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President Biden Pardons Albany Woman Convicted Of Selling Cocaine President Biden Pardons Albany Woman Convicted Of Selling Cocaine
Albany, Ellenville Women Get Clemency From President Biden Two New York women convicted of non-violent federal drug offenses are among 16 people nationwide to receive clemency from President Joe Biden. Stacy Wilder, age 49, of Albany, served nearly six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine in the Northern District of New York in January 2003. She received a full pardon from the president. Had she been sentenced under current law and sentencing guidelines, Wilder would have received a significantly lower sentence, the White House said.  Since serving her time, Wilder has worked as a payro…
Man From Region Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say Man From Region Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say
Man From Region Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say A man from the region has been charged with allegedly killing a woman and then dismembering her body before disposing of the parts. Ulster County resident Damon Foy, age 50, of Kerhonkson, was arraigned in Ulster County Court on Friday, April 19, for a murder charge and remanded to Ulster County Jail without bail. According to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, between Sunday, March 31, and Monday, April 1, Foy murdered Alberta Dale, age 44, of Pennsylvania, dismembered her and was in the process of disposing of her body when law enforcement intervened.  Dale’s remains were loca…
New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Region New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Region
New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Region Popular outdoor gear and flannel shirt retailer L.L. Bean will open its newest store in the region next month. Based in Freeport, Maine, L.L. Bean will open its newest retail store in Ulster County on Friday, May 10, at Ulster Crossing in Ulster. Store officials said the Ulster store is the first of four projected openings in 2024 and the eighth L.L.Bean store to open in New York. It will take the space of the old Bed Bath & Beyond store.  The new store, which is more than 18,000 square feet of retail space, will hire more than 50 people who will help customers gear up for th…
Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade' Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade'
Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade' Ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse – dubbed the astronomy event of the decade – pet owners should also be prepared. The total solar eclipse, slotted to occur on Monday, April 8, will follow a path of totality across just 15 states on the eastern side of the United States, including much of western and upstate New York. Between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. that day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, blocking out all light for a few minutes for those in the zone of totality – which includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid, and Plattsburgh. Places farther away…
Estate In Region Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows Estate In Region Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows
Estate In Region Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows If you are on the market for a home that offers something different, and perhaps a little quirky a new listing in the Hudson Valley might be the one. Located in Ulster County in Saugerties, the one-acre, 10,000-square-foot estate is owned by renowned Woodstock artist Justin Love. Known as Loveland Studios, the property is for sale for $1.59 million and includes a live/work-converted church, a farmhouse, a two-car garage, and a saltwater pool, according to Zillow. The artist studio.  Zillow Zillow said the transformed church features cathedral ceilings with the original stained gla…
Man From Region Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say Man From Region Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say
Man From Region Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say A man has been arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a 22-year-old SUNY student in the region and then leaving the scene and trying to cover up the crime. Related: SUNY New Paltz Student Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Campus The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office announced the indictment and arrest of Ulster County resident Ty Kobelt, age 33, of Gardiner, on Friday, March 22 for the death of 22-year-old SUNY New Paltz student Raymond Rattray in January.  Ray Rattray SUNY New Paltz The Ulster County Sheriff’s…
These Albany County Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding These Albany County Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding
These Albany County Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding More than a quarter billion dollars in federal and state funding will go toward addressing New York’s housing crisis. Over $260 million has been awarded to 29 housing developments across the state through tax credits and subsidies meant to create or preserve over 1,800 affordable and sustainable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, March 18. The projects will upgrade and modernize public housing and further local economic development initiatives, according to the governor’s office. Each one includes sustainable features meant to advance the state’s climate goals. “The only way to add…
Restaurant In Region License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say Restaurant In Region License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say
Restaurant In Region License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say The license of a popular restaurant in the region has been suspended for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Ulster County's P&G Restaurant at 91 Main St., in New Paltz license was suspended on Thursday, March 31 by the State Liquor Authority (SLA) following a visit on Friday, March 15. During the visit, investigators from the SLA, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office conducted a compliance inspection following numerous complaints of underage drinking. According to the SLA, it is alleged an estimated 120 of some 200 patrons inside the res…
Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region
Convict Charged In Larceny Spree In Region A Hudson Valley man, in prison for another crime, has been charged with a larceny spree in the region. Dutchess County resident William Pascal, age 49, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, March 7 in Ulster County in Lloyd.  Pascal is accused of going on a larceny spree from June and July 2023 stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Lowes Store in Highland and on two other separate occasions stealing $300 and $125 worth of merchandise from the Hannaford Store in Highland, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Pascal, who has been arrested 51 ti…
These Albany, Rensselaer Co. Properties Nominated For State, National Historic Registers These Albany, Rensselaer Co. Properties Nominated For State, National Historic Registers
These Albany, Rensselaer Co. Properties Nominated For State, National Historic Registers They tell the history of New York, and now these landmark properties could soon have the paperwork to prove it. Fifteen properties across the state have been nominated for addition to the State and National Registers of Historic Places by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. The registers serve as the official list of buildings, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and sites that are deemed significant to the history, architecture, archaeology, and culture of New York State and the country. Of the 15 nominees statewide, the following Capital Region and Hudson Valley s…
Trio At Large After Targeted Shooting At Apartment Complex In Region Trio At Large After Targeted Shooting At Apartment Complex In Region
Trio At Large After Targeted Shooting At Apartment Complex In Region Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly attempted to force their way into an apartment in the region and then shot one person, seriously wounding the victim. The incident took place in Ulster County around 10:20 p.m., Friday, March 8 in Ellenville at 122 Canal St. According to Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion, responding officers found one man who had been shot and was bleeding uncontrollably. Officers performed first aid and the man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center in Vahalla. An investigation revealed that three suspects armed with guns attempted to forc…
Jimmy Fallon Crashes Albany Frat Party, Pokes Fun At College Of Saint Rose's Impending Closure Jimmy Fallon Crashes Albany Frat Party, Pokes Fun At College Of Saint Rose's Impending Closure
Jimmy Fallon Crashes Albany Frat Party, Pokes Fun At College Of Saint Rose's Impending Closure Funnyman Jimmy Fallon ginned up plenty of online buzz after crashing a college party in upstate New York. The 49-year-old “Tonight Show” host and “Saturday Night Live” alum made a surprise appearance at what appears to be a frat party at a house near the UAlbany campus on Saturday, March 9. Video shared on TikTok shows dozens of students screaming with excitement while trying to snap selfies as Fallon is led through a crowd and into the residence. It was not immediately clear how long he stayed at the party. @victoriaspadaro Kegs & Eggs 🍀 #jimmyfallon #ualbany #upstateny #capital…
24-Year-Old Man From Region Killed In Crash 24-Year-Old Man From Region Killed In Crash
24-Year-Old Man From Region Killed In Crash This story has been updated. A 21-year-old man was killed during a two-car crash after allegedly losing control of his vehicle in the region. The crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:55 p.m., Saturday, March 9 in the town of Ulster on Route 209 south of Sawkill Road. According to Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi, an investigation found that Noah Ortman, age 21, of Ulster, was driving a 1997 Ford Mustang southbound when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the grass median into the northbound lane of Route 209, and was struck by a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 24-year-old man. …
Man From Region Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Store: Police Man From Region Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Store: Police
Man From Region Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Store: Police A 32-year-old man from the region faces larceny charges after stealing a chainsaw from a store in Northern Westchester, police announced. Ulster County resident Christian Bang of Highland was arrested in Northern Westchester County after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Monday, March 4 in connection with a theft committed in May 2023, the department announced.  According to police, on May 13, 2023, at around 5:30 p.m., officers were alerted of a past larceny at the Lowe's at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). A responding officer determined that days earlier, on May 7, Bang had t…
Husband, Wife Nabbed For Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash, Police Say Husband, Wife Nabbed For Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash, Police Say
Husband, Wife Nabbed For Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash, Police Say A 42-year-old woman and her husband have been charged in connection with the alleged hit-and-run death of a SUNY student in the region. Related: Update - Fatal Hit-Run: 21-Year-Old Saugerties Woman Identified As Victim Ulster County residents Lacey Maxwell and Ryan Maxwell, age 43, both of Malden, were arrested on Tuesday, March 5 for the incident that occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 10 on Route 9W in the town of Saugerties. According to the Saugerties Police, an extensive investigation determined that Lacey Maxwell was driving her 2021 Subaru south on Route 9W when she struck Starllie …
Man, Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Region, Driver Caught, Police Say Man, Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Region, Driver Caught, Police Say
Man, Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Region, Driver Caught, Police Say A man and a woman were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while attempting to cross a busy roadway in the region. The crash occurred in Ulster County around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1 in the town of Marlboro. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Donna Cristallo, age 72, was pushing Stephen Celuch, age 75, both of Kingston, in his wheelchair attempting to cross Route 9W.  As they entered the southbound lane of traffic, a vehicle traveling south, later identified as a 2020 Kia Forte, struck them both, Nev…
Parents Charged In Region For Allegedly Not Paying Thousands In Child Support Parents Charged In Region For Allegedly Not Paying Thousands In Child Support
Parents Charged In Region For Allegedly Not Paying Thousands In Child Support Sheriff's deputies in the region charged three people for allegedly failing to pay their child support. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the following individuals on Family Court warrants for child support violations: Melissa A. Lynch, age 36, of Swan Lake, was charged on Thursday, Feb. 15 for not paying $2,500 in child support. Lynch ran from deputies to avoid apprehension and was caught a short time later, said Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Eric Chaboty.  Lynch was sent to the Sullivan County Jail pending future court appearances Kenneth L. Sanders, …
Lost Hikers Rescued By Forest Rangers In Region Lost Hikers Rescued By Forest Rangers In Region
Lost Hikers Rescued By Forest Rangers In Region Two lost hikers in the region were guided to safety by forest rangers as darkness set in the region. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11 in Ulster County in the Slide Mountain Wilderness Area in the town of Shandaken. According to officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the two hikers, ages 28, and 31, lost the trail and called 911 as darkness began to fall. Forest Ranger Horn called one hiker’s cell phone and helped guide the pair a short distance back to the trail. The hikers shared tracking information with Ranger Horn to en…
Woman From Region Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries Woman From Region Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries
Woman From Region Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries A Hudson Valley woman suffered minor injuries after she allegedly mixed up backing out and accidentally pulled forward and drove into a CSX train. The incident took place in Ulster County around 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14 near the Leggs Mills Road railroad crossing. According to Chief Kyle Berardi of the Ulster Police Department, Vivian McKeithan, age 72, of the town of Ulster, was driving a 2011 Cadillac sedan when she attempted to back out of a parking spot and put the car in drive by mistake, accelerated through the parking lot and collided with the side a passing CSX train. Her vehi…
Court Clerk From Region Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends Court Clerk From Region Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends
Court Clerk From Region Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends A court clerk in the region has been charged with allegedly falsifying business records for "fixing" tickets for friends. Ulster County resident Haley Whalen, age 25, of Ulster Park, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 13 following an investigation by state police. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, an investigation revealed that Whalen, a court clerk with the Town of Saugerties Court, unofficially used her credentials to dismiss tickets on behalf of acquaintances. Whalen was charged with: Four counts of falsifying business records Four counts of tampering with pu…
Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say
Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say An employee of a sheriff's office in the region died by suicide, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center in Kingston. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the employee was located in the center with a a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Members of the Sheriff's Office attempted to provide emergency aid to the employee who was transported to the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, where the person died from the injuries, Sciutto said. The incident is be…
Suspect Caught After Assaulting Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle In Region: Police Suspect Caught After Assaulting Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle In Region: Police
Suspect Caught After Assaulting Woman Pumping Gas, Crashing Her Vehicle In Region: Police A Hudson Valley man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly robbing and stealing a woman's car at a gas station. The incident took place in Ulster County around 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Mobil Station on Route 209 in the town of Wawarsing. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that Shirley Clayton, an 84-year-old woman from the hamlet of Kerhonkson was pumping gas when she was assaulted by Christopher Doulin, age 37, of Lake Katrine.  Nevel said Doulin shoved Clayton to the ground and entered her vehicle.  As he was going thro…
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Hotel In Capital Region It wasn’t exactly Walley World, but actor Chevy Chase still had a good time on his vacation to Upstate New York. The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” star was spotted in Saratoga County on Monday, Jan. 22 at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Flanked by his wife Jayni and their actress daughter Caley, Chase posed for a family photo on a staircase in the hotel’s lobby. “Wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs,” he captioned the photo, which was shared on his verified Instagram account. View this post on Instagram …
College Student In Region Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Campus College Student In Region Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Campus
College Student In Region Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Campus A college student was killed in and hit-and-run crash near campus in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Ulster County outside SUNY New Paltz where the victim, Ray Rattray, age 22, was a student. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office said the crash occurred on Route 208 in the town of New Paltz between the area of Hawk Drive and Cross Creek Road. When deputies arrived, they located Rattray, a New York City resident, in a wooded area approximately 20 feet from the road.  Rattray was a Philosophy major, an Educational Opportunity Program student, …
17-Year-Old Victim In Double-Fatal Crash In Region Was 'Easy To Love' 17-Year-Old Victim In Double-Fatal Crash In Region Was 'Easy To Love'
17-Year-Old Victim In Double-Fatal Crash In Region Was 'Easy To Love' Friends and family members are remembering a 17-year-old teen killed in a double-fatal crash as loving sports and his family. Jack J. Noble, of the hamlet of Port Ewen, died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 8, during the collision in Ulster County around 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8 on Route 28 in the town of Shandaken. A native of Kingston, Jack was a junior at Kingston High School. He was an honor roll student and a Varsity athlete, his obituary said. Related story - 16-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Being ' Incredibly Thoughtful' "He loved lacrosse, soccer, a…
Update - Fatal Hit-Run: 21-Year-Old Woman From Region Identified As Victim Update - Fatal Hit-Run: 21-Year-Old Woman From Region Identified As Victim
Update - Fatal Hit-Run: 21-Year-Old Woman From Region Identified As Victim A 21-year-old woman has been identified as the victim in a hit-and-run crash in the region where the suspect is still on the run. Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman Struck During Rush Hour In Saugerties Ulster County resident Starllie Swonyoung, of Saugerties, was struck and killed around 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 on the southbound shoulder of the roadway on Route 9W between the Village of Saugerties and the hamlet of Malden. According to Saugerties Police Chief Robert Nuzzo, Swonyoung was transported by Diaz Ambulance to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston where she succumb…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman Struck During Rush Hour In Region Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman Struck During Rush Hour In Region
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 21-Year-Old Woman Struck During Rush Hour In Region A suspect is at large after a fatal hit-and-run, rush-hour crash in the region. Click here for a new, updated story - Fatal Hit-Run: 21-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Identified As Victim It happened around 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 in Ulster County on the southbound shoulder of the roadway on Route 9w between the Village of Saugerties and the hamlet of Malden. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, was transported by Diaz Ambulance to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston where she succumbed to her injuries, according to the Saugerties Police Department. Anyone with information that ma…
Double-Fatal Crash In Region: 16-, 17-Year-Old HS Students ID'd As Victims Double-Fatal Crash In Region: 16-, 17-Year-Old HS Students ID'd As Victims
Double-Fatal Crash In Region: 16-, 17-Year-Old HS Students ID'd As Victims Two high school students ages 16 and 17 were killed in a four-vehicle crash in the region. Click here for a new, updated story - Teen Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Being ' Incredibly Thoughtful' The collision occurred in Ulster County around 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8 on Route 28 in the town of Shandaken. A Preliminary investigation revealed that a Volvo tractor-trailer, driven by a 54-year-old Bronx man was traveling east when he saw a Honda stopped on the roadway waiting to turn north onto Route 212, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police.&nb…
Roadwork Update: I-87 To Remain Open In Hudson Valley Due To Upcoming Snow Roadwork Update: I-87 To Remain Open In Hudson Valley Due To Upcoming Snow
Roadwork Update: I-87 To Remain Open In Hudson Valley Due To Upcoming Snow This story has been updated. State Thruway Authority officials said planned work this weekend on I-87 on an overpass that was hit nine times last year has been postponed due to a forecast of snow. The New York State Thruway Authority had planned to close all traffic on the northbound lanes of I-87 from exit 17 in Orange County in Newburgh to exit 18 in Ulster County in New Paltz so a portion of the damaged Brookside Road overpass in New Paltz can be safely removed over the northbound lanes. “With several inches of snow expected to fall Saturday, Jan. 5 night into Sunday, Jan. 6, the Thruwa…
Eatery In Region Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' Eatery In Region Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart'
Eatery In Region Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' After eight years of good food and drinks, a beloved Hudson Valley pub and beer garden is closing its doors. Located in Ulster County, Schatzi's New Paltz will serve its last pierogi and cold beer on Sunday, Dec. 31. The owner, Jeremy Phillips, who announced on Facebook the closure, said it was with a "heavy heart" that he is closing the business. "New Paltz being my home town has and will always hold a special place in my heart," Phillips said. "I love this town and the people of this town." He added that many factors contributed to his decision to close the door including the pandemic,…
Woman Dies After 70-Foot Fall In Region Woman Dies After 70-Foot Fall In Region
Woman Dies After 70-Foot Fall In Region A 39-year-old woman visiting the area died after falling 70 feet off a cliff at a state park in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, at Minnewaska State Park in the town of Rochester. New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar, age 39, and her husband Abdul Rauf Bin Mohd Said, age 41, both of Singapore, were hiking on Beacon Hill Trail when they stopped to take photos at the edge of the cliff.  Nevel said Binte MD Akbar lost her footing and fell off the cliff, approximately 70 feet. Bin Mohd Said contact…