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Teen Brought 8-Inch Knife To School In Hudson Valley Intending To Stab Staff Member, Police Say Teen Brought 8-Inch Knife To School In Hudson Valley Intending To Stab Staff Member, Police Say
Teen Brought 8-Inch Knife To School In Hudson Valley Intending To Stab Staff Member, Police Say A 13-year-old student in upstate New York is facing charges after authorities say he brought an 8-inch knife to a school in the Hudson Valley and intended to stab a school staffer. The incident happened in Ulster County on Monday morning, May 16 at Ellenville Junior High School. Ellenville Police say that when officers arrived, the student was no longer in possession of the knife and was "isolated in a room with building administration." An investigation revealed the student brought the kitchen knife in his backpack into the school and intended to stab one of the staff members at the schoo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley A 14-year-old student at a Hudson Valley middle school was arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded BB gun to school. The incident took place in Orange County around 8:40 a.m., on Thursday, April 21 in Middletown. According to Wallkill Police, School Resource Officer Michael Mills was alerted by school officials of a student in possession of a BB gun at Mohangen Middle School, located at 555 County Route 78, in Middletown  An investigation by Det. Christopher Dinapoli discovered that a 14-year-old boy from Middletown entered the school with a loaded BB gun, police said.  The juv…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Stealing $51,000 Of Her Dead Mother’s Pension Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Stealing $51,000 Of Her Dead Mother’s Pension
Hudson Valley Woman Admits To Stealing $51,000 Of Her Dead Mother’s Pension A Hudson Valley woman has admitted to grand larceny after stealing more than $50,000 of her mother's state pension money. Orange County resident Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 14, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. White’s mother was a pensioner, vested in the state retirement system. At the time that White’s mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Man Sentenced For Starting Fire At Hudson Valley Residence Where He Lived With Girlfriend Man Sentenced For Starting Fire At Hudson Valley Residence Where He Lived With Girlfriend
Man Sentenced For Starting Fire At Hudson Valley Residence Where He Lived With Girlfriend A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to setting fire to an apartment where he and his girlfriend lived. Larry Hickmon, age 30, of Middletown, was sentenced on Thursday, March 24, to 18 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Hickmon pleaded guilty to second-degree arson on Thursday, Jan. 27, in connection with the May 17 fire at an apartment complex on Concord Lane in Middletown. Earlier report - Man Charged With Assault, Arson, For Sparking Hudson Valley Fire During Domestic Disput…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Local Man Sentenced For Intending To Deal Drugs, DA Says Local Man Sentenced For Intending To Deal Drugs, DA Says
Local Man Sentenced For Intending To Deal Drugs, DA Says A Hudson Valley man busted with nearly two dozen bags of cocaine hidden around his private areas will spend more than a decade in prison after being sentenced for alleged attempted drug distribution, authorities announced. Orange County resident Cory Williams, age 46, of Middletown, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and three years of post-release supervision after being convicted at trial of possessing cocaine that he intended to sell. District Attorney David Hoovler said that on Dec. 18, 2019, the City of Middletown Police Department, aided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Special Op…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Brand-New Hudson Valley Coffee Shop To Hold Grand Opening Brand-New Hudson Valley Coffee Shop To Hold Grand Opening
Brand-New Hudson Valley Coffee Shop To Hold Grand Opening A brand-new Hudson Valley coffee shop is preparing for its grand opening and ribbon-cutting event. Coffee Barn, located in Orange County, will hold a ribbon-cutting event at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to an announcement from the City of Middletown Mayor's Office. The business is located at 207 Monhagen Ave. in Middletown In addition to coffee, the business also serves tea, paninis, crêpes, pastries, wraps, and personal pizzas, according to Coffee Barn's website. Some items on the menu include chocolate banana crêpes, chicken chipotle quesadillas, and turkey basi…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Firefighter From Region Dies At 22 Firefighter From Region Dies At 22
Firefighter From Region Dies At 22 A volunteer firefighter from the area has died unexpectedly while at work. Sullivan County resident Aaron Michael Terpstra, age 22, of Kenoza Lake died on Wednesday, Feb. 23 while at work as a foreman for NG Gilbert, said his obituary. An Orange County native, Terpstra was born in 1999 in Middletown to Kim and Jim Terpstra Jr. and graduated from Sullivan West Central School in 2017. In addition to his work as a line foreman, Terpstra was a member of the White Lake Fire Company. Aaron Michael TerpstraWhite Lake Fire Company "This is a devastating loss to his family and to our firefight…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area
Suspect Nabbed After Fatal Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old In Area A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for the alleged stabbing murder of another area man during a dispute. The incident took place in Orange County. around 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 in the city of Middletown when police received a call for a dispute with weapons involved. According to Lt. Jeffery Thoelen, of the Middletown Police, when officers responded to the area of 9 Maryland Ave., for a report of a dispute that possibly involved weapons they were flagged down by several people inside of a 2014 Acura four-door sedan, who said they needed assistance with a passenger inside of the vehic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Suspects Nabbed After Robbery At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Four Suspects Nabbed After Robbery At Gas Station In Hudson Valley
Four Suspects Nabbed After Robbery At Gas Station In Hudson Valley Four suspects are in custody following a robbery at a gas station in the Hudson Valley. At about 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, troopers in Orange County from the New York State Police Greenville and Middletown barracks responded to the Gulf station located at 249 Dolson Ave. in the town of Wawayanda for a report of a robbery. Preliminary investigation revealed that two male suspects had forcibly removed approximately $200 worth of items from the store and fled in a dark colored BMW, state police said.  At approximately 3:48 p.m., responding officers located a vehicle matching the descrip…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Serious Assault In Hudson Valley Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Serious Assault In Hudson Valley
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Serious Assault In Hudson Valley The identities of both the suspect and victim have been released following a serious assault at a storage facility in the area. The assault took place at the EZ Storage facility in Dutchess County around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18 on Route 9D in the town of Fishkill. The suspect, now identified as Jamal A. Alsayes, age 46, of Middletown, was taken into custody without incident when troopers arrived at the scene. On Saturday, Feb. 19, state police announced Alsayes has been charged with first-degree attempted murder. The male victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center by…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Four Charged After Stolen Handgun Discovered During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Four Charged After Stolen Handgun Discovered During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say
Four Charged After Stolen Handgun Discovered During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Three juveniles and an 18-year-old man were arrested during a traffic stop by state police when a loaded gun and a BB gun were found in a 2021 Nissan pick-up truck.  The incident took place around 3 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12 when state police stopped the vehicle in Orange County on Grand Avenue in Middletown. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, while speaking to the driver, troopers observed him reaching under the seat of the vehicle attempting to conceal a handgun.  Troopers removed the driver and three passengers from the vehicle and a search turned up a loaded Smith and Wesson .3…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi