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Store In Kingston Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run Store In Kingston Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run
Store In Kingston Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run After 37 years of business in the region, a popular discount store has decided to close its doors permanently. Located in Ulster County, the Kingston Just-A-Buck and Beyond store at 264 Plaza Road in Kingston Plaza said it has decided to close this location.  "We are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customers we have met and shared the last 37 years with," store officials said. "We will surely miss you all. Much thanks for all of your support throughout the years, it has been greatly appreciated." The store held deep discount sales until the final day in the last week of Augus…
Body Of Man Who Jumped From Hudson Valley Bridge Recovered Body Of Man Who Jumped From Hudson Valley Bridge Recovered
Body Of Man Who Jumped From Hudson Valley Bridge Recovered The body of a man who jumped from a bridge in the region has been recovered. The incident occurred on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 3. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 21-year-old Montgomery man jumped from the bridge mid-span at around 11:25 a.m.  The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team recovered the body on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at approximately 2:25 p.m.  The man's identity has not been released pending family notification.  This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…
Girl Injured After Jumping Out Of School Bus In Hudson Valley Girl Injured After Jumping Out Of School Bus In Hudson Valley
Girl Injured After Jumping Out Of School Bus In Hudson Valley A teenage girl was severely injured after jumping out of the back door of an Omni bus following a flat tire. The incident occurred in Orange County around 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, on I-84 in Middletown. According to Trooper Steven Nevel with the New York State Police, a yellow Omni bus carrying 29 passengers was traveling east on I-84 in the town of Montgomery from Camp Pupa in Sullivan County.  The bus was headed to an amusement park in Danbury, Connecticut, when the rear passenger-side tire blew out, forcing the bus to slow down suddenly, Nevel said. Other students on t…
Update: More Details Emerge About Kidnapping Case Involving Missing 15-Year-Old CT Girl Update: More Details Emerge About Kidnapping Case Involving Missing 15-Year-Old CT Girl
Update: More Details Emerge About Kidnapping Case Involving Missing 15-Year-Old CT Girl Authorities have released more information about a case involving a missing 15-year-old Connecticut girl who was found in the Hudson Valley after allegedly being kidnapped by a 24-year-old man.  New Haven resident Marcos Alex Mendez-Torres was taken into custody by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, June 26 after also being arrested in the Orange County town of Montgomery, New York on Sunday, June 23 in connection with a kidnapping case involving a missing 15-year-old Connecticut girl, State Police announced on Thursday, June 27.  Earlier Report - 24-…
24-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Case Involving Missing CT Girl 24-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Case Involving Missing CT Girl
24-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Case Involving Missing CT Girl A Connecticut man was nabbed by out-of-state police in connection with a 15-year-old missing girl from New York's Hudson Valley. New, updated report - Update: More Details Emerge About Kidnapping Case Involving New Haven Man The incident occurred in Orange County,  in the town of Montgomery, on Sunday, June 23, when the Montgomery Police Department received a BOLO (be on the lookout) notification for a suspect wanted in connection with a missing 15-year-old Connecticut girl. According to Montgomery Police Chief John Hank, Connecticut State Police called and said the suspect’s phone wa…
Duo Extorts Thousands From Hudson Valley Business Owner Using Threats Of Libel, DA Says Duo Extorts Thousands From Hudson Valley Business Owner Using Threats Of Libel, DA Says
Duo Extorts Thousands From Hudson Valley Business Owner Using Threats Of Libel, DA Says Two Hudson Valley residents are accused of extorting a business owner out of thousands of dollars. Orange County residents Ally Thueson, age 32, and Elizabeth Sloanhoffer, age 33, both of Montgomery, were arrested by the county’s White Collar Crime Task Force on Tuesday, June 4, on suspicion of grand larceny and coercion. According to prosecutors, Thueson and Sloanhoffer threatened to post false statements about Thueson’s employer online unless they were paid $9,000. The employer reportedly paid the money to avoid harm to their business. Both defendants were arraigned in the Village o…
ShopRite To Close Hudson Valley Store ShopRite To Close Hudson Valley Store
ShopRite To Close Hudson Valley Store After more than 30 years of serving Hudson Valley grocery shoppers, a popular ShopRite store will close by the end of next year. The 55,500-square-foot store, located in Ulster County in Ellenville, at 1 ShopRite Boulevard off Route 209, was opened in 1993 by Wakefern Food Corporation in New Jersey.  It is the only major grocery store in the village. Karen Meleta, Chief Communications Officer for Wakefern Food Corp., said the company decided not to renew its lease and will close in the summer of 2024. "All associates will be offered positions at that time in nearby ShopRite stores lo…
Woman Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Multi-Vehicle Crash Woman Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Woman Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Multi-Vehicle Crash Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash including two tractor-trailers and a vehicle that seriously injured a womani n the Hudson Valley. The collision took place in Orange County on I-84 around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Montgomery. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer struck the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 30-year-old Orange County resident from the town of Monroe, pushing that vehicle into the rear of another tractor-trailer, state police said. The woman was entrapped in her vehicle and was extracted by the town of Montgo…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.  Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Sc…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…
Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd
Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd Police have identified a teen who died from a stab wound during an incident in the Hudson Valley that left two others seriously injured.  Orange County resident Destin Rabess, age 18, of Montgomery was killed around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 in Port Jervis. Port Jervis Police learned of the death and injured when they responded to Bon Secours Community Hospital located at 160 East Main St., Port Jervis, for a report of three patients in the emergency department with stab wounds, said Lt. Christopher Sargente with the Port Jervis Police.  Police initiated a…
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Assaulting Juvenile, Police Say Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Assaulting Juvenile, Police Say
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Assaulting Juvenile, Police Say A 56-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with child sex abuse following an investigation. Rockland County resident William Kwiecinski of Stony Point was arrested on Tuesday, June 20 after police were made aware of a complaint from Orange County and the town of Montgomery. According to Stony Point Police Lt. Greg Becker, Kwiecinski had sexual contact with a juvenile in August 2022. He was charged with sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child while in Stony Point, Becker said. Kwiecinski was released on a $10,000 bail and is set to return to court in July.
Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Car In Hudson Valley Becomes Combative With Cops Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Car In Hudson Valley Becomes Combative With Cops
Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Car In Hudson Valley Becomes Combative With Cops A Hudson Valley man charged with DWI after hitting a car allegedly became combative with cops and attempted to damage equipment. The incident took place in Orange County on Sunday, June 11 around 10:25 p.m. in the city of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, troopers from the Montgomery barracks responded to Lake Drive in the city of Newburgh to assist the city of Newburgh Police with a two-car collision.  Troopers spoke with the driver of a 2019 Acura, identified as Kaleem T. King, age 30, from the city of Newburgh. King was traveling west on Lak…
Hudson Valley Man Killed After Falling Off Bike Into Path Of Car Hudson Valley Man Killed After Falling Off Bike Into Path Of Car
Hudson Valley Man Killed After Falling Off Bike Into Path Of Car A Hudson Valley man was hit and killed after falling off his bicycle and being struck by a car. The crash took place in Orange County around 12:15 a.m., Monday, April 10 at 141 Union Street in the village of Montgomery. A preliminary investigation revealed that Andrew Schrank, age 43, from the village of Montgomery was traveling north on his bicycle on Union Street when he fell off his bike and into the roadway and was struck by a 2023 Nissan Altima also traveling north, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Schrank was transported by the town of Montgomery EMS to Garnet Hospital where he was pronoun…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the region as a band of storms moves from the west to the east. The watch went into effect at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and lasts until 10 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service announced. New York counties covered by the watch are: Albany Bronx  Columbia  Dutchess  Fulton  Greene Herkimer Kings (Brooklyn) Montgomery Nassau New York (Manhattan) Orange Putnam Queens Rensselaer Richmond (Staten Island) Rockland Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Suffolk Ulster Westchester Connecticut counties covered by the watch are: …
Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest
Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest A drag queen story hour for children in the Hudson Valley has sparked planned protests at the bookstore where the sold-out event is taking place. The event, "Drag Queen Story Hour With Cookie Doe," will be held in Orange County at the Montgomery Book Exchange Children’s Chapter in Montgomery at 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Both the town and the Montgomery Police Department said in a joint statement they are expecting protests, both in support and opposition to the event. "While everyone is entitled to their opinion, we remind you that if you do not like the material or do not su…
DWI: Woman Crashes Into Ambulance In Hudson Valley, Police Say DWI: Woman Crashes Into Ambulance In Hudson Valley, Police Say
DWI: Woman Crashes Into Ambulance In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman was charged with felony DWI after allegedly crashing into an ambulance while driving drunk. The crash took place in Orange County on Sunday, March 26 around 9:30 p.m., on westbound I-84 in the town of Montgomery. During the two-vehicle crash Ragi Hill, age 26, of the town of Wallkill, was driving a 2014 Acura TL when she hit the ambulance, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Nevel said during an investigation, troopers determined that Hill was impaired by alcohol and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. She was transported to Garnet Medical Center for medical evaluation…
56-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Homicide Following Crash 56-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Homicide Following Crash
56-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Homicide Following Crash A 56-year-old Hudson Valley woman has been charged with criminally negligent homicide for a crash last year that killed a local resident. Orange County resident Faith E. Illenber, of the town of Wallkill, was arrested on Wednesday, March 15 for the crash which took place on Thursday, April 7 in Wallkill. According to Wallkill Police Lt. Robert McLymore, police responded to the crash on Route 211 East near the intersection of Camp Orange Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, a Montgomery resident, identified as Jean Kallus, suffering from serious injuries.  An inves…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat
School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat A Hudson Valley school district is on heightened alert after receiving information about a "non-specific" and out-of-town threat. Schools in the Orange County Valley Central School District in Montgomery will be on heightened alert on Friday, March 3, and have an increased police presence, according to Valley Central Superintendent Evette Avila. Avila said the threat, which was brought to their attention by a concerned parent, was aimed at New York schools.  The notice to parents.Valley Central School District "We take the safety of our students and staff with the utmost importance," A…
Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Hudson Valley Incident, Police Say Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Hudson Valley Incident, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Hudson Valley Incident, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with allegedly firing a shot and threatening a person with a shotgun following a road rage incident. The incident took place in Orange County around 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20 in the town of Montgomery. Officers responded to an address on Route 17K near Scott’s Corners Drive for a reported disturbance involving a firearm, said Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank. Keith Louttit of Montgomery was placed into custody without incident. A shotgun was recovered at the scene, Hank said. The incident began on I-84 and continued at Louttit's resid…
Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response
Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response A huge brawl involving fans following a high school basketball game in the Hudson Valley triggered a large police response. The incident took place in Orange County at Valley Central High School in the town of Montgomery around 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31. As the game between Valley Central High School and Newburgh Free Academy ended, the fights started in the gym, said Montgomery Police Chief John Hank. School resource officers immediately requested additional backup as Orange County 911 was overwhelmed with calls reporting the fights and some reported that someone had a weapon, the chief…
33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed during a single-vehicle crash after being ejected from the car. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Route 211 near Canning Road. When police arrived on the scene they found Dutchess County resident Frank Richards, of Wappingers Falls, outside of the car, after being ejected as the vehicle rolled during the crash, said Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank. Lifesaving measures were performed by bystanders and EMS, but Richards, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Hank said. Anyone who witnesse…
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey, all of you hundreds, maybe thousands of extras who worked on the upcoming series "Poker Face," which was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley, you'll get to see yourself on TV pretty soon. Peacock announced last week the 10-part series starring Natasha Lyonne will air on Peacock on Thursday, Jan. 26. The murder-mystery series, which was based out of  Newburgh’s Umbra studios, was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley for much of this year with locations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties, according to Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. L…
19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Killed In Crash Worked As Educator In Hudson Valley A 19-year-old woman, who died in a crash in the Hudson Valley worked at an elementary school in the area. Hailee Witherel was driving a Nissan Sentra on Sand Hill Road in the Ulster County town of Gardiner at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, when her car went off the road and into a small pond, police reported. Earlier report - 19-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes Off Area Roadway Into Pond, Police Say The Nissan overturned, and Witherel was unable to get out of the car, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to her obituary, Witherel, a resident of…
Police Officer In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking Police Officer In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking
Police Officer In Hudson Valley Charged With Stalking A police officer from the Hudson Valley was charged with stalking. State Police arrested 53-year-old Orange County resident Kenneth Memmelaar, of Goshen, in Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 12, New York State Police reported. Memmelaar was charged with fourth-degree stalking in relation to "a series of incidents reported to State Police in Middletown," according to the report. State Police said Memmelaar works part-time as an officer for the Town of Montgomery Police Department. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, authorities said. Memmelaar is set to appear in co…
32-Year-Old Accused Of Assaulting Trooper After Crash In Hudson Valley 32-Year-Old Accused Of Assaulting Trooper After Crash In Hudson Valley
32-Year-Old Accused Of Assaulting Trooper After Crash In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked a New York State trooper and fought with others following his arrest for DWI. The incident took place in Orange County around 11 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 p.m. at the Wallkill Rest Area off I-84 in Wallkill.  Upon arrival, troopers found a 2013 Honda Civic parked in a handicapped parking spot with a flat tire. Troopers spoke with a man standing next to the vehicle identified as David D. Clarke, age 32, of Beacon in Dutchess County, said Trooper Steve Nevel. Troopers interviewed Clarke and determined that he was intoxi…
Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley
Arizona Man Wanted For Violent Crimes Apprehended In Hudson Valley A fugitive wanted for violent crimes in Arizona has been nabbed in the Hudson Valley, according to police. In Orange County, officers with the Town of Crawford Police Department were first informed on Tuesday, Aug. 9 that a man with three separate arrest warrants out of Arizona was staying at a home in Crawford. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, officers responded to the home, but were unable to find the man, police said. A short time later, the suspect walked into the town’s police station and was arrested without incident. Police identified the man as Casey Espinoza, age 43, of Pima County, Arizo…
21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say 21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say
21-Year-Old Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on a roadway in the region. It happened around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, July 9 in Orange County on Route 52 in the town of Montgomery, between Belair Road and Harts Lane. An initial investigation revealed that a vehicle was traveling westbound when it struck a battery powered bicycle (e-bike) that was being operated by Jaleek Johnson, age 21, from Walden in Orange County, state police said. His passenger on the bike was Christiana Kovacs, age 21, from the town of Montgomery.  The vehicle that struck the bike left the scene, police s…