Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State
Hudson Valley Eatery's Burger Ranks In Final Four For Best In NY State A burger from a Hudson Valley restaurant was voted among the four best burgers in the state, according to the New York Beef Council. The organization announced that the "Benny Burger" from Ben's Fresh in Orange County, located in Port Jervis, made the final four in its best burger competition The other burgers that made the final four included: “Holy Smokers Burger” from Ale n’ Angus Pub in Syracuse “Bam Bam Burger” from Brewer Union Cafe in Brewerton “The Empire Smash Burger” from Illusive Restaurant and Bar in Rensselaer A panel of judges tried each of the burgers on Monday, May 9,…
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley New information has emerged after an off-duty NYPD police officer followed his wife and her 20-year-old dog walker to a Hudson Valley hotel before chasing them in a vehicle and then gunning down her alleged lover and killing himself, according to the New York Post. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around und 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 9 in the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said…
IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop
IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop Police have released the names of two men killed during a murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley restaurant. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the town of Wallkill Police.  Armstead was an officer with the NYPD, McLymore said. A Glock 19 handgun and several spent shells were recovered from the scene, Mc…
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest
These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest The New York Beef Council has announced the top 10 contenders for the best burger in the state. The organization announced the top 10 burgers on Monday, April 18, and said voting would end on Sunday, April 24. An Orange County restaurant, Ben's Fresh, which is located in Port Jervis, made the list with its "Benny Burger," and Illusive Restaurant & Bar, located in Rensselaer, also was voted among the top eateries for its "The Empire Smash Burger." The following burgers also made the list: Ale n Angus Pub, Syracuse, "Holy Smokers Burger" (Onondaga County) Madison Bistro, Wamp…
Man Admits To Firing Shots Into Hudson Valley Home After He Was Assaulted Man Admits To Firing Shots Into Hudson Valley Home After He Was Assaulted
Man Admits To Firing Shots Into Hudson Valley Home After He Was Assaulted A 22-year-old man has admitted he fired shots into an occupied Hudson Valley home. Christopher Sicina, of Port Jervis, pleaded guilty on Monday, April 11, to one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of first-degree reckless endangerment, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, May 16. The Port Jervis Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Hammond Street at about 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 3, according to the announcement. Investigators found that shots were fired into a house, na…
Woman Admits To Dealing Methamphetamine, Selling Guns In Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Dealing Methamphetamine, Selling Guns In Hudson Valley
Woman Admits To Dealing Methamphetamine, Selling Guns In Hudson Valley An out-of-state woman has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in connection with dealing methamphetamine and selling guns in the Hudson Valley. Ashley Evans, age 33, of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, made the plea on Monday, April 11 in Orange County District Court. A five-month joint investigation by the Orange County Drug Task Force and the City of Port Jervis Police Department revealed the unlawful possession and sales of firearms and methamphetamine occurring primarily in Western Orange County, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. As part of the inv…
23-Year-Old Woman Sentenced For Death Of Newborn In Hudson Valley 23-Year-Old Woman Sentenced For Death Of Newborn In Hudson Valley
23-Year-Old Woman Sentenced For Death Of Newborn In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced in connection with the death of her newborn found thrown in a vacant lot. Orange County resident Nicole H. Layman, age 23, of Port Jervis, was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison on Monday, March 28 for the incident which took place in November 2019. Layman pleaded guilty in December 2021 to manslaughter, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. On the night of Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, City of Port Jervis Police officers responded to a report of a dead infant found in a vacant dirt lot adjacent to Hornbeck Avenue, in the City of Port J…
Food Network Show Shines New Spotlight On Hudson Valley Eatery In Return Visit By Robert Irvine Food Network Show Shines New Spotlight On Hudson Valley Eatery In Return Visit By Robert Irvine
Food Network Show Shines New Spotlight On Hudson Valley Eatery In Return Visit By Robert Irvine Celebrity chef Robert Irvine and the Food Network proved that saving one once struggling Hudson Valley dining spot in danger of closing was not “impossible.” In January 2020, Irvine and his “Restaurant Impossible” crew visited the Orange County eatery the Chianti Cow in Port Jervis in an effort to help prevent the struggling eatery from going out of business. Earlier story - TV Reality Show 'Restaurant Impossible' Spotlights Orange County Eatery During the episode, “Out With The Old, Into The New,” which initially aired on Jan. 30, 2020, Irvine's production crew, and a host of community …
18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley 18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley
18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley Eighteen suspects are facing charges in the Hudson Valley following a long-term investigation into drug smuggling and sales in Orange County, authorities announced. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden announced that they have arrested and charged 18 people who have been linked to drug possession and sales throughout the region. Several of the suspects have also been charged with smuggling drugs into the Orange County Jail and prostitution. On Monday, March 7, Hoovler announced that the 18 have been charged with crimes pertaining to the…
Man Admits To Assaulting Police Officer In Area Man Admits To Assaulting Police Officer In Area
Man Admits To Assaulting Police Officer In Area An area man has pleaded guilty to assault on a police officer in connection with an incident where an area officer was seriously injured.  Orange County resident Guy Dixon, age 38, of Port Jervis, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Feb. 10, during the jury selection phase of the trial, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. As part of the plea agreement, Dixon will receive five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced in April. The incident took place in August 2021, when Port Jervis police were called to a residence on Ba…
Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Area Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Area
Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Area A fire destroyed the first floor of a home in the Hudson Valley overnight. The blaze broke out in Orange County around 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31 at the home located on Orchard Street in Port Jervis, said the Port Jervis Fire Department. When firefighters arrived on the scene in under two minutes they found an active fire on the first floor of the home.  Crews from Truck 7 forced entry into the home while Engine 1 and Engine 2 advanced a line to the first floor, officials said. The home.Port Jefferson Fire Department  While crews were making a push and performing searches, numerous propa…
Woman Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire To Kill Family Of Six In Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire To Kill Family Of Six In Hudson Valley
Woman Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire To Kill Family Of Six In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with six counts of attempted murder for allegedly intentionally setting multiple fires inside an apartment house with the intent of killing the occupants. Orange County resident Dawn Hulse, age 50, of Port Jervis, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 25 for the incident which took place earlier in the morning. According to City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, around 12:20 a.m., the Port Jervis City Police and Fire departments responded to a fire alarm activation at a two-family home located at 156 Jersey Avenue in the City of Port Jervis.  P…