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Port Jervis, NY

Best Takeout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Katery To Go Best Takeout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Katery To Go
Best Takeout In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Katery To Go We are thrilled to announce that Katery To Go has been named Best Takeout in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Katery To Go was founded by Katie Fernald, a mother of three who, after graduating with honors from culinary school in 2019, aimed to assist busy families by providing wholesome, home-cooked meals. Her mission is to bring back the tradition of gathering around the table, even amidst today's hectic schedules, per Katery To Go's website. The restaurant offers a diverse menu with options for lunch and dinner and includes f…
First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (UPDATE) First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (UPDATE)
First Responder, 20, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County (Update) The 20-year-old woman struck and killed by an NJ Transit train last month in Bergen County had been working as an EMT for the last year or more, confirmed with Daily Voice. Arfa Hoque, 20, of East Rutherford, was killed by the train near the Rutherford Station at approximately 1 a.m. on Feb. 26, according to NJ Transit spokesmen Kyalo Mulumba and spokesman John Chartier. Hoque's LinkedIn page shows she has been an EMT in Lyndhurst since April 2024, and has been a member of the East Rutherford Fire Department's Emergency Medical Squad since 2021. She was formerly a student at Bect…
Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate
Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate A 53-year-old man who admitted to intentionally setting fire to his Orange County property and later fleeing the state will now spend years in prison, prosecutors announced. Hui Zhang of Middletown was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, Feb. 10, to two to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to third-degree arson and second-degree bail jumping in connection with a fire in September 2021, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 14.  According to court documents and statements, the incident occurred on Sept. 30, 2021, at approximately 3:…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Putnam County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Hudson Valley Raid Nets AR-15, Sawed-Off Shotgun, 1 Charged: Police Hudson Valley Raid Nets AR-15, Sawed-Off Shotgun, 1 Charged: Police
Hudson Valley Raid Nets AR-15, Sawed-Off Shotgun, 1 Charged: Police An Orange County man is facing felony charges after police seized multiple illegal firearms, including an AR-15 with a defaced serial number, during a raid in the town of Deerpark, authorities announced. The City of Port Jervis Police Department, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested Brian Negrette, age 40, of Huguenot, a hamlet of Deerpark, on Thursday, Jan. 2, on charges of criminal possession of a weapon. He is being held pending arraignment. According to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, the arrest followed an investigation that led to executing a sear…
Behind The Glitter: NY Company Creates Tiles For Iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Behind The Glitter: NY Company Creates Tiles For Iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Behind The Glitter: NY Company Creates Tiles For Iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop A New York glass company is ringing in the New Year with a dazzling milestone—creating the triangular glass tiles for the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. As 2025 begins, Gillinder Glass, a Port Jervis-based company with a history spanning over 160 years, celebrates its role in one of the world’s most famous traditions: the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball drop. In September, Jamestown, the owners of One Times Square, selected the company to design and manufacture 2,688 unique triangular glass tiles for the six-ton ball. The dazzling sphere, featuring 32,256 LED lights, captivates m…
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl A Hudson Valley man will spend up to seven years in prison after admitting to driving drunk and causing a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl in a tragic head-on collision, prosecutors announced. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Yeraldo Roa, age 36, of Port Jervis, was sentenced to two and one-third to seven years in prison on Friday, Dec. 20, following his guilty plea to vehicular manslaughter. Roa admitted to driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .20—more than twice the legal limit—on the night of Sept. 23, 2023. He crossed double-yello…
Man Charged With Rape Of Minor Under 17 In Orange County, Police Searching For More Victims Man Charged With Rape Of Minor Under 17 In Orange County, Police Searching For More Victims
Man Charged With Rape Of Minor Under 17 In Orange County, Police Searching For More Victims An Orange County man is behind bars after the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 17. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden alleges that in July, Jonathan T. Decker, age 26, of Port Jervis, met with the victim, who is less than 17 years old, and engaged in the act of sexual conduct, including intercourse, in Port Jervis.  Decker was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and charged with criminal sexual act, sex abuse and rape. City of Port Jervis Police investigated the incident with the assistance of the Orange County Child Abuse Unit and the Orange County District …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Putnam County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Putnam County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Putnam County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside In a significant court ruling, a woman from the region was sentenced to nine years in prison following her conviction for arson of a residential building. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Dawn Hulse, age 53, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to prison time plus an additional five years of supervised release.  This follows her guilty plea in Orange County Court to commit arson at a two-family residence in Port Jervis. Court documents reveal that on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Hulse disabled the smoke detector from the fuse box and barricaded the…
'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited 'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited
'Fugitive From Justice' Wanted For Crime Spree In Region Extradited A Hudson Valley man wanted for a slew of alleged crimes in the region has been extradited after being arrested out of state.  Orange County resident Joseph Michael Flood, age 42, of Port Jervis, was returned to Sullivan County on Thursday, Nov. 7, after failing to show up in court in 2023 for a crime spree, said Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty. Chaboty said Flood was picked up from the Morris County Jail in New Jersey and returned after being arrested by the New Jersey State Police. Flood was initially scheduled to appear on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 for sentencing in …
Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair
Popular Hudson Valley Burger Shop Offers Plenty More With Flair If you're looking for a comfort spot for burgers, wraps, soups, sweets, and more, foodies in the Hudson Valley say one place pops to mind, and it is sure to please. Located in Orange County, Ben's Fresh on Main Street in Port Jervis, is known for its burgers, but a look at Yelp and food pages shows it is also known for its soups, sweets, and much more.  Think wraps and quesadillas, ice cream, sweet treats of all kinds, and lots of room inside and out.  According to Foodies and Yelpers, the good thing about Ben's is that you get the unexpected when you order a bowl of chili …
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent
Hudson Valley Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer is behind bars after selling more than two ounces of cocaine to an undercover agent following an investigation. Orange County resident Enido Isaac Rumaldo, age 20, of Port Jervis, was charged in Port Jervis on Wednesday, Oct. 16. According to City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, the investigation into Rumaldo was part of a multi-agency effort by the Orange County District Attorney's Office, the  Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the Orange County Drug Task Force. Rumaldo was arrested by police officers of the Port Jervis Pol…
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Manslaughter In Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Girl, 11 Hudson Valley Man Admits To Manslaughter In Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Girl, 11
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Manslaughter In Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Girl, 11 A Hudson Valley man faces years in prison after admitting to manslaughter in a drunk-driving case that killed his 11-year-old passenger in a four-vehicle crash.  Orange County resident Yeraldo Roa, age 35, of Port Jervis, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter on Friday, Oct. 4, in a case where he was found to be driving at twice the legal limit. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Roa admitted that he was intoxicated when he caused the death of an 11-year-old girl who had been a passenger in his car. Court documents show Roa admitted that on S…
Hudson Valley Drug Trafficker Admits Guilt, Faces 13 Years In Prison Hudson Valley Drug Trafficker Admits Guilt, Faces 13 Years In Prison
Hudson Valley Drug Trafficker Admits Guilt, Faces 13 Years In Prison A major Hudson Valley drug trafficker pleaded guilty to selling drugs and is expected to spend up to 13 years in prison. Orang County resident Andrew Mitchell, aka "Loc," age 49, of Chester, pleaded on Friday, Sept. 27. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Mitchell was arrested as a result of an over four-month-long investigation designed to disrupt major narcotics trafficking in the City of Port Jervis and surrounding areas, including Pike County, Pennsylvania.  The investigation, dubbed “Operation Final Blow,” resulted in the seizure o…
Hudson Valley Man Who Attempted To Rape Child Sentenced Hudson Valley Man Who Attempted To Rape Child Sentenced
Hudson Valley Man Who Attempted To Rape Child Sentenced A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the attempted rape of a child under the age of 11. Orange County resident James Pospisil, age 45, of Port Jervis, was also sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to 15 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty. He will also have to register as a sex offender, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. At the plea proceedings, Pospisil admitted that between Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and Tuesday, Jan. 2, he attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with a child under 11 years old. Hoovler thanked the Orang…
Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley
Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley A man was killed after being ejected from a vehicle he was driving during a crash with an SUV in the Hudson Valley. The collision occurred in Orange County around 9:50 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at East Main Street and Orange Street in Port Jervis. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden stated that a Deerpark Police officer tried to stop a motorcycle traveling southbound on Route 209 near the Port Jervis City line. However, the driver quickly accelerated away from the officer, reaching a very high rate of speed. Worden said the Town of Deerpark officer radioed the incident and attempted to c…
Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Woman Who's Gone Missing In Hudson Valley A 32-year-old woman has gone missing in the region and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. New York State Police in Sullivan County from Troop F in Liberty are attempting to locate Jennifer E. Bruning, who was last seen in the hamlet of Barryville, adding that her welfare is currently a concern.  Bruning has ties to Orange County (Port Jervis and Newburgh).  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact NYSP Liberty at 845-344-5300. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Hudson Valley Man Admits Trying To Rape Young Child: 'Vile, Unspeakable Act' Hudson Valley Man Admits Trying To Rape Young Child: 'Vile, Unspeakable Act'
Hudson Valley Man Admits Trying To Rape Young Child: 'Vile, Unspeakable Act' A 45-year-old Hudson Valley man faces more than a decade in prison after admitting to trying to engage in sexual conduct with a young child, officials announced.  Orange County resident James Pospisil of Port Jervis pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted rape, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Tuesday, June 25.  According to Hoovler's office, between Friday, December 22, 2023, and Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, Pospisil tried engaging in sexual intercourse with a child younger than 11 years old.  Pospisil was later arrested in early February by the&nb…
Hudson Valley Man, 64, Charged With Selling Drugs/Pills Hudson Valley Man, 64, Charged With Selling Drugs/Pills
Hudson Valley Man, 64, Charged With Selling Drugs/Pills A Hudson Valley man was charged with allegedly selling drugs in the region following a five-month investigation. Orange County resident Thomas McDonnell, age 64, of Deerpark, was arrested on Thursday, April 18, by members of the Deerpark Police Department and the City of Port Jervis Police Department. His arrest comes after a five-month investigation into the sale of narcotics in Deerpark and the City of Port Jervis, said Deerpark Police Chief Richard Sztyndor. Following a search of his home, McDonnell was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controll…
Burglar Tried Cutting Tenant's Eye Out After Kicking Way Into Hudson Valley Home Burglar Tried Cutting Tenant's Eye Out After Kicking Way Into Hudson Valley Home
Burglar Tried Cutting Tenant's Eye Out After Kicking Way Into Hudson Valley Home A Hudson Valley man could spend years in prison for breaking into a home and attacking a resident with a knife. Orange County resident Jesse Frank, age 38, of Unionville, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in Orange County Court on Thursday, March 21. Prosecutors said Frank was armed with a steak knife when he kicked a door down at the victim’s Unionville residence shortly before noon on May 10, 2023. Once inside, he proceeded to a bedroom where he threatened to kill the occupant and used the knife to strike the man near his eye. Earlier Report: Unionville Man Stabs Another With…
Armed Burglar Who Targeted Hudson Valley Home Sentenced Armed Burglar Who Targeted Hudson Valley Home Sentenced
Armed Burglar Who Targeted Hudson Valley Home Sentenced An admitted home invasion burglar will spend years behind bars for targeting a residence in the region. Orange County resident Talmadge Leonard, age 28, of Port Jervis, was sentenced to seven years in prison in Orange County Court on Wednesday, March 6. It followed his guilty plea to one count of burglary. Prosecutors said Leonard and another culprit broke into the victims’ Deerpark residence just after 3 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023 donning masks and gloves. At some point, the occupants of the home woke up and saw Leonard brandish what appears to be a gun and his accomplice display a kn…
State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old
State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old More than a month after finding a 2-month-old unresponsive, New York State Police have released its determination in the case. The child was found in Orange County around 4:45 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19 at a home on Fawn Hill in Sparrow Bush, a hamlet of Deer Park. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, the baby was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis where it was pronounced dead. Nevel said an investigation by the state police determined that no criminality was involved in the death of the child.
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13 Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13 A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. The New York State Police Child Abuse Unit charged Orange County resident James Pospisil, age 44, of Port Jervis, on  Friday, Feb. 2. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, the state police working in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services received a complaint about an adult male engaging in sexual contact with a child less than 13 years old.   The investigation led to the arrest of Pospisil who was was charged with attempted predator…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison
Prominent Anti-Gun Director From Westchester Sentenced To Prison A prominent Hudson Valley anti-gun leader has been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking in the region. Westchester County resident Michael Rodrigues, age 49, of Yonkers, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 4, in Orange County Court to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.  Rodriguez is the director of Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.), which is a prominent anti-violence program that receives government mon…
Drug Dealer From Region Sentenced In Hudson Valley Overdose Death Drug Dealer From Region Sentenced In Hudson Valley Overdose Death
Drug Dealer From Region Sentenced In Hudson Valley Overdose Death A drug dealer from the region has been sentenced to prison in connection with the overdose death of a man he sold drugs to. Sullivan County resident Ralph Mann, age 37, of Barryville, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 4 in Orange County Court to four years in prison followed by two years of post-rekease supervision. Mann had pled guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in connection with the death said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. Those charges were filed in connection with the death of a man who was found dead in the city of Port Jervis on Wednesday,…
Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say
Child Porn Arrest: School Therapist From Hudson Valley Coaxed Teen Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say A recently retired high school therapist is facing federal charges after allegedly coaxing an underage teen into sending sexually explicit photos. Orange County resident Michael Meyers, age 62, of Port Jervis, was arraigned in White Plains federal court on Monday, Nov. 20. According to the criminal complaint, an FBI investigation found that Meyers communicated with a 16-year-old minor on the app Discord. During their conversation, he allegedly asked the victim to send him several sexually explicit images and the victim complied. Meyers worked as an occupational therapist at Oceanside High…
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region. It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in Orange County on Park Avenue in the city of Port Jervis. A passenger vehicle traveling in a westerly direction crossed the center double-yellow line, according to Port Jervis Chief of Police William J. Worden. The car then struck a large flatbed tow truck operating in an easterly direction. Officers and emergency medical crews rendered emergency assistance to a 34-year-old man from the Sullivan County hamlet of Glen Spey who sustained serious physical injuries and was trapped inside…
Hudson Valley 3D Printer Ghost Gun Maker Sentenced To Prison Hudson Valley 3D Printer Ghost Gun Maker Sentenced To Prison
Hudson Valley 3D Printer Ghost Gun Maker Sentenced To Prison A Hudson Valley man who admitted making ghost guns using a 3D printer has been sentenced to prison. Orange County resident Noah James McCagg, age 22, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 30 to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision in relation to his guilty plea of criminal possession of a weapon. After conducting a joint narcotics investigation with the Orange County Drug Task Force, members of the city of Port Jervis Police engaged in a foot pursuit with McCagg on Saturday, March 25, on Front Street in Port Jervis, court documents show. Earlier: Port Jer…