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Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others
Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others A teen who died in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash is being remembered for having an "Old Soul" and being a modern-day Renaissance man. Related Story: Minisink Valley Community Rallies To Support Family Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating in a single-vehicle crash. According to his obituary, Braun, a student at Minisink Valley High School, was born an ‘old soul' and was passionate about history, film, and music.  His…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Orange County 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Community Rallies To Support Family Of Orange County 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Orange County 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash The community where a 17-year-old Hudson Valley boy who was killed in a single-vehicle crash goes to school and lives is showing their support and honoring his life by helping his family "in any way possible." Earlier Report: New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From Minisink Valley HS ID'd, Driver Charged Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. Three passengers were also severely injured. All attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, ac…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From HS In Orange County ID'd, Driver Charged New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From HS In Orange County ID'd, Driver Charged
New Fatal Crash Update: 17-Year-Old Victim From HS In Orange County ID'd, Driver Charged New York State Police have identified the high school student killed in a crash and charged the driver of the vehicle. The crash occurred in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. The student killed, and the passengers attended Minisink Valley High School in Orange County, according to the district's superintendent Brian C. Monahan.  Original report - Minisink Valley High School Student Killed, 3 Injured During Crash In Region According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Police Officer Accused Of Assaulting 14-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Dies Unexpectedly At Age 41 Police Officer Accused Of Assaulting 14-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Dies Unexpectedly At Age 41
Police Officer Accused Of Assaulting 14-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Dies Unexpectedly At Age 41 A police officer in the Hudson Valley who allegedly slapped a 14-year-old at a restaurant and was suspended has died unexpectedly, according to police. Middletown Police Department Detective Fredrick Slanovec died on Monday, Sept. 4 at his Orange County home. "Detective Slanovec served the City of Middletown Police Department for 17.5 years, appointed as a police officer on Jan. 30, 2006," the department said. "Detective Slanovec made many valuable contributions to our agency during his career, and the department expresses our sincere condolences to his family and friends." The incident wi…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Teen Charged With Threatening Shooting At High School's Homecoming Football Game Teen Charged With Threatening Shooting At High School's Homecoming Football Game
Teen Charged With Threatening Shooting At High School's Homecoming Football Game An area teenager is facing charges after allegedly posting a threat on social media stating that he was going to start shooting at the Minisink Valley High School homecoming game earlier this month. Louis Allen, 19, of Wallkill, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 11, the same date he allegedly posted the threat on Snapchat, police said. He’s since been charged with making a terroristic threat, a felony. According to school officials, parents were notified on the day of the game after a student reported the message to officials, prompting them to alert police. The threat was ultimately deemed not …

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title
Ex-Area HS Stars Will Play Big Roles When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For Lacrosse Title The Hudson Valley/Connecticut area will be well-represented when the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship is decided on Memorial Day. Defending champion Yale (15-3), the No. 5 seed, faces No. 3 Virginia (16-3) in the title game 1 p.m. Monday, May 27 (ESPN2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Virginia pulled out a dramatic 13-12 double-overtime semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, May 25, securing the Cavaliers' first title-game appearance in seven years and snapping an 11-game losing streak to Duke. Junior attackman Michael Kraus of New Canaan had one goal and four as…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation
Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation A racially charged post on Snapchat by an area high school student that went viral has put the author in hot water with law enforcement. The incident began when the unidentified student at Minisink Valley High School allegedly took a photo of a female African-American classmate and then referred to her using the "N'" word in the post, and adding that she should be lynched, said News 12.  The girl's brother told News 12 the boy didn't have his sister's consent to take the photo or share it on Snapchat. He posted a video on social media to hold the student accountable. Minisink Valley S…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

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by Daily Voice