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18-Year-Old Killed In Wildfire At Sterling Forest Remembered As HS Baseball Standout 18-Year-Old Killed In Wildfire At Sterling Forest Remembered As HS Baseball Standout
18-Year-Old Killed In Wildfire At Sterling Forest Remembered As HS Baseball Standout A teenage New York State Parks and Recreation worker who died battling one of the latest in a rash of wildfires in the region will be honored at a memorial service in his hometown. The blaze broke out in Orange County at Sterling Forest State Park in Tuxedo on Saturday, Nov. 9, and spread into parts of neighboring New Jersey. Rockland County resident Dariel Vasquez, age 18, suffered fatal injuries after a tree fell, according to the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Vasquez suffered fatal injuries after a tree fell, according to the New York Office of Par…
Bergen County Paramedic, 22, Killed In Crash Had 'Just Begun American Dream,' Obit Says Bergen County Paramedic, 22, Killed In Crash Had 'Just Begun American Dream,' Obit Says
Bergen County Paramedic, 22, Killed In Crash Had 'Just Begun American Dream,' Obit Says Services have been finalized for Marcin Bednarz, a 22-year-old paramedic from Bergen County who died in a New York crash on Sunday, April 28. Marcin, a paramedic with the Wallington Fire Department, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Arden Valley Road in Tuxedo, N.Y. at 3:18 p.m., according to a New York State Police report. His obituary on the Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service website says he had "just begun his journey of his part of the American dream." Marcin became an EMT in high school and graduated at the top of his class for paramedic school at Bergen Community College, his …
New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video) New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video)
New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video) A strong storm with heavy rain and damaging winds knocked out power and closed roadways throughout the Hudson Valley. The outages in Orange and Rockland counties began following the Wednesday, Feb. 28 deluge and continued into Thursday, Feb. 29 with sporadic outages reported. Orange and Rockland Utilities reported more than 2,000 outages early Thursday morning in both counties with the highest concentration in Orange County. But work was moving quickly with small pockets of outages reported in numbers ranging from 2 in Tuxedo to 520 residences in Middletown still awaiting restoration, the …
Person Hit, Killed By MTA Train In Hudson Valley Person Hit, Killed By MTA Train In Hudson Valley
Person Hit, Killed By MTA Train In Hudson Valley A person was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Orange County around 2 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Tuxedo. According to a Metro-North spokesperson, an unauthorized person was on the tracks when struck east of Tuxedo Station and killed. No criminality is suspected, officials said. The investigation is ongoing.  The victim's name has not been released pending notification of the family members.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
State Police Car Struck While Assisting Disabled Vehicle In Hudson Valley State Police Car Struck While Assisting Disabled Vehicle In Hudson Valley
State Police Car Struck While Assisting Disabled Vehicle In Hudson Valley Three people were injured, including a State Trooper when their vehicle was struck from behind while assisting another driver on a busy Hudson Valley highway. The incident took place in Orange County on I-87 northbound in the town of Tuxedo around 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15. According to Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police, the troop car was parked on the left shoulder providing traffic control behind a disabled SUV in the area of mile marker 41.2, between exit 16 (Harriman) and exit 15A (Suffern/Sloatsburg), when it was struck from behind by a pickup truck.  The cra…
Driver From Region Stranded On Highway Was 3 Times Legal Limit For Alcohol, Police Say Driver From Region Stranded On Highway Was 3 Times Legal Limit For Alcohol, Police Say
Driver From Region Stranded On Highway Was 3 Times Legal Limit For Alcohol, Police Say A woman from the region is facing drunk driving charges after she was allegedly found on the Thruway with a blood alcohol concentration three times the legal limit to drive, authorities said. State Police in Orange County spotted 36-year-old Karen Bermejo, of Albany, at around 3:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, on I-87 in the town of Tuxedo after getting word that her vehicle had a flat tire. Troopers determined that Bermejo was intoxicated and testing revealed she had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.24 percent, police said. She was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemean…
IDs Released For 2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley IDs Released For 2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley
IDs Released For 2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley Police have identified two people killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash in the Hudson Valley overnight. It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Orange County on I-87 in the town of Tuxedo. A preliminary investigation by New York State Police has determined a passenger vehicle was driving northbound in the southbound lanes between Exit 16 (Harriman) and Exit 15A (Sloatsburg), when it struck another passenger vehicle head-on. The vehicles were occupied by drivers only, both of whom were pronounced dead on the scene and removed from the scene by the Orange County Medical Examiner’…
2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley 2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley
2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For 2 Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley Police are investigating a double-fatal, wrong-way crash in the Hudson Valley overnight. It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Orange County on I-87 in the town of Tuxedo. A preliminary investigation by New York State Police has determined a passenger vehicle was driving northbound in the southbound lanes between Exit 16 (Harriman) and Exit 15A (Sloatsburg), when it struck another passenger vehicle head-on. The vehicles were occupied by drivers only, both of …
Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Officers Rescue Animal On Busy Hudson Valley Highway Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Officers Rescue Animal On Busy Hudson Valley Highway
Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road? Officers Rescue Animal On Busy Hudson Valley Highway Officers rescued a snapping turtle after the animal attempted to cross a busy highway in the Hudson Valley. The turtle attempted to cross a highway in the Orange County town of Tuxedo on Sunday, May 29, according to The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement. The DEC said officers Lovgren and Schuck facilitated the turtle's safe crossing of the road and returned it to the Ramapo River. The DEC added that snapping turtles often avoid confrontation, and they snap at things they find threatening. Observers are urged to maintain a safe…
23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Son Of Police Officer 23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Son Of Police Officer
23-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Son Of Police Officer A Hudson Valley man who died after a crash with a tree truck was the son of a retired New York City police officer. Ahkem Chu III was killed in Orange County in the town of Tuxedo on Old Route 17 around 7:30 a.m., Monday, April 18, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Chu, age 23, of Chester, was driving a 2007 Honda Accord southbound on Old Route 17 nearthe Rockland board when for unknown reasons he crossed over into the northbound lane and struck the truck that was fully loaded, Nevel said. See Earlier Story: ID Released For Chester 23-Year-Old Killed In Old Route 17 Crash He is the son of r…
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway State police have released the identity of a Hudson Valley man killed in a crash with a tree truck on a busy roadway. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Tuxedo on Old Route 17 around 7:30 a.m., Monday, April 18, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Ahkem Chu III, age 23, of Chester, was driving a 2007 Honda Accord southbound on Old Route 17 when for unknown reasons he crossed over into the northbound lane and struck a tree truck that was fully loaded, Nevel said. Chu was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital where he died from his injuries, Nevel said. See Earlier Story:&nb…
Fatal Crash Closes Busy Hudson Valley Roadway Fatal Crash Closes Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
Fatal Crash Closes Busy Hudson Valley Roadway State Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Hudson Valley after a Honda Accord was hit by a tree truck. The crash took place on the Rockland/Orange County line in the town of Tuxedo on Old Route 17 around 7:10 a.m., Monday, April 18. One person in the Accord was killed, two people in the tree truck were not injured, said Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police. Currently, a large section of the Route 17 in both directions is closed for an investigation, Nevel said. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours, he added.  Neither the identity nor gender o…
Juvenile Charged After Threat Causes Lockdown At School District In Area Juvenile Charged After Threat Causes Lockdown At School District In Area
Juvenile Charged After Threat Causes Lockdown At School District In Area An investigation into threatening emails targeting a Hudson Valley high school led to a felony charge for a minor who is suspected of making terroristic threats. On Wednesday, Feb. 2, state and local police in Orange County launched an investigation into a series of emails that were received by the George F. Baker High School of the Tuxedo Union Free School District threatening violence. The situation was investigated by New York State Police investigators in Orange County, the Town of Tuxedo Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and the Town of Woodbury Police Department.…
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Man Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Man
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Man A man was killed in a two-vehicle head-on collision on a busy Hudson Valley roadway. The crash, which took place in Orange County on Route 17 in the town of Tuxedo, happened around 4 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, between a 2017 International box truck and a 2015 Nissan Sentra, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to a preliminary investigation, the box truck, driven by Rockland County resident Eluzer Silber, age 31, of Monsey, was traveling north on Route 17 in the town of Tuxedo, when it collided head-on with the Sentra driven by Michael Wyka, age 63, from the town of Monroe. When t…
Former Police Chief In Area Dies At Age 48 Former Police Chief In Area Dies At Age 48
Former Police Chief In Area Dies At Age 48 A former Hudson Valley police chief has died just five years after his retirement. Former Tuxedo Police Chief Patrick Welsh died at the age of 48, officials said. A cause of death was not given. Welsh joined the department as a part-time dispatcher in February 1994, became a town officer in 1997, was promoted to sergeant in 2001 and to chief in 2009. He retired in 2016 from injuries sustained during the line of duty, city officials said at the time of his retirement. Welsh leaves behind a wife and four children. Services have not been announced. 
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
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 Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community Four new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in Orange County this week as the death toll approaches 700 since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. The number of active cases in Orange County dropped nearly 500 in the past week, to 1,533, while there have now been 694 COVID-19-related deaths reported. According to the state Health Department was reporting 188 new cases in the past 24 hours. There have now been 33,909 COVID-19 confirmed positive cases reported in Orange County out of more than 500,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 119 COVID-1…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community Seven new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County this week as the number of active cases spiked by several hundred. Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,049 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, Feb 5, down more than 600 since Monday. The new deaths brought the total to 685 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 212 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 32,830 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 490,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health. …
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County over the weekend as the number of active cases spiked by several hundred. Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,685 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Feb 1, up from approximately 2,000 on Friday. The new deaths brought the total to 678 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 172 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 31,626 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 475,000 tests administered, according to the Department…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Thirteen new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County this week, though the number of active cases dramatically dropped as the state recovers from the post-holiday surge of the virus.  Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,016 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from more than 2,800 earlier in the week. The new deaths brought the total to 674 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 241 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 31,137 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange Cou…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County remained up near 3,000 as the Hudson Valley continues contending with the second surge of the virus. Orange County health officials are monitoring 2,836 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Jan. 25 after seeing the number drop below 2,500 during the middle of last week. Earlier this month, the number of active cases topped 3,500 as the region dealt with the "post-holiday" surge of the virus following gatherings and celebrations of family and friends. The state Health Department was reporting 257 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. T…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County has ticked back up to nearly 3,000 as the Hudson Valley continues contending with the second surge of the virus. Orange County health officials are monitoring 2,836 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, Jan. 22 after seeing the number drop to approximately 2,500 earlier in the week. Last week, the number of active cases topped 3,300 as the region deals with the "post-holiday" surge of the virus following gatherings and celebrations. The state Health Department was reporting 328 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
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 COVID-19: Orange County Active Cases Surge To Near 3,000; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
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 COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
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 COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
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 COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
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 …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community The Orange County Department of Health is now monitoring nearly 2,000 active COVID-19 cases as the Hudson Valley contends with the second surge of the virus making the rounds through the region. According to the county Department of Health, there are 1,972 active COVID-19 cases in Orange County on Thursday, Dec. 9, up from 1,651 as recently as Monday, Dec. 7. The state Health Department was reporting 186 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 18,742 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 315,000 tests administered, according to the Depa…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,650 active COVID-19 cases in Orange County as the Hudson Valley combats the second wave of the virus. The state Department of Health reported that there were 201 newly confirmed cases in Orange County, with the number of active cases rising to 1,651. There have now been 17,840 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 300,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health. Ninety COVID-19 patients are being treated in Orange County hospitals, with another 12 potential cases under investigation. The overall 5.6 positive …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Community There are nearly 1,500 active COVID-19 cases in Orange County as the Hudson Valley combats the second wave of the virus.  The state Department of Health reported that there were 209 newly confirmed cases in Orange County, with the number of active cases rising to 1,492.  There have now been 17,283 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 300,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health.  Ninety-five COVID-19 patients are being treated in Orange County hospitals, with another four potential cases under investigation. The overal…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community There were less than 100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Orange County in the past 24 hours as the virus continues to rapidly spread throughout the Hudson Valley. The state Department of Health reported that there were 90 newly confirmed cases in Orange County, after seeing single and double-digit daily rises in new cases over the summer and earlier in the fall. There have now been 16,460 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of nearly 300,000 tests. The overall 5.7 positive infection rate dipped slightly, but is still among the highest rates in the region. New COVID-1…