COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns Some alarm bells are ringing for certain health officials in New York who are investigating new COVID-19 clusters that cropped up in Rockland and Orange counties. On Monday, Sept. 28, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there has been a sharp uptick in new COVID-19 cases in Rockland, Orange, and in some parts of Brooklyn. Statewide, there were 52,936 COVID-19 tests administered yesterday, with 834 (1.5 percent) testing positive. There are currently 543 people hospitalized with the virus and there were 11 new fatalities. The 1.5 percent infection rate is up from 1.02 percent on Saturday, …
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Dozens of dead white-tailed deer found at separate locations in parts of the region are now being linked to a rare virus. After conducting tests, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)  confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County and near Goshen in Orange County died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD).  EHD virus is carried by biting midges, small bugs often called no-see-ums or 'punkies,' according to the DEC. Once infected with EHD, deer usually die within 36 hours. The disea…
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange Hundreds in Rockland and Orange County remain without power nearly a week after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on the East Coast. As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, crews from Rockland & Orange Utilities was still responding to 417 reported outages, which were impacting 1,345 of their New York customers. In Orange County, 705 of the company’s 104,130 customers were still reporting outages, while 628 of their 117,244 Rockland County residents were still in the dark. During the storm, more than 200,000 Rockland & Orange customers lost power due to the high wind gusts and rain …
COVID-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Nine Catholic Schools To Close In Hudson Valley A total of 20 Catholic schools in New York, including nine in the Hudson Valley, will not reopen due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The permanent closures will impact approximately 2,500 students and 350 staff members. "The coronavirus public health crisis has had a devastating financial impact on Catholic school families and the greater Archdiocese," the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York said in a statement released Thursday, July 9. The Hudson Valley schools closing are: Westchester Holy Family School, New Rochelle Ou…
ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Area ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Area
ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Area A bicyclist killed after being struck by an SUV in the area has been identified by police.  Orange County resident Peter Cotsis, 62, of Chester, died around 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, in the town of Goshen after being struck by a 2018 Nissan SUV, said Sgt. Allen Faust of the Goshen Police. Faust said the crash took place at the intersection of Craigville Road and Johnson Road when Cotsis was struck by the vehicle, driven by Baruck Murit, 38, of Brooklyn. Good Samaritans and Murit performed CPR on Cotsis and attempted to offer him aid, but he died at the scene, Faust said. Cotsis was…
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Area Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Area
Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV In Area Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Area A bicyclist was killed after being struck by an SUV. The accident took place around 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, in Orange County in the town of Goshen. The crash occurred at the intersection of Craigville Road and Johnson Road when a man riding the bicycle was struck by the vehicle, according to Goshen Police. The unidentified man was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, Goshen Police said. The man's identity is expected to be released later today following an autopsy, along w…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Orange County Eyes Reopening COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Orange County Eyes Reopening
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Orange County Eyes Reopening Less than 100 Orange County residents are now hospitalized with confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the region looks to begin reopening the economy. There have been 10,158, up from less than 10,000 last week confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Orange County, resulting in 419 deaths since the outbreak began, up from 403 last week. Ninety-six COVID-19 patients are still hospitalized and being treated for the virus, with another 32 being currently investigated by health officials. Currently, the mid-Hudson region meets five of the seven metrics required before reopening, with an insuff…
COVID-19 Orange County Death Toll Tops 400, Cases Near 10,000: Latest Breakdown By Town COVID-19 Orange County Death Toll Tops 400, Cases Near 10,000: Latest Breakdown By Town
Covid-19 Orange County Death Toll Tops 400, Cases Near 10,000: Latest Breakdown By Town The death toll due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County has now topped 400, while the number of cases nears 10,000 since the outbreak began in early March. As of Friday, May 15, there have been 6,995 confirmed COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 9,600 earlier this week. There have been 403 COVID-19 deaths reported, up from 367 on Monday, May 11, according to the Orange County Department of Health. Currently, there are 105 COVID-19 patients in Orange County hospitals, up a tick from earlier in the week. An additional 30 potential COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized wi…
Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison
Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison An inmate at an area prison was arrested for allegedly forcing another inmate to perform sex acts on him. New York State Police in Orange County arrested Javon Roberts, 20, on Monday, May 11, after being notified of the incident at the Goshen Secure Center, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Roberts was charged with criminal sex act and harassment, following an investigation into a physical altercation at the prison, located at Cross Road in the town of Goshen, said Nevel. According to Nevel, investigators learned that Roberts allegedly forced another inmate to perform sex acts on him. Roberts wa…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town The death toll due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County has topped 350 since the outbreak began in early March. As of Monday, May 11, there have been 9,690 confirmed COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 9 late last week. There were several new COVID-19 deaths reported over the weekend, as the total rose to 367, according to the Orange County Department of Health. Currently, there are 99 COVID-19 patients in Orange County hospitals, down a tick from last week. An additional 10 potential COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized with results pending on whether they have the v…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town The death toll due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County has topped 950 since the outbreak began in early March. As of Wednesday, May 6, there have been 9,441 confirmed COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 9,000 late last week. There were several new COVID-19 deaths reported over the weekend, as the total rose to 354. Currently, there are 143 COVID-19 patients in Orange County hospitals, down a tick from earlier in the week. An additional 23 potential COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized and are pending. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Now Being Hospitalized …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Orange County Cases By Town The death toll due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County is approaching 350. As of Monday, May 4, there have been 9,282 confirmed COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 9,000 late last week.  There were 14 new COVID-19 deaths reported over the weekend, as the total rose to 343 since the outbreak began in mid-March. Currently, there are 144 COVID-19 patients in Orange County hospitals, down from last week. An additional 21 potential COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized and are pending. Earlier story - COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Regi…