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Palisades Parkway

Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder, Concealment Of Corpse Charges, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder, Concealment Of Corpse Charges, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder, Concealment Of Corpse Charges, DA Says A Hudson Valley man has been indicted with the murder of another man whom he shot to death and then drove the victim to another location and set the car on fire. Related story: Years-Long Investigation Leads To Murder Charge For Stony Point Man Rockland County resident Robert Rodriguez, age 36, of Stony Point, was arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 27 following an indictment by a grand jury. According to Scott Waters of the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, on the evening of Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, Rodriguez shot the victim, Ronald Mann on the property at Rodriguez’s home located at 41…
Roads Expected To Reopen In Hudson Valley Following Flooding, Hochul Says Roads Expected To Reopen In Hudson Valley Following Flooding, Hochul Says
Roads Expected To Reopen In Hudson Valley Following Flooding, Hochul Says Several busy main roads in the Hudson Valley are expected to soon reopen following a severe storm system that dropped several inches of rain and resulted in historic flooding, officials said.  The expected road reopenings were announced on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who said that they will follow several days of intense repair work.  The closures were caused by a severe, slow-moving rainstorm that arrived in the region on Sunday, July 9, and dropped more than eight inches of rain in parts of the Hudson Valley.  Hudson Valley roadways expe…
20-Year-Old Killed Along With His Dog In 3-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Killed Along With His Dog In 3-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
20-Year-Old Killed Along With His Dog In 3-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley State Police have released the identity of a man killed along with his dog in a three-vehicle crash on the Palisades Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Rockland County around 10 p.m., Thursday, April 13 in Clarkstown. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a burgundy 1992 BMW, a black 2001 black BMW, both with New Jersey plates, and a 2023 gray Nissan Rogue, with New York plates, were traveling southbound when for unknown reasons the three vehicles collided.  Earlier report: Fatal PIP Crash In Clarkstown Involves 3 Vehicle…
Hudson Valley Roadway Reopens Following Hours-Long Closure After Serious Crash Hudson Valley Roadway Reopens Following Hours-Long Closure After Serious Crash
Hudson Valley Roadway Reopens Following Hours-Long Closure After Serious Crash Updated story: One Killed, One Critically Injured After Stony Point Crash Involving Tree This story has been updated. A stretch of the Palisades Parkway has reopened after a serious crash reportedly involving a downed tree and a car. The closure in Rockland, which started around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, June 19, on the northbound side in Stony Point, was between Route 210/Gate Hill Road (Exit 15) and Lake Welch Drive (Exit 16). The roadway reopened around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Details on the crash have not yet been released by state police. This continues to be a developing story. Check back …
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Woman State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Woman
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Woman Recognize her? New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a woman who was arrested on drug charges and later failed to show up in court. Portia Bedgood, age 26, was arrested in Monroe after she was found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana during a traffic stop on the Palisades Parkway last year. Police said that following her arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance, Bedgood failed to return to court to respond to the charge and a warrant was issued for her arrest in Orange County. I…
Man Nabbed For DWI, Nine Tickets, After Driving Over 100 MPH On Palisades Parkway, Police Say Man Nabbed For DWI, Nine Tickets, After Driving Over 100 MPH On Palisades Parkway, Police Say
Man Nabbed For DWI, Nine Tickets, After Driving Over 100 MPH On Palisades Parkway, Police Say A local man was issued nine tickets and charged with DWI after attempting to elude state police who were trying to pull him over for allegedly driving at speeds more than 100 mph. Rockland County resident Baruch Ungar, age 26, of Monsey, was arrested around 11:50 p.m., Sunday, March 14 in Clarkstown, following a pursuit on Palisades Parkway, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, troopers from the Haverstraw barracks spotted a 2020 Honda Civic traveling on the Palisades Parkway in the town of Orangetown in excess of 100 mph.  When troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, Ungar…
Audi Driver Clocks 142 Miles Per Hour On Area Roadway, State Police Say Audi Driver Clocks 142 Miles Per Hour On Area Roadway, State Police Say
Audi Driver Clocks 142 Miles Per Hour On Area Roadway, State Police Say With little traffic on the road due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there have been reports of speeding motorists throughout the nation - and this area is no exception. On Tuesday, April 28 at approximately 2:30 p.m., in Rockland County, State Police from the Haverstraw barracks say they observed an Audi S8 traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on the Palisades Parkway in the town of Ramapo.  Troopers verified a speed of 142 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, state police said. The operator, Sergey Reznichenko, 34, of Spring Valley was ticketed for speeding, as well…
Dutchess 20-Year-Old Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Dutchess 20-Year-Old Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Dutchess 20-Year-Old Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Fourteen area residents were among nearly two dozen arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Area residents charged:  Orange County On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Monroe arrested John Willis, 56, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Monroe when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Middletown arrested Joseph Fini Jr, 27, of Goshen…
Driver From Dutchess Seriously Injured In Crash With School Bus Driver From Dutchess Seriously Injured In Crash With School Bus
Driver From Dutchess Seriously Injured In Crash With School Bus A driver was seriously injured after being hit by a school bus in Rockland County as it exited the Palisades Parkway. The incident took place around 7:22 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, when a 2016 school bus was traveling northeast making a left onto Quaker Road off the exit 13 ramp in the town of Haverstraw, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. The crash occurred when a 2008 Toyota Prius was traveling southwest off the ramp. The school bus failed to observe the Prius and slammed into the vehicle causing heavy front end damage to both vehicles, Nevel said. The driver of the Priu…
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley A 50-year-old woman was killed after the car she was traveling in hit a deer on the Palisades Parkway and slammed into several trees, leading to an hourslong closure of the southbound lanes. The crash, which occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday near Clarkstown, closed the southbound lanes for more than four hours as police investigated the incident, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. An initial investigation revealed that a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Thomas Kofi, 68, of Spring Valley, was traveling southbound when a deer entered the roadway from the west shoulder. The vehicle …
Dutchess Woman Faces DWI Charge In Highland Dutchess Woman Faces DWI Charge In Highland
Dutchess Woman Faces DWI Charge In Highland A dozen Hudson Valley residents were among 25 motorists busted in the area for DWI over the weekend as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Local residents charged include: Rockland County: On Friday, June 15, State Police from Haverstraw arrested Haverstraw resident Avroham Ne…