Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli
Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli A Dutchess County man is $1 million richer after hitting a major Powerball prize at a local deli.  Stephen Masten of Poughkeepsie claimed a $1,000,000 second-tier prize after matching the first five numbers in the Powerball drawing held on March 16, the New York Lottery announced on Thursday, May 7.  The winning numbers for that drawing were 7, 10, 20, 47, and 52, with a Powerball of 22.  Masten opted to receive his winnings as a lump sum payment totaling $651,000 after required tax withholdings, lottery officials said.  As for where he bought the winning ticket — it w…
50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger 50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger 50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger
50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger A decades-long debate over the future of a massive tract of land in Dutchess County has come to an end after officials voted to preserve it permanently.  The Wappinger Town Board unanimously approved the acquisition of the 326-acre Cranberry Hills property behind Roy C. Ketcham High School, a move officials said on Thursday, March 26, will prevent large-scale residential development and protect the character of the community.   The site has been the focus of development proposals dating back nearly 50 years, including plans for hundreds — and at times more than 1,000 — housin…
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Family Member’s Home, Stealing Car In Rhinebeck: Police Man Accused Of Burglarizing Family Member’s Home, Stealing Car In Rhinebeck: Police Man Accused Of Burglarizing Family Member’s Home, Stealing Car In Rhinebeck: Police
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Family Member’s Home, Stealing Car In Rhinebeck: Police A man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he burglarized a family member’s home and stole a vehicle in Dutchess County. The incident that resulted in the arrest happened at around 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, in the Village of Rhinebeck, New York State Police said on Monday, March 23. There, troopers responded to a report of unauthorized use of a vehicle and later found the unoccupied car on East Market Street. Troopers also found the suspect, identified as Hyde Park resident Issac S. Iselin, 37, nearby and took him into custody, police said. An investigation later fou…
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon
Victim Rescued By Passerby From Burning Porch, Hospitalized In Beacon A quick-thinking passerby helped rescue a victim from a burning home in Dutchess County, where a fast-moving fire prompted a multi-agency emergency response Tuesday afternoon, March 17. Fire crews were dispatched at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday to a reported house fire in Beacon, with initial reports indicating a person may have jumped from a second-story window, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Crews arrived within minutes and confirmed that there was a fire, prompting a second alarm that brought in more help and mutual aid from surrounding departments.  Firefighters wer…
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA
Charity-Linked Poughkeepsie Community Figure Accused Of Strangling Victim In Front Of Baby: DA A well-known Dutchess County community figure and the brother of a local mayor has been indicted by a grand jury on a violent felony charge stemming from an alleged domestic assault that prosecutors say occurred in front of an infant.  Poughkeepsie resident Frank "Frankie" Flowers, 52, was arraigned in County Court after being indicted on second-degree strangulation, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, third-degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, Jan.…
Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It
Doctor Who-Themed Restaurant In Beacon Lives On After Fans Rally To Save It Thanks to the support of community members, a Dutchess County restaurant beloved by Doctor Who fans around the world has been "regenerated" after needing critical kitchen upgrades.  The Pandorica Restaurant and Tea Emporium, located at 165 Main St. in the city of Beacon, initially launched a GoFundMe campaign in July 2025 after owner Shirley Hot said aging equipment and new building code requirements put the future of the business at risk.   The need for help was first prompted by the kitchen’s equipment reaching the end of its life and no longer meeting code, according to Ho…
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots Here's a rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived Saturday night, Dec. 13, and lasted until Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The highest snowfall amount came on Long Island: 8.5 inches in Commack. New York Manhattan Central Park 2.7 in 1 PM 12/14 Official NWS Obs Nassau County FARMINGDALE 8.0 IN 1200 PM 12/14 PUBLIC SSE PLAINEDGE 8.0 IN 1206 PM 12/14 TRAINED SPOTTER WSW UPPER BROOKVILLE 7.9 IN 1100 AM 12/14 PUBLIC WSW ELMONT 7.2 IN 1245 PM 12/14 …
Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park
Fire Prompts Evacuation At Culinary Institute Of America In Hyde Park A small fire inside a building at the Culinary Institute of America in Dutchess County prompted an evacuation Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, officials said.  New, updated report - Student Evaluated After Blaze At Culinary Institute Of America In Dutchess County (UPDATE) According to a statement from the college, located in Hyde Park, the incident happened around 7:45 a.m. when a small fire broke out in the dryer duct work in Metz Hall.   The school said that alarm systems functioned properly and that all students were safely evacuated. First responders arrived promptly to …
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon
Dog Rescued From Metro-North Tracks, Reunited With Owner After Scare In Beacon A dog is safe at home after being rescued from Metro-North tracks in Dutchess County. According to the MTA, the close call happened near the Beacon station on Thursday, Sept. 18, when a Metro-North engineer spotted the pup roaming the tracks.  Thanks to a quick response from the train crew, assistance from MTA Police, and “a little detective work” from the Operations Control Center, the dog was safely removed from danger, MTA officials said.  The team then found the dog’s owner and reunited them. The MTA said it was grateful to everyone who helped turn “a dangerous situation int…
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli Firefighters stopped a barn fire from spreading after a tractor caught fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Monday, Sept. 22, when crews were first dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to Woods Road in Tivoli for a reported tractor fire. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a barn fire, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  The first arriving engine confirmed a working barn fire, followed quickly by Tivoli’s second engine, which hit the closest hydrant to provide extra water. Firefighters then upgraded the response to a second alarm to bring in more manpower …
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon A Pennsylvania man has been found guilty in the execution-style killing of a 32-year-old man at a Hudson Valley, NY housing complex, prosecutors announced.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said 24-year-old Khyree Pratt of Philadelphia was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges following a five-day trial and less than an hour of jury deliberations in connection with a May 2022 murder.  Prosecutors said the crime happened on Saturday, May 14, 2022, around 7 p.m. at the Forrestal Heights apartment…
Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police
Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police A 21-year-old man was arrested in Dutchess County after police said he was found carrying a loaded AR-style pistol following a menacing complaint.  The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 19, at around 4:45 p.m. in the City of Poughkeepsie, when authorities received a report of a man threatening someone with a gun near 240 Main St., the city's police department said. Officers arrived and quickly found a suspect matching the description. Police said the man, identified as Jordan S. Lopez, was carrying a loaded 5.56-caliber Del-Tan Inc. DTI-15 AR pistol.  Lopez was arrested and char…