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More Details Emerge After Neighbor Is Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley More Details Emerge After Neighbor Is Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley
More Details Emerge After Neighbor Is Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley More details have emerged after a neighbor was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Orange County at around 11 p.m. Monday, July 6 during a reported dispute between the two near their homes on the 150 block of Main Street in Cornwall. The victim has been identified as Erick Gilmore. The Orange County District Attorney's office declined to reveal his age or the nature of the dispute. Earlier Report: Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Neighbor In Hudson Valley The identity of the officer, who worked in Rockland County and has …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
ID Released For Neighbor Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley ID Released For Neighbor Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley
ID Released For Neighbor Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Police Officer In Hudson Valley The identity has been released of the neighbor shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Orange County at around 11 p.m. Monday, July 6 during a reported dispute between the two near their homes on Main Street in Cornwall. The victim has been identified as Erick Gilmore. The Orange County District Attorney's office declined to reveal his age or the nature of the dispute. Earlier Report: Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Neighbor In Hudson Valley The identity of the officer, who worked in Rockland County and has been placed on ad…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Neighbor In Hudson Valley Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Neighbor In Hudson Valley
Off-Duty Police Officer Fatally Shoots Neighbor In Hudson Valley Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Neighbor Fatally Shot By Off-Duty Cop In Orange County An off-duty police officer fatally shot his neighbor overnight in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Orange County at around 11 p.m. Monday, July 6 during a reported dispute between the two near their homes on Main Street in Cornwall. The officer reportedly works in Rockland County with the Town of Ramapo PD. The incident is under investigation and there has been no word if any charges have been filed. Additional information is expected to be released Tuesday, July 7…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops 13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops More than a dozen area residents were among the 18 charged by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Saturday, June 27, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jose R. Becerra Rey, 32, of Peekskill, for DWI with a prior conviction within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arre…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Cases By Town As Orange County Starts Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Cases By Town As Orange County Starts Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Cases By Town As Orange County Starts Phase 3 There are less than a dozen patients still hospitalized with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County as the Hudson Valley prepares to enter Phase 3 of its four-phase reopening of the economy. Phase 3 starts on Tuesday, June 23. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of 10,658 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Orange County, with 11 still hospitalized and 29 cases still under investigation. There has been a total of 473 virus-related deaths in county residents. A breakdown of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Orange County by municipality:  City of Newburgh: 1,577; C…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases As Orange County Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases As Orange County Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases As Orange County Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening More than 50 Orange County residents remain hospitalized with cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the Hudson Valley prepares to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plans. The most recent data from the Orange County Department of Health found that there have been 10,587 positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic hit the region in mid-March, resulting in 465 deaths of county residents. As of Monday, June 8, there were still 55 residents being treated for COVID-19 in Orange County hospitals, with another 30 under investigation for the virus. Phase 2 includes office-based jobs, real estate, ba…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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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 …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: 'I Have Fully Recovered,' Skoufis Says, Announcing He's No Longer In Self-Isolation COVID-19: 'I Have Fully Recovered,' Skoufis Says, Announcing He's No Longer In Self-Isolation
Covid-19: 'I Have Fully Recovered,' Skoufis Says, Announcing He's No Longer In Self-Isolation State Sen. James Skoufis has self-resolved and is out of self-isolation after contracting novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Skoufis, a first-term Democrat who represents much of Orange County and parts of Ulster, and Rockland counties, isolated himself and is was recovering at his home in Cornwall, he announced last week. Earlier story - COVID-19: State Sen. James Skoufis Tests Positive "I am relieved and happy to report that I have fully recovered and, as of today, am able to release from self-isolation," Skoufis wrote in an email. "It has been 14 days since I began showing Coronavirus …

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Zak Failla