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Drunk Driver Leaving Bar Admits Causing Deadly Hudson Valley Crash Drunk Driver Leaving Bar Admits Causing Deadly Hudson Valley Crash
Drunk Driver Leaving Bar Admits Causing Deadly Hudson Valley Crash An admitted drunk driver is facing years in prison for causing a fatal crash on a Hudson Valley highway that left another person injured. Nicholle Hoke, age 45, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Orange County Court on Wednesday, April 24. Orange County prosecutors said Hoke, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was leaving an Ulster County bar in New Paltz on the night of June 24, 2023, when she crashed into another car on Route 9W in Newburgh at around 10 p.m. The impact killed one passenger in the other car and seriously injured another. An admitted drunk driver is facing years …
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…
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 Killed In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley Woman Killed In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley
Woman Killed In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Hudson Valley Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a woman dead in the Hudson Valley. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 in Ulster County on I-87 in the town of New Paltz, involving a car vehicle and a tractor-trailer. New York State Police said that a preliminary investigation determined that 43-year-old Carlos L. Nunes, of Kearny, New Jersey was traveling southbound in the right lane when his tractor-trailer was struck from behind.  Initially, Nunes believed he had a flat tire and made a controlled stop on the right shoulder, according to state police.  Upon i…
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…
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings
These Westchester Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings A ranking from TripAdvisor has determined which restaurants in the region aren't just winging it when it comes to their chicken wings. TripAdvisor shared a list of the best wings in the Hudson Valley and nearby communities. Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe, a steakhouse located in the Greene County village of Tannersville, was ranked the best. According to TripAdvisor, the eatery has received a score of 4.5 stars from its more than 500 reviews. "We’ve been going to Last Chance for over 20 years," Christopher G. said in a review. "Founded in 1971 and now being run by a second generat…
Hudson Valley Man Busted Driving Drunk Twice In 2 Hours, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Busted Driving Drunk Twice In 2 Hours, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Busted Driving Drunk Twice In 2 Hours, Police Say A Hudson Valley resident was stopped for suspected drunk driving not once, but twice in a span of just two hours, authorities said. Troopers in Ulster County stopped Edwin Mendez, age 29, of New Paltz, at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, as he drove on Southside Avenue in New Paltz. Troopers had noticed the man’s 2013 Audi S4 violating several vehicle and traffic laws, according to New York State Police. During their conversation, troopers determined that Mendez did not have a valid driver’s license and was impaired by alcohol, police said. He was arrested after refusing a chemical test …
Former Hudson Valley Resident, Age 24, Sentenced For Child Porn Former Hudson Valley Resident, Age 24, Sentenced For Child Porn
Former Hudson Valley Resident, Age 24, Sentenced For Child Porn A 24-year-old has been sentenced for possessing and receiving child porn, federal authorities announced. Long Island resident Jacob Delaney, age 24, of Holtsville, was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the FBI on Thursday, May 12. As part of his guilty plea, Delaney admitted that between about September 2018 and December 12, 2019, as a resident of Ulster County, in the to…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say A 45-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove on I-87 with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit and two children in the car. Police found a car that had run out of gas in the Ulster County town of New Paltz at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, New York State Police reported.  Troopers determined that the driver, identified as Eric Ramos, of New York City, was intoxicated and had a suspended license, State Police said.  Police said there were two 13-year-old children in the car. Ramos was arrested and found to have a BAC of .18 percent, po…
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure A restaurant in the area known for its fantastic views of both a golf course and the mountains has temporarily closed. The popular Ulster County eatery, Maggie Mae's, located in New Paltz, announced on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 10 that it has closed for the season. Although the owners did not give a reason for the closure, they did say they plan to reopen on Friday, March 11 in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The owners thanked patrons for their support during the restaurant's first year and promised to return. The restaurant is known for its expansive views of a golf course and t…
Croton-On-Hudson Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC Croton-On-Hudson Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
Croton-On-Hudson Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, several Hudson Valley communities have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, the Hudson Valley took up the majority of the list, with 10 locales making it to the top 16, including Tivoli in Dutchess County …
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 in the Hudson Valley from reports by the National Weather Service and …
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Friend's Home, Stealing Items, State Police Say Man Wanted For Breaking Into Friend's Home, Stealing Items, State Police Say
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Friend's Home, Stealing Items, State Police Say A man who was busted stealing items from his friend’s home in the Hudson Valley is wanted by New York State Police. An alert was issued by New York State Police Troop F in Kingston for former New Paltz resident Edward Polesovsky, who is wanted following his arrest for third-degree criminal possession of stolen property after allegedly breaking into a friend's house. Police said that Polesovsky was arrested after stealing jewelry and tools from a friend, and when he was taken into custody by investigators, he was still in possession of some of the stolen items. Polesovsky later failed to re…
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley Recognize her? New York State Police are attempting to locate a woman wanted in the Hudson Valley after she was busted with heroin, crack cocaine, and other drugs during a stop on I-87. Police investigators in Haverstraw are attempting to locate Kimberly Schultz, who was arrested following a traffic stop on I-87 in New Paltz and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to police, at the time of the stop, Schultz, who was a passenger in the car, was found to be in possession of marijuana, crack-cocaine, heroin, Xanax, and Alprazolam. Following her…
New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley
New York State Police Trooper Rescues Injured Bald Eagle In Hudson Valley A New York State Police trooper in the Hudson Valley came to the rescue of an injured bald eagle who found itself in a precarious position on the side of Route 17. On Tuesday, March 16, a motorist contacted New York State Police in Middletown to report an injured eagle in Orange County that was on the side of Route 17 in Blooming Grove. In response, Trooper Bryan Whalen responded to the location and found that the eagle appeared “notably injured.” Whalen was able to use his Division-issued jacket and a K9 Trooper’s bite sleeve to corral the eagle and safely put it into a kennel that was p…
COVID-19: New Mass Vaccination Sites Accepting Applications In Hudson Valley COVID-19: New Mass Vaccination Sites Accepting Applications In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: New Mass Vaccination Sites Accepting Applications In Hudson Valley A pair of new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites are now accepting appointments in the Hudson Valley as New York continues to receive additional allocations of the vaccine from the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of Wednesday, March 17 sites are now booking appointments at SUNY Orange and the Ulster Fairgrounds in New Paltz. The site will begin administering shots daily between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. as of Friday, March 19, with each capable of vaccinating 1,000 New Yorkers daily, depending on the supply provided by the federal government. The SUNY Orange…
COVID-19: NY To Open 10 New Mass Vaccination Sites, With Two In Hudson Valley COVID-19: NY To Open 10 New Mass Vaccination Sites, With Two In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: NY To Open 10 New Mass Vaccination Sites, With Two In Hudson Valley With the federal government continuing to ramp up its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, the Hudson Valley will soon play home to a pair of new mass vaccination sites. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, March 8 that 10 new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites are being established, including two in the Hudson Valley. In the Hudson Valley, sites are being set up at: The SUNY Orange Diana Physical Education Center on East Conkling Avenue in Middletown; Ulster County Fairgrounds on Libertyville Road in New Paltz. Cuomo noted that the sites remain in development and ar…
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
Westchester Resident Eric Trump Attends Fundraiser At Shooting Range In Hudson Valley Westchester Resident Eric Trump Attends Fundraiser At Shooting Range In Hudson Valley
Westchester Resident Eric Trump Attends Fundraiser At Shooting Range In Hudson Valley Eric Trump and several area elected officials held a GOP fundraising event in the Hudson Valley, according to the Times Union.  A Westchester County resident, Trump joined NY-19 Congressional candidate Kyle Van De Water, NY-18 Congressional candidate Chele Farley, NY-3 Congressional candidate George Santos, former New York State Republican Committee Chair Ed Cox, Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson and 300 other guests on Sunday, Sept. 20 in Ulster County at Mid-Hudson Shooting Clays in New Paltz.  Both Van De Water and Farley shared photos on social media of themselv…
Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment
Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment A police officer in the area is on paid administrative leave after allegedly posting a transphobic rap video that says there are only two genders and that Hillary Clinton should be hanged. The video, posted by New Paltz Police Officer Robert Sisco, who is seen wearing a police uniform, expresses crude transphobic statements, as well as the comment about Clinton in which he said, "Hillary is Killary we all know the reason. Where those emails at? We should hang her for treason." He also expresses support for President Donald Trump and says he would rather use his words than res…
Man Punches, Cuts Woman With Knife In Area, Police Say Man Punches, Cuts Woman With Knife In Area, Police Say
Man Punches, Cuts Woman With Knife In Area, Police Say A 51-year-old Ulster County man was arrested after allegedly punching and attacking a woman with a knife during a domestic dispute. Keith T. Cox, of New Paltz, was arrested around 8:30 p.m., on. Friday, April 10, after police responded to a 911 call that a woman had been assaulted with a knife in the village of New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi. When officers arrived on the scene they were able to interview the victim who told them she had been assaulted by Cox during a domestic dispute. According to police, the woman alleged that Cox punched her in the face and when she…
Police Search For Leads In Murder Of Man Last Seen Leaving Area Bar Police Search For Leads In Murder Of Man Last Seen Leaving Area Bar
Police Search For Leads In Murder Of Man Last Seen Leaving Area Bar More than four decades later, the investigation into a man found shot to death in the Hudson Valley is ongoing. New York State Police investigators in Ellenville issued an alert this week regarding the continuing investigation into the homicide of an Ulster County man 45 years ago. On Aug. 24, 1974, Ulster County resident Efraim Bello, 45, of Kerhonkson, was found shot to death in the town of Rochester. Bello, also known as Frank, was found by New York State Police troopers on the scenic overlook on State Route 44/55 while on patrol. According to police, Bello was last seen at P&G’s Ba…
SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water
SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water All classes have been canceled through the end of the week at SUNY New Paltz due to reported tainted water. College officials at the campus in Ulster County said they made the decision on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to close out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students after being notified by a precautionary advisory issued by the Village of New Paltz. They said the closure will last until at least Saturday, Feb. 15. The first water notice was issued on Monday, Feb. 10, after residents complained of an "odor" and "taste" problems coming from the water supply. During an inspection, a “s…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network
Hudson Valley Restaurant Named Among Nation's Best By Food Network Get your Mexican taste buds warmed up and get ready to wait in line now that the Food Network has named a Hudson Valley restaurant one of the best in the country. The hot spot -- Mexicali Blue in Wappingers Falls -- won its top rating for their mouthwatering short-rib burrito. According to the Food Network, the award-winning wrap is made from house-butchered meat, with the ribs cooked in dark Negra Modelo beer with herbs and spices for up to eight hours. Added to the meat mixture, is rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, a special coleslaw and a house-made hot sauce that offers a lasting,…
Several Injured After Bus Carrying 50 Extras From Showtime's 'Billions’ Crashes In Area Several Injured After Bus Carrying 50 Extras From Showtime's 'Billions’ Crashes In Area
Several Injured After Bus Carrying 50 Extras From Showtime's 'Billions’ Crashes In Area Eight people were injured when a bus carrying 50 extras for the Showtime series "Billions," slid down an embankment in the area. The crash took place around 10:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 in Ulster County, on Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi. According to Lucchesi, the bus was returning from filming when it stopped on the road due to another accident. The driver got off the vehicle to try and help. When he left the bus, it began to slide down an embankment, hitting a vehicle, and then a second before coming to rest at the bottom of a ditch. Of the 50 p…
Showtime's 'Billions' Looking For Extras From Area Showtime's 'Billions' Looking For Extras From Area
Showtime's 'Billions' Looking For Extras From Area Just in time for the holidays, "Billions," a hit Showtime series, is looking for locals to work as paid extras. According to Grant Wilfley Casting, the series will be filming upscale party scenes and other takes in Ulster County in the New Platz area for Season 5 of the series which stars Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. The filming will take place on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the swanky Mohonk Mountain House, announced the Hudson Valley Film Commission on Facebook. The agency is seeking men and women, 18 years and older to portray wealthy event-goers. Anyone within …
Hen Hud HS Teacher Advances To Finals Of 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions Hen Hud HS Teacher Advances To Finals Of 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions
Hen Hud HS Teacher Advances To Finals Of 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions A high school teacher in Northern Westchester who lives in Ulster County has now advanced to the finals of the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions. In May, Francois Barcomb, of New Paltz, an 11th-grade physics teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, earlier took home the $100,000 "Jeopardy!" Teachers Tournament. In July, Barcomb was one of the game show's 15 top competitors invited back to compete for the much-anticipated Tournament of Champions and a chance for a $250,000 grand prize. Barcomb prevailed in his semifinal-round battle that aired on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The two-d…
Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Vie In 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions Semis Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Vie In 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions Semis
Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Vie In 'Jeopardy!' Tourney Of Champions Semis A teacher in Northern Westchester who lives in Ulster County and was the winner of the 2019 "Jeopardy!" Teachers Tournament has now advanced to the semifinals of the popular game show's Tournament of Champions. In May, Francois Barcomb of New Paltz, an 11th-grade physics teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, took home $100,000 with the big win during the Teachers Tournament. In July, Barcomb was one of the show's 15 top competitors invited back to compete for the much-anticipated Tournament of Champions and a chance for a $250,000 grand prize. The semifinals run from Monday,…
Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Be On 'Jeopardy!' For Tournament Of Champions Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Be On 'Jeopardy!' For Tournament Of Champions
Hen Hud HS Teacher Will Be On 'Jeopardy!' For Tournament Of Champions A teacher in Northern Westchester who was the winner of the 2019 "Jeopardy!" Teachers Tournament returns to battle against the show's top competitors after being invited to show just how smart he is in the Tournament of Champions. In May, Francois Barcomb of New Paltz, an 11th-grade physics teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, took home $100,000 with the big win during the Teachers Tournament. In July, Barcomb was one of the show's 15 top competitors invited back to compete for the much-anticipated Tournament of Champions and a chance at a cool $250,000 grand prize. Fran…