Briarcliff Man Charged after Fight on the Taconic

James G. Corradina of Briarcliff Manor, New York, faces charges of Menacing in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, both Class A Misdemeanors.

At about 4:13 p.m. Feb. 20, New York state troopers were dispatched by Columbia County 911 to a physical domestic disturbance on the Taconic State Parkway.

Police investigating the dispute allege that the 30-year-old struck the victim with a hammer causing a minor laceration.

Northern Dutchess Paramedics evaluated the victim on scene and he declined further medical treatment.

Corradina was arraigned in the Town of Gallatin Court before Judge Schultz and released on his own recognizance. He is due to appear in the Town of Taghkanic Court on Feb. 23.