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Man Found Dead After 3-Day Search In Hudson Valley Man Found Dead After 3-Day Search In Hudson Valley
Man Found Dead After 3-Day Search In Hudson Valley A 45-year-old man who had been missing for several days was found dead in the Hudson Valley by state forest rangers assisted by state police. The unidentified Brooklyn man's body was found in Ulster County at the Mohonk Preserve in Marbletown, on Friday, March 17, by rescuers who had been searching the steep, rocky terrain for three days after his vehicle was found in the parking lot of the preserve, said Jeff Wernick of the New York Department of Conservation. Once the man's vehicle was found, 10 forest rangers joined state police, Mohonk Preserve patrol rangers, Sam’s Point Search and Res…
Missing 14-Year-Olds From Hudson Valley Found Missing 14-Year-Olds From Hudson Valley Found
Missing 14-Year-Olds From Hudson Valley Found Update: Two teenagers who were reported missing in the Hudson Valley have been found. Ulster County residents Zachary Hull and Giana St. Hilaire, both 14 years old, had last been seen between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Rondout Valley High School in Accord, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said. A passerby spotted the teens Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, as they walked along Berme Road in the Town of Marbletown and called 911.  Both teens were in good health and were returned home by deputies, police said. No further information was released. Original report: P…
Tornado Touch Down Confirmed In Hudson Valley Tornado Touch Down Confirmed In Hudson Valley
Tornado Touch Down Confirmed In Hudson Valley A tornado touched down in the Hudson Valley region during a round of isolated, severe thunderstorms earlier this week.The National Weather Service in New York announced on Saturday morning, July 16 that a storm survey conducted in eastern Ulster County found that damage that occurred west of Kingston on Wednesday, July 13 was the result of both a macroburst (straight line winds) as well as an EF-1 tornado. An EF-1 is the second weakest of the six levels of tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Affected communities where there was widespread wind damage were Kingston, Hurley…
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Thousands of customers in parts of the Hudson Valley lost power after a powerful storm moved through the region. More than 21,000 customers were left in the dark when the potent storm brought strong wind gusts and heavy rain to central and northern Ulster County just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, according to Central Hudson. Central Hudson said most of the outages were located in Kingston, Marbletown, Hurley, Esopus, and Ulster. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, about 10,000 customers remained without service, Central Hudson said.  “Central Hudson crews are in the f…
Impaired Hudson Valley Woman Bites Trooper During Assault, Police Say Impaired Hudson Valley Woman Bites Trooper During Assault, Police Say
Impaired Hudson Valley Woman Bites Trooper During Assault, Police Say A woman who was high on drugs assaulted a state trooper and damaged his police vehicle during an arrest, New York State Police said. Troopers in Ulster County first made contact with the woman at around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, June 9, after witnessing her violate traffic laws on Washington Avenue in the town of Ulster, police said. While speaking with her, the trooper determined that she was under the influence of drugs and attempted to arrest her. But she became combative and resisted the officer’s efforts, police said. At one point, she reportedly bit the trooper on the arm, causing a lace…
Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley
Concrete Truck Destroys Bridge In Hudson Valley A wooden bridge in the Hudson Valley is no more after it was shattered by a concrete truck. The crash happened in Ulster County Thursday, June 2, in Marbletown, according to the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said a concrete truck was driving east on County Route 6 at around noon when it struck a bridge near the Gate House at Mohonk Mountain. The impact caused the bridge to completely collapse onto the road below, police said. Nobody was injured in the crash. The roadway was closed for nearly two hours while crews worked to clear all the busted wood. The truck driver was…
Beloved Teacher Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash Beloved Teacher Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash
Beloved Teacher Killed In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash A beloved teacher was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Ulster County on Route 209 in Marbletown around 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 19. Ulster County deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a two-car, serious, physical injury crash at 4174 Route 209 between Old Kings Highway and Kapetanakis Lane, said the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. An initial investigation revealed a 2001 Porsche Boxster was traveling north on Route 209 when it crossed into the southbound traffic lane and struck a 2017 Toyota Prius head-on, police said. The driver of the Porsc…
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…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Crews are working around the clock to restore power to thousands of Hudson Valley utility customers who are still without power following Winter Storm Landon. As of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, Central Hudson was still reporting 576 active outages in the region, impacting 7,990 of the company’s Hudson Valley customers, largely in Ulster County. Outages by county: Ulster: 7,916; Orange County: 49; Dutchess: 20; Greene County: 3; Sullivan County: 2. In Ulster County, outages were still being reported in: Marbletown: 1,340; Hurley: 1,147; Ulster: 744; Rochester: 706; Woodstock: 689; Rose…
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley have been left without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts expected to approach 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Con Edison was still reporting eight active outages in Westchester, impacting 259 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of…
Hudson Valley Man Stole, Sold Calf, Authorities Say Hudson Valley Man Stole, Sold Calf, Authorities Say
Hudson Valley Man Stole, Sold Calf, Authorities Say A Hudson Valley man is facing a misdemeanor larceny charge for allegedly stealing a calf and then selling it. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to a farm in the Town of Marbletown at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6. Authorities arrested a 30-year-old Olive man who investigators believe stole a Jersey-Holstein calf and sold it. The Sheriff's Office said the man was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date. Police did not identify the man by name.
Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms
Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Thousands in the area are still without power following the recent rash of storms that rolled through the region. Utility crews from Central Hudson have been working around the clock to restore power to more than 35,000 customers who have been impacted by thunderstorms that began toppling trees and felling power lines on Tuesday, July 6. “We continue to have our full complement of more than 340 line and tree professionals, along with hundreds of employees working in support roles day and night to restore power to our customers as safely and efficiently as possible,” Central Hudson Vice Pre…
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are now without power as high winds whip through the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29. Related story - Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages As of around 10 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison was still reporting nine active outages that were impacting customers in Bedford, Cortlandt, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Castle, Scarsdale, and Yonkers. Farther north, Central Hudson is working to restore power to 1,778 of its customers as crews work to respond to 65 outages. Ulster …
Duo Charged For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Area, State Police Say Duo Charged For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Area, State Police Say
Duo Charged For String Of Commercial Burglaries In Area, State Police Say Two in the Hudson Valley were arrested after allegedly breaking into multiple commercial businesses, state police said. Wawarsing residents Joseph Zsebehazy, 35, and Etienne Dodge, 31, were arrested this week following an investigation into break-ins at multiple businesses in the Ellenville and Kingston areas. New York State Police said that the two men were identified on surveillance video from a pair of burglaries in Ellenville and Marbletown, leading to their arrest this week. Zsebehazy was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Dodge was taken into custody on Friday, Nov. 6. Both were charge…
Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Area Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Area
Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Car, Tractor-Trailer In Area A crash between a tractor-trailer and a Chevrolet Malibu resulted in a road covered in gravel and a seriously injured 89-year-old driver, said police.  According to state police, the Ulster County incident took place in Marbletown on Monday, Sept. 14; when the elderly driver from Olivebridge, traveling east, failed to yield the right of way. The tractor-trailer driver was then reportedly unable to avoid a collision, said police.  The trailer became attached from the cab of the truck, said police, tipping and spilling gravel onto the roadway.  The injured driver was reported…
COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County
Covid-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County After seeing a spike in new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is warning that the fight against the virus is far from over. There were more than 45 new cases reported in Ulster County between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, prompting Ryan to issue warning to his constituents that the fight isn’t over. According to Ryan, the spike is being attributed to graduation parties, a manufacturing facility, an apple orchard, and a softball team. “We need to recognize that we are still engaged in the fight against COVID-19,” Ryan said. “Now is not the time to…
COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties are on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 572 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, which resulted in nine deaths. In Sullivan County, there have been 323 total cases, leading to seven fatalities. More than 2,700 patients in the two counties have tested negatively for COVID-19. Active COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, by municipality:  City of Kingston: 73; Plattekill: 61; Shawangunk: 55…