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HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

1 Airlifted After Crash With Tractor-Trailer During Police Chase

After suffering a partially amputated hand and several fractures, he was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center.

Amid Measles Uptick, County Officials Offer Tips To Stay Healthy

As of Feb. 20, there were 93 measles cases in the U.S. for 2025, according to federal health officials.

Trump Considering Big Changes For Hudson Valley Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service has operated independently since 1970; Trump is considering putting it under control of the Department of Commerce.

Newburgh Man Gets Prison In Gas Station Heist

A clerk was robbed at gunpoint by two men in July 2023, according to prosecutors.

23-Year-Old Arrested For Rape Of 15-Year-Old Girl: Sheriff

The Ulster County man was charged with five counts of felony third-degree rape and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

Bookkeeper Takes Plea Deal In $125K Embezzlement Case

She will be ordered to make restitution to her former employer in Wallkill, and spend time behind bars as part of the agreement.

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