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Man Drowns At Bear Mountain State Park In Orange County Man Drowns At Bear Mountain State Park In Orange County
Man Drowns At Bear Mountain State Park In Orange County A hiker who was lost in Bear Mountain State Park was found drowned in a creek. The incident was reported in the Orange County section of the park in the town of Highlands around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, state police and state park police responded to Bear Mountain State Park in the town of Highlands for a report of a missing hiker.  An investigation revealed that the lost hiker, identified as Westchester County resident Omar Benitez, age 23, from White Plains, was hiking with two friends when he became separated from them, Nevel said. Troopers and…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Found Dead Outside Bank In Area Man Found Dead Outside Bank In Area
Man Found Dead Outside Bank In Area A man was found dead, slumped in the bushes against the side of a bank in the area. The body was discovered at approximately 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 in Ulster County. According to Village of Ellenville Police, police were called when the unconscious and unresponsive man was found outside the Sterling National Bank. CPR was administered by police to the man, identified as 39-year-old John J. Skiff, of Ellenville, then by paramedics from the Ellenville Rescue Squad.  The man was pronounced dead at 5:48 a.m. An autopsy will be performed at Kingston City Hospital to determine t…

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by Christina Coulter