is believed to have loaded a shopping cart with merchandise valued at more than $1,000 before leaving the store. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this subject is asked to please contact Investigator Michael Wood of SP Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (845) 677-7300. Share this store on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below.

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by Joe Lombardi
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY Several Hudson Valley restaurants serve up some of the best burgers in Upstate New York, according to a new survey. NewYorkUpstate.com's survey raved about 27 eateries north of Westchester and Rockland counties. The report based its findings on Yelp.com's "best" formula, which ranks them using such factors as star rating and volume of customer reviews. Two of the restaurants earning high scores for best burger taste, price and quality are in Dutchess County:  Noshi's Coney Island at 803 Main St. in Poughkeepsie placed an impressive fourth on the Upstate rating, in part because i…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Two Women Charged, One For Prostitution, In Hudson Valley Spa Bust Two Women Charged, One For Prostitution, In Hudson Valley Spa Bust
Two Women Charged, One For Prostitution, In Hudson Valley Spa Bust Two women were busted by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office for offering massages without a license, one was also accused of offering sex for extra cash. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office arrested Li Xu-Campbell, 54, of New Windsor, and Wang Chai Xia, 34, of Flushing, around 7 p.m. Thursday in connection with an investigation into illegal activity at Your Green Spa located at 1315 Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger, said Capt. John Watterson. The arrests are the results of a three-month long investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. Both women are accused of offer…

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by Kathy Reakes