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Hudson Valley City Names New Police Chief Hudson Valley City Names New Police Chief
Hudson Valley City Names New Police Chief A Hudson Valley city has named a new police chief, a 16-year department veteran. Newburgh City Manager Todd Venning announced Monday, May 6, that Lt. Brandon Rola had been appointed the City's Chief of Police. Rola is a decorated 16-year department veteran who has risen through the ranks since beginning his policing career in 2008.  "Chief Brandon Rola represents the very best of the City of Newburgh Police Department: an officer who rose through the ranks with unimpeachable integrity, selfless acts of heroism, an unwavering commitment to our community, and innate …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Videos Surface Of Area Councilman Yelling At Police New Videos Surface Of Area Councilman Yelling At Police
New Videos Surface Of Area Councilman Yelling At Police New controversial videos of embattled Newburgh City Councilman Omari Shakur have surfaced on social media. Days after Shakur was caught on a police body camera berating and cursing at detectives during a traffic stop, new photos have been released, with the councilman making perceived threats and drug references. During the initial incident, which was captured in a 25-minute video, Shakur admonished members of the police department and became combative, prompting officers to call for backup when he started threatening to drive away. Shakur refused to give officers his information, got phys…

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by Zak Failla