COVID-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined COVID-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined
Covid-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined Two more students have tested positive for COVID-19 following off-campus pickup basketball games among SUNY New Paltz students that's put administrators on edge and led to the quarantine of 12 students, bringing the total number of positive cases up to three.  According to the college's website, the two students tested positive for the virus this week -- and one has already recovered.  The two students were reportedly in contact with the first SUNY New Paltz COVID case, which was announced by the college on Thursday, Aug. 27.  The first student to test positive had reportedl…
Suspect Nabbed In Series Of New Paltz Burglaries, Larcenies Suspect Nabbed In Series Of New Paltz Burglaries, Larcenies
Suspect Nabbed In Series Of New Paltz Burglaries, Larcenies New Paltz police arrested a Lloyd man in connection with a rash of burglaries and larcenies. After a month-long investigation into reports of two burglaries at an area car wash on different occasions and several car break-ins, detectives established probable cause to charge Dominik Teroni Jr. of Highland. 46, and announced the charges on Friday, Aug. 21. The incidents took place between Tuesday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 21. Teroni was ultimately charged with one felony count of third-degree burglary two felony counts of second-degree criminal mischief two felony counts of fourth-degree …
Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley An alert has been issued for a fugitive from justice who is wanted in the Hudson Valley after failing to make a court appearance. New York State Police detectives in Highland are attempting to locate 29-year-old Jason Pease, a fugitive from justice from the state of Kentucky who is wanted for criminal impersonation in Ulster County. Police said that following his arrest, Pease failed to appear in Ulster County Court and a Superior Court bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Pease was described as being 5-foot-9, weighing 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information…
Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say
Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say A 31-year-old Hudson Valley man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a gun during a domestic dispute with a child in the area. Ulster County resident Aaron Croulet, 31 of Highland, was charged on Sunday, July 12, by New York State Police after officers responded to the domestic dispute, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Croulet, who was charged with menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon, allegedly threatened a victim who called the police and reported that he had allegedly pointed a gun at her, Nevel said. Nevel added that a young …
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops 13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested for alleged impaired driving, state police said. Local residents charged were:  Orange County On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Zachary Blair, 61, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on Prospect Street in the city of Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Montgomery arrested Timothy Freehill, 42, of Middletown, for DWI. He…
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 6-Year-Old Reports Move In Ulster A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl he was babysitting has reported a move in Ulster County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to area residents regarding the residency of 60-year-old William Constable, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to a residence on Ose Road in Highland. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Constable as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and a possible threat to public safety.” He h…
School Bus Crash Leads To Road Closure School Bus Crash Leads To Road Closure
School Bus Crash Leads To Road Closure A school bus crash led to the closure of a roadway due to a down utility pole and wires in the Hudson Valley. The single-vehicle crash took place in Ulster County around 7 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 on Pancake Hollow Road in Highland, said the New York State Police. No students were aboard the bus at the time of the incident and no one was injured, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Lloyd Police said Pancake Hollow Road is closed between New Paltz Road and Highland High School in order for the pole to be replaced and the wires removed.
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Fourteen area residents were among nearly two dozen arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Area residents charged:  Orange County On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Monroe arrested John Willis, 56, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Monroe when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Middletown arrested Joseph Fini Jr, 27, of Goshen…
17 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 17 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
17 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than a dozen area residents were among those arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. Local residents charged were:  Sullivan County On Sunday, Jan. 12, State Police in Ellenville arrested Dylan Eidel, age 44 of Woodbourne, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 55 in the town of Wawarsing when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. Orange County On Friday, Jan. 10, State Police from Middletown arrested Relina Butler, 41 of Middletown, for DWI. S…
Area Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols Area Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols
Area Residents Charged With DWI In New Year's Police Patrols More than a dozen drivers were arrested for alleged impaired driving in the area by New York State Police troopers during the New Year's holiday. Local residents charged with DWI during the holiday patrols include:  Orange County On Tuesday, Dec. 31, State Police from Monroe arrested Derrick Kelly, 45, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Chester when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Police from Monroe…
Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area
Man Faces Felony Assault Charge After Christmas Day Domestic Incident In Area A 27-year-old man found himself in cuffs following his arrest on a felony assault charge in the area. Tyler Evans, of Highland, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 25, following a domestic dispute, said Town of Lloyd Police Lt. James Janso. Evans was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court in January, Janso said.
These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food
These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food Be it bratwurst, sauerkraut or schnitzel, it may come as a surprise to some that the Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s best German restaurants. Using data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled a new ranking of the top spots for German food in upstate New York, including several in the Hudson Valley. The rankings only took restaurants into account that were north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Hudson Valley restaurants to make the cut include: Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant on Route 44/55 in Gardiner - Ulster County (third overall); “Three brothers came to New York City f…