NEWBURGH – A man who had threatened to jump off the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge late Saturday morning has been arrested by Newburgh City Police and charged with attempted murder.

City Police were called to the bridge by Newburgh Town Police to assist with the incident. Anthony Mahabir, 37, was arrested in connection with the stabbing of Lisa Colon that occurred on March 26 at 24 Dubois Street shortly after 12:30 a.m.

Mahabir had previously been arrested on March 24 and charged with assault stemming from a domestic violence incident against Colon. He had been held until March 25 where he was transported to Goshen Court for arraignment and released as a result of the state’s bail reform law.

He is now being charged with attempted murder, arson and criminal contempt and being held pending arraignment on Monday.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Newburgh City Police at 845-561-3131.

As of late Saturday, the following are the numbers of positive coronavirus cases as reported by state and county health departments:

Columbia County – 30

Dutchess County – 262

Greene County – 11

Orange County – 1,142

Putnam County – 131

Rockland County – 1,896

Sullivan County – 72

Ulster County – 128

Westchester County – 7,875

NEWBURGH – Police were able to convince a man to step to safety after he threatened to jump off the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge late Saturday morning.

The man, who was holding a knife, had stepped over the guard rail and was hanging on with one hand, police said.

He was eventually talked talked back and rescued by Newburgh Town and State Police.

MID-HUDSON – Social distancing, staying away from crowds, remaining at home if possible, are all effects of the deadly coronavirus plaguing the world.

A great many stores are closed, restaurants may only sell takeout orders, only essential workers may be on the job, and driving is at a minimum.

That has resulted in significantly lower prices at the gas pumps for those who venture out on the roads.

Here is a look at average gas prices in the Hudson Valley as reported on GasBuddy on March 29, 2020:

Beacon – $2.29

Carmel – $2.49

Catskill – $2.47

Hudson – $2.25

Kingston – $2.17

Middletown – $2.29

Monticello – $2.19

Newburgh – $2.29

Peekskill – $2.47

Poughkeepsie – $2.24

Spring Valley – $2.19

White Plains – $2.39

NEW YORK – The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Patrick Foye, has tested positive for coronavirus, Chief Communications Office Abbey Collins said.

He learned of his condition on Saturday, “is isolating at home, feeling good and maintaining his full schedule,” she said.

Collins said he was last in the office on Wednesday, maintained a safe social distance and was asymptomatic at that time. He worked remotely Thursday and Friday, following a previously arranged schedule.

All MTA staff have been observing recommended guidelines put in place by the New York State Department of Health, including social distancing, Collins said.

 “Pat’s top priority remains the health and safety of our customers and employees and ensuring New York’s healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel can get to and from work during this public health crisis, she said.

Metro-North Railroad is part of the MTA system.