Hudson Valley Post — Flash Briefing for Friday, Feb. 21
Read the stories from the Hudson Valley Post's flash briefing for Friday, Feb. 21.
Hudson Valley News
Operating Rooms at Hospital in Hudson Valley Shutdown by NYSDOH
A number of operating rooms from a local hospital were recently closed down by the New York State Department of health
Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in New York Water Supply
An invasive species that is very dangerous to freshwater, rivers, ponds and lakes was discovered in a New York water supply.
Marijuana Expected to be Legalized in New York in a Few Weeks
New York officials believe marijuana is going to be legalized in New York in the very near future.
Hudson Valley Drug Dealers Sold Fentanyl That Lead to 4 Deaths
A pair of drug dealers sold fentanyl that led to at least four local resident's deaths.
Alleged Library Killer Out of Jail Despite Attempted Rape Charge
Officials are trying to figure why a man accused of killing a lower Hudson Valley grandmother was free despite allegedly tried to rape a woman at a hospital a few months ago.
Police: Florida Man Abused Hudson Valley Child Many Times
A man from the Sunshine State is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a local child one more than one occasion.
NYS Budget Doesn't Include Crucial Funding For Veterans
No funding was included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal for a program that's saving the lives of many New York veterans.
Longtime Hudson Valley Police Detective Dies 'Unexpectedly'
The Hudson Valley is mourning a police detective who died "unexpectedly" after over 45-years in law enforcement.
Large Reward Offered After Dog Fatally Shot in Hudson Valley
A reward has been doubled after police continue to seek answers following a pet's murder in the Hudson Valley.