Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK
Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK Amazon is expanding its footprint in New York and has been given the go-ahead to construct a massive warehouse in the Hudson Valley, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the region. The giant online retailer had been eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, with the intent to build a warehouse in Montgomery that will sprawl over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747. Following weeks of debate throughout the town, the project was granted a PILOT agreement this week and construction is set to kick off in the next few weeks.  The project had to be app…
Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure
Truck Fire Causes I-84 Lane Closure A stretch of I-84 has reopened after tractor-trailer fire. The fire started around 11:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31 eastbound in Montgomery, said the New York State Police. There were no injuries but the highway was closed for a short time while the fire was extinguished, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Nevel said as of 12:30 p.m., only the one exit ramp lane at Exit 28 is still blocked.  An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire.
Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say
Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say A 36-year-old man has been accused of sexually abusing a minor for two years while the suspect worked at a training center in the area. Orange County resident Carlos E. Hernandez, of Montgomery, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23 by state police troopers in the Hudson Valley and charged with first-degree criminal sex act and first-degree sex abuse, both felonies.  An investigation revealed that Hernandez sexually abused the minor between 2010 and 2012 while he was employed at the Golden Shoe Training Center in the town of Crawford, state police said. He was arraigned in …
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Fourteen area residents were among nearly two dozen arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Area residents charged:  Orange County On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Monroe arrested John Willis, 56, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Monroe when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Middletown arrested Joseph Fini Jr, 27, of Goshen…
New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs
New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs Though plans to build a new Amazon headquarters in Long Island City fell by the wayside, the online retail giant may still be expanding its foothold in the state and into the Hudson Valley, bringing nearly 1,000 jobs with it. Amazon is eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, building a warehouse in Montgomery over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747, Town Supervisor Brian Maher confirmed this week. According to the retail giant, if approved, the Orange County distribution warehouse would house larger items such as furniture and outdoor equipment. It i…
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers
I-84 Reopens After Eight-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailers This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has fully reopened after an eight-vehicle crash involving multiple tractor-trailers caused its closure for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The crashed occurred eastbound in Orange County between Exit 4 (Route 17) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in Montgomery. The right lane reopened just before 10:30 a.m. The left lane reopened just after 2 p.m.
Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed With Boyfriend In Area Crash Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed With Boyfriend In Area Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed With Boyfriend In Area Crash The community is coming out in force to help the family of a young woman who died along with her boyfriend during a single-vehicle crash in the area. Orange County resident Alexis Lewis, 20, of Chester, was killed along with her boyfriend, Holmes B. Shindon, 21, of Montgomery, during a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, on Route 208 in the town of Hamptonburgh. Since Lewis' death, a GoFundMe page has been created to help pay for her funeral.  "She was such a lovely young lady with her whole life ahead of her," her aunt wrote on the GoFundMe page. "Her Mother Cathy, my bi…
Man, Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree In Area Man, Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree In Area
Man, Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree In Area A man ad woman were both killed when a car crashed into a tree in the area. It happened on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6:45 a.m. in Orange County, state police said. Upon arrival at the crash scene on Route 208 in the town of Hamptonburgh, troopers observed a 2005 Dodge Neon off the roadway and against a tree on the eastern shoulder.  The operator of the vehicle, Holmes B. Shindon,  21, of Montgomery, and his passenger, Alexis Lewis, 20, of Chester, were both trapped inside the vehicle. Both were declared dead at the scene. Speed was a contributing factor to the crash, state polic…
13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were arrested by New York State Police troopers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Area residents charged were: Orange County On Friday, Oct. 18 State Police in Middletown arrested Frederick Pierce, 59, of New Windsor, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 84 in the town of Wallkill when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 18 State Police in Montgomery arrested Frederick Pierce, 59, of New Windsor, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Fos…
I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple
I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple An I-84 traffic stop by New York State Police troopers led to the arrests of a couple who were allegedly in possession of drugs, paraphernalia and illegal weapons. Troopers stopped Wallkill resident Anthony Smieszek, 30, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, on I-84 in Montgomery when he committed a traffic violation. During the stop, police said that Smieszek was spotted by troopers attempting to hide an unknown object, prompting further investigation. Smieszek and his passenger, Wallkill resident Kristina Keener, also age 30, were ordered to leave the car, at which point, troope…