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County Takes 'The Bull By The Horns' Over Indian Point, Astorino Says
CORTLANDT, N.Y. – County, school and local governments are going to have to “take the bull by the horns” if Westchester is to survive the financial fallout of Indian Point’s closure, says County Executive Rob Asterino.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo startled everyone from local officials to environmental groups this month when he announced that the Buchanan facility would be shuttered in stages, from 2020 to 2021, 13 and 14 years earlier, respectively, than required under the anticipated federal re-licensing terms.
Astorino, a Republican who ran against Cuomo in 2014, said the county, school and local g…
Fishkill Eatery Takes First In Hudson Valley Wing Fest
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Whether they went for chicken wings that were spicy, sweet or savory, all the foodies who packed the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie on Saturday went home with happy, sauce-covered grins.
But the biggest smiles of all were on the faces of the crew from Whistle Willie’s American Grill after the Fishkill eatery snagged the title of “King of the Wings” in the Hudson Valley.
The annual fest and competition, which was held in its biggest venue yet, drew 33 vendors and more than 1,000 wing lovers.
Entries were made in five categories: creative, Buffalo, BBQ, hottest …
Man In Dominican College Stop Had Police Baton, Drugs, Orangetown PD Says
ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A man arrested at Dominican College last week had a police baton and drugs on him, Orangetown police said.
Douglas Hadraniel, 28, of the Bronx, was charged with fourth-degree weapons possession, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of marijuana, a violation, police said.
Hadraniel was a passenger in a car that had been stopped by authorities in a parking lot at the college in Orangeburg around 1:28 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, police said.
The officer conducted the search after detecting an odor of marijuana coming from the car, police said.
The batons are carried for sel…
Sheriff: Fishkill Man Faces Drug, Other Charges After Fleeing Traffic Stop
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Fishkill man, who police said fled after being pulled over for a license plate violation in Poughkeepsie, is facing numerous charges, including driving while impaired by drugs.
Matthew L. Garcia, 24, was arrested by Dutchess County sheriff’s deputies with the help of Poughkeepsie authorities on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Police said Garcia jumped out of his car and tried to run away, but didn’t get far.
Garcia was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument, police said…
