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Woodridge, NY

Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Deli In Region Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Deli In Region
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Deli In Region A fast-moving fire destroyed a 100-year-old deli in the region and injured three people. The blaze broke out in Sullivan County around 5:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at the Boosur Meat & Deli located on Main Street in South Fallsburg. "With automatic mutual aid from Woodridge and Monticello en route, a second alarm was sounded," the Fallsburg Fire Department said on Facebook.  Multiple companies throughout Sullivan County and Ulster County were called in to assist. The structure which was constructed in 1922, challenged firefighters for over six hours, the department. "Unfortunat…
Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region
Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two more men have been convicted in federal court of scheming to kidnap two children from the region and repeatedly smuggle them over the border into Mexico to be a part of a sexual relationship, authorities announced. Mordechay Malka, age 27, and Matitau Malka, age 30, both US citizens from Guatemala who are members of the extremist Jewish sect Lev Torah, were convicted on multiple charges following a four-week trial in White Plains federal court. Federal prosecutors said that the Malkas participated in a scheme to kidnap a 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy in Sullivan County from their…
Two Sentenced For Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two Sentenced For Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region
Two Sentenced For Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a salacious scheme to kidnap area children from their mother and smuggle them across the border into Mexico to be a part of a sexual relationship in the region, federal authorities announced. Nachman Helbrans, age 40, and Mayer Rosner, age 45, US citizens from Guatemala, were convicted in January 2021 following a four-week jury trial of child sexual exploitation offenses and kidnapping in Sullivan County. Specifically, Helbrans and Rosner were convicted in November 2021 of: Conspiring to transport a minor with intent to engage in crimina…
Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Hudson Valley
Man Indicted For Murder Of Popular Musician In Hudson Valley An Ulster County grand jury has indicted an area man for the shooting death of a popular musician and tattoo artist. Orange County resident, Walter Post Jr., age 26, of Pine Bush, was indicted for the second-degree murder of 29-year-old Michael Hankins of Woodridge, said Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg. According to District Attorney's Office, it's alleged that in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 11, Post stalked his ex-girlfriend and her home. See Related Story: Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing Hankins, an acquaintance, was visiting t…
Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing
Area Murder Victim Was A Musician Who Enjoyed Hiking, Fishing A visitation is planned for an area musician and tattoo artist who was murdered earlier this week in the region. Sullivan County resident Michael A. Hankins, age 29, of Woodridge, was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 11 in Shawangunk in Ulster County, said the New York State Police. Walter D. Post Jr, age 26, of Shawangunk, was arrested and charged with Hankins murder, state police said. Related Story: ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Shooting In Area The son of Michael H. and Maria LoCicero Hankins, Hankins enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician; he liked hiking and fishing, an…
Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region
Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region Two men have been convicted of a salacious scheme to kidnap two area children from their mother and smuggle them across the border into Mexico to be a part of a sexual relationship in the region, federal authorities announced. Nachman Helbrans, age 39, and Mayer Rosner, age 45, US citizens from Guatemala, were convicted following a four-week jury trial of child sexual exploitation offenses and kidnapping in Sullivan County. US Attorney Damian Williams said that the two were found complicit in scheming to kidnap a 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy from their mother in Woodridge, then smug…
Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say
Two Teens Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Retired Judge, NY State Police Say A pair of teenagers have died after being fatally struck by an 86-year-old former judge, New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley announced. Justin Finkel, 14, and Devin Zeninger, 16, residents of the hamlet of Rock Hill in Sullivan County, have been identified as the victims who were struck at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, while crossing Glen Wild Road in the town of Thompson. A third teen also suffered minor injuries, though it is not believed that he was struck by the car. The investigation determined that the driver who struck the teens was Isaac K…