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Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander
Maloney's Bid For Fourth Term Faces Challenge From Retired Police Commander This story has been updated. U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and James O’Donnell, the Republican challenging him for New York’s 18th Congressional District seat, have major differences over federal tax law and abortion rights as well as whether Maloney's heart is still in the job after six years. The 18th Congressional District includes Orange and Putnam counties in addition to parts of northern Westchester and Dutchess counties. The district tipped slightly in favor of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election.  Maloney, 52, is an openly gay Democrat, whom O'Donnell, 67,…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Dodge Ram Driver Turns Himself In After Hit-Run Crash Critically Injures Bicyclist Dodge Ram Driver Turns Himself In After Hit-Run Crash Critically Injures Bicyclist
Dodge Ram Driver Turns Himself In After Hit-Run Crash Critically Injures Bicyclist An 83-year-old man has surrendered to New York State Police after hitting a bicyclist, leaving him hospitalized and driving away in Orange County. Goshen resident Louis Riso was taken into police custody for the hit-and-run in a Dodge Ram pickup that left a 51-year-old man in critical condition near the intersection. Brendan Dwyer of Monroe in Orange County suffered multiple fractures to his body when he was struck by the pickup truck at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the intersection of Craigville Road and Hasbrouck Road in Goshen. After striking Dwyer, the driver sped off…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Hit-Run Involving Dodge Ram Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Hit-Run Involving Dodge Ram
Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Hit-Run Involving Dodge Ram A 51-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a Dodge Ram pickup truck near an intersection in a hit-and-run. Brendan Dwyer of Monroe in Orange County suffered multiple fractures to his body when he was struck by the pickup truck at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the intersection of Craigville Road and Hasbrouck Road in Goshen. After striking Dwyer, the driver sped off in an unknown direction. Police said that Dwyer has been transported to the Orange Regional Medical Center in critical condition. New York State Police investigators are actively att…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State A new report from Safewise.com named nearly two dozen Hudson Valley municipalities among the 50 "safest cities" in New York. Based on the latest FBI report, the state boasts a property crime rate 40 percent less than the national average, the site said. Nearly 50 New York towns have a violent crime rate that's 94 percent lower than the national average. The No. 1 safest city on the list is Lewisboro, followed by Briarcliff Manor. The following Hudson Valley towns are named to Safewise.com's report: 1. Lewisboro 2. Briarcliff Manor 5. Croton-on-Hudson 8. Harrison  9. Rye 10. Nort…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Retired NYPD Officer Sentenced In Connection To Deaths Of Nine Horses Retired NYPD Officer Sentenced In Connection To Deaths Of Nine Horses
Retired Nypd Officer Sentenced In Connection To Deaths Of Nine Horses A 52-year-old woman was sentenced to two years in jail for the deaths of nine horses and the mistreatment of a 10th. Jeanne Ryan of Goshen was sentenced Thursday after being found guilty in July to 10 felony counts of animal cruelty and 10 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals by a jury, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Ryan, a retired New York City police officer, was sentenced to multiple concurrent sentences of two years, the DA's Office said. The maximum sentence which the law allows for the felony of aggravated cruelty to animals is two years in jail,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive
These Orange County Zip Codes Rank Among New York's Expensive New York remains one of the most expensive states to live in - behind only California - with some of the priciest zip codes found in the Hudson Valley, according to a recently released report. New York Upstate released a report this week listing the most expensive zip codes upstate - which includes all Hudson Valley counties north of Westchester and Rockland.  The report cited data from Property Shark, a real estate research website that collects information to determine the most expensive places to live, based on closed sale prices. The rankings were based on the median closed sale price …

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Convicted In Bench Trial After Deaths Of Nine Horses At Area Farm Woman Convicted In Bench Trial After Deaths Of Nine Horses At Area Farm
Woman Convicted In Bench Trial After Deaths Of Nine Horses At Area Farm A 52-year-old woman was found guilty Tuesday of 10 felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with the deaths of nine horses on a farm in the area. Jeanne Ryan of Goshen was also found guilty of the mistreatment of another horse, which survived, as well as for overdriving, torturing, injuring, and underfeeding the horses.  She was remanded to the Orange County Jail until her sentencing on Sept. 6, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Ryan was arrested on July 29, 2017, when investigators from the Hudson Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old With Suspended License Charged In Fatal New City Crash 22-Year-Old With Suspended License Charged In Fatal New City Crash
22-Year-Old With Suspended License Charged In Fatal New City Crash A 22-year-old driver of a vehicle that slammed into a parked dump truck, killing his passenger was driving on a suspended license, according to Clarkstown Police. Police responded to the crash around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, to the area of Mark Lane in New City for a report of a car accident, said Det. Peter Walker.   Responding patrol officers found a 2012 Jeep Wrangler partially on the road and the front lawn of 14 Mark Lane. The vehicle had extensive damage to the entire vehicle, Walker said.  It appeared that the Jeep had struck a parked dump truck that was parked in the street of…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Contractor Admits To Defrauding Customers Of $175,000 Hudson Valley Contractor Admits To Defrauding Customers Of $175,000
Hudson Valley Contractor Admits To Defrauding Customers Of $175,000 An area contractor is facing potential prison time and his corporation has agreed to pay back $175,000 for defrauding property owners who hired him to construct homes on their property. Goshen resident Charles Neustadt, 63, and JC Builders, Inc. pleaded guilty to felonies this week in Orange County Court. Neustadt pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny and theft of services. His business pleaded guilty to felony charges of grand larceny and scheme to defraud. As part of the plea agreement, Neustadt has agreed to pay back $175,000 and it has been recommended by the Orange County Distri…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Five Rockland County Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops Five Rockland County Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops
Five Rockland County Residents Nabbed For DWI In Weekend Stops A dozen Hudson Valley residents were among 25 motorists busted in the area for DWI over the weekend as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Local residents charged include: Rockland County: On Friday, June 15, State Police from Haverstraw arrested Haverstraw resident Avroham Ne…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Latest Update: School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Latest Update: School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat
Latest Update: School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat Heat Advisory: Steamy Day Will Be Followed By Severe Storms, Gusty Winds With record-breaking temperatures possible and a Heat Advisory in effect, multiple school districts in the Hudson Valley/Fairfield County have announced early dismissals for Monday, June 18. New York Westchester County Mamaroneck Public Schools: All elementary schools and Hommocks Middle School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Mamaroneck High School's exam schedule will remain as planned. Peekskill Central School District: Hillcrest's Grade 4 Field Day has been postponed until Wednesday, June 20. Rye City School District…

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