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New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare
New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare  A Hudson Valley cafe that opened a little over a year ago has become a beloved neighborhood destination, according to foodies and casual diners.  The Four Star Cafe in Rockland County, in Congers, is known for its small plates, pizzas, good food, and stiff drinks. Yelper Global  M. said: "Should be called five-star cafe. Nothing else to say beyond that. Good food. Good service. Especially make sure to get dessert." The pizzas, flamed-grilled burgers, and many appetizers, including the Bronx-style calamari and the petit lamb chops, seem to be menu favorites. But there's ple…
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman A Hudson Valley woman was killed during a head-on crash when she allegedly veered into the oncoming traffic lane, according to Clarkstown Police. The collision occurred in Rockland County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at North Highland Avenue and Fairview Avenue in Upper Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, the incident involved two vehicles: a Honda CRV and a Nissan Versa.  The first responding officer arrived on the scene to find the Honda CRV severely damaged and located in the middle of North Highland Avenue while the Nissan Versa was off the roadway.…
Fentanyl Deaths: Dealer Nabbed By Westchester Task Force After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say Fentanyl Deaths: Dealer Nabbed By Westchester Task Force After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say
Fentanyl Deaths: Dealer Nabbed By Westchester Task Force After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say A Hudson Valley man who allegedly peddled fentanyl to customers including friends, has been charged in connection with the death of two, and the overdoses of at least five people. Rockland County resident Justin Turnick, age 25, of Congers, was arrested on Wednesday, July 12 by agents with the Westchester Resident Agent Task Force for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), along with local law enforcement agencies, said Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Turnick was charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in death or serious bodily injury to five vi…
Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours
Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours A busy roadway in the region will be closed for at least 24 more hours after a massive brush fire that drew responders from departments in four counties. In Rockland County, a stretch of Route 9W in Clarkstown will be closed until at least Sunday afternoon, April 16 "due to trees still falling and some rocks," the Clarkstown Police Department said late Saturday morning, April 15.  It is closed at the Route 304 interchange in Congers and on the Haverstraw side at Route 9W by the rock cut. Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14, responders rushed to Old Haverstraw Road in Congers fo…
Duo Busted With Drugs, Guns During Hudson Valley Warrants Raid, DA Says Duo Busted With Drugs, Guns During Hudson Valley Warrants Raid, DA Says
Duo Busted With Drugs, Guns During Hudson Valley Warrants Raid, DA Says A Hudson Valley man and woman were busted for alleged possession of drugs and guns during warrant searches following an investigation. The searches took place in Rockland County on Friday, Feb. 10 in Congers. The arrests were the result of search warrants stemming from a month-long investigation conducted by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Westchester Resident Office Tactical Diversion Squad, said Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh. The basis of the search warrant was the result of a multi-ag…
5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' 5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy'
5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' Tattoos, a black wig, and a prosthetic penis. Sebastian Stan is nearly unrecognizable in his role as Tommy Lee in Hulu's new hit mini-series "Pam & Tommy," streaming now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) Whether you know him from the Marvel movies or Gossip Girl, what you might not have known about 39-year-old Stan is that he has Hudson Valley ties. Here are five mor…
Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was allegedly driving high on drugs was arrested after being spotted swerving all over a busy roadway, almost striking several vehicles, authorities announced. Manuel Perez, age 54, of Congers, was arrested in Rockland County around 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, when the Clarkstown Police responded to calls of a silver Toyota Suv driving erratically on Route 9W in Valley Cottage.  According to Det. Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police Department, the first arriving officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to pull over the Toyota, but Perez re…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Area Contractor Indicted For $2M Workers Comp Fraud, DA Says Area Contractor Indicted For $2M Workers Comp Fraud, DA Says
Area Contractor Indicted For $2M Workers Comp Fraud, DA Says An area contractor has been indicted for allegedly providing false information to obtain required workers' compensation insurance. Rockland County resident Anthony Frascone, age 51, of Congers, and owner of Alpha-Omega, was indicted by a Rockland County grand jury on Friday, Jan. 14, for two counts of grand larceny and insurance fraud, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh. According to the DA's Office, Frascone was indicted following an investigation by the office's Special Investigation Unit, which found he provided false information to acquire legally required worke…
IDs Released For Driver Killed, Person Critically Injured In Area Crash IDs Released For Driver Killed, Person Critically Injured In Area Crash
IDs Released For Driver Killed, Person Critically Injured In Area Crash Police have identified the person killed during a single-vehicle crash that also severely injured another person. Mark Savino, age 35, a lifelong resident of Congers, in Rockland County, was killed around 11:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, when the vehicle he was in hit a utility pole, overturned, ejecting both occupants. The crash took place in the area of Lake Road and Route 9W in Congers, Detective Norm Peters said of the Clarkstown Police. Savino, who was employed by Congers Collison, was remembered on the company website: "I have sat here all day, and I am unable to find the words to put …
One Killed, Another Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Hudson Valley One Killed, Another Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Hudson Valley
One Killed, Another Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Hudson Valley One person was killed and another hospitalized with severe injuries during a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash overnight. It happened around 11:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24 in Rockland County in the area of Lake Road and Route 9W in Congers. Officers arriving on the scene discovered an overturned car that had struck a utility pole, said Detective Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police Department. The vehicle was occupied by two men, who were both ejected, Peters said. The driver of the vehicle, age 35, was pronounced dead at the scene by Rockland Paramedics.  The passenger, age 41, was trea…
16-Year-Old Rescued After Falling From Mountain At Rockland Lake State Park 16-Year-Old Rescued After Falling From Mountain At Rockland Lake State Park
16-Year-Old Rescued After Falling From Mountain At Rockland Lake State Park A 16-year-old was rescued after falling about 30 feet off a mountain in Rockland County. The Clarkstown Police Department deployed a drone to help assist with the rescue of an injured hiker at Hook Mountain, located in Rockland Lake State Park, located in the hamlets of Congers and Valley Cottage, on Friday night, May 22. The teen, who sustained unspecified injuries, was removed from the mountain and transported to an area hospital by Congers Valley Cottage Ambulance and Medic 5.  The New York State Park Police, Rockland Lake FD, Rockland Technical Rescue Team, Valley Cottage FD, Rock…
Former Area Priest Named In Sex Abuse Case Former Area Priest Named In Sex Abuse Case
Former Area Priest Named In Sex Abuse Case A former Hudson Valley priest who was thrown out of the church for sexually abusing a teenager has been named in a separate abuse case from years ago. Daniel Calabrese was one of 10 former priests who have been charged with sexually abusing a then 13-year-old boy while he was a student at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, according to a Westchester court filing. It is alleged that Calabrese took the teenager into the showers at the school and sexually assaulted him. The teen later realized that the abuse was likely premeditated, the court documents state. Calabrese previously was sentenced…