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Sex Offender Charged With Failure To Report Move To Town Of Poughkeepsie Sex Offender Charged With Failure To Report Move To Town Of Poughkeepsie
Sex Offender Charged With Failure To Report Move To Town Of Poughkeepsie A Level-3 sex offender is back behind bars Wednesday after failing to report he had moved and to verify his address every 90 days to corrections officials, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department said. Juan A. Rodriguez, 41, was picked up following an investigation by the Town of Poughkeepsie police in conjunction with the Dutchess County Office of Probation and the City of Newburgh Police Department, revealed that Rodriguez has been living at 45 Spackenkill Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie without reporting he had moved, according to Capt. Ken Roman. Rodriguez, who served two years in p…

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Schools
Fire Destroys School Bus During Height Of Morning Commute In Irvington Fire Destroys School Bus During Height Of Morning Commute In Irvington
Fire Destroys School Bus During Height Of Morning Commute In Irvington This story has been updated. IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- An All County minibus bus caught fire around 8 a.m. Friday on South Broadway in Irvington, completely destroying the bus, according to Irvington Fire Chief Anthony Tarricone.  No students were onboard at the time of the fire, Tarricone said. Traffic was a nightmare during the morning commute as Irvington firefighters worked to douse the flames, as police directed traffic. The bus driver managed to escape without injuries, Tarricone added. The bus was contracted to transport students to the John Cardinal O'Connor School located on the propert…

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by K Reakes
Neighbors
Letter to Editor - Eastchester Grand Marshal For St. Pat's Parade Letter to Editor - Eastchester Grand Marshal For St. Pat's Parade
Letter to Editor - Eastchester Grand Marshal For St. Pat's Parade EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email Eastchester@dailyvoice.com. It has been said that “St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time—a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.”  It is also time to celebrate all things Irish—the arts, food, literature, music and especially the contributions of Irish Americans. Sean Mackin, a longtime Eastchester resident, and proud Irish American epitomizes the spirit of giving and service. In recognition of his outstanding contributio…

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by John G. Murtha
Neighbors
New Hamburg Road Bridge Work In Wappinger To Begin New Hamburg Road Bridge Work In Wappinger To Begin
New Hamburg Road Bridge Work In Wappinger To Begin Commuters should be prepared for delays and alternate lane traffic on New Hamburg Road as work begins Monday, March 6 to rebuild the Wappinger Creek bridge. The Dutchess County Department of Public Works said the bridge, which services the New Hamburg train station, is in need of repair due to the condition of the bridge deck and portions of steel elements.  The construction will be completed in two phases, allowing for the continued flow of traffic using a one-lane alternating traffic pattern controlled by a temporary traffic signal, officials said. Message boards will be positioned next …

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by Skip Pearlman
News
Dutchess Residents Can Dispose Of Unwanted Medication Dutchess Residents Can Dispose Of Unwanted Medication
Dutchess Residents Can Dispose Of Unwanted Medication DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents who have unwanted or unused medications sitting in their medicine cabinets can dispose of them safely on Saturday, March 4 and March 11 at several locations throughout Dutchess County. Held in partnership with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, the program is part of the county's effort to help curb the opiate and heroin epidemic, that often begins with prescription drugs.  Drop spots include: Saturday, March 4 -- 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mid-Hudson Plaza, Route 9 & Fulton Street, Poughkeepsie, in front of Home Depot. Saturday, March 11 -- 10 to 11:30 a…

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by K Reakes
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Water Main Break Shuts Down Lee Boulevard In Yorktown Water Main Break Shuts Down Lee Boulevard In Yorktown
Water Main Break Shuts Down Lee Boulevard In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Commuters and local residents should take note that Lee Boulevard is closed between Route 6 and Strang Boulevard due to a water main break.  The Yorktown Water Department is responding to repair the break. There is no word at this time when the road will reopen.  In addition, water service to residents in the area will be affected.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Business
T.J. Maxx, Sierra Trading Post Opening At Rockland Center In Nanuet T.J. Maxx, Sierra Trading Post Opening At Rockland Center In Nanuet
T.J. Maxx, Sierra Trading Post Opening At Rockland Center In Nanuet Shoppers who love style will be happy to know that construction is on track for the new T.J. Maxx and Sierra Trading Post slated to open early this fall in Nanuet at the Rockland Center. Royal Properties, Inc. of Bronxville who handled the leasing deal, said the two stores are scheduled to open in September, said David Landes, of Royal Properties. T.J. Maxx will take over part of the former Pathmark Supermarket and occupy 25,000-square-feet and Sierra Trading, 19,500-square-feet, he added. Both stores will make a nice addition to the tenant mix at Rockland Center and bring more fashion opp…

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Business
DryBar Blows Into White Plains DryBar Blows Into White Plains
DryBar Blows Into White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Ladies, it time to celebrate and toss those blow dryers in the drawer, Drybar has arrived in White Plains to save the hairstyles of women across the area. For those not in the know, Drybar is a uber popular salon blowing up across the nation where the employees do only one thing -- offer fabulous blow-outs. The newest location at 1 North Broadway, opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 17, and features 11 styling chairs and all the signature features that define the Drybar "experience." “Drybar is thrilled to become a part of the Westchester community,” said Alli …

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by K Reakes
News
New Grandparent Scam Warning Issued For Area Residents New Grandparent Scam Warning Issued For Area Residents
New Grandparent Scam Warning Issued For Area Residents Yep, it's true. Another scam has hit the area, this time targeted at older residents called the "Grandparents Scam," according to AARP. The scam works by callers pretending to be a grandchild in some kind of trouble and desperately in need of money.  The person on the phone may have family names and personal information. And, they always tell their "grandparents" that money has to be sent in the form of cash from businesses such as a Western Union money order or by gift card, said AARP. Unfortunately, even tech-savvy residents are falling for the scam. The organization …

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by K Reakes
Police & Fire
Fire That Destroyed Lake Carmel Home Caused By Failed Chimney Fire That Destroyed Lake Carmel Home Caused By Failed Chimney
Fire That Destroyed Lake Carmel Home Caused By Failed Chimney CARMEL, N.Y. -- A fire that destroyed a Kent home in the Lake Carmel section of town was caused by a failing chimney hooked to a pellet stove, said Lake Carmel Fire Chief Jack Keher. The fire, which started around 11:20 p.m., at 16 Westleigh Road, took firefighters several hours to completely knock down, said Keher. The couple who own the home were able to escape unharmed after smoke alarms went off, he added. Because of the home's long driveway, and a lack of hydrants in the area, water had to be trucked into from the nearby Shop-Rite shopping center, Keher said. "The roof of the ho…

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