🌱 Hudson man jailed after alleged choking attack and car escape
Hudson, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Hudson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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- Hudson man jailed after alleged choking attack and car escape
- How NYC entrepreneurs are rapidly transforming Hudson’s Warren Street economy
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📰 News we're reading
• Victim Choked, Window Smashed In Escape From Hudson Man's Attack: Police (dailyvoice.com) — State police say a Hudson man was arrested after an alleged assault that began in a Stockport home and ended when the victim escaped by car. Troopers first responded to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, then later charged the man with strangulation, assault, and criminal mischief; he is being held in Columbia County jail pending a court appearance. 
• NYC business exodus leaves Upstate brokers scurrying to meet demand (nypost.com) — Hudson is highlighted as one of the hottest upstate destinations for New York City entrepreneurs, with Warren Street filling up with former city bakeries, butcher shops, and even a high-end cannabis dispensary. Local brokers say demand for commercial space keeps climbing as more business owners relocate to Hudson and nearby Catskills towns, reshaping the local economy and street life.
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