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New Update: Evacuations Continue As Hudson Valley Wildfire Jumps Containment Lines New Update: Evacuations Continue As Hudson Valley Wildfire Jumps Containment Lines
New Update: Evacuations Continue As Hudson Valley Wildfire Jumps Containment Lines Volunteer evacuations occurred in the Hudson Valley over the weekend due to a 5,000-acre wildfire that expanded winds and caused it to jump one of the firelines. The call to quickly leave the area occurred in Orange County on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Edgemere Avenue and Wah Ta Wah Park sections of Greenwood Lake.  Earlier report - Hudson Valley Wildfire Prompts Voluntary Evacuations, Shelters Open For Residents, Pets Crews of regional police officers, led by the Town of Warwick and Greenwood Lake Police departments, executed the pre-planned evacuation, which was performed succ…
Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18, HS Baseball Captain Killed In Sterling Forest Wildfire Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18, HS Baseball Captain Killed In Sterling Forest Wildfire
Remembering Dariel Vasquez: 18, HS Baseball Captain Killed In Sterling Forest Wildfire Shock and sadness spread following the death of 18-year-old firefighter Dariel Vasquez, who was killed on Saturday, Nov. 9, while bravely battling the Jennings Creek Wildfire that spread from New Jersey into Greenwood Lake, New York.  Vasquez, a young Parks and Recreation Aide with the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department, lost his life in the line of duty, a heartbreaking end to a life full of promise and service. New York State Police are investigating the circumstances of his death. Known as a rising star in his community, Dariel was a former R…
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Women In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly exposing himself to women walking in a residential area. The incident occurred in Rockland County on Monday, June 3, in Chestnut Ridge. According to Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, Orange County resident Joseph Perez, age 31, of Greenwood Lake, was exposing himself while in a vehicle in Chestnut Ridge. An investigation was conducted by RPD Detectives, which resulted in the identification of the vehicle and the suspect, Franklin said. On Wednesday, June 5, Perez was arrested and charged with: Five counts of public lewdness Five…
Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms
Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms An investigation is underway to determine if a tornado touched down in the Hudson Valley during a round of severe storms on Thursday, May 23. The probe is focusing on the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake. Starting at around 7:20 a.m., a total of 34 calls were received reporting various issues related to the storm such as downed trees and power lines, alarm activations, vehicle rescues, gas leaks, structural damage reports and other fire type call, according to Orange County Emergency Services. The department said it is working with the National Weather Service to identify …
Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley
Homeowner Shoots Black Bear Who Entered Residence In Hudson Valley A black bear is still on the loose after breaking into a Hudson Valley home and being shot by the homeowner. The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, March 28 in Greenwood Lake. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), a department police officer responded to the residence after a homeowner called 911 to report a black bear broke into an enclosed front porch.  The homeowner reported shooting the black bear once with a handgun and the bear ran off into the woods, DEC officials said. Attempts to locate the bear were unsuccessful. DEC’s investiga…
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body A Hudson Valley man is headed for prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a missing person. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 65, of West Nyack, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 17 to 15 years in prison for the Friday, June 10, 2022 murder of Brian Romney, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. A relative of Romney's filed a missing person report in Orange County with the Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department, when he did not arrive at his relative’s home as expected on Wednesday, June 8, 202…
16-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As 'Incredibly Thoughtful' 16-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As 'Incredibly Thoughtful'
16-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As 'Incredibly Thoughtful' A 16-year-old boy from the region who was killed in a horrific four-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer is being remembered as being "fiercely loyal" to his family and "incredibly thoughtful.'  Dillon Tyler Gokey, of Kingston, died around 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 during a four-vehicle crash on Route 28 in the town of Shandaken. Click here for a new, related story: 17-Year-Old Victim In Hudson Valley Double-Fatal Crash Was 'Easy To Love' A Kingston native, he was a junior at Kingston High School where he was consistently on the highest honor roll and played on the varsity baseball tea…
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home 'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home More than a year after a missing Hudson Valley man was found stabbed to death and wrapped in a tarp, his killer has finally confessed. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 65, of West Nyack, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 22, in the death of Brian Romney. The 56-year-old Orange County resident, of Greenwood Lake, was reported missing in June 2022 after he failed to show up at a relative’s home in West Nyack. Earlier Report: Man Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing Person Found In West Nyack Village of Greenwood Lake Police…
Drug Bust: 4 Charged With Trafficking Cocaine, Meth In Hudson Valley Drug Bust: 4 Charged With Trafficking Cocaine, Meth In Hudson Valley
Drug Bust: 4 Charged With Trafficking Cocaine, Meth In Hudson Valley Three men and one woman from the Hudson Valley face numerous charges related to the sale and possession of cocaine and methamphetamine after their residences were searched. The four defendants were charged with trafficking the narcotics in the Orange County town of Warwick and the village of Greenwood Lake, as well as surrounding areas, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Friday, May 26.  The arrests stemmed from a five-month investigation during which undercover investigators would purchase large quantities of narcotics from individuals in Warwick and Gr…
Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold In Hudson Valley Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold In Hudson Valley
Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold In Hudson Valley It's Friday, and there's a happy person out there who won more than $20,000 on a Take 5 Lottery ticket in the Hudson Valley. The New York Lottery announced Friday, May 12 that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Thursday, May 11, TAKE 5 midday drawing at the Kwik Mart in Orange County, located in Greenwood Lake. The ticket with the winning numbers 11-12-23-34-38 was worth $20,401.50, lottery officials said.  TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 
Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Case Involving Missing Man Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Case Involving Missing Man
Hudson Valley Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Case Involving Missing Man A Hudson Valley man has been indicted for the murder after the body of a missing man was allegedly found stabbed to death in his apartment. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 63, of West Nyack was indicted on murder charges on Thursday, June 23. Related story: Murder Suspect Nabbed After Body Of Missing Person Found In Hudson Valley On Friday, June 10, a relative of Brian Romney, age 56, of the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake, filed a missing person report with the Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department, when he did not arrive at his relative’s …
Murder Suspect Nabbed After Body Of Missing Person Found In Hudson Valley Murder Suspect Nabbed After Body Of Missing Person Found In Hudson Valley
Murder Suspect Nabbed After Body Of Missing Person Found In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man has been charged with murder after the body of a missing person was located in the region. New York State Police announced the arrest of Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 63, of West Nyack second-degree murder late Friday morning, June 17.  On Tuesday, June 14, State Police in Orange County from the Monroe Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) were contacted by the Greenwood Lake Police Department for their assistance in locating a missing person, Brian Romney, age 56, of Greenwood Lake.  State Police assumed the lead in the investigation. The …
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…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. 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 W…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout the Hudson Valley compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Westchester County Armonk, 6.48 inches Chappaqua, 5.23 inches Harrison, 7.09 inches Katonah, 5.93 inches Mount Kisco, 8.46 inches New Rochelle, 7.79 inches Ossining, 6.48 inches P…
Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter's Hudson Valley Estate Back On Market For $12.75M Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter's Hudson Valley Estate Back On Market For $12.75M
Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter's Hudson Valley Estate Back On Market For $12.75M New York Yankee legend is hoping to hit a home run in the real estate market as his Hudson Valley home is back on the market for a cool $12.75 million. The Orange County property, dubbed Tiedemann Castle and located in Greenwood Lake near Sterling Forest State Park, was first purchased by the Hall of Fame shortstop 15 years ago and had previously been put on the market with a near $15 million price tag as recently as three years ago. Earlier story - Captain's Castle: Derek Jeter Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $14.75M According to reports, Jeter initially bought the residence, where his g…
Monsey Hanukkah Attack Suspect Incompetent To Stand Trial, Psychiatrist Says Monsey Hanukkah Attack Suspect Incompetent To Stand Trial, Psychiatrist Says
Monsey Hanukkah Attack Suspect Incompetent To Stand Trial, Psychiatrist Says A psychiatrist hired by to evaluate Grafton Thomas, the man charged in a machete attack at a rabbi's house, has found he is incompetent to stand trial, his defense attorney said. In a statement on Monday, Jan. 27, his attorney Michael Sussman said that Dr. Andrew Levin found that "Mr. Thomas was not competent to stand trial." Thomas, of Greenwood Lake in Orange County, is charged with federal hate crimes for the Dec. 28 attack on attendees of a Hanukkah party at the rabbi's Monsey home that left a 72-year-old man in a coma. Earlier Story: Monsey Stabbing Suspect Interviewed By Police…
Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square
Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square Just weeks following two hate-fueled attacks in New Square and Monsey, Gov. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $680,000 in funding to help pay for license plate readers in Rockland County. The readers, one which was used to catch the man who attacked a group of Jewish worshipers on Dec. 28, will be used to enhance security and further protect Rockland communities, the governor said. The attacker used a machete to attack six people, leaving a 72-year-old man in a coma with a fractured skull. Grafton Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, in Orange County, who has been charged with attempted murder in …
Monsey Stabbing Suspect Interviewed By Police For Earlier Attack Just Days Before Incident Monsey Stabbing Suspect Interviewed By Police For Earlier Attack Just Days Before Incident
Monsey Stabbing Suspect Interviewed By Police For Earlier Attack Just Days Before Incident Police detectives had interviewed the alleged Monsey machete attacker before the Hanukkah attack in connection with an earlier stabbing in the area. According to Ramapo Police Chief Brad Weidel, detectives worked for hours and hours to identify a vehicle caught on a grainy video in the area of the Howard Drive attack on Wednesday, Nov. 20, when a father of four was stabbed multiple times as he walked to worship.  In addition to showing the video to area body shops, it was also reviewed with the FBI, who most said it appeared to be a Honda Pilot, but no one could absolutely confirm the …
Condition Of Critically Injured Hanukkah Stabbing Victim 'Dire,' Family Says Condition Of Critically Injured Hanukkah Stabbing Victim 'Dire,' Family Says
Condition Of Critically Injured Hanukkah Stabbing Victim 'Dire,' Family Says The family of the Hanukkah stabbing attack in Rockland County who remains critically injured said his condition is dire and he may not regain consciousness. Josef Neumann, 71, remains hospitalized following the attack late Saturday night, Dec. 28 at the home of a rabbi at 47 Forshay Road in Monsey. Four others suffered non-critical injuries. "Our father Mr. Josef Neumann was severely stabbed multiple times during the mass attack Saturday night,” the statement said. “The knife penetrated his skull directly into the brain. He also suffered three cuts to the head, one cut to the neck, and his …
Authorities Investigating If Monsey Hanukkah Attack May Be Linked To Other Recent Hate Crimes Authorities Investigating If Monsey Hanukkah Attack May Be Linked To Other Recent Hate Crimes
Authorities Investigating If Monsey Hanukkah Attack May Be Linked To Other Recent Hate Crimes As bail was set at $5 million for the man accused of stabbing five people during a Hanukkah gathering at a rabbi's home in Rockland County, law enforcement officials are working to determine if the attack is linked to other recent hate crimes. Ramapo Police said Grafton Thomas, a 37-year-old from Greenwood Lake, in Orange County, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, and one count of burglary.  Thomas is being held at the Rockland County Jail, for the brutal attack late Saturday night, Dec. 28, in Monsey, as investigators work to connect him to other unsolved hate crim…
Monsey Hannukah Knife Attack Suspect From Orange County, 37, Identified Monsey Hannukah Knife Attack Suspect From Orange County, 37, Identified
Monsey Hannukah Knife Attack Suspect From Orange County, 37, Identified The NYPD identified the man accused of attacking five people with a knife during a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi's home in Monsey late Saturday night as an Orange County resident. City police said they arrested Grafton Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, after identifying the license plate on his Nissan Sentra as it crossed the George Washington Bridge around 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Officers David Radziwon and Giovanni Mattera stopped and arrested him on 144th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (7th Avenue) in Harlem a short time later and held him for Ramapo police. Grafton was being char…
These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food
These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food Be it bratwurst, sauerkraut or schnitzel, it may come as a surprise to some that the Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s best German restaurants. Using data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled a new ranking of the top spots for German food in upstate New York, including several in the Hudson Valley. The rankings only took restaurants into account that were north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Hudson Valley restaurants to make the cut include: Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant on Route 44/55 in Gardiner - Ulster County (third overall); “Three brothers came to New York City f…