East Hudson Valley News

Active Threat Training Strengthens County's Response Capabilities

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 10, 2024

Poughkeepsie, NY… Today, more than 40 first responders were on-scene for an active shooter situation in Poughkeepsie. Fortunately, the shots were all sound effects, and the active shooter was one of several experts and volunteers who were training local police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) as part of the four-day “Active Threat Integrated Response Course” hosted by Dutchess County Emergency Response, in partnership with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.The training session aimed to enhance...

Bridge to be Replaced on Old State Route 22 in Dover

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 10, 2024

Poughkeepsie - The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced plans to replace a bridge on Old State Route 22 in the Town of Dover for safety and stability purposes.The bridge, situated over the Swamp River between Jordyn Lane and Sherman Hill Road, will undergo reconstruction starting around April 18th, with completion expected by the end of 2024. The project aims to enhance safety and accommodate the increasing traffic flow on this route.According to the DPW, the current bridge will be replaced with a wider structure featuring four-foot shoulders...

Beephan Joins Legislative Colleagues For ‘Smokeout Act’ Press Conference

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 10, 2024

Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill) stood alongside Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Queens) and other Assembly colleagues yesterday for a press conference introducing the Smokeout Act, a proposal aimed at addressing the proliferation of illegal marijuana businesses in New York."Local authorities are asking us to empower them by giving them the tools to manage the ongoing illegal marijuana business crisis, which I believe is a reasonable request," Beephan expressed during the conference. He emphasized the importance of granting local municipalities more...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Putnam County in week ending Apr. 6

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Putnam County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Columbia County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 6

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Columbia County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

165 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Columbia County as of March

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

There were 165 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Columbia County as of March, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

Assemblyman Beephan Disappointed Over Majority's Decision on Congestion Pricing Exemption Proposal

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 9, 2024

Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill) expressed his disappointment at the Majority’s decision to hold one of his proposals from being debated and voted on in the Assembly today. Beephan's bill aimed to provide a central business district toll exemption for commuters from the Hudson Valley who serve critical roles in New York City.“It feels like a missed opportunity to provide some financial relief during a challenging economic time for employees who play critical roles in the day-to-day operations in New York City,” Beephan lamented.The Assemblyman...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Dutchess County in week ending Apr. 6

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 8, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dutchess County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Slater: Huge Victory for Public Schools as Hochul Walks Away from School Aid Cut Proposal

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 8, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) has been consistent in sharing his concerns about the governor’s Executive Budget proposal, as it was hinting at the reduction of Foundation Aid for some school districts. Calling for the governor to stop short-changing New York’s students, Slater along with members of the Republican Conference have protected school aid.Initially, Gov. Hochul called for the elimination of the “hold harmless” provision, which guaranteed, at minimum, schools would receive the same amount of Foundation Aid as the previous year. If passed, this will lead...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Putnam County in week ending Apr. 6?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Putnam County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Columbia County in week ending Apr. 6?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Did Putnam County students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year English Language Arts tests?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 7, 2024

Data from the New York State Education Department shows that 43.6% of Putnam County students were considered proficient in English Language Arts in the 2021-22 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Putnam County in week ending Apr. 6?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Putnam County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former East Hudson Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 7, 2024

These former East Hudson Valley News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Columbia County in week ending Mar. 30?

By East Hudson Valley News | Apr 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Columbia County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.