Bobby Welber

News Director at Townsquare Media

Morning News Anchor And News Director at WPDH-FM (Poughkeepsie, NY)

Writer at 95.3 Big Cat

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Why Bear Sightings in New York Could Be More Dangerous

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

Wildlife officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare to see bears near their homes. The New York State DEC says hungry bears are waking up from their winter slumbers and likely will be on the hunt for food. To "prevent human-bear conflicts, the DEC wants all New Yorkers to follow these tips to be "BearWise.""New Yorkers are advised to never feed or approach bears. Feeding bears intentionally is dangerous and illegal.
1 Of America's Biggest Banks Shutting Down Man New York Branches

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

One of the nation's biggest banks is confirming massive closures. Many branches in New York are closing. Flagstar Financial was formed in 2024 following the merger of Flagstar Bank and New York Community Bank. The company, based in New York, is now one of the 30 biggest banks in America, with around $100 billion in assets. Since the merger became official the bank has been restructuring. Moves included layoffs and closures.
Hudson Valley Man With 30 Convictions in New York—Guess How Long He’ll Serve

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

A Hudson Valley man just confessed to his 30th crime. His expected sentence might shock. David Hoovler, the Orange County District Attorney, announced a resident was convicted of his 29th and 30th crimes. Pedro Torres, 62, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty in the Town of Newburgh Justice Court to two (2) counts of petit larceny. Torres confessed to shoplifting at two area stores in 2024.
Two Upstate New York Brothers Vanished-Have You Seen Them?

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

A pair of Upstate New York brothers have now been missing for nearly two weeks. Can you help? The brothers were last seen on April 4. Dylan Wisniewski, 14, and 15-year-old Adam Wisniewski were both last seen on April 4, according to the National Centers For Missing & Exploited Children.
Loose Change In Your New York Home Might Be Worth A Fortunate

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

Pennies, dimes and quarter you might have own you could be worth a whole lot more. Make sure you check your homes, cars and pockets for these items. A rare quarter, issued in 1976 for the bicentennial, could be worth anywhere from $19,200 to $200,000, according to Chronicle Collectibles, The US Mirror reports. The coins were issued to celebrate America's 200th anniversary. Some of the bicentennial quarters were composed of 40 percent silver, making them more valuable and very rare.
Huge Reward: Missing Upstate New York Woman Murdered 43 Years Ago

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

New York State Police are asking for help after "recent developments" into a 1981 murder of a Hudson Valley woman. Police continue to search for Dawn Marino's killer. Dawn was last seen outside a bar on the intersection of Liberty Corners Road and County Route 1 in Pine Island, NY (Google)Marino was last seen alive standing in the parking lot of the Corner Tavern Bar located near the intersection of Liberty Corners Road and County Route 1 in Pine Island.
New Yorkers In These Counties Say They’re Barely Getting By

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

A new study has uncovered the harsh truth about living in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Many households in parts of the Hudson Valley are struggling to make ends. The Siena College Research Institute teamed up with the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz for this study. Over 1,500 living in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties were polled.
Saucy Scandal: New Yorkers Are Still Fighting Over This

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

If you want to start a heated debate in New York State, don’t bring up politics. Bring up what you dip your Buffalo wings in. This debate is so heated (pun always intended) that New York's Gov. is getting involved. Did you know that the Buffalo Wings were born in Buffalo? They were invented at the historic Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York back in 1964. The wings were spicy, crispy, and always served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese.
ICE Finds 3 Murderers Hiding In Upstate New York, Make Over 100 Arrests

1 week ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

ICE agents say they found murderers, drug dealers and child predators hiding in Upstate New York. Federal agents say they arrested 133 illegal immigrants in Upstate New York. Asylum Seeking Migrants Wait In Line For Immigration Customs Enforcement AppointmentsOfficials say this operation focused on identifying and finding people who were in the U.S. illegally. ICE agents focused on people with criminal convictions or outstanding immigration violations.
New York Highway Headache: Massive Closure Disrupts Daily Commute

2 weeks ago | hudsonvalleypost.com | Bobby Welber

Construction and closures on major highways is expected to cause major headaches for New York drivers for months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns the closure will last until the end of June. The Palisades Interstate Parkway southbound ramp that connects to the New York State Thruway northbound remains closed until further notice.