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Retired Judge From Region Commits Suicide As FBI Moves In To Arrest Him, Officials Say Retired Judge From Region Commits Suicide As FBI Moves In To Arrest Him, Officials Say
Retired Judge From Region Commits Suicide As FBI Moves In To Arrest Him, Officials Say A retired Hudson Valley judge and former assistant district attorney shot himself during an FBI raid at his home, according to multiple published reports. The incident occurred in Orange County early Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Campbell Hall. Law enforcement sources told ABC News 7 that Stewart Rosenwasser, a retired Orange County judge and former executive assistant district attorney of Campbell Hall, was being charged in a corruption case for allegedly taking bribes. The FBI released the following statement regarding the incident: "The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting that occu…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Lucky Hudson Valley Store Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Lucky Hudson Valley Store
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Lucky Hudson Valley Store By now, most Hudson Valley lottery players know there's a lucky store where someone always seems to win. That happened again in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less store on Plank Road in Newburgh on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the Powerball game. According to the New York Lottery, one winner walked away with $50,000 on a third-prize winning ticket purchased at the store. The winning numbers for Saturday's Powerball were 17-19-21-37-45, with a Powerball of 14. Players must pick four correct numbers and the Powerball to win third place.  No word yet on who the winner is. The Powerball dra…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Pizza Join In The Region Under New Ownership Earning High Marks Pizza Join In The Region Under New Ownership Earning High Marks
Pizza Join In The Region Under New Ownership Earning High Marks If you love to have a "go-to" pizza spot where you know you'll get a good slice or maybe even a dish of spaghetti and meatballs, check out this Hudson Valley spot under new ownership. It is a fave with online reviewers and foodies. Joey's Pizza and Italian is located in Orange County, in Middletown, in a strip mall at 88 Dunning Road, Suite 11. Pizza fans can choose thin, deep-dish, or Silician pizza. They can also select from a wide variety of toppings, including everything from plain old cheese to baked ziti pie. The restaurant also offers gluten-free and cauliflower-crust pizzas.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Update: Teen Victim Of Mamakating Crash ID'd, Driver Charged Update: Teen Victim Of Mamakating Crash ID'd, Driver Charged
Update: Teen Victim Of Mamakating Crash ID'd, Driver Charged New York State Police have identified the high school student killed in a crash and charged the driver of the vehicle. The crash occurred in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. The student killed, and the passengers attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, according to the district's superintendent Brian C. Monahan.  Original report - Minisink Valley High School Student Killed, 3 Injured During Crash In Region According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
HS Student Killed, 3 Injured In Mamakating Crash HS Student Killed, 3 Injured In Mamakating Crash
HS Student Killed, 3 Injured In Mamakating Crash A 17-year-old high school student was killed, and three other passengers were injured during a single-vehicle crash in the region. New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From HS In Hudson Valley ID'd, Driver Charged The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Route 17 in Mamakating at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. State Police Trooper Steven Nevel confirmed one teenager had been killed and the three others hospitalized. The student killed, and the passengers attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, according to the district's superintendent Brian C. Monahan.&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Popular Furniture Builder In Region Who Lost Shop To Fire Asking For Help Popular Furniture Builder In Region Who Lost Shop To Fire Asking For Help
Popular Furniture Builder In Region Who Lost Shop To Fire Asking For Help A Hudson Valley furniture maker known for building specialty pieces for the rich and famous needs help after a fire ripped through his shop. The blaze occurred in Orange County at Authentic Authentic Antique Lumber on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Goshen. Sal Mastropolo owns the business, which makes everything from flooring to reclaimed tables and live-edge slabs, all with 100-year-old wood. It has a five-star review on Google. Rockland Video Productions via Mark Lieb According to the business website, some of the stars he has built furniture for include Yoko Ono, Keith Richards, Robert D…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Shooting Update: 2 Men Injured In Region, Suspect On Run Shooting Update: 2 Men Injured In Region, Suspect On Run
Shooting Update: 2 Men Injured In Region, Suspect On Run Police are investigating after two men were shot while visiting a Hudson Valley home. The incident occurred in Orange County at 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in front of 31.5 Lake Ave. in Middletown. According to Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry Thoelen, officers responded to the area after receiving several 911 calls reporting shots fired. Officers located evidence consistent with a shooting but no injured people. Thoelen said while officers began securing the crime scene, they received another 911 call from a man reporting that he was currently transporting two men with gunshot wounds…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of School In Region Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of School In Region
Social Media Post Leads To Lockout Of School In Region A social media threat of violence has led to the lockout of a Hudson Valley school. The incident occurred in Orange County early Thursday, Sept. 19, in Chester. According to Chester Police Chief Daniel Doellinger, officers responded to the Chester Academy after a student reported having seen a threat of violence posted on social media. The Chief said students were arriving at the school and were held on the buses in the parking lot.  Doellinger said the school was placed on lockout and moved to a hold-in-place. Police explosives detection K9 teams from multiple law enforcement agenci…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Brothers Sentenced For Brutal Killing Of Man From Region Brothers Sentenced For Brutal Killing Of Man From Region
Brothers Sentenced For Brutal Killing Of Man From Region Two brothers who killed a Hudson Valley man who shot him 12 times and left him lying in his driveway to be found by a sanitation worker have been sentenced to years in prison. The incident occurred in Ulster County in Jan. 2023 in Plattekill. The men, Orange County resident Junando Dawkins, age 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison on Tuesday, Sept. 17. According to the Ulster County District Attorney, Emmanuel Nneji, New York State Police conducted the investigation into the shooting death of…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Update: Armed, Dangerous Man Killed By State Police In Regoin New Update: Armed, Dangerous Man Killed By State Police In Regoin
New Update: Armed, Dangerous Man Killed By State Police In Regoin This story has been updated. An armed and dangerous man wanted for numerous violent felony crimes in New York City has been shot and killed by New York State Police following a confrontation. The incident began in Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Woodbury and ended in Highland Mills. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Ali Ali, age unknown of New York City, refused to stop while driving a stolen vehicle from troopers on I-87. During the pursuit, Ali crashed the car, which caught fire. He ran from the scene into a wooded area, and multiple police agencie…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region Are you feeling lucky? A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Hudson Valley convenience store. The third prize-winning ticket was sold in Orange County, at Newburgh’s Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road, for the drawing held on Monday, Sept. 16, New York Lottery announced. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers are 8-9-11-27-31 and the Powerball is 17. Players can check their ticket on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man From Region Stabbed Multiple Times During Assault Man From Region Stabbed Multiple Times During Assault
Man From Region Stabbed Multiple Times During Assault A Hudson Valley man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times during an assault. The incident occurred in Orange County around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, in the town of Wallkill. According to Wallkill Police Lt. Robert McLymore, officers responded to an assault at 265 Route 211 E. and found a 64-year-old Middletown man. The man, who has not been identified, was stabbed multiple times and was rushed to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown by the town of Wallkill EMS. McLymore said Det. John Zonneveld investigated and arrested Ronald Parker, age 58, of Broome County in…

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by Kathy Reakes