Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley
Online Threat Under Investigation At School District In Hudson Valley Two Hudson Valley schools will be open on Friday, Sept. 16, despite an online threat. The threat originated in Orange County circulating among students via Apple Airdrop at Middletown High School, said Amy Creeden, superintendent of the district of Middletown. The district has canceled a planned pep rally and increased police presence outside the building and around the campus of the high school and Twin Towers Middle School. Creeden said the threat said: “on 9/16 the school will be shot up during the pep rally if u don’t wanna get lit up don’t show up AK-17 will be used”. The post appea…
24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash 24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash
24-Year-Old Charged Following Triple-Fatal Hudson Valley Crash A Hudson Valley man has been charged with multiple counts of manslaughter following a triple-fatal crash. Orange County resident Anthony Jones, age 24 of Walden, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 12, following a 14-count indictment by a grand jury for the Aug. 4, 2021 crash in Wallkill. On Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, the New York State Police at Middletown investigated a motor vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of State Route 17 in the town of Wallkill between exits 118 and 119, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The collision resulted in the deaths of Maria Abrigo Morocho, age 36; Jorge Eduardo Pa…
IDs Released For Troopers Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley IDs Released For Troopers Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley
IDs Released For Troopers Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man In Hudson Valley The identities have been released of the two New York State Police troopers who were involved in an incident in which one of them shot and killed a man armed with a knife in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened on Saturday, Sept. 9 in Ulster County. State Police and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to assist the Ulster County Mobile Mental Health crisis team at a residence in the town of Wawarsing located on Clark Road. When responding patrols arrived, they encountered a distraught man, later identified as 41-year-old Daniel K. McAlpin, who was inside the re…
Business Owner From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers Business Owner From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers
Business Owner From Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Boats, Cash From Customers A 62-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing charges after investigators found he stole boats and cash from customers who were attempting to purchase new boats from him. Orange County resident Andrew Concors, of Middletown, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 26, and charged with three counts of third-degree grand larceny, New York State Police reported. Police said Concors was the owner of Sports Nuts Inc, a boating and marine shop in the Sullivan County hamlet of Rock Hill. Authorities received numerous complaints that people had tried to purchase boats from Concors and he had taken thei…
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Seriously Assaulting Infant Granddaughter A Hudson Valley grandmother has been sentenced to prison for seriously assaulting her 7-month-old granddaughter leaving her blind and with brain damage. Orange County resident Kimberly Bennett, age 46, of Middletown, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and five years post-release supervision on Tuesday, Aug. 30. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, Benner pled guilty to assault which occurred on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Bennett’s home in the City of Middletown, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. The attack resulted in the child suffering serious physical injury i…
39-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash At Hudson Valley Intersection 39-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash At Hudson Valley Intersection
39-Year-Old Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash At Hudson Valley Intersection One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in the Hudson Valley. The Orange County incident happened Friday, Aug. 19 in the Town of Crawford. A 1995 Chevy van operated by Shawn Dehann, age 33, was traveling eastbound on Route 17K when he entered the intersection with Route 302, Crawford Police said.  A 2005 Chevy Equinox operated by Samantha Meyer, age 42, of Pine Bush was traveling southbound on Route 302 and collided with the van at the intersection, according to police. The Equinox subsequently struck a 2018 Honda Civic traveling northbound on Route…
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Jersey Mike's Subs announced plans for the grand opening of its new sandwich shop in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the restaurant chain will open a location in Orange County at 444 Route 211 East in Middletown, representatives announced. The grand opening will include a fundraiser through Sunday, Aug. 14, to support Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue For Autism, according to the announcement.  Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 donation in exchange for a regular sub. “I am so very excited to be the general manage…
Man Dies After Assault At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Man Dies After Assault At Gas Station In Hudson Valley
Man Dies After Assault At Gas Station In Hudson Valley A man attacked in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley gas station last month has died from his injuries. The man was found lying on the ground unconscious in Orange County on Tuesday, July 26, when City of Middletown police officers responded to the BP gas station, located at 139 Wickham Ave., for a report of a person bleeding in the parking lot. Daniel Mesa-Rios, age 31, was taken off life support and pronounced dead at Garnet Health Medical Center on Saturday, July 30, said Lt. Jeffrey Thoelen, of the Middletown Police. A witness approached the officers and told them the Mesa-Rios ha…
College Student In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 20 College Student In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 20
College Student In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 20 A Hudson Valley college student has died at the age of 20. Orange County resident Kailas A. Ferrari, of Cornwall, died at home on Saturday, July 23. The daughter of Paul W. and Tammy A. (Sharp) Ferrari, Kailas was born in Middletown, according to her obituary.  A student at SUNY New Paltz, Ferrari was majoring in international relations with a minor in Asian studies. "Kailas was smart, beautiful, and loving," her obituary said. "Thoughtful, kind and generous; talented, creative and hard-working." She was a natural linguist and writer; a diligent student with a desire to travel and e…
'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Hudson Valley 'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Hudson Valley
'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Hudson Valley A beloved Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley is closing after 71 years in business. In Orange County, the owners of Tony Boffa’s Restaurant, located in Middletown, announced that they are retiring and the eatery’s last day in business will be Sunday, Aug. 21. “We were hoping that someone would take over the family business and continue operating under Tony Boffa’s, but unfortunately that will not happen,” reads a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The owners went on to say that the restaurant has been their pride and joy and that none of their success would have been possible wi…
Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region
Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region Calling all those wanna-be actors who need a few on-screen appearances under their belts for a TV series casting call for extras in the region. "Poker Face," a Peacock TV series that features a case-of-the-week murder mystery is currently looking for paid extras to appear in several different scenes including racing fans, and lots of roles for children. Children should be between the ages of 9 to 17 years old and be able to get or have a current valid work permit and trust account.  Filming for the children's parts will film Monday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 12.  If interested…
22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Killed In Head-On Crash 22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Killed In Head-On Crash
22-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Killed In Head-On Crash A 22-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed in a head-on crash in the region that sent another driver to the hospital. The wreck happened at around 7:45 a.m. Friday, July 15, in Sullivan County on State Route 209, according to New York State Police. Investigators said a 2010 Toyota Venza was traveling northbound in the Village of Wurtsboro when it crossed the center line, striking a 2020 Dodge Charger driving on the southbound side. The impact left the driver of the Toyota, identified as Orange County resident Shumaar Seward, of Middletown, trapped in his vehicle until troopers and medics w…