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Greene County, NY

Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Crash In Region Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Crash In Region
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Crash In Region One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in the region. The Greene County wreck happened at around 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, on State Route 23 in the town of Windham. New York State Police said 38-year-old Adam Kingsley, of Hunter, was driving a Toyota westbound on State Route 23 when he went off the roadway and struck a tree. Kingsley, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding
These Hudson Valley 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…
Tragedy Averted: Couple Pulled From Burning RV On Thruway Tragedy Averted: Couple Pulled From Burning RV On Thruway
Tragedy Averted: Couple Pulled From Burning RV On Thruway An elderly couple are lucky to be alive after finding themselves trapped in a burning RV on the side of the Thruway. The Greene County incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, on I-87 in the town of Catskill. State Police said a motorhome was towing a Jeep when it experienced a mechanical failure that ignited a fire. When troopers arrived, they found the RV on the right shoulder fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was parked up against the guardrail, blocking the door and preventing the two elderly occupants and their pets from escaping, police said. “Without any reg…
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery It's official: Fall 2023's Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has officially started with a kickoff event held at a Westchester eatery.  The fall kickoff was held at Red Horse by David Burke located in White Plains inside the Opus Westchester in White Plains at 221 Main St. (Route 119), Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Earlier Report - Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The modern American steakhouse, which features prime beef dry-aged to celebrity chef David Burke's patented Himalay…
Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At NY Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At NY Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says
Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At NY Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says Three New York police officers are off the hook for criminal charges in the death of a man who caught fire after being hit with a stun gun. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) found that a prosecutor would not be able to prove that the three officers, all members of the Catskill Police Department in Greene County, committed a crime in the October 2021 death of Jason Jones. Therefore, no criminal charges against the officers will be pursued, the AG’s office announced Friday, Oct. 13. The 29-year-old Jones walked into the Catskill Police Department on Oct. …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Rockland County Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Rockland County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Rockland County As a potent system with scattered severe storms sweeps through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until midnight Sunday, Aug. 13. The main threat is for damaging wind gusts and large hail, the National Weather Service said, adding that isolated tornadoes are possible, mainly north and west of New York City. In addition, storms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall which could lead to some urban, low lying and poor drainage flooding with isolated to scattered flash flooding possible. In New York, the watch co…
16-Year-Old Boy Drowns After Jumping From Waterfall In Region 16-Year-Old Boy Drowns After Jumping From Waterfall In Region
16-Year-Old Boy Drowns After Jumping From Waterfall In Region A teenager has died after jumping from a popular waterfall in the region. The Greene County incident happened at around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Fawn’s Leap, located near the hamlet of Haines Falls in the Town of Hunter. Greene County Sheriff’s officials said a group of teens, all from Brooklyn, was swimming in Kaaterskill Creek when a 16-year-old boy and a friend jumped from a ledge at the top of the falls. Both teens landed in the water at the base of the falls where the current proved to be too strong for them to swim out of. Another swimmer noticed they were struggling and was ab…
Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Only a few days after a freakish storm system brought historic flooding to the Hudson Valley, severe weather is unleashing more destruction, resulting in over 10,000 people being left without power as of late Friday morning, July 14. The outages were caused by several rounds of severe thunderstorms that arrived in the region on Thursday night, July 13, and continued into Friday, bringing downpours, gusty winds in excess of 55 miles per hour, and even one-inch hail in some cases, according to the National Weather Service.  Earlier Report - Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Re…
'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Rockland County Clinics 'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Rockland County Clinics
'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Rockland County Clinics Health officials in New York are hoping that a new campaign encouraging residents to complete their mpox vaccine will help prevent another outbreak ahead of summer. The statewide campaign kicked off Monday, May 1, and includes digital ads on websites, posters in stores and communities, and social media posts, according to the New York State Department of Health (DOH). Earlier Report: NY Declares Monkeypox 'Imminent Threat To Public Health' Amid New Rise In Cases Images center around two themes: “It takes two” and “Know the skin you’re in.” Mpox is a rare, viral infection that spreads thr…
‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report ‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report
‘Dilbert’ Creator, NY Native Scott Adams On Racist Video: ‘I Shook Box Intentionally': Report "Dilbert" comic creator and New York native Scott Adams is showing no signs of backing down after making racist comments likening Black people to “a hate group,” The Washington Post reports.  In a text message to the outlet, Adams - who grew up in Greene County in the town of Windham and now lives in California - said, “I shook the box intentionally. I did not realize how hard I shook it.” The remarks came after newspapers across the country dropped his popular comic series following Adams’ controversial comments in a Feb. 22 episode on his YouTube channel, “Real Coffee with Scott Adams.” …
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading New York State Police troopers on a highway chase before intentionally striking two police vehicles, authorities said. The incident began at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, when troopers in Greene County attempted to stop Angelo Paradiso, of Palenville, for a traffic violation on the northbound Thruway near Catskill, according to state police. Paradiso, who was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt, allegedly refused to stop and a chase ensued. Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 106, causing Paradiso’s …
'Diverse' Snowman Post Lands NY School District In Hot Water 'Diverse' Snowman Post Lands NY School District In Hot Water
'Diverse' Snowman Post Lands NY School District In Hot Water A school district in New York is apologizing after a Facebook post about a snowman sparked allegations of racism. In a now-deleted post on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Greene County’s Coxsackie-Athens Central School District included a photo of three students standing next to a noticeably dirty snowman. The caption reads, “Today’s CE Fourth Grade Playground Fun! This snowman is just as diverse as our students!” The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District apologized over a Facebook post about a "diverse" snowman that sparked allegations of racism.Coxsackie-Athens Central School District It didn’…
NY Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death Prompts $20M Lawsuit Against Police: Report NY Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death Prompts $20M Lawsuit Against Police: Report
NY Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death Prompts $20M Lawsuit Against Police: Report A police department in New York is facing a federal lawsuit in connection with the death of a man who was hit with a TASER device and caught fire in the department’s lobby, WRGB reports. Greene County resident Jason Jones, of Catskill, voluntarily went to the Catskill Police Department on Oct. 30, 2021, and began arguing with officers, according to police. Surveillance footage later released by the New York Attorney General’s Office shows him removing his shirt and shoes before pouring hand sanitizer all over his body, including his hair and face. Moments later, an officer is seen deploy…
Driver Nabbed After Miles-Long Police Chase On Thruway Driver Nabbed After Miles-Long Police Chase On Thruway
Driver Nabbed After Miles-Long Police Chase On Thruway A 31-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly leading State Police on a miles long chase on the Thruway on New Year’s Day. Troopers in Greene County initially tried to stop Manuel Diaz, of the Bronx, for a vehicle and traffic violation at around 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, as he drove on I-87 in the town of Catskill. Diaz refused to stop, resulting in a pursuit that lasted approximately nine miles, according to State Police. He eventually pulled over near Exit 21 in Catskill and was arrested. No other vehicles were involved and there were no reports of injuries. Diaz is charged with …
Deerly Departed: NY Hunter's Buck Confiscated After Facebook Post Deerly Departed: NY Hunter's Buck Confiscated After Facebook Post
Deerly Departed: NY Hunter's Buck Confiscated After Facebook Post A New York hunter learned the hard way that if you’re going to break the rules, it’s probably best not to announce it on social media. Department of Environmental Conservation officers in Greene County were tipped off on Wednesday, Dec. 7, about a Facebook post showing a man with a deer that had been taken illegally, the department said. Officers learned that the man had moved from the Capital Region to the town of Hope in Hamilton County. Investigators there were able to track down the man’s location, where they spotted the prized buck hanging on a property. While interviewing the man, h…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Here's How Rockland County Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Here's How Rockland County Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race
Here's How Rockland County Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Now that the dust has settled following New York’s contentious governor’s race, election results show exactly where voters stand between newly-elected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin. The following unofficial election results were taken directly from the New York State Board of Elections website on Thursday, Nov. 10, and represent the unofficial results reported by each County Board of Elections. Candidates with an asterisk are the projected winner. Capital Region Albany County: Hochul* by 59 to 41 percent (67,306 to 46,839 votes) C…
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing)
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) This story has been updated. Republicans appeared poised to win in New York’s 19th Congressional District, with Marc Molinaro seemingly on track to defeat Democrat Josh Riley early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley by 2.2 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, with more than 95 percent of the votes in. The 19th Congressional District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. …
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region As Election Day draws closer, new polling continues to show a close race in New York’s new 19th Congressional District. Democrat Josh Riley holds a slight edge over his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, 48 to 43 percent, according to a Siena College poll released Friday, Nov. 4. Earlier Report: Siena Poll Sheds Light On Race In New Congressional District Covering Part Of Capital Region The results mirror a Siena College poll conducted in early October 2022 that showed Riley leading Molinaro by five percentage points, 46 to 41 percent. The 19th Congressional D…
4 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NY, Including Hudson Valley, As New Jackpot Hits $1B 4 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NY, Including Hudson Valley, As New Jackpot Hits $1B
4 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NY, Including Hudson Valley, As New Jackpot Hits $1B The Powerball jackpot has now grown to $1 billion after no winner emerged in the latest drawing. But four third-place winners who bought tickets in New York are each $50,000 richer. The four were among 60 tickets nationwide that matched four of the five winning numbers plus the Powerball number.  The tickets were purchased at the following businesses: Northern Westchester County: Chestnut Mart on Saw Mill River Road in Yorktown Heights   Ulster County: Stewart’s Shop on Route 32 in Modena Greene County: The Shamrock House on Route 145 in East Durham New York City: Roman Gr…
Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District
Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District With just weeks left until Election Day, new polling shows that Democrat Josh Riley is leading his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, in the highly contested race for New York’s new 19th Congressional District. The district covers several counties in the central portion of the state, including Sullivan, Greene, and Columbia counties. Riley holds a five-point lead there over Molinaro, 46 to 41 percent, according to a new Spectrum News/Siena College poll of likely voters. Among their parties, Riley garnered support from 83 percent of Democrats while 78 percent of …
26-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In Double-Vehicle Crash 26-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In Double-Vehicle Crash
26-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In Double-Vehicle Crash A 26-year-old man has died following a two-car crash in the region. State police in Greene County were called at around 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, with reports of a serious car vs. motorcycle crash in the town of Catskill, near the intersection of Highway 32 and Game Farm Road. Investigators determined that a Mercedes SUV was traveling northbound on State Route 32 when the driver attempted to make a left turn, pulling directly in front of a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, Daniel Valk, of Saugerties in Ulster County, struck the vehicle’s passenger side, causin…
Woman Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash Woman Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash
Woman Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash A 41-year-old woman was killed during a head-on crash when a car veered into her lane of travel. The crash took place in on Route 9W around 6. p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in the town of Athens in Greene County. According to Capt. Tracey Quinn, of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, arriving officers found two vehicles that sustained heavy damage.  During an initial investigation, it was determined that a 2015 Nissan sedan driven by John G. Peterson, age 35, of Coxsackie, had crossed over into the southbound lane of travel before hitting a 2004 Honda Accord head-on, Qu…
These Hudson Valley Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings These Hudson Valley Restaurants Rank Highest For Best Wings
These Hudson Valley 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…
Husband, Wife Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash Between Pickup Truck, Minivan Husband, Wife Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash Between Pickup Truck, Minivan
Husband, Wife Killed In Head-On Route 9W Crash Between Pickup Truck, Minivan A husband and wife died together after their car was struck in a head-on crash in the region, authorities said. The Greene County incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, on State Route 9W in the town of New Baltimore, near State Route 144. When troopers arrived, they found 90-year-old Charles Woullard and his 76-year-old wife, Frances, both of the city of Hudson in Columbia County, dead at the scene. The 31-year-old driver of the second vehicle, William Steele, of Hannacroix in Greene County, was taken to Albany Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injur…
Hudson Valley Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse, Police Say Hudson Valley Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse, Police Say
Hudson Valley Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men were nabbed for allegedly stealing six German-made cabinets from a warehouse. The burglary took place in Greene County around 5:15 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 22 in the town of Cario. The owner of the property informed state police that six German-made cabinets were missing from the warehouse, said Trooper Steven Nevel. During the investigation, troopers learned that the cabinets were removed from the warehouse and placed into a U-Haul, Nevel said. Troopers located Justin Euson, age 35, and Nikolas DeJesus, age 28, both from Saugerties, in Ulster County, with the U-Haul th…
Wanted Fugitive Running From Police Dies After Fall, NY State Police Say Wanted Fugitive Running From Police Dies After Fall, NY State Police Say
Wanted Fugitive Running From Police Dies After Fall, NY State Police Say A wanted fugitive has died after falling from a cliff during a chase, according to New York State Police. The incident unfolded Monday, Aug. 8, in Greene County as New York State Police troopers attempted to stop a pickup truck in the town of Durham. A trooper pulled the vehicle over at around 11:30 p.m. near County Route 67 and O’Hara Road after observing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations, police said. As the trooper approached the truck, the driver jumped out of the passenger side door and fled into a nearby wooded area. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Christopher S…
Mistake On The Hudson: Pilot Out For Swim Prompts 911 Call Mistake On The Hudson: Pilot Out For Swim Prompts 911 Call
Mistake On The Hudson: Pilot Out For Swim Prompts 911 Call A miracle on the Hudson it was not. A good Samaritan in Greene County called 911 shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, July 28, with reports of a small plane down in the Hudson in Catskill, not far from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. When troopers arrived they found a seaplane in the water and reported at least one occupant out and in the water, New York State Police said. Troopers eventually determined that the situation was not an emergency landing and that the pilot had simply stopped to go for a swim. “The good Samaritan called it in, trying to do the right thing,” said New York State Police s…
Former Hudson Valley Public Defender Sentenced For Brutally Beating Ex-Girlfriend Former Hudson Valley Public Defender Sentenced For Brutally Beating Ex-Girlfriend
Former Hudson Valley Public Defender Sentenced For Brutally Beating Ex-Girlfriend A man who once defended New York residents against criminal charges is heading to prison for brutally beating his ex-girlfriend. Former Greene County assistant public defender Anthony Pastel was sentenced Friday, July 8, to seven years behind bars, the maximum sentence possible. It followed his guilty plea to felony assault charges stemming from an attack in the village of Athens in August 2020 that left his victim with multiple injuries, including a fractured skull and bleeding in her brain, according to the Greene County DA's office.  The victim spent eight days recovering at Albany…
20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors
20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors A 20-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle crash is being remembered for his love of the outdoors and spending time with family. Ulster County resident Michael Bigler Jr., of Saugerties, died on Friday, June 3, in a crash on Route 9W in the Greene County town of Catskill, police said.  Earlier report - 20-Year-Old Killed In Route 9W Crash In Catskill Police reported that Bigler was the driver of 2003 Nissan Sentra that was traveling south when, for unknown reasons, the car crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Bigler was pronounced dead at the …
Mom From Region Seeking Cancer Treatment Needs Help Keeping Family Farm Afloat Mom From Region Seeking Cancer Treatment Needs Help Keeping Family Farm Afloat
Mom From Region Seeking Cancer Treatment Needs Help Keeping Family Farm Afloat As a mother with a young daughter and co-owner of Johnk Family Farm in upstate New York, located in Greene County in the town of Greenville, Becky Johnk is used to balancing a lot of things in her life. What she did not expect was to be juggling another life major component: cancer. After going through “countless misdiagnoses and daily physical challenges,” Johnk was diagnosed with Chordoma in 2021, according to a GoFundMe organized in her honor. Chordoma is a rare form of cancer that originates in the bones of the skull base and spine, according to the Chordoma Foundation. The …