Dutchess County

New research found that white-footed mice, not white-tailed deer, are closely linked to increases in young blacklegged ticks, challenging long-held assumptions about Lyme disease risk. Additionally, large acorn crops can predict higher tick numbers two years later by supporting increased mouse populations. The study was conducted at a 2,000-acre research site in Dutchess County, New York.

New research suggests that white-footed mice, rather than deer, are closely linked to increases in young blacklegged ticks. The findings indicate that large acorn crops can trigger a chain reaction, leading to more mice and consequently higher tick numbers two years later. These observations challenge assumptions about the primary drivers of Lyme disease risk.

A birthday party fight in Dutchess County led to gang assault charges, resulting in the arrest of three individuals.

Dutchess County District Attorney's Office has launched the Smart Prosecution, Strategic Intelligence and Violence Elimination Unit to target individuals and networks responsible for drug trafficking and repeat criminal activity. The unit uses criminal intelligence, data analysis, and coordinated prosecution strategies to identify repeat offenders.

A $10 million-winning Ultimate Cash scratch-off ticket was claimed in Dutchess County, as confirmed by the New York Lottery. The top prize was purchased in the county and has been officially verified.

A man from Hyde Park, Dutchess County, has been charged with 30 counts of identity theft after allegedly continuing to use a company's charge account following the end of his employment.

A Powerball ticket that won third prize in Saturday's drawing was sold in Lagrangeville, Dutchess County, according to the New York Lottery.

A public official reported missing from the town of Dover in Dutchess County was found after a dayslong search, according to New York State Police.

A fawn was rescued by the Department of Environmental Conservation in June after it became stuck in a well in Dutchess County.

A 41-year-old Schenectady man, Joseph Blaney, was arrested by Red Hook Police for alleged financial crimes. He is facing multiple felony charges.

Thomas Martinez, a 41-year-old man from Wappingers Falls, was sentenced to six months in prison and five years of probation in connection to the death of his 10-month-old daughter. The case occurred in Dutchess County.

A Dutchess County man was arrested twice within three weeks on felony drug charges during a drug investigation, as reported by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

A top prize-winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket was sold in Dutchess County, as announced by the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was from Sunday night's drawing.

Dutchess County officials have issued a public safety notice following several suspected overdoses in the county. The county is investigating an increase in these incidents.

A $5 million-winning Mystery Multiplier scratch-off ticket was claimed in Dutchess County. The New York Lottery announced the sale of the top prize-winning ticket in the Hudson Valley.

A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Dutchess County for a double murder. He admitted to fatally shooting a couple.

One person was killed and another injured in a car crash in the town of Amenia, Dutchess County, on Monday, as reported by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

A woman and four dogs were rescued from a house fire in Dutchess County. The woman was taken to the hospital following the incident.

Vika Shock, a Dutchess County mother, was wrongfully sued for a Queens car accident she did not cause, leading to a five-year legal battle. Despite court rulings against the plaintiff's lawyer, New York law limits her compensation to $10,000 in attorney fees, far below her actual costs.