Fire extensively damages Congers home

CONGERS – Fire Monday afternoon caused extensive damage to a house at 28 South Harrison Avenue in Congers. The home, which was unoccupied at the

Vargas takes on new role with Cuomo administration

ALBANY – The former regional director of the state’s Empire State Development Corporation, Aimee Vargas, has been appointed director of Downstate Intergovernmental Affairs, which covers

Dutchess fails to act on dog tethering law

POUGHKEEPSIE – Questions over similarities and differences between existing state law and a proposed Dutchess County local law regarding tethering of dogs, leaves the state

Kingston woman arrested on burglary charge

SAUGERTIES – A Kingston woman has been arrested and charged with felony burglary by Saugerties Police. Joy Ann Debberman, 35, of 61 Brewster Street in