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Blauvelt, NY

Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Hudson Valley Restaurant A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine.  “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…
2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley 2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley
2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in a residential Hudson Valley neighborhood. It happened in Rockland County at about 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the hamlet of Blauvelt. A tan, four-door 2003 Acura RL was traveling north on Moison Road North when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on the west side of the road, Orangetown Police said. The passenger in the car had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Blauvelt Fire Department. Both occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital for treatment. The Orangetow…
New Details Emerge After Wrong-Way Hudson Valley Crash Leaving Two Boys In Critical Condition New Details Emerge After Wrong-Way Hudson Valley Crash Leaving Two Boys In Critical Condition
New Details Emerge After Wrong-Way Hudson Valley Crash Leaving Two Boys In Critical Condition New details have emerged after a wrong-crash crash left two boys in critical condition in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Rockland County in Blauvelt around 12:35 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at the intersection of Route 303 and Greenbush Road. A 2001 BMW X5 driven by Thomas Robb, age 20, of Harlow, the United Kingdom, was traveling the wrong way in a southerly direction on a one-way section of Greenbush Road, said Capt. Michael Shannon, of the Orangetown Police Department.  Earlier report: 2 Children In Critical Condition After Wrong-Way Crash In Hudson V…
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash At Intersection In Hudson Valley One Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash At Intersection In Hudson Valley
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash At Intersection In Hudson Valley A man was killed during a three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place around 5:03 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, in Rockland County at the intersection of Route 303 and East Erie Street in Blauvelt. A 2005 Mack commercial box truck driven by Orange County resident Andrew Roe, age 29, of Middletown, was traveling northbound on Route 303 when he collided with a 2019 Subaru Forrester, driven by Seymour Whynman, age 83, of Blauvelt, according to Orangetown Police Department Det. Sgt. Anthony Palazolo. The Subaru Forrester then collided with a 20…
Home Burglary Under Investigation In Rockland Home Burglary Under Investigation In Rockland
Home Burglary Under Investigation In Rockland A burglar is at large after allegedly breaking into a Hudson Valley home and stealing various items, police said. Members of the Orangetown Police Department received a report of a burglary that happened at a home in the area of Valenza Lane and Clausland Mountain Road in Blauvelt. According to the homeowner, he returned home to find that his back sliding door had been broken into and property was missing. The burglary happened between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, police said. The Orangetown Police Department Detective Bureau and Rockland County Bureau of Criminal Investi…
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant Click here for an updated story: Stabbing Victim Dies After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant An investigation is underway after a large fight broke out at an area restaurant overnight, with shots fired and two stabbing victims. The incident happened in Rockland County at Oiso Restaurant, located on 587 Route 303 in Blauvelt, at around 10;50 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. The Orangetown Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired at the restaurant. At about the same time, Orangetown Police received a report that two stabbing victims had…
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, …
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Hundreds of jobs are coming to the Hudson Valley as Amazon prepares for its latest venture in New York. This week, Amazon announced that it plans to launch a state-of-the-art operations facility in Orange County in Montgomery in time for the 2021 holiday season, generating more than 800 full-time jobs. The fulfillment center, which will span more than 1,000,000-square-feet near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 has been in the works for more than a year. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industr…
COVID-19: Amazon To Open New Delivery Centers In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Amazon To Open New Delivery Centers In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Amazon To Open New Delivery Centers In Hudson Valley Amazon is increasing its foothold in the Hudson Valley as it plans for at least two new delivery centers throughout the state that will open by the end of the year. Amazon Logistics announced on Thursday, July 9 that it has signed various leases with the plan to open up new delivery stations in New Windsor in Orange County and in Blauvelt in Rockland County. According to Amazon, delivery stations mark the last mile of the company’s order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment centers, sorted, and then loaded into vehicles for delivery to …
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Anti-Semitic Death Threats To Fairfield County Resident Federal officials have taken a Hudson Valley man into custody for allegedly making anti-Semitic death threats to a Jewish person from Fairfield County during religious holidays. Rockland County resident Christopher Rascoll, who has faced criminal charges before, has been charged with making death threats to the Stratford resident last year, beginning on the first day of Hanukkah. It is alleged that on Dec. 23 last year, Rascoll, of Blauvelt, began sending his victim - who is Jewish - threatening text messages, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham said.  In several messages, …
COVID-19: Popular Rockland Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure COVID-19: Popular Rockland Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure
Covid-19: Popular Rockland Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure A longtime favorite Italian restaurant known for its handmade pasta and upscale food has decided to close its doors, at least temporarily. Rockland County's Oscar's Italian Restaurant, located in Blauvelt, owned by chef Oscar Romano since 2012, will close its doors immediately due to financial stresses from being closed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "Unfortunately, current conditions have made it unrealistic to cover all the expenses necessary to remain open," Romano said.  The chef said he would be reassessing his options and hopes to return in the future.&nb…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,831 cases since the pandemic began as the county eyes the start of the reopening process. On Wednesday, May 20, 33 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 612 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 70 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 39 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland D…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,637 cases since the pandemic began. On Friday, May 15, 41 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 594 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 105 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 13 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,759; Monsey: 1…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,484 cases since the pandemic began. On Monday, May 11, 33 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 576 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 113 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 28 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,716; Monsey: 1…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see new, but now moderate amounts, of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Tuesday, May 5, 46 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases to 12,144 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 551 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 169 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 15 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,095 cases since the pandemic began. On Monday, May 4, 70 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 536 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 176 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 16 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,649; Monsey: 1,478; New City: 9…
COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities There have been nearly 12,000 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County, with the death toll topping 500 since the outbreak began. The New York State Department of Health is reporting that as of Friday, May 1, there have been 11,708 COVID-19 cases in Rockland out of 30,593 residents tested. There have been 511 deaths reported since the virus began spreading throughout the Hudson Valley in early March. As of Friday, there were 190 Rockland residents hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 25 other patients being tested for the virus. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY S…
Rockland COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities Rockland COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities
Rockland Covid-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities As the number of deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the 500 mark in Rockland County,  the number of new cases saw a slight uptick for a total of 11,586. That number released on Wednesday, April 29, represents 133 new cases, up from the 86 new cases reported on Monday, April 27, according to the state Department of Health. The number of people hospitalized has dropped from 221 to 210, and the number of hospitalized cases that are under investigation dropped from 30 to 22.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spri…
COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a dip in the number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for a total of 11,453 cases. That number released on Tuesday, April 28 represents 87 new cases reported on Monday, April 27, down from 110 on Sunday, April 26, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 494 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 221 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 30 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockla…
Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities
Number Of Rockland County Covid-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities Rockland County saw a dip in the number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for a total of 11,366 cases. That number represents 110 new cases reported on Sunday, April 26, down from 165 on Saturday, April 25, and 1,000 on Friday, April 24, according to the state Department of Health.  There have been 481 deaths from the virus in the county. A jump of almost 30 over the weekend, the Rockland County Department of Health said. There are currently 218 people hospitalized that are confirmed; and 150 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland…
Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities
Number Of Rockland County Covid-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities The number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County has jumped over the 10,000 mark with a total of 10,091 positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic. That number represents 263 new cases, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 453 deaths from the virus in the county. There are currently 230 people hospitalized that are confirmed; and 143 that are under investigation.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,375; Monsey: 1,369; New City: 849; Nanuet: 633; Suffer…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County continues to grow each day with a total now of 9,828 positive cases. That number represents 129 new cases, according to the Department of Health. There have been 436 deaths from the virus in the county.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,286 Monsey: 1,325; New City: 821; Nanuet: 594; Suffern: 513; Haverstraw: 441; Garnerville: 321; Pomona: 310; Stony Point: 288; Nyack: 273; Pearl River: 272; West Haverstraw: 212; Congers: 208; …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases There have been hundreds of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Rockland County as the death toll topped 400, according to the Department of Health. As of Wednesday, April 22, there have been 9,568 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to New York State Health officials. There are currently 246 Rockland residents hospitalized from the virus, with 193 possible cases currently under investigation. Since the outbreak began, there have been 401 COVID-19-related deaths. Earlier story - COVID-19: COVID-19: Building 'Tracing Army' Of Thousands Will Be New Phase Of Pandemic R…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 9,171 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials. As of Monday, April 20, there are still 245 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 193 cases pending. Since the outbreak began, there have been 334 COVID-19 related deaths. Earlier story: COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline A breakdown of cases in Rockland, a…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of midnight Thursday, April 16, there are 3,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,752. In addition, there were 319 deaths reported in the county as of Thursday. Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 244, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 229. A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's confirmed COVID-19 cases is as …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 8,474 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials. As of Thursday, April 16, there are still 231 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 255 cases pending. Since the outbreak began, there have been 298 COVID-19 related deaths. Earlier story: COVID-19: NY State Will Stay On Pause At Least One More Month, Cuomo Says A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Ro…
COVID-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County COVID-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County
Covid-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are 2,934 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,335.  In addition, there were 241 deaths reported in the county on Monday, and 263 on Tuesday.  Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 213, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 275.  A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's con…
Fire Breaks Out At Popular Area Restaurant Fire Breaks Out At Popular Area Restaurant
Fire Breaks Out At Popular Area Restaurant A fire at a popular area restaurant was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The blaze began in Rockland County around at 9:39 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at Bailey's Smokehouse on East Erie Street in Blauvelt, said the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters responded to a report of a kitchen/chimney fire at the restaurant but discovered once on the scene that the air conditioning unit on the roof was the source of the fire. Crews from Blauvelt were able to knock down the fire before it could extend to the building itself, the department said on Facebook. They were assisted on the sce…
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway A truck driver lost control of his tractor-trailer in Rockland County, crashing off-road and striking a rock, spilling hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel, and forcing a road closure for several hours in Blauvelt. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department received a report shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, when a Freightliner tractor-trailer heading west on Clausland Mountain Road went off-road, crashing onto private property. Police said that due to the collision, two 120 gallon diesel fuel tanks began to leak, along with other fluids from the engine of the tractor-trailer. …
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say .An early morning speeding stop on Route 303 in Rockland County led to a drug charge for a 21-year-old man from Congers, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department on patrol at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, on Route 303 in Blauvelt stopped Justin Turnick when he was caught speeding. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and Turnick was found to be in possession of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Further investigation found that Turnick was in posses…