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Beginning February 16, drivers in New York who violate serious traffic laws could find themselves with 11 points on their license, depending on the violation.

The graph below shows the changes in point violations.

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HEATER FIRE: A space heater sparked the New Year’s Day fire at the historic Crumwold Hall in Hyde Park, fire officials say. - https://bit.ly/4aJvN3p

We know it’s not always possible to move over, but it doesn’t matter who is stopped on the side of the road - a police officer, a tow truck driver, a highway worker, or someone changing a tire.

✅ Move over when you can.
✅ Slow down when you can’t.

The choice you make can change a life forever.

Leandras Law! No, you cant drink and drive with children in the car if they are under the age of 16. You will be arrested!!

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Man Drove Drunk With 3 Kids In Car, Nearly 3 Times Legal Limit In Wappinger: NYSP A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk with three children in his vehicle in Dutchess County and registering a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit, police said. The incident happened on Frida…

Boater's Safety Course

Sunday May 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services
112 Old Rt. 6, Carmel, NY 10512

Effective January 1, 2025 anyone who wishes to operate a vessel in the state of New York must possess a boat or safety certificate.

Register online at: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/227763

The deadline for REAL ID is May 7 and to be compliant you must have one or an enhanced ID. Check out your options at: https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/enhanced-or-real-id

As of January 1, 2025, a safety certificate is required of all boat operators, regardless of age.

Click the link below for information on boater safety topics and education.

https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx

The annual New York state burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14. Open burning is prohibited in New York, with some exceptions. Guidelines are available from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: https://on.ny.gov/3iehWWk

Be smart! 🍀

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: TARGETED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES IN HUDSON VALLEY REGION The New York State Police is alerting residents in Dutchess, Westchester, and Putnam counties of a series of targeted residential burglaries that have occurred within the past week. Investigators are actively investigating these incidents and urging residents to take additional security precautions.