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Kiryas Joel, NY

Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say This story has been updated. A Hudson Valley man was killed when a juvenile backing an SUV into a driveway accelerated and hit the victim. The incident occurred in Orange County at 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the village of Kiryas Joel in the town of Monroe. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 13-year-old was backing a 2024 Honda Odyssey into the driveway of a residence. While attempting to back the vehicle into the spot, the juvenile rapidly accelerated, striking the victim, identified as Abraham Moskovits, age …
Teen Rushed To Westchester Medical Center Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle, Police Say Teen Rushed To Westchester Medical Center Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle, Police Say
Teen Rushed To Westchester Medical Center Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle, Police Say A Hudson Valley teenager was struck and killed when he stepped onto the roadway in front of a vehicle, according to authorities. The incident took place in Orange County around 9:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 10, on Forest Road in Kiryas Joel, New York State Trooper Steven Nevel said.  An initial investigation indicates, Michael Gestetner, age 18, of Brooklyn, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse southbound on Forest Road when Aaron Freeman, age 16, of Monroe, abruptly entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle, Nevel said.  Freeman was transported by ambulance to Westchest…
Man Charged With Arson In Connection To Fire At School In Area, State Police Say Man Charged With Arson In Connection To Fire At School In Area, State Police Say
Man Charged With Arson In Connection To Fire At School In Area, State Police Say A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection to a fire that broke out at a school in the area. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into the blaze in Orange County during the early morning hours of Thursday, July 22 at the Kiryas Joel Public School on Dinev Road in the Village of Kiryas Joel.  New York State Police out of the Monroe Barracks arrested Yoel Einhorn, from the village of Kiryas Joel, on Friday, July 23. He's been charged with: Third-degree arson (a Class C felony),  Third-degree burglary (a Class D felony) Possession of burglar tools (A Class A misdem…
Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say
Area Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Exposing Himself, State Police Say State Police arrested an area man for allegedly exposing himself to women and then touching them without consent and masturbating in public. The Orange County resident was arrested after a woman and her husband called state police to report that an unknown man grabbed the woman as he walked by and then exposed himself around 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, in Kiryas Joel, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Christopher Lyons, age 21, of Monroe, was arrested after state police responded to the area, Nevel said. "There were numerous reports of Lyons exposing himself and masturbating in public," Nevel sai…
Hudson Valley Residents Reportedly Among 40-Plus Fatal Victims Of Israel Holy Site Stampede Hudson Valley Residents Reportedly Among 40-Plus Fatal Victims Of Israel Holy Site Stampede
Hudson Valley Residents Reportedly Among 40-Plus Fatal Victims Of Israel Holy Site Stampede At least three Hudson Valley natives were among the dozens killed in Israel when a massive crowd of holiday worshippers went wild, according to reports. On Friday, April 30, mayhem broke out at a Jewish religious festival that was attended by tens of thousands of people in Mount Meron, killing upwards of 45 people and hospitalizing more than 100 others. According to reports, among the dead were Rockland County natives Shragi Gestetner, age 33, formerly of Airmont, Yosef Amram Tauber, age 18, of Monsey, and Eliezer Josef, age 26, of Kiryas Joel, in Orange County. The stampede happened duri…
4-Year-Old Child Struck Killed By Delivery Truck In Hudson Valley 4-Year-Old Child Struck Killed By Delivery Truck In Hudson Valley
4-Year-Old Child Struck Killed By Delivery Truck In Hudson Valley A 4-year-old child was killed after being hit by a delivery truck in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley apartment complex. New York State troopers responded to the event around 3:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, in Orange County after receiving a call that a child had been hit by a delivery truck on D A Weider Blvd., in Kiryas Joel, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An initial investigation found that a delivery truck going south on D A Weider Blvd., made a left turn into a driveway entrance of an apartment complex, Nevel said. Upon entering the complex, the truck struck the male child, he added. The b…
COVID-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate COVID-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate
Covid-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate Some are questioning the COVID-19 numbers coming out of a Hudson Valley Orthodox Jewish community after the infection rate spiked to the highest in the state before suddenly plummeting back to earth. Last month, the state was reporting that the positivity rate in Kiryas Joel, a village in Orange County, jumped to 34 percent, prompting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put certain restrictions in the state in the community and surrounding areas. Cuomo later eased the restrictions in the Orange County cluster, though some remain in place in Rockland County. Earlier story - COVID-19: Orange Coun…
COVID-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones COVID-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones
Covid-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones The closure of some Hasidic schools in the middle of a COVID-19 cluster in the Hudson Valley will continue indefinitely due to the community’s unwillingness to adhere to state and county pandemic orders. On Monday, Oct. 5, Orange County Health Commissioner Irina Gelman ordered schools in and around Kiryas Joel to stay closed for at least two weeks due to a spike in COVID-19 cases inside the cluster. This week, Gelman said that the schools have not been following orders to report COVID-19 infections among students and staff members, while others have refused to close at all, in direct violat…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike Spikes in positive COVID-19 cases in Rockland and Orange County have pushed the Hudson Valley’s infection rate to the highest in New York. On Monday, Sept. 28, there were 9,948 people tested in the Hudson Valley, with 202 returning positive, bringing the infection rate to 2 percent, ahead of Western New York (1.3 percent), New York City (1.3 percent), and Long Island (1.2 percent). No other region was above 1 percent as the statewide infection rate rose to 1.3 percent. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Manhattan, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the spike in the Hudson…
COVID-19: Huge Hudson Valley Gathering Prompts Health Department Warning COVID-19: Huge Hudson Valley Gathering Prompts Health Department Warning
Covid-19: Huge Hudson Valley Gathering Prompts Health Department Warning A mass religious gathering in the Hudson Valley in which thousands congregated, most without wearing masks or socially distancing, has prompted action from health officials amid the COVID-19 outbreak.  Photos circulated on social media this week that showed “thousands” attending a peaceful prayer demonstration in Orange County at a synagogue in Kiryas Joel on Sunday, Sept. 13. A tweet from Satmar Headquarters with the accompanying photos read: “Pictorial of 1st day of #Slichos with Satmar Grand Rebbe Aron in the main Shul of the Town of Palm Tree in Kiryas Joel, the newly construc…
Part-Time Cop Leaves Force After Facebook Post About Bombing Kiryas Joel Part-Time Cop Leaves Force After Facebook Post About Bombing Kiryas Joel
Part-Time Cop Leaves Force After Facebook Post About Bombing Kiryas Joel A part-time police officer for the Town of Tuxedo Police Department is no longer with the department after allegedly making a racist comment on Facebook regarding bombing Kiryas Joel. According to a post from Kiryas Joel school Superintendent Joel Petlinl, the former officer posted a statement, saying "drop a daisy cutter right in KJ," to his personal Facebook account.  A daisy cutter is a large bomb used by the military. It was not clear what he meant by the post, but many felt it was hate speech. “If you don’t think that hateful rhetoric by elected officials impacts opinio…
COVID-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone COVID-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone
Covid-19: Rockland County Exec Fires Back After Cuomo Says No One Asked For Containment Zone Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Rockland Has 'Teeth' To Enforce Executive Order On Social Distancing, State Says As the number of cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue rising in Rockland, County Executive Ed Day asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to establish a containment zone for Ramapo. That request was made in a letter written on Thursday, April 2. (See second image above.) But when asked on Saturday, April 4 about the request at  a news conference in Albany, Cuomo replied, "Nobody's asked me," Cuomo said. Day said he was "…
COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says
Covid-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says A request for a containment zone in an area of Orange County due to a high number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has been denied by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Orange County Executive Executive Steve Neuhaus had requested the containment zone for Kiryas Joel on Thursday, March 16. On Tuesday, March 31, Neuhaus said during his daily briefing that the request had been denied by the state. Currently, Neuhaus said, Kiryas Joel made up about 20 to 25 percent of the cases in the county. He said he is working with other counties, such as Rockland, to consider other actions that can be taken. …
COVID-19: Leader Of Kiryas Joel Tests Positive For Virus COVID-19: Leader Of Kiryas Joel Tests Positive For Virus
Covid-19: Leader Of Kiryas Joel Tests Positive For Virus Updated story - COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says The leader of Kiryas Joel in Orange County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to multiple sources. Satmar Grand Rebbe Aaron Teitelbaum, 72, who leads one of the world's largest Hasidic groups, reportedly tested positive over the weekend and is resting at home in Kiryas Joel. Earlier story: Orange County Exec Asks For COVID-19 Containment Zone In Kiryas Joel Jewish publications, including Fast Forward, are reporting that Teitelbaum had no…
Orange County Exec Asks For COVID-19 Containment Zone In Kiryas Joel Orange County Exec Asks For COVID-19 Containment Zone In Kiryas Joel
Orange County Exec Asks For Covid-19 Containment Zone In Kiryas Joel Updated story - COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says As a reported number of positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to grow in Kiryas Joel, the Orange County executive has requested the area be mandated a containment zone by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The issue came to light when an area doctor posted on Facebook that nine of 14 patients from Kiryas Joel tested positive for the virus. He also made predictions about the potential for mass spread of the virus in the area. Although Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus would not confirm th…
Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident
Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident A 30-year-old man was seriously injured during a reported construction accident. The victim, Ricardo Martinez, 30, of Monroe, was found injured around 11:06 a.m., Monday, March 16, when New York State Police responded to Zupnick Drive in Kiryas Joel, for a reported construction accident, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers found Martinez unconscious with an apparent head injury. A trooper began CPR until Martinez was transported by KJ Ambulance to Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown where he is currently listed in serious condition, Nevel said. An investigation revealed that Mart…
Suspect Nabbed In June Area Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed In June Area Armed Robbery
Suspect Nabbed In June Area Armed Robbery New York State Police investigators tracked down an armed robbery suspect who allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of cash from his victim in the area. Jean Ysabel-Guerro, 30, of the Bronx, was arrested by state police for an Orange County robbery on June 20 last year in Kiryas Joel. The suspect was caught on camera, laughing an extensive investigation into the robbery. According to police, Ysabel-Guerro - who was wearing an NYPD t-shirt and hat at the time of the robbery - stole an undisclosed amount of cash during the robbery and proceeded to flee in a black four-door Nissan sedan. …
Man Killed After Car Crashes Down Embankment, Into Water Man Killed After Car Crashes Down Embankment, Into Water
Man Killed After Car Crashes Down Embankment, Into Water A 26-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in which the car went down an embankment before becoming partially submerged in water. It happened at around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. Sept. 22 in Orange County. State police from Monroe responded to Karlsburg Road in the village of Kiryas Joel in the town of Palm Tree for a report of a vehicle overturned in the water.  An investigation revealed that a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, operated by Jacob Farkas, of Kiryas Joel, was traveling east on Karlsburg Road when the vehicle veered across the roadway and down an embankment along the …
These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York
These Area City, Town Workers Are Among Highest Paid In Upstate New York Hudson Valley municipalities pay their employees some of the top salaries in upstate New York, according to a newly released study. Citing data from the New York State and Local Retirement System based on regular, overtime pay and unused vacation time, Empire Center’s 2018 “ What They Make ” report determined which town, city, and village employees are getting paid the most. Pension contributions, health insurance, and other benefits were not factored into the data. The study includes the average pay of employees, the number of employees and where the municipalities land in the region. The…
Know Him Or This Car? Suspect At Large After Robbery In Area Know Him Or This Car? Suspect At Large After Robbery In Area
Know Him Or This Car? Suspect At Large After Robbery In Area New York State Police are on the lookout for a man allegedly involved in a robbery in Kiryas Joel. Police say a black or Hispanic man with a thin beard was involved in the robbery in Kiryas Joel on Thursday, June 20 around 5:15 p.m. The man was wearing a dark baseball cap and a blue t-shirt, both of which had an ‘NYPD’ logo, according to police. Police say the man fled in an unknown direction in a black Nissan 4-door sedan. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact State Police in Monroe at (845) 782-8311. All calls will be kept confidential. 
These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY
These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY The Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s fastest growing villages, according to a new report. Citing data according to the latest Census population estimates, New York Upstate determined the 50 cities and villages that have seen the most growth between 2010 and 2018. The report only includes restaurants from upstate - which is considered by the website to be areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. In the Hudson Valley, the following municipalities made the cut:  Kiryas Joel (first overall): Growth since 2010: 24.5 percent (+4982); Change since 2…
This Orange County School District Ranks First In New York In Spending This Orange County School District Ranks First In New York In Spending
This Orange County School District Ranks First In New York In Spending New York is home to some of the nation’s finest schools and school districts, but which are spending the most and least to educate students? A newly released report from syracuse.com evaluated the upcoming budget numbers for hundreds of districts in the Empire State to determine how much each is proposing to spend on each student. The report found that the average spending is approximately $19,155, with some districts spending as much as $152,539. In Orange County, Kiryas Joel village led the entire state at $152,539, followed by Tuxedo at $58,605 per student. The report does not include …
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out In Orange County Large Brush Fire Breaks Out In Orange County
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out In Orange County A least a dozen fire companies have responded to a large brush fire on Lodge Mountain in Orange County that spread quickly with building winds. The fire started Thursday afternoon, April 4, near 10 Estybrook Trail, on the mountain, said the Mountain Lodge Park Fire Company. The department said the fire was "very large." There was no word if homes were in the line of the fire. Departments on the scene included Lodge Mountain, Salisbury, Blooming Gove, Washingtonville, Monroe, Maybrook, Coldenham, Goshen, Cornwall, Kiryas Joel, and Winona Lake. The state Department of Environmenta…
Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault
Two Arrested In Monroe Town Hall Assault Police have arrested a second man in connection with an alleged assault outside of Monroe Town Hall. The incident took place around 10:13 a.m., Thursday, March 28, when police were dispatched to Town Hall to investigate a report of a possible assault in progress involving a handgun, said Monroe Police Chief Alex Melchiorre. An investigation revealed that while attempting to file documents at Town Hall, a man was attacked by two suspects who struck him in the back of the head causing him to fall to the ground, and then repeatedly kicking and punching him, the Chief said. …
Man Pleads Guilty To Felony For Hit-Run That Injured Hudson Valley Child Man Pleads Guilty To Felony For Hit-Run That Injured Hudson Valley Child
Man Pleads Guilty To Felony For Hit-Run That Injured Hudson Valley Child An Orange County man has pleaded guilty to driving a fish delivery truck into an 8-year-old boy before fleeing the scene, leaving him with severe injuries in the middle of the road in Kiryas Joel. Kiryas Joel resident Yudah Zimmerman, 24, pleaded guilty to a felony for his role in a hit-and-run crash that left the child hospitalized for more than a week in 2016, before he took off in the truck without reporting the crash to authorities. Zimmerman will face up to six months in the Orange County Jail, as well as several years of probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accid…