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Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Driving Drunk At 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly driving drunk at three times the legal limit. Orange County resident Jorge L. Tapia-Ramirez, age 46, of Middletown, was charged around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20 in the town of Wallkill. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, the department received multiple 911 calls reporting an erratic driver in a white 2019 Chevrolet Express van on I-84 in Wallkill. When troopers arrived on the scene they stopped the van and identified Tapia-Ramirez. While being interviewed by troopers it was determined that he was impaired by al…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours
Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Cause Detours Construction work on I-84 will close multiple ramps in Dutchess County.  Commuters can expect detours on I-84 and Taconic State Parkway from Sunday, June 25, through Thursday, June 29, while construction teams complete paving work, according to the state Department of Transportation. The following ramps along I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway will be closed during the above dates, between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.:  Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Town of East Fishkill  Taconic State Parkway northbound and s…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Construction work on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will reduce the highway to one lane in each direction on weeknights for several months. The state Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect one lane to close along I-84 in each direction between Exit 36 (I-87) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh on weeknights beginning Monday, June 12. The construction will run through Friday, October 27, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate roadway construction work, weather permitting, DOT said. The department said that motorists should anticipate delays and u…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed Traveling 103 MPH While Drunk, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for allegedly speeding at 103 mph while drunk on I-84. Orange County resident Maycholl Perdodma, age 23, of Wallkill, was busted around 5 a.m., Sunday, May 21, by a trooper who clocked him at 103 mph in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee in a 65 mph zone in Montgomery, said Trooper Steve Nevel. The trooper stopped the vehicle and while speaking with the trooper it was determined that Perdoma was impaired by alcohol and was arrested.  He had a blood alcohol content of .12 percent and was charged with DWI. Perdodma was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a multi-threat Nor'easter headed to the region. The potent system is due to arrive Monday night, March 13, and linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18 to 24 inches (dark blue) Many areas north of the I-84 corridor should see 8 inches or more of accumulation, with the highest amounts of…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Updated story - Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter A potent Nor'easter that could dump as much as 18 inches of snow in some inland areas will be packed with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into late Tuesday evening, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will range from 40 to 70 miles per hour starting Monday night, March 13. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Areas most at risk for power outages due to fallen trees and power lines a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Updated For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected Snowfall Totals Updated For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast
Projected Snowfall Totals Updated For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast Projected snowfall totals have been adjusted for a new winter storm on track for the Northeast with some accumulation now expected for the entire region. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from late Friday afternoon, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. A widespread 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is now expected for most of the region, including as far south as New York City and Long Island, with higher amounts farther north and inland, mainly north of the I-84 corridor. Newly updated projections are shown above from AccuWeather…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week
More To Come? New Winter Storm Could Be On Track For Later In Week As snowfall lingers from the most potent storm of the season, forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter system on track for the region at week's end. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from late Friday morning, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Since the high temperature Friday will be in the upper 30s, rain could mix with snow at times in the afternoon, before a drop in temps overnight leads to the possibility of a changeover to all snow heading into Saturday morning. "A number of factors will come into play to d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Icy Mix: Rain, Sleet, Snow Arrive With Dangerous Conditions, Power Outages Possible Icy Mix: Rain, Sleet, Snow Arrive With Dangerous Conditions, Power Outages Possible
Icy Mix: Rain, Sleet, Snow Arrive With Dangerous Conditions, Power Outages Possible A mix of rain, sleet, and snow is moving from west to east in the region late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, making for slippery conditions in some spots, and potentially dangerous conditions "As precipitation moves into the area, a quick rain/sleet mix is being observed at the coast before an eventual changeover to all rain," the National Weather Service said in a statement at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. "Farther inland, a mix of snow and sleet is expected to last the next few hours." Areas mainly north of the I-84 corridor will continue to see freezing rain and snow at times Wednesday nigh…

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by Joe Lombardi