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Algae Bloom Closed Popular State Park Beach In Region To Swimming
Due to an unhealthy algae bloom, a popular boating and swimming lake in the region has been temporarily closed.
The blooms were found in Sullivan County at Lake Superior State Park in Bethel on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
“Cyanobacteria, better known as blue-green algae, has increased to potentially harmful levels at Lake Superior’s beach, due in large part to the ongoing hot weather,” Parks, Recreation and Beautification Director Brian Scardefield explained. “People and animals who come in contact with the algae may develop irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract – or …
Wild Fox In Town Of Bethel Test Positive For Rabies
A health department in the region has confirmed that a fox has tested positive for the rabies virus.
The fox, which was euthanized, was found in Sullivan County in the town of Bethel, said officials with the Sullivan County Department of Public Health.
The department said people exposed to the fox are currently receiving treatment.
Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, mostly occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, and woodchucks.
Domestic animals, often including cats, cattle, and dogs, account for less than 10 percent of the reported rabies cases. …
DWI Crash: Unlicensed Motorist Charged After 42-Year-Old Killed In Region
A motorist was charged with driving while intoxicated and without a license after crashing into another vehicle, killing one person in the region, according to authorities.
The crash took place in Sullivan County around 6 p.m., Sunday, May 21, on Route 55 in the town of Bethel, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel.
Nevel said a preliminary investigation revealed that Pennsylvania residents Joseph Messina, age 40, and William Bailey, age 42, were traveling south on Route 55 when they collided with one another. Both men are from Dingmans Ferry in Pike County (near the border of Por…
Drunk, Pickaxe-Wielding Man Breaks Into Residence In Region, Attacks Homeowner, Cops Say
A homeowner in the region is no doubt shaken up, but otherwise okay after police said a drunk man wielding a pickaxe broke into his home and attacked him.
Authorities in Sullivan County were called just before 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, with reports of an assault and attempted robbery at a home in Bethel, located on Mohawk Trail.
State Police determined that the 38-year-old suspect, Daniel Desseauve, of Highland in Ulster County, approached the home carrying a pickaxe and pushed the front door open.
Once inside, he began swinging the ax at the homeowner, according to police.
The victim was …
Storms Knock Out Power In Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan: Here's Latest Breakdown
Thousands in the Hudson Valley lost power overnight as thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines weeks after Tropical Storm Isaias rocked the region.
As of around 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, NYSEG was still reporting 67 customers without power in Dutchess County, 343 in Sullivan County, and 15 in Ulster County.
Central Hudson had 442 Dutchess customers without power, and an additional three in Ulster County, while Orange & Rockland Utilities had 639 of its 9,093 customers in Sullivan County still without power.
In Dutchess, outages were reported in Amenia (806), Washington (210)…
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy.
As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active.
In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active.
The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County.
In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
There continue to be newly reported cases related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in both Ulster and Sullivan counties.
As of Monday, May 11, there have been a total of 1,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with nearly 900 still active.
In Sullivan County, there have been 1,018 confirmed cases, with 337 still active.
Health officials in Ulster said that 637 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 681 patients in Sullivan have recovered.
There have been 58 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March.
Earlier …
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
There were two new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Ulster County, as cases there and in Sullivan County remained relatively steady day-to-day.
As of Friday, May 1, there have been 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, bringing the total to 1,358. There were 32 new COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County for a total of 887 since the outbreak began in early March.
There have been 37 COVID-19 deaths in Ulster, and 22 fatalities in Sullivan County.
In Ulster, there have been 5,497 residents who have tested negatively for COVID-19, while 553 COVID-19 patients have been treated at a…
Covid-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns
There was one new fatality tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sullivan County as cases there and in Ulster County continue to increase.
As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, there have been 788 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sullivan, resulting in 22 deaths. In Ulster, there have been 1,294 positive cases, leading to the death of 24 area residents.
In Sullivan, there are currently 1,175 COVID-19 patients in quarantine, while 986 were treated, self resolved, and are now out of isolation. In Ulster, there have been 4,856 patients who tested negative for COVID-19, while 280 have been…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Hundreds of Ulster County and Sullivan County residents are still without power following Monday’s thunder and wind storm.
As of 10:45 a.m., on Tuesday, April 14, NYSEG was reporting 52 outages in Sullivan County and three in Ulster, while Central Hudson had no outages in Sullivan, and 359 in Ulster.
Previous story: Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan
Outages were reported in Gardiner, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz, Plattekill, Shandaken, Bethel, Callicoon, Liberty, and Tusten.
According to Central Hudson, “crews and personnel f…
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan
Hundreds of Ulster and Sullivan County residents have been left in the dark as storms roll through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 50 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines.
As of 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Central Hudson was reporting that 1,991 of its 90,1000 Ulster County residents were reporting power outages, while NYSEG was reporting 352 outages in Sullivan County, with an additional 59 in Ulster.
Earlier story: High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages
The bulk of the outages were in Esopus, which was re…
