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Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Authorities have released more information about a fatal crash on a busy Hudson Valley road that left a man dead. The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, May 31 around 2:10 p.m., when a motorcycle struck a small bus on Route 301 in Carmel west of Gipsy Trail Road, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Earlier Report - New Update: Fatal Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of Route 301 In Carmel An investigation into the crash revealed a motorcycle driven by New Jersey resident Peter Leist of the Morris County township of Denville, age 62, had been traveling west on Route 3…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call
Watch: Kindergarten Teacher On Paid Leave After Giving Parent Middle Finger During Zoom Call A kindergarten teacher was on paid leave after she gave the middle finger to a parent during what she calls a “communication mistake” on a Zoom call. The video shows the teacher, Linda Brajer, of Roxbury Schools in Morris County, giving the gesture in response to a parent who had asked her and another aide to discuss their concerns about distracted students off-camera. One parent apparently began recording the conversation when things turned sour. The incident went viral on Twitter. In a letter sent to parents, Brajer apologized and chalked the late February incident up to a “co…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Daily Voice Comes To Ulster, Sullivan Counties Daily Voice Comes To Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Daily Voice Comes To Ulster, Sullivan Counties Greetings, Ulster and Sullivan counties! Daily Voice, the largest news provider in Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties in New York, Fairfield County in Connecticut and Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Union, Hudson, Warren, Hunterdon, Sussex and Union counties in New Jersey, has launched a brand-new site: Daily Voice Ulster Sullivan Daily Voice reports on community news in a new way. Our mission is to let neighbors know what’s going on in town – as quickly, accurately and enjoyably as possible.  We’re here to help build the communities we …

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Police & Fire
Prosecutor: NY Corrections Officer 'Forcibly Penetrated' NJ Teen, Took Money Back Prosecutor: NY Corrections Officer 'Forcibly Penetrated' NJ Teen, Took Money Back
Prosecutor: NY Corrections Officer 'Forcibly Penetrated' NJ Teen, Took Money Back A New York corrections officer from Sullivan County is accused of forcibly penetrating a 16-year-old girl in northern New Jersey -- then taking back the money he gave her in exchange for sexual acts and walking out, said authorities who charged him. Michael Rivera, 26, of Glen Spey, contacted the girl online and then offered her money in exchange for sexual acts around the time of Fourth of July 2018, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said. Rivera gave the teen money in exchange for sexual acts when they met a few days later in Mount Olive, N.J., Knapp said. "When the victim i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in  the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Airlifted To Hospital With Leg Gash After Dirt Bike Accident Westchester Man Airlifted To Hospital With Leg Gash After Dirt Bike Accident
Westchester Man Airlifted To Hospital With Leg Gash After Dirt Bike Accident A 29-year-old Westchester man was airlifted to the hospital after a dirt bike accident in Morris County, New Jersey, authorities said. The unidentified man, from Yonkers, was riding the bike in the field behind a home in Chester Township when he lost control, crashing to the ground on Aug. 31 just after 6:30 p.m., Chester Police Chief Thomas Williver said. The man suffered a large cut on his left thigh and could not be moved to the designated landing area for the helicopter, police said. The landing zone for the Medevac -- a New Jersey State Police Jemstar -- was in turn switched to the sa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase
Teens Caught: Stolen Westchester Car Slams Police Vehicle In Chase A car stolen out of Westchester that was packed with seven teenage members of a New Haven-based vehicle theft ring rammed a police cruiser in a pre-dawn chase that began in Morris County and ended with another crash at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, authorities said. The seven juveniles captured moments after the crash are part of a crew responsible for dozens of vehicle burglaries and thefts in Morris, Essex, Putnam and Westchester counties (both NY), they said. Hanover Police Sgts. Paul Gundersdorf and Sgt Anthony Vitanza reported spotting the speeding vehicle exiting onto northbound Rout…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Daily Voice Comes To Long Island Daily Voice Comes To Long Island
Daily Voice Comes To Long Island Greetings, Long Island! Daily Voice, the largest news provider in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties in New York, Fairfield County in Connecticut and Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Union and Hudson in New Jersey, has launched brand-new Long Island sites covering Nassau and Suffolk counties: Daily Voice Nassau County Daily Voice Suffolk County From the coffee shops of Manhasset to the saltwater fishing on Montauk, Daily Voice now has the Island covered. From west to east, and all points in between. Daily Voice reports on community news in a new way. Our missi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Daily Voice Comes To Hudson, Essex, Union Counties Daily Voice Comes To Hudson, Essex, Union Counties
Daily Voice Comes To Hudson, Essex, Union Counties Greetings, New Jersey! Daily Voice has launched three brand new sites in Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Last February, we rolled out a Morris County site, in addition to the Bergen and Passaic sites that opened in August 2015. Daily Voice covers community news in a new way. Our mission is to let neighbors know what’s going on in town – as quickly, accurately and enjoyably as possible.  We’re here to help build the communities we serve, not snipe at them or knock them down. Daily Voice wants to hear your opinions, not impress you with ours.  We also cover news in Westchester, …

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Business
Daily Voice Comes To Morris County Daily Voice Comes To Morris County
Daily Voice Comes To Morris County Greetings, Morris County! Daily Voice, the largest news provider in Bergen, Passaic, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Fairfield counties, has launched a brand-new Morris County site. Daily Voice covers community news in a new way. Our mission is to let neighbors know what’s going on in town – as quickly, accurately and enjoyably as possible. We’re here to help build the communities we serve, not snipe at them or knock them down. Daily Voice wants to hear your opinions, not impress you with ours.  Our reporting is up-to-the-minute.  We’ll let you know quic…

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Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Lobster Tail Thief Caught In NJ, Police Say Hudson Valley Lobster Tail Thief Caught In NJ, Police Say
Hudson Valley Lobster Tail Thief Caught In NJ, Police Say A transient admitted stashing a safe and several cases of lobster tails stolen from a Ramapo seafood store at a New Jersey home, said authorities who arrested him. Clark Judge, 49, cut himself breaking a window at J&R Lobster and Seafood in a Route 59 strip mall, leaving blood behind, while taking the tails and the safe, with $500 inside, authorities said. After linking the burglary to Judge, Ramapo police contacted their Mahwah counterparts, who found a car he’d been driving parked on First Street, Mahwah Police Chief James N. Batelli said. Officer Christopher Fasulo ended up followin…

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by Jerry DeMarco