It's been an interesting year in the local area, full of tragic murders, presidential hopefuls, fires, crashes and tales to warm the heart. Here are the stories we felt had the most impact on the Hudson Valley in 2016.
While the news in 2016 has been full of murder, crime and devastating accidents and fires, there are always moments that make you smile.
Fires in the Hudson Valley in 2016 killed at least two, shut down businesses, destroyed homes, burned through some of most scenic areas and more.
Besides the Justin Speights murder, the local area sadly saw a number of other murders in 2016.
Sadly, the Hudson Valley saw a number of fatal accidents on local roads and highways in 2016.
Before Halloween there were reports of creepy clown sightings in the Carolinas. Soon, crazy-looking clowns were spotted across the United States. Naturally, it didn't take long for the Hudson Valley to join in.
The Hudson Valley hasn't been immune to the heroin epidemic that has swept the nation in recent years.
The Hudson Valley was able to feel the excitement of the 2016 Presidential race.
Justin Speights, 20, was stabbed to death on Jan. 1, 2016 while trying to break up a fight at a New Year’s Eve Party in the Town of Crawford.