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CT Man Ticketed In NY Crash That Seriously Injured 6-Year-Old CT Man Ticketed In NY Crash That Seriously Injured 6-Year-Old
CT Man Ticketed In NY Crash That Seriously Injured 6-Year-Old A 6-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital with severe lacerations following a crash on I-87 in the Hudson Valley. The collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, on I-87 in Orange County in the town of Newburgh. According to Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a 2022 Toyota Tundra was parked on the right shoulder when the driver, Connecticut resident Peter W. Nugent, age 42, of the town of Sharon in Litchfield County, reentered the roadway into the path of a 2011 Toyota Venza.  The Venza overturned…
Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters Sole Connecticut Store Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters Sole Connecticut Store
Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters Sole Connecticut Store It’s the end of an era for bakery bargain shoppers as longtime staple Freihofer’s Bakery Outlet has permanently closed. The discount bakery chain has shuttered dozens of stores across the Northeast, including all of its New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts locations. “After careful analysis and consideration, we made the difficult decision to permanently close 28 of our outlet stores…” a representative for Bimbo Bakeries, Freihofer's parent company, told Daily Voice. Any leftover products were expected to be donated to local food banks. “We appreciate all of our associates who worked …
Much-Beloved CT Football Coach Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Much-Beloved CT Football Coach Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
Much-Beloved CT Football Coach Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash New York State Police have identified the person killed during a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. Related: 1 Killed In I-84 Newburgh Crash The collision took place in Orange County around 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 near exit 39 on the eastbound side of I-84 in the town of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Rogue struck the guide rail and flipped into the center median. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Hartford County, Connecticut resident Charles Drury, age 77, of Bri…
Accused Sexual Predator From Bethel Nabbed By Police In NY Accused Sexual Predator From Bethel Nabbed By Police In NY
Accused Sexual Predator From Bethel Nabbed By Police In NY An accused sexual predator from Connecticut is behind bars without bail after allegedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 11 years old in the Hudson Valley. Fairfield County resident Patrick Lynch, age 41, of Bethel, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 18 following an indictment for predatory sexual assault of a child, by an Orange County grand jury, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. The arrest was made in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services and Bethel Police Department in Connecticut after receiving a law enforcement tip in July of 2020, N…
How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner
How High Will It Get? Powerball Jackpot Hits New Record $1.9B After No First-Place Winner Powerball’s lottery jackpot has soared to a new record $1.9 billion after there was no first-place winner in the drawing held late Saturday night, Nov. 5. The winning numbers for the $1.6 billion jackpot on Saturday were 28-45-53-56-69, and the Powerball was 20.  There were 16 winners matching the five white balls for $1,000,000 nationally in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. In New York, the $1 million winning ticket was sold in the Hudson Valley at Smok…
Powerball Jackpot Balloons To Near-Record $1.5B After No First-Place Winner In Latest Drawing Powerball Jackpot Balloons To Near-Record $1.5B After No First-Place Winner In Latest Drawing
Powerball Jackpot Balloons To Near-Record $1.5B After No First-Place Winner In Latest Drawing With no first-place winner in the latest Powerball drawing, the jackpot has just jumped to a near-record $1.5 billion. It's the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in 2016. The winning numbers in the drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 2 were 2-11-22-35-60 with a Powerball number of 23. The Power Play was 2X. Three tickets worth $2 million matched all five numbers and added the Power Play. They were sold in New Jersey, Arizona, and Montana. New York was one of nine states where $1 million second-place tickets th…
CT Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 3 Children In Car CT Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 3 Children In Car
CT Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 3 Children In Car A Connecticut man was charged after police said he drove drunk in the Hudson Valley with three children in the car. A state trooper in Orange County saw an eastbound 2003 Ford Taurus on I-84 in Newburgh that was in violation of vehicle and traffic laws at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, New York State Police reported. The trooper pulled the Ford over and spoke to the driver, identified as 36-year-old Litchfield County resident Segundo Chuquiloja, of Torrington, police said. Police found that Chuquiloja did not have a valid driver's license and believed he was impaired by alc…
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region State officials issued an alert to motorists about upcoming lane closures on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said the lane closures will take place on stretches of the highway in Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties from Monday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 26, to facilitate bridge maintenance activities.  Officials said Orange County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound between Exit 4 (Mountain Road) in Greenville and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in Newburgh. The lane closure will take place between 10 a.…
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway State officials issued an alert about planned single-lane closures on the Taconic State Parkway and I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway due to bridge maintenance.  Officials said the lanes will close on weekdays from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations: Eastbound and westbound I-84 between Exit 15 (U.S. Route 6) in Wawayanda and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in the Town o…
Man Nabbed Trying To Fraudulently Obtain Debit Card At Bank In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Nabbed Trying To Fraudulently Obtain Debit Card At Bank In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Nabbed Trying To Fraudulently Obtain Debit Card At Bank In Fairfield County, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with attempting to fraudulently obtain a debit card in Fairfield County while impersonating the real account holder. The incident took place in Westport on Thursday, June 30 at the TD Bank located at 185 Main St. Officers responded to the bank on a report that a man was attempting to receive a debit card by impersonating the real account holder, said Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police. The suspect was still in the bank when officers arrived. He said his name was Edward Tucker and presented a Pennsylvania driver's license with that name, Wolf said. …
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for racketeering and witness tampering. Shakale Brantley, also known as “Charlie Wilson,” “Kellz,” and “Man Man,” age 22, of Bridgeport, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 26, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts of violence. Brantley …
Feds Arrest Man Seen With Fairfield County Native Roger Stone Before Riot Feds Arrest Man Seen With Fairfield County Native Roger Stone Before Riot
Feds Arrest Man Seen With Fairfield County Native Roger Stone Before Riot A tattoo artist from the Hudson Valley with ties to the Oath Keepers militia group who was seen with former President Donald Trump’s longtime advisor Roger Stone before the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested. Orange County resident Robert Minuta, age 36, of Newburgh, was caught on camera with Stone wearing a baseball hat and military-style vest with the Oath Keeper logo prior to the violent insurrection on Wednesday, Jan. 6 prosecutors said following his arrest. Following his greeting with Stone, Minuta can later be seen among the crowd that approached the Capitol and intera…
Man On Run After Fleeing From Police During Traffic Stop In Area Man On Run After Fleeing From Police During Traffic Stop In Area
Man On Run After Fleeing From Police During Traffic Stop In Area A man wanted for allegedly tampering with evidence while fleeing from New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley during a traffic stop late last year is wanted in Orange County. An alert was issued by New York State Police Troop F in Montgomery as they attempt to locate Carlos Santiago Jr., who was arrested on Oct. 18 last year following a traffic stop in Newburgh. It is alleged that Santiago, age 47, the driver of the vehicle, fled on foot during the traffic stop in Newburgh and was caught shortly thereafter. During the arrest, he allegedly attempted to swallow something that was …
Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of  Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of  Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years
Dr. Donald Faust Buckley, Lover Of Animals, Owned South Salem Animal Hospital For 22 Years Dr. Donald Faust “Don” Buckley, 93, of Winchester, VA and beloved father and “abuelo,” passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 24 surrounded by his six children.  Dr. Buckley was born at home in Far Rockaway on Nov. 23, 1927. He was a longtime resident of North Salem and a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Church in Croton Falls. Dr. Buckley entered the Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine at the age of 16. Upon completion of his degree, he entered veterinary practice in Newburgh. During the Korean War, he served as a practicing veterinarian in the U.S. Air Force.  After his service…
Five Charged After Probe Of Fairfield County Murder, Other Violent Acts Five Charged After Probe Of Fairfield County Murder, Other Violent Acts
Five Charged After Probe Of Fairfield County Murder, Other Violent Acts Five suspects are facing charges for their roles in a 2018 Fairfield County murder and string of other violent acts, federal officials announced. U.S. Attorney John Durham announced that the investigation into a Bridgeport murder in 2018 led to the arrests of five in Connecticut. The arrests came as part of a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement investigation into the Original North End (ONE), a group based out of the Trumbull Gardens area of Bridgeport. Those charged include: Henry “Mills” Flow, 21, of Bridgeport; Shakale Brantley, also known as “Charlie Wilson,” “Kellz,” and “Man Man…
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop
Ridgefield Resident Charged With DWI In NY Memorial Day Weekend Stop More than two dozen area residents were among those busted by New York State Police for alleged impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Local residents charged:  Westchester County On May 22, the State Police from Cortlandt arrested Ricardo L. Figueroa, 34, of Croton-on-Hudson, for DWAI Drugs, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the city of Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and in possession of approximately 0.6 gr…
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop
Danbury Resident Charged With DWI In NY Stop New York State Police troopers removed nine area residents for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Jan. 4, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Billy J. Batalla Fuentes, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Jan. 5, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Daniel A. Jimenez, 38, of Tarrytown, for DWAI Drug…
Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry
Photo Of Dog On Back Of Trailer On I-84 Leads To Social Media Outcry A simple picture of a dog in a crate on the back of a trailer has sent area dog lover in a tailspin on social media. The outrage began on Friday, Nov. 1, when a driver happened to see the large dog in some kind of pen in the back of a trailer on busy I-84 eastbound near the Newburgh/Beacon bridge and snapped the photo.  He then posted it to Facebook and dog lovers across the region were up in arms in seconds. The dog doesn't look like he's in distress, but people sure are. With cries of "he should be locked up," and "did you get his license plate?" to "Call the police!" filled the man…
Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming lane closure for a stretch of I-84. The Department says that a single lane closure is scheduled for Interstate 84 westbound between Exit 5A (Route 747) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in the Orange County towns of Newburgh and Montgomery on Friday, Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews perform construction and maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to traffic control devices li…
Danbury Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stop Danbury Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stop
Danbury Woman Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stop New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley were busy over the weekend, busting 17 allegedly impaired drivers for DWI. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Manuel A. Valle, 50, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jared A. Malfer, 34…
29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring 29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring
29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring Twenty-nine people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale crackdown on narcotics sales in and around Waterbury, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. U.S. Attorney John H. Durham said the arrests come on the heels of a months-long investigation by the DEA New Haven Task Force and the Waterbury and Naugatuck police departments related to the distribution of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in and around Waterbury. The investigation, which began last year and has included the use of court-authorized wiretaps, physical surveillance and controll…
Darien Woman Charged With DWI In NY Darien Woman Charged With DWI In NY
Darien Woman Charged With DWI In NY Nearly two dozen Hudson Valley residents were 37 residents arrested over the weekend for alleged impaired driving in the area over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Orange County On Friday, March 1, State Police troopers from Middletown arrested Tara Moffatt, 30 of Middletown, for DWI. She was traveling on Wickham Avenue in Middletown when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, March 1, State Police troopers from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Scott Covi…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…
Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures
Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures Another iconic retailer is going out of business. Payless ShoeSource will be closing all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The chain had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two years ago, closing hundreds of stores as part of its reorganization. Liquidation sales start Sunday, Feb. 17 with all stores staying open until the end of March with many others remaining in business until May. Store closures in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County are as follows: Hudson Valley Westchester County Burlington Shopping Center, Yonkers Cortlan…
Pair Charged With DWI In I-84 Stops Pair Charged With DWI In I-84 Stops
Pair Charged With DWI In I-84 Stops A pair of area residents were among four taken off the road by New York State troopers overnight for alleged impaired driving. Local residents charged include:  On Thursday, Jan. 31, State Police troopers from Montgomery arrested Larenzo Jackson, 22 of New Windsor, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Newburgh when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested. On Thursday, Jan. 31, State Police troopers from Greenville arrested Devin Culver, 28 of Port Jervis, for DWAI Drugs. He…
Man Posing As Officer Caught With 53 Grams Of Heroin In I-84 Stop Man Posing As Officer Caught With 53 Grams Of Heroin In I-84 Stop
Man Posing As Officer Caught With 53 Grams Of Heroin In I-84 Stop A man attempted to pose as a police officer before being busted with more than 50 grams of heroin during a traffic stop on I-84 in Dutchess County. New York State Police troopers stopped Newburgh resident James Hayes at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, when he committed a violation on the interstate in Fishkill. During the stop, police said that the troopers established probable cause to search Hayes and his Cadillac DTS. According to police, the investigation by New York State Police trooper Edward Reiser and his canine partner Dunn found that Hayes - who attempted to initially…
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Causes Hours-Long Lane Closure On I-84 Tractor-Trailer Rollover Causes Hours-Long Lane Closure On I-84
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Causes Hours-Long Lane Closure On I-84 Traffic is back up to speed on I-84 following an overnight tractor-trailer crash that closed the highway for hours. The crash took place around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday when a tractor-trailer lost control and overturned blocking the left-hand lane of I- 84 eastbound in Newburgh, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. An eastbound passenger vehicle, unable to avoid the wreckage, then struck the overturned tractor trailer. Both drivers received minor injuries, he added. Assisting on scene included Brewster firefighters and EMStar paramedics.
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area A new round of thunderstorms sweeping through the area Tuesday night has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories for the region.  The Flash Flood Warning, for Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, is in effect until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Flood Advisory, for Putnam and Fairfield counties, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.  Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include New City, Newburgh, Midd…
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Connecticut Fairfield County Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.  Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m. Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m. Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m. Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m. New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m. Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m. Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m. Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m. Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m. New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m. Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m. Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m. Darien 1.54 i…
Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops
Four Fairfield County Residents Under Influence In NY Stops Dozens of area residents were nabbed for driving while intoxicated by state police during the three-day Labor Day weekend.  They include:  Westchester Adam J. Heyd, 37, of Somers. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Michele A. Ridlon, 47, of Dobbs Ferry. She was traveling on Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Richard B. Clampitt, 55, of Lewisboro. Aggravated DWI. He was found sleeping in his vehicle on I-684 in the town of Bedfor…
Six-Time World Pizza Champ Bruno DiFabio From Stamford Opens New Restaurant Six-Time World Pizza Champ Bruno DiFabio From Stamford Opens New Restaurant
Six-Time World Pizza Champ Bruno DiFabio From Stamford Opens New Restaurant This month, six-time world pizza champion Bruno DiFabio brings his exciting concept to the Hudson Valley in the form of Pizza Union Gastro-Kitchen & Bar located in Newburgh. DiFabio made his first pizza dough as a teenager in a little Italian restaurant in Springdale near Stamford, CT. Numerous awards, 16 restaurants, and several Food Network gigs later,  DiFabio bought that neighborhood eatery in 2015 and created Amore Cucina & Bar, a high energy restaurant and gathering place that features his signature Pizza Romana and hearty Italian fare, offering food enthusiasts old and new sc…