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Developing: 15 Protestors Charged After Closing Down Bridge In Hudson Valley Developing: 15 Protestors Charged After Closing Down Bridge In Hudson Valley
Developing: 15 Protestors Charged After Closing Down Bridge In Hudson Valley New York State Police arrested 15 people during a protest calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict after they shut down parts of a major highway and a bridge.  The incident occurred in Dutchess County on I-84 and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge around 8 a.m., Monday, April 15. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the bridge was closed for approximately 45 minutes for state police to clear the bridge and detain the protestors. During the protest, traffic was backed up on I-84 in Dutchess County from East Fishkill to the bridge. Hicks said the protesters c…
Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser On I-84, Police Say Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser On I-84, Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Patrol Cruiser On I-84, Police Say A 26-year-old has been accused of driving the wrong way while drunk and striking a police cruiser in an overnight crash on a stretch of I-84 in Connecticut. Just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, Connecticut State Police received the report of the wrong-way driver in the area of Exit 8 in Danbury.  The vehicle was then stopped off Exit 11 in Newtown, state police said.  After an investigation, the operator, 26-year-old Danbury resident Ney Carrasco-Guerrero was placed under arrest and charged with: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and…
Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim In Putnam County I-84 Fatal Wrong-Way Collision Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim In Putnam County I-84 Fatal Wrong-Way Collision
Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim In Putnam County I-84 Fatal Wrong-Way Collision A 30-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a wrong-way driver fatal crash on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Related: Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed In Hudson Valley The crash occurred in Putnam County around 4 a.m. Monday, April 8, near mile marker 68 eastbound on I-84 in the town of Southeast. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, a Subaru Cross Trek driven by Alexandra R. Quinn, age 30, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck an eastbound 2024 Volvo tractor-trailer. Quinn was pronounced de…
Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed On I-84 In Putnam County Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed On I-84 In Putnam County
Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed On I-84 In Putnam County One person was killed during a Hudson Valley crash between a sedan that was allegedly driving in the wrong direction and a tractor-trailer. The incident took place in Putnam County around 4 a.m. Monday, near mile marker 68 eastbound on I-84 in the town of Southeast. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, A Subaru Cross Trek was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck an eastbound 2024 Volvo tractor-trailer. The driver of Subaru was pronounced dead on the scene, Hicks said. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured. The name of the victim has no…
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Motorists in Orange County should plan for lane reductions on I-84 on weeknights and weekends due to construction. The state Department of Transportation announced the highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (Route 747) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh, weeknights beginning Monday, April 1, through Thursday, July 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate construction work, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for slowdowns and detours. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speed…
Fatal  Crash: Longtime High School Football Coach ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal  Crash: Longtime High School Football Coach ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: Longtime High School Football Coach ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley New York State Police have identified the person killed during a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. Related: 1 Killed In I-84 Newburgh Crash The collision took place in Orange County around 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 near exit 39 on the eastbound side of I-84 in the town of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Rogue struck the guide rail and flipped into the center median. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Hartford County, Connecticut resident Charles Drury, age 77, of Bri…
1 Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 1 Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
1 Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash One person was killed and another was seriously injured during a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The collision occurred around 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Orange County near exit 39 on the eastbound side of I-84 in the town of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Rogue struck the guide rail and flipped into the center median.  The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was transported to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh in s…
34-Year-Old Killed In I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley 34-Year-Old Killed In I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley
34-Year-Old Killed In I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley A 34-year-old man was killed in a single-car crash in the Hudson Valley after his 2006 Acura RSX ran off the roadway. The collision occurred in Orange County on a stretch of I-84 around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 in the town of Greenville. New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said Christopher Martini, from Matamoras, Pennsylvania, was killed when his vehicle ran off the roadway and he was ejected. Troopers begin life-saving measures. Port Jervis EMS pronounced Martini dead on the scene. The incident is still under investigation.
45-Year-Old Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash 45-Year-Old Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash
45-Year-Old Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash A 45-year-old Connecticut woman is dead and a man is in critical condition following a wrong-way driver crash on I-84. The collision took place in New Haven County around 6:20 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in Waterbury. A 2004 Honda Accord was traveling in the wrong direction on I-84 when it caused two other vehicles to crash, said the Connecticut State Police. Killed in the crash was 45-year-old Fairfield County resident Francisa Jessennia Cortez-Arias of Danbury. The driver, a 32-year-old Danbury man, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Waterbury Hospital, state…
3 Injured, 1 Critically In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley 3 Injured, 1 Critically In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley
3 Injured, 1 Critically In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash In Hudson Valley One person was critically injured and two others received minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Deerpark on I-84 near mile marker 1.4, said Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation revealed that Frances Taillard, age 67, from Montague, New Jersey was driving a 2017 GMC Sierra when he entered I-84 and was traveling west in the eastbound lanes when he struck a Dodge Durango head-on, Nevel said. Nevel said he then struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee, causing the Sierra to strike a Lexu…
Popular Dutchess County Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run Popular Dutchess County Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run
Popular Dutchess County Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run You could hear the groans of "oh no" when word got out that one of the Hudson Valley's favorite go-to spots for takeout of hot dogs, burgers, and wings has closed permanently. Located in Dutchess County in Fishkill, Elisa's Takeouts has been a fixture for the past 14 years before closing permanently on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The restaurant's owners made the announcement on Facebook saying they loved the business and the customers even more. "To all our wonderful customers, we are sad to inform you that we are closing our doors as of Oct 18th, 2023," the owners wrote. "For us, nothing has bee…
Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
Woman Seriously Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash including two tractor-trailers and a vehicle that seriously injured a womani n the Hudson Valley. The collision took place in Orange County on I-84 around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Montgomery. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer struck the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 30-year-old Orange County resident from the town of Monroe, pushing that vehicle into the rear of another tractor-trailer, state police said. The woman was entrapped in her vehicle and was extracted by the town of Montgo…
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics ‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics Audrina Crocitto doesn’t remember much about the charter bus crash that killed her band director and a retired teacher, and injured dozens of her fellow marching band students. The 15-year-old Farmingdale High School student on Long Island only remembers the initial impact of the bus careening off of I-84 in Orange County, in the town of Wawayanda, before it rolled several times down an embankment Thursday, Sept. 21. Following the crash, Crocitto was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where X-rays and MRIs revealed that titanium screws and rods would be needed to hold her spine …
Pickup Truck Crashes Into River On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Seriously Injuring Driver Pickup Truck Crashes Into River On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Seriously Injuring Driver
Pickup Truck Crashes Into River On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Seriously Injuring Driver A Hudson Valley man is recovering from serious injuries after allegedly driving his truck into an area river. The incident took place in Orange County around 8:15 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23 on I-84 in Maybrook. Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police said Jean P. Cherry, age 66, of Middletown, was traveling on I-84 eastbound when his 2004 Toyota Tundra exited the roadway and entered the Wallkill River.  The scene of the crash.  New York State Police Cherry was ejected prior to the vehicle entering the river and he was transported to Westchester Medical Center with serious inju…
20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84 20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84
20 Cows Die In Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash On I-84 Twenty cows died during a rollover crash of a tractor-trailer on I-84 in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Newtown around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19 near Exit 10, said the Connecticut State Police. State Police said the tractor-trailer was carrying 44 live cows and the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Transportation were called to the scene, as was DEEP due to a fuel spill. Based on the injuries sustained by the cows and the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions resulting from the rollover, a state veterinarian was contacted about the injured cows and made …
I-84 Crash Involving School Bus Ends With 2 Vehicles On Fire I-84 Crash Involving School Bus Ends With 2 Vehicles On Fire
I-84 Crash Involving School Bus Ends With 2 Vehicles On Fire A crash between a Hudson Valley school bus and a car left both vehicles in flames. The incident occurred in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17 on I-84. Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police said troopers from the Greenville barracks responded to a reported collision involving a Minisink Valley Central School District bus and a Hyundai Elantra on I-84 in the town of Wallkill.  Shortly after troopers arrived on scene both the car and school bus became fully engulfed in fire.  All occupants of both vehicles were safely out of the vehic…
Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says
Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says The charter bus company involved in a deadly highway crash in New York that killed two teachers and injured dozens of marching band students is facing the first of likely multiple lawsuits, CNN reports. Lawrence Doreson, the father of an injured 14-year-old Farmingdale High School student, sued Regency Transportation and driver Lisa Schaffer for negligence Thursday, Sept. 28, accusing both of “reckless and careless acts,” according to the outlet. Specifically, the lawsuit claims that Schaffer caused the rollover wreck, which occurred Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-84 in the Orange County town of …
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially. Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County. The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp cha…
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 As school bells rang and a new day started for students at a Long Island high school where five of their fellow classmates remain in critical condition following a horrific bus crash that killed two adults, state, and federal officials are investigating the incident. The Orange County crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda, near Exit 15A. The charter bus carrying marching band members from Farmingdale High School in Nassau County was heading to Greeley, Pennsylvania for band camp when one of the six buses carrying students went through the wi…
New Update: Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Hudson Valley Bus Crash New Update: Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Hudson Valley Bus Crash
New Update: Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Hudson Valley Bus Crash Tributes have begun pouring in for the victims of a deadly high school bus crash in New York that claimed the lives of two educators, including a beloved band director, and left several students hospitalized. Latest update - Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 The Orange County crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda, near Exit 15. A charter bus carrying marching band members from Farmingdale High School, in Nassau County on Long Island, was heading to Greeley, Pennsylvania for ba…
Latest Info: 2 Dead, Including Band Director, In High School Bus Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley Latest Info: 2 Dead, Including Band Director, In High School Bus Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley
Latest Info: 2 Dead, Including Band Director, In High School Bus Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley Two adults were killed, including a high school band director, and at least five students suffered critical injuries in a bus rollover crash in the Hudson Valley.  New Update: Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Hudson Valley Bus Crash The crash happened in Orange County on I-84 near Exit 15 at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. "This was a day of terror," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said just hours after the crash in the small town of Wawayanda, located about 45 miles northwest of New York City. Band, cheerleading, and dance students from Farmingdale H…
Update: 1 Dead In I-84 Bus Crash With 50 HS Students Aboard  In Hudson Valley, Officials Say Update: 1 Dead In I-84 Bus Crash With 50 HS Students Aboard  In Hudson Valley, Officials Say
Update: 1 Dead In I-84 Bus Crash With 50 HS Students Aboard In Hudson Valley, Officials Say This story has been updated: A travel coach-style bus with some 50 music students onboard has crashed off I-84 in the Hudson Valley killing one and injuring at least 43 others and leading to the closure of the roadway, according to multiple authorities. Latest Update: Two, Including Teacher, Killed In High School Bus Crash  Three of the injuries are reportedly serious. Read the new, updated story here - New Info: 2 Dead, 5 Critically Injured In HS I-84 Bus Crash In Orange County The incident took place in Orange County in Wawayanda near Exit 15 around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. N…
Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Expect Lane Closures During Route 17K Upgrades In Hudson Valley Commuters can expect lane closures and reductions along Route 17K in the Hudson Valley during a culvert replacement. The closures begin in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 a.m., said the New York State Department of Transportation. The detours and closures will run between Route 747 and Browns Road and will include closures in both directions and shift to the eastbound lanes, DOT officials said. Other closure dates include:  Tuesday, Oct. 10, Route 17K will be closed between Route 747 and Browns Road. Driver should use Route 747, I-84, and Route 208 …
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly driving drunk at three times the legal limit. Orange County resident Jorge L. Tapia-Ramirez, age 46, of Middletown, was charged around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20 in the town of Wallkill. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, the department received multiple 911 calls reporting an erratic driver in a white 2019 Chevrolet Express van on I-84 in Wallkill. When troopers arrived on the scene they stopped the van and identified Tapia-Ramirez. While being interviewed by troopers it was determined that he was impaired by al…
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…
Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In Dutchess County Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In Dutchess County
Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours In Dutchess County Construction work on I-84 will close multiple ramps in Dutchess County.  Commuters can expect detours on I-84 and Taconic State Parkway from Sunday, June 25, through Thursday, June 29, while construction teams complete paving work, according to the state Department of Transportation. The following ramps along I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway will be closed during the above dates, between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.:  Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Town of East Fishkill  Taconic State Parkway northbound and s…
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Construction work on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will reduce the highway to one lane in each direction on weeknights for several months. The state Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect one lane to close along I-84 in each direction between Exit 36 (I-87) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh on weeknights beginning Monday, June 12. The construction will run through Friday, October 27, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate roadway construction work, weather permitting, DOT said. The department said that motorists should anticipate delays and u…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for allegedly speeding at 103 mph while drunk on I-84. Orange County resident Maycholl Perdodma, age 23, of Wallkill, was busted around 5 a.m., Sunday, May 21, by a trooper who clocked him at 103 mph in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee in a 65 mph zone in Montgomery, said Trooper Steve Nevel. The trooper stopped the vehicle and while speaking with the trooper it was determined that Perdoma was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  He had a blood alcohol content of .12 percent and was charged with DWI. Perdodma was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the…
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a multi-threat Nor'easter headed to the region. The potent system is due to arrive Monday night, March 13, and linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18 to 24 inches (dark blue) Many areas north of the I-84 corridor should see 8 inches or more of accumulation, with the highest amounts of…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Dutchess County Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Dutchess County
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Dutchess County New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Updated story - Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter A potent Nor'easter that could dump as much as 18 inches of snow in some inland areas will be packed with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into late Tuesday evening, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will range from 40 to 70 miles per hour starting Monday night, March 13. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Areas most at risk for power outages due to fallen trees and power lines a…