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Crash In Region Involving School Bus Ends With Bus, Vehicle On Fire Crash In Region Involving School Bus Ends With Bus, Vehicle On Fire
Crash In Region Involving School Bus Ends With Bus, Vehicle 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash The identity's been released of a man killed in a crash on Friday afternoon, Jan. 20 on a Hudson Valley roadway. It involved two vehicles, a Hyundai Elantra which was in the middle of Route 304 in New City, and a Toyota Highlander which had traveled into the wooded area adjacent to the northbound lanes of the highway around midday Friday, according to Clarkstown Police Department Detective Norm Peters. Earlier report - Update: Route 304 Reopens After Fatal Crash In New City The two Highlander occupants were treated at the scene before being transported to an area hospital with se…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. A busy roadway in the region was closed for hours during an investigation following a fatal crash early in the afternoon on Friday, Jan. 20. The first arriving officer at the crash scene in Rockland County found two heavily damaged vehicles, a Hyundai Elantra which was in the middle of Route 304 in New City, and a Toyota Highlander which had traveled into the wooded area adjacent to the northbound lanes of the highway, said Detective Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police.  The New City Fire Engine Co performed an extrication on the Toyota Hi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Man From Region Found Missing Man From Region Found
Missing Man From Region Found Update: A Hudson Valley man who went missing after intending to go to a neighboring town in Fairfield County has been located, authorities announced. Northern Westchester resident Robert Swern, age 64, left his residence in South Salem on Sunday, June, around 5 p.m. for a destination in Ridgefield, Connecticut, said the New York State Police.  He never arrived. Investigative steps thus far have placed him near Brewster around 6 p.m., and White Plains around 8 p.m. on Sunday, state police said. On Thursday morning, June 9, state police said that he safely returned to his family. Ori…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Sentenced For Setting Fire To Ex-Girlfriend's Home In Area Man Sentenced For Setting Fire To Ex-Girlfriend's Home In Area
Man Sentenced For Setting Fire To Ex-Girlfriend's Home In Area A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to nine years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision in connection with a house fire. Orange County resident Nicholas Fontaine, age 23, of Monroe, on Monday, Jan. 24, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. According to the District Attorney's office, Fontaine pleaded guilty to second-degree arson in connection with starting the fire last year which took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 5 on Juniper Drive in Monroe. Fontaine's former girlfriend and her family were in the house at the time the fire er…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Ulster County Man Woman Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Ulster County Man
Woman Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Ulster County Man A woman was killed in an early morning three-vehicle crash in the area. The crash happened at around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 in Dutchess County, on Route 9G just north of West Market Street/Route 199 in the town of Red Hook. An initial investigation by state police shows Ulster County resident Dino J. Macaluso, age 54, of Saugerties, was operating a 2005 GM Envoy northbound on State Route 9G when he entered the southbound lane and struck two vehicles.  Both southbound vehicles were slowing for a red traffic signal at the Route 9G and West Market intersection, accord…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…

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by Joe Lombardi