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Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam County Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam County
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Putnam 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…
High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley
High-Speed Chase Reaching 100 MPH Leads To Drug Arrest In Hudson Valley A high-speed chase with state police which reached speeds of 100 mph ended in a crash and led to the arrest of two men who were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. The chase began in Rockland County in Ramapo around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 when troopers patrolling the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the town of Ramapo, spotted a 2021 Nissan Altima traveling north on the parkway in violation of traffic laws, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers stopped the vehicle near Exit 12. While approaching the car, the driver fled the area and continued north. Troopers initiated …
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region 19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region This story has been updated. A 19-car-pileup during the height of the Nor'easter was one of numerous storm-related crashes in the region, although most motorists stayed off roadways. At least six people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan Wednesday, Dec. 16 during the evening hours as the snow was beginning to pile-up. On Long Island, it's was a different story during the height of the storm with more than 200 crashes from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to early Thursday. Officials with the Suffolk County Police said currently …
Motorist Threatens Victim With Knife During Road-Rage Incident In Area, Police Say Motorist Threatens Victim With Knife During Road-Rage Incident In Area, Police Say
Motorist Threatens Victim With Knife During Road-Rage Incident In Area, Police Say State police charged a man from the area after he threatened another driver with a military-style knife during a road-rage incident, ultimately using it to damage the other driver's car.  According to troopers in Middletown, the incident took place at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 in the city of Crawford.  Police said that 32-year-old Peter Tighe was driving his 2012 Subaru Outback alongside another driver in a 2011 Toyota Tundra on Route 302.  He stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Route 17 and Collabar Road, police said, got out of his vehicle, and be…
Three Nabbed After High-Speed Chase That Ended With Two Police Cruisers Hit Three Nabbed After High-Speed Chase That Ended With Two Police Cruisers Hit
Three Nabbed After High-Speed Chase That Ended With Two Police Cruisers Hit Three men were arrested after taking New York State police on a chase that ended with two police vehicles being hit. The incident took place around 2:21 a.m., Saturday, June 6, when state police received information regarding a stolen 2006 GMC Envoy from New York City, which was spotted on I-84 in Orange County. Trooper Steven Nevel said as troopers located the vehicle, it exited I-84 and proceeded east on Route 17M. Troopers initiated a traffic stop, but the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. The vehicle continued to travel east and entered Route 17 at Exit 123 while traveling at spee…
Pickup Truck Driver Cited For Following Too Closely In Route 17 Crash With School Bus Pickup Truck Driver Cited For Following Too Closely In Route 17 Crash With School Bus
Pickup Truck Driver Cited For Following Too Closely In Route 17 Crash With School Bus A 57-year-old pickup truck driver has been charged in the crash on Route 17 with a school bus that injured five students. The crash took place around 7:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in Sullivan County eastbound in Mamakating between the bus and a pickup truck, said New York State Trooper Steve Nevel. The school bus was traveling from Fallsburg to Boces in Orange County with five children and two bus monitors, Nevel said.  Five children on the bus suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from Catskill Regional Medical Center. Their ages range from 6 to 17 years old, Nevel sa…
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
Woman, 18, Injured In Accident At Swimming Hole In Area Woman, 18, Injured In Accident At Swimming Hole In Area
Woman, 18, Injured In Accident At Swimming Hole In Area An 18-year-old woman was saved from a remote "swimming hole," during a dramatic rescue by Town of Tuxedo police with the help of others. The rescue took place around 5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 13, when Tuxedo police received a call that the woman had fallen 35-feet headfirst onto rocks below at a swimming hole known as the "bubbles," on the Ramapo River, said Tuxedo  Police Lt. John Norton. According to Norton, after taking more than an hour to get to the scene due to its remote location, officers had to strip down and swim in 20-foot deep water until finally locating the victim.  Numer…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Causes Route 17 Closure Fatal Motorcycle Crash Causes Route 17 Closure
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Causes Route 17 Closure Click here for an updated story: Man ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Route 17 Crash A stretch of Route 17 was closed for hours following a fatal motorcycle crash late in the afternoon on Sunday, June 9. The Orange County closure, reported around 4:15 p.m., was westbound near Exit 127 in Chester.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
State Takes Next Steps For Route 17 Expansion State Takes Next Steps For Route 17 Expansion
State Takes Next Steps For Route 17 Expansion The state Department of Transportation has officially taken the next step in the ongoing effort to improve safety and mobility along Route 17. The NYSDOT has issued a request for proposals for an engineering company to undergo a scoping and preliminary review process. The work is part of a $5 million study involving Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL). This study includes identifying priority locations, conducting environmental assessments and starting the preliminary engineering process. Funding for the PEL was committed as part of the state’s 2018-2019 budget. “This is great news fo…
Michael Cohen Starts Sentence At Area Prison Called 'Castle Behind Bars' Michael Cohen Starts Sentence At Area Prison Called 'Castle Behind Bars'
Michael Cohen Starts Sentence At Area Prison Called 'Castle Behind Bars' Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer and so-called "fixer" for President Donald Trump, will be reporting to a facility on Monday, May 6 once named by Forbes as one of the "10 cushiest prisons" in America. The 52-year-old Cohen was sentenced in December, 2018 to three years after he admitted to lying to Congress about Trump’s business dealings in Russia, breaking campaign finance laws on behalf of Trump and evading $1.4 million in taxes related to his personal businesses.  The Otisville Federal Correctional Institution, where Cohen will begin his sentence, is located in O…
47-Mile Chase Ends With DWAI Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say 47-Mile Chase Ends With DWAI Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say
47-Mile Chase Ends With Dwai Motorist Crashing Into Ditch With Three Kids In Car, Police Say A 44-year-old man is behind bars following a 47-mile chase that ended when he crashed into a ditch with three children in the car. The incident took place around 4:52 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, when New York State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-87 in the town of Plattekill for a vehicle and traffic violation, said Trooper Tara McCormick. The driver, later identified as Luis Rosa, 44, of the Bronx, failed to comply and a chase ensued, covering approximately 47 miles, she added. The vehicle exited the Thruway for a short time at Exit 16 and drove into a ditch while traveling westbound…
Four-Vehicle Route 17 Crash Causing Delays Four-Vehicle Route 17 Crash Causing Delays
Four-Vehicle Route 17 Crash Causing Delays A four-vehicle crash with injuries is causing back-ups on Route 17 in Orange County. The crash took place around 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at the ramp of Route 17 and Route 6 in Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.  The department is reporting minor injuries, but for drivers to expect delays as all vehicles are cleared.  A four-vehicle crash is backing up traffic in Woodbury.Woodbury Fire Department The crash is under investigation. 
Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork
Alert Issued For Daytime I-84, Route 17 Roadwork There will be temporary delays on I-84 and Route 17 in the area this week as contracting crews continue construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, there will be temporary traffic stoppages in both directions on both I-84 and Route 17 in Wallkill. Crews will be working on Route 17 between exit 120 (Route 211) and exit 122 (East Main Street/Crystal Road Run Road). On I-84, construction will be taking place between exit 1 and exit 5 in Greenville, Port Jervis, Wawayanda and Wallkill. During the s…
Suspects On Run After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures State Trooper Suspects On Run After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures State Trooper
Suspects On Run After Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures State Trooper A New York State trooper was transported to Westchester Medical Center following a wild chase on I-87 that ended with the trooper's vehicle being rear-ended by an unmarked NYPD officer taking part in the chase. The event began around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, when the unidentified trooper attempted to pull over a suspect vehicle on I-87 in Woodbury in Orange County, said Trooper Tara L. McCormick, spokeswoman for the state police. The vehicle stopped, but when the trooper walked up to the vehicle it sped off at a high rate of speed. The trooper pursued the vehicle with the he…
Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17
Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 A coalition of local business entities known as 17-Forward-86 has initiated a campaign in an ongoing effort to add a third lane to Route 17. Sharing the campaign’s mission on its website, 17forward86.org, the group represents diverse interests of various Sullivan County and Orange County stakeholders. “Expanding Route 17 is vital to quality of life and the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills,” the website states. The mission further states that the proposed expansion of Route 17 will boost the region’s economy through improved tourist access and increased c…
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In Route 17 Crash ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In Route 17 Crash
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In Route 17 Crash New York State Police have identified the person killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 17 on Wednesday. Devon Persaud, 20, of Queens Village, died around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 on Route 17 near Exit 129 in Blooming Grove, said New York State Trooper Steve Nevel. Troopers found Persaud's 2007 Dodge Caliber down an embankment, state police said. There were no passengers in the vehicle.  The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Cohen Will Serve Sentence At Area Prison Described As 'Castle Behind Bars' Cohen Will Serve Sentence At Area Prison Described As 'Castle Behind Bars'
Cohen Will Serve Sentence At Area Prison Described As 'Castle Behind Bars' Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer and so-called "fixer" for President Donald Trump, is headed to a facility in the Hudson Valley once named by Forbes as one of the "10 cushiest prisons" in America. The 52-year-old Cohen was sentenced earlier this week to three years after he admitted to lying to Congress about Trump’s business dealings in Russia, breaking campaign finance laws on behalf of Trump and evading $1.4 million in taxes related to his personal businesses.  The Otisville Federal Correctional Institution, where Cohen will begin his sentence in March, is located…
Woman's Attempt To Climb Overpass Closes Roadway In Area Woman's Attempt To Climb Overpass Closes Roadway In Area
Woman's Attempt To Climb Overpass Closes Roadway In Area Route 17 was closed for a short time when a woman attempted to climb the overpass, according to New York State Police. The incident, which took place around 12:34 p.m. Tuesday, closed the roadway near Exit 124 in Goshen for a short time as officers worked to talk the "young" woman down, said state police. The woman was removed safely from the overpass.
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police A Philadelphia trio led Paramus police officers on a brief chase that resulted in a crash -- and then their arrests, authorities said. On Oct. 3, Paramus police officers responded to the Paramus Park Mall on a reports of three people pickpocketing and stealing, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officer Brian Doughty located Michael Grantham, Kachae Jackson and Danielle Taylor, all from Philadelphia, who fled on foot from the officer into a waiting vehicle, the chief said. Paramus Officer Michael Focarino attempted to stop the car using lights and sirens as it sped away from Paramus Park…
Man, 33, Killed In Route 17 Two-Car Crash Man, 33, Killed In Route 17 Two-Car Crash
Man, 33, Killed In Route 17 Two-Car Crash A 33-year-old man was killed during a two-vehicle crash on Route 17 on Tuesday evening. The crash occurred around 10:15 p.m. in the town of Thompson, said New York State Trooper Steve Nevel. An investigation into the crash indicates that a 2015 Toyota driven by Patrick Collins, 50, of Stroudsburg, Pa., was traveling east on Route 17 when the vehicle struck a 2002 Honda traveling west, Nevel said. The driver of the Honda, Luiz Diaz, of Monticello, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Cynthia Acevedo, 27, also of Monticello, was flown to Westchester Medical Center with injuries. …
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spilling Contents On Route 17 Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spilling Contents On Route 17
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spilling Contents On Route 17 This story has been updated. The contents of a tractor-trailer that clipped another vehicle are spread in the median of Route 17, following the crash. The incident took place around noon Thursday on Route 17 in Monticello, causing the driver to flip the trailer on its side, said New York State Trooper Steve Nevel. One lane was blocked for more than an hour. No one was injured in the crash. Motorists should expect some slowdowns as the debris is cleaned up.
Cashless Tolling To Go Live At Toll Barrier In Hudson Valley This Week Cashless Tolling To Go Live At Toll Barrier In Hudson Valley This Week
Cashless Tolling To Go Live At Toll Barrier In Hudson Valley This Week Cashless tolling will go live in the Hudson Valley this week following an announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The transition to cashless tolling will begin late Thursday night, Sept. 27 into Friday morning, Sept. 28, at the Harriman Toll Barrier in Orange County, Cuomo said Tuesday. The transition at Harriman is meant to help ease traffic and spur economic development around the Woodbury Premium Outlets area, the governor said.   "Cashless tolling at the Harriman toll plaza will ease congestion for millions of motorists each year and help strengthen the region's economy by providing gr…
5-Year-Old Killed In Two-Car Area Crash 5-Year-Old Killed In Two-Car Area Crash
5-Year-Old Killed In Two-Car Area Crash A 5-year-old girl was killed during a horrific crash on Route 17 when the pickup truck she was riding in crossed the center lane and slammed into another truck, police said. Charkeilys Viera of Rochester, who was not in a child seat or seatbelt, was killed when she was ejected from the vehicle around 2:48 p.m. Monday, said Eric Chaboty, with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Blake Starner driving eastbound on Route 17, just east of exit 105 in Monticello, when he came upon the crash that had just occurred, Chaboty said.  According to Starner, a 1998 GMC S15 pickup truck driving by…
IDs Released As Bodies Of Father, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting Located IDs Released As Bodies Of Father, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting Located
IDs Released As Bodies Of Father, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting Located The bodies of the father and son who went missing early Saturday morning while rafting on a river in the Hudson Valley have been located and identified. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, two juveniles were rafting under adult supervision on the Neversink River, located north of I-84 and west of Route 17 in Orange County. As the two returned to shore, an adult male saw one of the juveniles fall out of the raft and dove in to rescue him. The adult male was able to get the juvenile back into the raft, when it flipped over. The two victims, a father and son, did not resurface. Since S…
Search Resumes For Dad, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting In Area Search Resumes For Dad, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting In Area
Search Resumes For Dad, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting In Area Click here for an updated story: IDs Released As Bodies Of Father, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting Located The search for a father and son who went missing while rafting in a river in the Hudson Valley has now entered its third day. The raft of the 9-year-old boy and 46-year-old father overturned in the Neversink River near the Oakland Valley Campground in Orange County on Saturday morning, Aug. 18, state police said. The Neversink River is located north of I-84 and west of Route 17. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. with state police and numerous area fire rescue squads immediat…
Route 17 Lane Closures Will Last For Days Route 17 Lane Closures Will Last For Days
Route 17 Lane Closures Will Last For Days There will be delays for several days on Route 17 in Orange County as crews begin overnight construction activity in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning on Monday, Aug. 20, there will be overnight closures in both directions on Route 17 in Woodbury, near exit 131. The work is expected to last through Friday, Aug. 24. Officials said that lane closures could result in onsite detours, and motorists can expect delays in the area. Drivers have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. There will be flaggers in the …
Father, Son Go Missing After Raft Overturns In Area River Father, Son Go Missing After Raft Overturns In Area River
Father, Son Go Missing After Raft Overturns In Area River Click here for an updated story: IDs Released As Bodies Of Father, Son Who Went Missing While Rafting Located A search is underway for a father and son who went missing while swimming in a river in the Hudson Valley. The raft of the 9-year-old boy and 46-year-old father overturned in the Neversink River near the Oakland Valley Campground in Orange County on Saturday morning, Aug. 18, state police said. The Neversink River is located north of I-84 and west of Route 17. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. State Police and numerous area fire rescue squads immediately responded. Aviation…
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes I-87 Closure Near I-84 Crash With Serious Injuries Causes I-87 Closure Near I-84
Crash With Serious Injuries Causes I-87 Closure Near I-84 Click here for an updated story: Details Emerge In Double Tractor-Trailer I-87 Crash With Serious Injury A crash between two tractor-trailers with at least one serious injury led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of I-87 in Orange County late Monday afternoon through the evening. The crash, near the 63-mile marker, occurred on the southbound side in Newburgh near Route 17/I-84/Route 300 and was reported at 4:15 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.