Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time
Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time An area photographer isn't giving up on his accusations that actor Liev Schreiber, of Showtime's "Ray Donovan" fame, injured him when he allegedly slammed into while the show was filming in Nyack. Sherwood Martinelli, 63, of Nyack, filed a civil suit against the actor on Tuesday, March 5, in Rockland County Supreme Court, claiming that the actor intentionally struck him and broke his camera The suit, which does not contain much information, states that on June 7, 2018, Martinelli was standing on a sidewalk, when Schreiber got out of a black vehicle and charged him, hitting his right sh…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…
Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area
Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area In a dramatic movie-style series of raids, a total of 29 people were arrested Tuesday during a drug enforcement action dubbed "Operation Bread, White and Blues." The bust went down early Tuesday morning as members of the DEA, FBI, the New York State Police, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, raided several locations, including an Orange County firehouse in the City of Middletown in which one of the main dealers was an acting fire lieutenant, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Of the 29 arrested, three have been charged with the felony operating as a major trafficker, including the lieutenant, …
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge Click here for an updated story:  Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says  The controlled demolition of the last east anchor span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge now has a new day after its initially announced date of Saturday, Jan. 12 was postponed due to expected windy weather. The demolition will now take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at approximately 10 a.m. During the controlled demolition period, State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I-287) approaching the new Tappan Zee Bridge in both directions – b…
29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists 29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists
29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen are students are among 300 that have been chosen as semifinalists at the prominent Regeneron Science Talent Search. Each year, approximately 1,800 students enter the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Of the nearly 2,000 students that submitted research projects, judges narrowed the field to…
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB This story has been updated. Tappan Zee Constructors has announced that they have set a date for the use of demolitions to bring down the old Tappan Zee Bridge that has damaged sections. According to the company project engineers, the decision to use explosives was made after the September discovery that the bridge's east anchor span, which was already out of service, was damaged but stable with certain key components highly stressed. Since that time, the span has been closely monitored, and it has been determined that the original removal plan is no longer the safest method…
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire
Two Hudson Valley Eateries Rank Among 20 Best New Restaurants In Nation By Esquire For those looking for a restaurant made for a holiday celebration, two area establishments have just been named to Esquire magazine's 20 Best New Restaurants, fit the bill. Coming in at No. 6, The DeBruce, in Sullivan County's Livingston Manor, offers a world-ranked chef in a chic, wide-windowed dining room that overlooks the Catskills. According to Esquire, Chef Aksel Theilkuhl is creating food so good curated right from the area, that people with a love of yummy food keep coming back for more. Some of the noted menu items included a roasted chicken and mashed potatoes to stand u…
141 Businesses Cited For Illegal Sales To Minors In Underage Sting Operation 141 Businesses Cited For Illegal Sales To Minors In Underage Sting Operation
141 Businesses Cited For Illegal Sales To Minors In Underage Sting Operation A crackdown on underage drinking led to the arrest of more than 250 minors using fake IDs and tickets were issued to nearly 150 businesses selling booze to underage children. During the enforcement effort that kicked off in August, the New York State Liquor Authority sent decoys to a total of 506 establishments that sell alcohol. Of those 506 trips, it resulted in 141 businesses cited for illegal sale of minors. An additional 271 people under the age of 21 were arrested and ticketed for attempting to use fake IDs to purchase alcohol. In total, there were 41 underage details in 30 counties t…
Video: Ceremony Marks Opening In Full Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Video: Ceremony Marks Opening In Full Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
Video: Ceremony Marks Opening In Full Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Watch a video of the opening ceremonies for the new TZB here Marching bands and a special singing star helped Gov. Andrew Cuomo mark the opening of the second span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge. In addition to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua, Cuomo celebrated Friday with hundreds of dignitaries and community members, workers who built the new bridge, high school students from Irvington and Nyack, Nyack High School's Red Storm Marching Band and singer-songwriter and Rockland County native Grace VanderWaal, who performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."  In additio…
'Ray Donovan' Star Liev Schreiber Faces Harassment Charge In Hudson Valley 'Ray Donovan' Star Liev Schreiber Faces Harassment Charge In Hudson Valley
'Ray Donovan' Star Liev Schreiber Faces Harassment Charge In Hudson Valley Hudson Valley resident Liev Schreiber is due to appear in court on Tuesday to be arraigned for allegedly harassing a photographer. The “Ray Donovan” star allegedly pushed a camera away from him in Nyack when a flash went off around his face. There was no physical contact with the photographer. Schreiber, 50, owns a home in Dutchess County.  The alleged incident happened in June while he was filming his renowned Showtime series in the area. According to the New York Post, if his lawyer can’t get the main harassment charge dismissed, Schreiber is expected to plead not guilty to the second-d…
Bobby Arietta, Scenic Artist For Movies/TV, Dies At 51 Bobby Arietta, Scenic Artist For Movies/TV, Dies At 51
Bobby Arietta, Scenic Artist For Movies/TV, Dies At 51 Robert C. "Bobby" Arietta of Nyack, a noted scenic artist for major motion picture and television productions, died on Sunday, May 27. He was 51. He was a lifelong resident of Nyack, a graduate of Nyack High School, class of 84, and attended Buffalo University. Since 1996 he worked as a Scenic Artist for United Scenic Artists Local USA 829. He worked on many shows including, most recently, "Gotham," "The Path," "The Greatest Showman," S"he's Gotta Have It," and "King Kong." He was born on Aug. 10, 1966 at West Point Military Hospit…