This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY
This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY A popular area ice cream shop is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand new report that was released. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars . Factors that determine ranking include number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings…
Officer Cleared In Warwick Fatal Shooting Officer Cleared In Warwick Fatal Shooting
Officer Cleared In Warwick Fatal Shooting A Warwick police officer has been cleared in the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man who attacked him with a knife, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced. In June, officers responded to a reported domestic incident on Wheeler Road in Warwick, when 37-year-old Dwayne Clyburn charged at them with an eight-inch steak knife. Clyburn was shot once by an officer, prompting a lengthy investigation. Officials said Clyburn was reportedly ordered to drop the weapon but refused before moving toward officers. Following the shooting, Clyburn was transported to St. Anthony’s Communi…
These Orange County Eateries Rank Among Best In State For Comfort Food These Orange County Eateries Rank Among Best In State For Comfort Food
These Orange County Eateries Rank Among Best In State For Comfort Food While New York is filled with some of the country’s finest eateries, some Hudson Valley restaurants are among the state’s finest to stop for comfort food, according to a brand-new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its latest report of the municipalities that feature the finest cheesy, greasy, sweet and salty comfort foods.  Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” According to the report, "'best' is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star rating for a business, a…
Man Admits To Aggravated Vehicular Homicide In Deaths Of Two Women Man Admits To Aggravated Vehicular Homicide In Deaths Of Two Women
Man Admits To Aggravated Vehicular Homicide In Deaths Of Two Women A 32-year-old man who was allegedly driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle, killing two women, has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide. Christopher Perrella, 32, of Vernon, New Jersey, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Dec. 11, before Orange County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill in connection with the deaths of two women, who were passengers in a car that Perrella had been driving on Nov. 4, 2017, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office.   At the time of the crash, Perrella was driving a car containing a male friend, that friend’s fiancée, an…
Avoid 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' This Winter With 4 Simple Tips Avoid 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' This Winter With 4 Simple Tips
Avoid 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' This Winter With 4 Simple Tips It may sound festive, but there is nothing cheerful about holiday heart syndrome, a very real phenomenon in which heart-related emergencies spike around the food-and-drink-centered holidays. According to Dr. Emily Gordon, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Warwick, “There is a higher risk of heart disease around the holidays, when all around us are parties with unhealthy food and drinks. Rich desserts, eggnog and holiday breads are everywhere, and there are no outdoor activities in sight. People also don…
13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops 13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops
13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged with DWI were:  Orange County On Friday, Oct. 19, State Police troopers in Montgomery arrested Steven Slezak, 33, of Highland Mills, for DWAI. He was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 208 in Blooming Grove. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 19, State Police troopers in Middletown arrested Timothy Feeney, 60, of New Hampton, for DWI. He wa…
Man Raped Child Under Age 11 Multiple Times, State Police Say Man Raped Child Under Age 11 Multiple Times, State Police Say
Man Raped Child Under Age 11 Multiple Times, State Police Say A 64-year-old area man is behind bars following a joint law enforcement investigation that determined he allegedly raped a child multiple times, police said. The Orange County Child Abuse Unit announced the arrest of Warwick resident Douglas Castro on Wednesday afternoon. Castro was taken into custody this week following a joint investigation with the Orange County Child Protective Services. It is alleged that Castro repeatedly raped his victim, who is under the age of 11, over the course of a year. He was arrested and charged with one count of predatory sexual assault against a child, an …
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several Hudson Valley motorists were among 29 drivers busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the area continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include: Orange County On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troopers from Catskill arrested Tasha Purdy, 27, of Walden, for DWI. She was traveling in Cairo when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troope…
Teacher's Aide Indicted For Bringing Gun To School In Hudson Valley Teacher's Aide Indicted For Bringing Gun To School In Hudson Valley
Teacher's Aide Indicted For Bringing Gun To School In Hudson Valley A 24-year-old teacher's aide who was arrested for bringing a gun in her purse to an area school has been indicted by a grand jury for felony possession of a weapon on school grounds. Gillian J. Jeffords of Warwick who was also indicted on three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, was employed as a teacher's aide at the Rockland BOCES Jesse Kapan School in West Nyack, came to work on March 29, with a fully loaded gun in her purse, according to the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. According to the DA's Office,  Jeffords placed her pocketbook on a bin in a classroom closet…
Two Killed In Two-Alarm Hudson Valley House Fire Two Killed In Two-Alarm Hudson Valley House Fire
Two Killed In Two-Alarm Hudson Valley House Fire Two people were killed in a two-alarm house fire early Wednesday in the Hudson Valley, according to the New York State Police. The fire, which was reported around 3 a.m. in Monroe in Orange County, was already fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene, officials said. Two people inside the residence at 18 Elm Road were found by firefighters, said Trooper Steven Nevel, spokesman for the New York State Police. Nevel said their identities will be released following the notification of family members.  They are believed to be residents of the home that was engulfed by the fire wit…
Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly
Defense Fund For Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Area School Moving Slowly The defense fund for a former teacher’s aide who brought a gun into a Rockland County school is making slow progress. The father of Warwick resident Gillian Jeffords, a former teacher’s aide at the Jesse J. Kaplan School in West Nyack, started a GoFundMe page for his daughter in May, after she was arrested for bringing a gun to the BOCES school. In three months, it has raised just $2,745 of its $20,000 goal from 32 people. “We are seeking support to pay legal bills in relation to a case involving Gillian, who is (was) a concealed carry pistol permit holder, and her pistol on a school campus…
13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops 13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops
13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among more than two dozen who found themselves charged over the weekend. Local residents charged were: Orange County On Saturday, Aug. 25, State Police troopers from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Matthew Ranglin, 23, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling in Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Aug. 25, State Police…