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West Point Cadet Dies In Drowning Accident
A West Point cadet died while on leave in what police say was an accidental incident.
Havin Morris, age 21, of Pleasanton, California, a student at West Point in Orange County in the town of Highlands, drowned on Monday, March 25, while on leave in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“Cadet Morris was a valued member of the Corps of Cadets, committed to serving his country as an Army Officer," said West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland. "The entire West Point community offers our heartfelt condolences to the Morris family."
According to the Fort Lauderdale Police, his death appears t…
One Killed In Palisades Parkway Crash
A Hudson Valley man was killed during a two-car head-on crash on the Palisades Parkway.
The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Highlands around 4:45 a.m., Thursday, June 16.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 1998 Toyota Corolla, driven by Hugo Vasquez, age 67 from Spring Valley was traveling southbound in the northbound lane when he struck a 2006 Toyota TC head-on, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
Vasquez was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Nevel said.
The driver of the Toyota, Franklin Yanza-Zaruma, age 46, from Spring Valley, was tr…
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
The number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities are all on the rise in Orange County as the Hudson Valley contends with a new wave of the virus.
The number of active cases is up to 2,427, up nearly 1,000 from one month ago, according to the county Department of Health. Newly confirmed fatalities brought the death toll up to 774 as of Tuesday, March 30.
A total of 122 COVID-19 patients are being treated in Orange County hospitals.
Since the pandemic began, a total of 42,769 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed out of 642,254 tests administered in Orange County.
The overall pos…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County has dropped back below 3,000 after topping 3,300 last week as the region continues combating the resurgence of the virus.
County health officials are now monitoring 2,549 active cases on Wednesday, Jan. 20, days after it was reporting 3,341 as recently as Friday, Jan. 15.
The state Health Department was reporting 274 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
There have now been 28,848 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 436,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.
Ther…
Covid-19: Orange County Active Cases Surge To Near 3,000; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
The number of active COVID-19 cases is approaching 3,000 after dipping to approximately 1,100 early last week.
Health officials in Orange County are currently monitoring 2,995 active COVID-19 cases on Monday, Jan. 11 after reporting just 2,395 as recently as Friday, Jan. 8.
The state Health Department was reporting 322 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
There have now been 25,515 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 400,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.
According to the Department of Health, there are 157 COVID-19 patie…
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
The number of active COVID-19 cases is back above 2,500 in Orange County after it dipped to approximately 1,100 earlier this week.
Health officials in Orange County are currently monitoring 2,369 active COVID-19 cases on Friday, Jan. 8 after reporting just 1,116 as recently as Monday, Jan. 4.
The state Health Department was reporting 401 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
There have now been 25,254 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of nearly 400,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.
According to the Department of Health, there …
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County has topped 2,000 for the first time during the fall.
According to the county Department of Health, there are currently 20,26 1,732 active COVID-19 cases in Orange County on Monday, Dec. 21, up from 1,732 a week ago.
The state Health Department was reporting 196 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
There have now been 20,798 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 350,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.
One hundred and thirty-eight COVID-19 patients are being treated in Orang…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
The number of COVID-19 cases in Orange County is hovering near 2,000.
According to the county Department of Health, there are currently 1,732 active COVID-19 cases in Orange County on Tuesday, Dec. 15, down from 1,972 as recently as Thursday, Dec. 10.
The state Health Department was reporting 220 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
There have now been 19,756 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 335,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.
One hundred and nine COVID-19 patients are being treated in Orange County hospitals, down …
