$2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Columbia County Listings (Peek Inside) $2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Columbia County Listings (Peek Inside)
$2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Columbia County Listings (Peek Inside) House hunters looking for a quiet country escape won’t want to miss this tranquil new build. In Columbia County, 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale is among the region's most expensive listings on the market at $2.8 million. Boasting four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and situated on nearly 20 acres, the secluded property is a nature lover's paradise. “Welcome to an exquisite country retreat where thoughtful perfection, exceptional elegance, and stunning natural beauty converge in a rare offering…” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale. Brown Harris St…
Fatal Greene County Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 In Catskill Fatal Greene County Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 In Catskill
Fatal Catskill Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 A woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal one-car rollover crash in the region. It happened around 6:40 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Greene County, in the village of Catskill, on I-87. A preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a 2004 Ford Escape was traveling northbound in the passing lane between Exit 20 (Saugerties) and Exit 21 (Catskill), when, for an unknown reason, it exited the roadway, went through the guide rail, struck an earth embankment, and overturned, New York State Police said. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Regina Levine, age 66, of …
Football Player From Capital Region Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette' Football Player From Capital Region Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette'
Football Player From Capital Region Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette' Jenn Tran is officially the next "Bachelorette," and the names of the men who could be vying for her heart have already surfaced. Tran, age 26, made her Bachelor Nation debut on Joey Grazidei's season, and will be the first Asian-American Bachelorette in season history.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenn (@jenntranx) Tran is a physician assistant based in Miami, and will soon be meeting the 28 men hoping for a shot at love. The new season will begin airing in July on ABC-TV. Among Tran's potential suitors is native New Y…
Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport
Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport A 42-year-old man who is accused murdering someone and leaving their body inside a Western Massachusetts apartment was arrested in New York at Albany International Airport on Tuesday, April 23, authorities said.  Taaniel Herberger-Brown is being held on a fugitive from justice warrant in Albany County, following his arrest, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Greenfield police were called to a Chapman Street apartment on Monday after neighbors called to complain about a horrific smell coming from the home. Officers found the body lying in one of the r…
'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid 'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid
'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid Just a month after launching his independent congressional bid, disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is withdrawing from the race. The ex-Republican lawmaker from Long Island announced that he was ending his campaign for the state’s 1st District, representing eastern Suffolk County, in a post on X Tuesday, April 23. “I have decided to withdraw from my independent run for #NY1,” Santos said. “I don’t want my run to be portrayed as reprisal against [Republican] Nick Lalota… Although Nick and I don’t have the same voting record and I remain critical of his abysmal record, I don’t want …
6-Year-Old Airlifted Following I-87 Crash In Region 6-Year-Old Airlifted Following I-87 Crash In Region
6-Year-Old Airlifted Following I-87 Crash In Region A 6-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital with severe lacerations following a crash on I-87 in the Hudson Valley. The collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, on I-87 in Orange County in the town of Newburgh. According to Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a 2022 Toyota Tundra was parked on the right shoulder when the driver, Connecticut resident Peter W. Nugent, age 42, of the town of Sharon in Litchfield County, reentered the roadway into the path of a 2011 Toyota Venza.  The Venza overturned…
Third-Place Powerball Player From Region $50K Richer Third-Place Powerball Player From Region $50K Richer
Third-Place Powerball Player From Region $50K Richer A lucky Hudson Valley Lotto player is $50,000 richer after winning a third-prize ticket for selecting four correct numbers and the Powerball. According to New York Lottery officials, the Powerball ticket for the Monday, April 22 game was sold in Rockland County at the M&M Super Shoppe at 104 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern. The winning numbers for the game were 12-16-33-39-52 and a Powerball of 1. No word yet on who the winner is. The game numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26.  The Powerball drawing is televised e…
Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Capital Region Highway Ahead Of Sentencing Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Capital Region Highway Ahead Of Sentencing
Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Capital Region Highway Ahead Of Sentencing This story has been updated. New details are emerging after a man jumped to his death from atop an interstate overpass in the region, shutting down the highway for over an hour. The Albany County incident happened at around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, near the I-90/I-787 interchange in Albany. Earlier Report: $138K Scam: Contractor Skips Town After Taking Albany Homeowner's Cash, Police Say New York State Police said a person jumped from the I-90 overpass onto I-787 and was pronounced dead at the scene. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries. The d…
Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case
Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case As the first day of testimony wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, new polling showed that a majority of New Yorkers consider the prosecution warranted. A Siena College Research Institute poll released Monday, April 22, showed that 54 percent of respondents said the trial is “legitimate,” while 30 percent saw the prosecution as a meritless “witch hunt.” Broken down by party, 77 percent of Democrats and 44 percent of independents called the proceedings a “legitimate trial to determine whether Trump is or is not guilty of criminal behavior.” Meanwhile, 66 percent of …
Man From Region Sentenced For Possession Of Gun, Drugs Man From Region Sentenced For Possession Of Gun, Drugs
Man From Region Sentenced For Possession Of Gun, Drugs A Hudson Valley man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and possession of drugs. Orange County resident Steven Bostic, age 41, of Middletown, was sentenced Monday, April 22, to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court on the evening of April 30, 2023, City of Newburgh Police Officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in the City. Upon arriving, officers heard yelling inside…
New Italian Restaurant In Hudson Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In A Beautiful Space' New Italian Restaurant In Hudson Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In A Beautiful Space'
Via Cassia In Hudson Opens To Rave Reviews A new restaurant in the region serving classic Italian fare with a side of rustic charm is already garnering rave reviews. Columbia County eatery Via Cassia opened in March 2024 in Hudson at 214 Warren Street, in the former Ca’Mea Restaurant space. Under the direction of seasoned restaurateur and chef Gaetano Arnone, Via Cassia has a mouthwatering menu of lunch and dinner options highlighting its housemade pasta.  Among them are the spaghetti with roasted garlic, calabrian chilis, and pecorino romano, and the rigatoni with braised pork and garlic breadcrumbs. Diners can also opt for …
Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday morning, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school outside New York City is on Long Island: Jericho, at No. 13 statewide and 104th nationally. The top-rated high school in Westchester County is Edgemont at No. 14 in the state and 128th in the nation, with Bronxville, at No. 16 in the state and 151st nationally. Another W…