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Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs
Cheez-It Diner Opens In Woodstock For All 'Cheezy' Needs Hey Cheez-It lovers, now is your chance to chow down on fun and funky foods inspired by the cheezy, crunchy snack at the Cheez-It Diner, which has been open for just a week in the region. Located in Ulster County in Woodstock, the diner offers the ultimate experience for Cheez-It fans with such treats as a cheezy milkshake, burger, or mac-n-cheese. "We saw just how far our adventure-seeking Cheez-It fans would go when they Want It. Need It. Cheez-It. last year making the drive to our Joshua Tree Cheez-It Stop outpost," said Cara Tragseiler, senior brand director for Cheez-It. "So many fans …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New York Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Sexual Abuse Allegation: Report New York Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Sexual Abuse Allegation: Report
New York Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Sexual Abuse Allegation: Report Following several previous accusations, well-known hip-hop artist and longtime New Yorker Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a new lawsuit filed by a former model who claims the producer sexually assaulted her, according to reports.  CNN reports that former model Crystal McKinney, the winner of MTV's 1998 Model Mission competition show, filed the latest lawsuit against Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County in Mount Vernon, on Tuesday, May 21. McKinney alleges that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2003 following a Men's Fashion Week event in Ne…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting In Region; Search For Gunman Underway 24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting In Region; Search For Gunman Underway
24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting In Region; Search For Gunman Underway A young man is fighting for his life following a late-night shooting in the region. The incident happened at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, near First and Ontario streets. Staff at Albany Medical Center Hospital contacted Albany Police after the 24-year-old victim showed up to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his chest. The man remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said. No suspects had been identified as of Wednesday, May 22. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Albany Police at 518-462-8039. Anonymous tips …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Crack Dealer From Region Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say Crack Dealer From Region Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say
Crack Dealer From Region Busted By Drug Task Force, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer is behind bars after being busted for crack cocaine sales by a drug task force. Dutchess County resident Ronald Davis, age 47, of the City of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Drug Task Force agents began investigating Davis after receiving complaints from residents and government officials of open dealing in the area of Main Street between Hamilton and Clinton Streets.  Task Force agents began purchasing cocaine from…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Area Patient Caught On Video Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Area Patient Caught On Video
Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Area Patient Caught On Video Two paramedics in upstate New York who were seen on a viral video mistreating and berating a developmentally disabled patient have resigned. The Greene County incident happened Friday evening, May 17, in the Village of Catskill. Emergency crews were called to a residence on Main Street for reports of a 63-year-old man who was unable to get up and was having difficulty breathing, Greene County newspaper Porcupine Soup reports. Nest home video footage posted on YouTube shows a male and female EMT responding to the residence in an ambulance. The female EMT appears agitated right off the bat w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Popular Bar In Region Closing For Good Popular Bar In Region Closing For Good
Popular Bar In Region Closing For Good A popular Hudson Valley bar known for some wild nights as it changed hands over the years but always stayed a "go-to spot" is closing permanently. Refinery 51 in Dutchess County on Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie announced it would close for good with a farewell party on Saturday, June 1. "From Mad Hatter to Union Tavern and now Refinery 51, we Thank You for all your patronage, good times, and memories over the last quarter of a century," said the owners of Refinery 51. "It’s been an incredible run, so let’s toast to the memories and milestones together one last time!" The party …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Family Dollar Killing: Teen Admits Gunning Down Man At Store In Region Family Dollar Killing: Teen Admits Gunning Down Man At Store In Region
Family Dollar Killing: Teen Admits Gunning Down Man At Store In Region Nearly a year after a husband and father of five was shot to death outside a Family Dollar store in the region, a teenager has formally confessed to killing him. Jahteek Sanchez, age 17 or 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Rensselaer County Court on Friday, May 17, in the death of Alexander Crawford. The 39-year-old Crawford, of Troy, was fatally shot on July 2, 2023, outside the Family Dollar store located near 102nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Troy.  According to Police, Sanchez and Crawford got into an argument in front of the business and Sanchez opened fire. Ear…

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by Michael Mashburn
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22-Year-Old Attacks, Robs Victim Outside Salvation Army In Region, Police Say 22-Year-Old Attacks, Robs Victim Outside Salvation Army In Region, Police Say
22-Year-Old Attacks, Robs Victim Outside Salvation Army In Region, Police Say A 22-year-old suspect is behind bars following a violent robbery in the region that sent a man to the hospital. The attack happened shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in Albany, outside the Salvation Army building on Clinton Avenue. When officers arrived, the 60-year-old victim told them that a man had punched him several times in the face and head, knocking him unconscious. The culprit then stole his wallet and fled the scene. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for injuries to his face. A description of the suspect was put out over police radio, and he …

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by Michael Mashburn
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3 Employees Severely Burned In Explosion At Hydro Plant In Region 3 Employees Severely Burned In Explosion At Hydro Plant In Region
3 Employees Severely Burned In Explosion At Hydro Plant In Region Three employees are hospitalized following an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in the region. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called at around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, for an explosion at the Mount Ida Hydroelectric plant in Troy, located along Poesten Kill creek near Congress and Cypress streets. Troy Fire Chief Richard Cellucci said the city was working with National Grid to shut off power at the station when three men were hit by "a large electrical arc." All three victims suffered severe burns but were able to escape the building and call 911. Two were flown to a bur…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Kingston Man, Woman Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Kingston Man, Woman
Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Kingston Man, Woman A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with the hit-and-run deaths of an area man and woman. Related: Man, Woman From Kingston Killed In 9W Hit-Run Crash In Marlboro, Driver Caught, Police Say Orange County resident Angela Fischl, age 25, of Newburgh, was arrested on Saturday, May 18, stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, in the Ulster County town of Marlboro, where two pedestrians were struck and killed. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Fischl was driving southbound in her vehicle when she str…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue
Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue A Hudson Valley man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly posting an anti-semitic banner at a synagogue. Ulster County resident Caleb H. Rochester, age 55, of Kingston, was arrested on Thursday, May 16, for the Monday, March 25 incident at Temple Emanuel Synagogue in Kingston.  According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, congregants discovered a banner with anti-semitic language and artwork adhered to the exterior of the synagogue.  Sciutto said the adhesive product used had also caused damage to the exterior…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Home Invasion-Robbery In Region, Police Say Suspect Nabbed In Home Invasion-Robbery In Region, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed In Home Invasion-Robbery In Region, Police Say A 34-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly attempting to shoot a homeowner during a Hudson Valley home invasion and robbery. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 9:40 p.m., Monday, May 20, on Dickens Street in Stony Point. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, a man called police saying they needed help after someone tried to shoot him during a home invasion. Officers located a 64-year-old male victim, who said two men wearing ski masks confronted him as he entered his garage, Becker said. One of the men displayed a firearm, and during a strugg…

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by Kathy Reakes