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Forest Rangers Rescue Severely Injured 78-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Mountain Forest Rangers Rescue Severely Injured 78-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Mountain
Forest Rangers Rescue Severely Injured 78-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Mountain A hiker on a mountain in the region who may have broken their pelvis in a fall was rescued by forest rangers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The incident occurred in Ulster County at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, on Overlook Moutain in the Echo Lake area in Woodstock.  According to the DEC, Ulster County 911 requested Forest Ranger assistance for an injured hiker on Overlook Mountain in the area of Echo Lake. Rangers called the hiker’s daughter and learned the 78-year-old from France was unable to walk or even sit up.  Rangers Franceschina and Mart…
Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley
Man Critically Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the town of Woodstock near the intersection of Maverick Road. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 68-year-old Kingston man was riding his bike and traveling south on Route 375 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene.  The man was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, Nevel said. He is listed in critical but stabl…
Popular Bagel Shop To Open New Location In Hudson Valley Popular Bagel Shop To Open New Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Bagel Shop To Open New Location In Hudson Valley Three years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Hudson Valley couple came up with the unique idea of stuffing their favorite foods into homemade bagels. Well, a few years later, that idea—now Moonrise Bagels in Ulster County in Woodstock—has been so successful that the couple has been featured on the "Today" show, and their "yummy" New York-style bagels are shipped nationwide through GoldBelly. It wasn't easy and involved a lot of hard work, but they made it happen, and now they are opening a second Moonrise Bagels in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, July 20.  The first …
Cheez-It Diner Opens In Hudson Valley To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs Cheez-It Diner Opens In Hudson Valley To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs
Cheez-It Diner Opens In Hudson Valley To Fill Your 'Cheezy' Needs Hey Cheez-It lovers, now is your chance to chow down on fun and funky foods inspired by the cheezy, crunchy snack at the Cheez-It Diner, which has been open for just a week in the region. Located in Ulster County in Woodstock, the diner offers the ultimate experience for Cheez-It fans with such treats as a cheezy milkshake, burger, or mac-n-cheese. "We saw just how far our adventure-seeking Cheez-It fans would go when they Want It. Need It. Cheez-It. last year making the drive to our Joshua Tree Cheez-It Stop outpost," said Cara Tragseiler, senior brand director for Cheez-It. "So many fans …
Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows
Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows If you are on the market for a home that offers something different, and perhaps a little quirky a new listing in the Hudson Valley might be the one. Located in Ulster County in Saugerties, the one-acre, 10,000-square-foot estate is owned by renowned Woodstock artist Justin Love. Known as Loveland Studios, the property is for sale for $1.59 million and includes a live/work-converted church, a farmhouse, a two-car garage, and a saltwater pool, according to Zillow. The artist studio.  Zillow Zillow said the transformed church features cathedral ceilings with the original stained gla…
Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley
Popular Shop Known For Stuffed Bagels Set To Open Second Location In Hudson Valley Bagel lovers will soon have a chance to sample one stuffed with all kinds of fillings including pizza, chicken parmigiana, or even a Reuben when a cult favorite opens a second shop in the Hudson Valley.  Moonrise Bagels, which opened its first shop in Ulster County in 2021 in Woodstock, announced its stuffed bagels have been such a success that it now plans to open a Dutchess County location in Poughkeepsie.  The new hotshot bagel shop that was featured on the Today Show, and can even be shipped across the country through Gold Belly will be located within the Hudson Heritage Deve…
NY Vacation: Northern Westchester's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel NY Vacation: Northern Westchester's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel
NY Vacation: Northern Westchester's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel It wasn’t exactly Walley World, but actor Chevy Chase still had a good time on his vacation to Upstate New York. The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” star was spotted in Saratoga County on Monday, Jan. 22 at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Flanked by his wife Jayni and their actress daughter Caley, Chase posed for a family photo on a staircase in the hotel’s lobby. “Wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs,” he captioned the photo, which was shared on his verified Instagram account. View this post on Instagram …
Melanie, NJ Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76 Melanie, NJ Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76
Melanie, NJ Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76 Melanie, a folk singer-songwriter whose music took her from the Jersey Shore to international success in the 70's, has died at 76 years old. Melanie Safka died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to a Facebook post by her family. A cause of death was not given. The Long Branch native was born on Monday, Feb. 3, 1947, her IMDb page said. Her children called her a powerful performer and loving parent. "She was one of the most talented, strong, and passionate women of the era and every word she wrote, every note she sang reflected that," Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred said.  "Our world is …
2 People Injured During Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say 2 People Injured During Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say
2 People Injured During Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Two people were injured during a two-car crash in the Hudson Valley. The collision took place in Ulster County in Kingston around 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5 on Route 28. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, an investigation revealed that a 2012 Toyota, driven by Steven Beckerman of Woodstock, was traveling west in the right lane.   A 2006 Volkswagen, driven by Steven Kapushy of Boiceville, was also traveling west in the right land on Route 28. Kapushy moved over into the passing lane and was passing the Toyota when the Toyota attempted to make an unauthor…
Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Violent Homophobic Attack, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Violent Homophobic Attack, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Violent Homophobic Attack, DA Says A man from the region has been indicted for numerous felonies related to a violent homophobic hate crime attack on a gay man at an area bar. Ulster County resident Shayne Wilber, age 31, of Woodstock, was indicted on Tuesday, July 11, and charged with: Criminal possession of a weapon Menacing,  Assault Criminal mischief Hate crime legislation enacted in 2019 allowed for the elevation of charges that would otherwise be considered misdemeanors to prosecution at the felony level, said the Ulster County District Attorney's Office. The indictment by the Ulster County grand jury alleg…
Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld
Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld A New York appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who killed an up-and-coming rapper and then hid his body for over a year. Carlos Graham was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges by a Greene County jury in February 2019 in the death of Brandyn Foster, of Catskill. According to police, Foster’s body was found on Feb. 6, 2018, buried in the crawlspace of a Catskill home that Graham shared with Foster’s ex-girlfriend, Sadie Knox. He had been covered in cement, dirt, and gravel. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Hudson Valley Man The disc…
Head-On Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Failing To Negotiate Curve, Police Say Head-On Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Failing To Negotiate Curve, Police Say
Head-On Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Failing To Negotiate Curve, Police Say A 79-year-old woman from the region was killed after she allegedly failed to negotiate a curve and hit a Dodge Ram 1500 head-on. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, the crash took place in Ulster County around 6 p.m., Friday, June 23 at Routre 28 and Bridge Street in the town of Shandaken. Nevel said an investigation found that a 2002 Subaru Outback, driven by Anna C. Maguire, age 79, from Woodstock, was traveling eastbound on Route 28 in the area of Bridge Street in Phonecia when she failed to negotiate a curve and crossed over into the westbound lane and struck a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 head-o…
Car Rolls Over After Woman Suffers Medical Emergency In Region Car Rolls Over After Woman Suffers Medical Emergency In Region
Car Rolls Over After Woman Suffers Medical Emergency In Region A 72-year-old woman had to be extricated from her vehicle in the area after rolling over and crashing into a tree after suffering a medical emergency, authorities announced. In Woodstock, members of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported rollover crash on Glenford Wittenberg Road at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Friday, May 13. Upon arrival, investigators said that deputies located the vehicle, which was on its side resting against a tree. The driver, Judy Pavone, age 72, of Mount Tremper in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, was trapped inside the vehicle and later…
Dentist In Hudson Valley Admits To Fraudulently Obtaining Oxycodone For Her Own Use Dentist In Hudson Valley Admits To Fraudulently Obtaining Oxycodone For Her Own Use
Dentist In Hudson Valley Admits To Fraudulently Obtaining Oxycodone For Her Own Use A dentist from the Hudson Valley has pleaded guilty to obtaining oxycodone for her own use. Ulster County resident Vivian Letizia, age 63, of Stone Ridge, made the plea on Friday, April 15, according to US Attorney Carla Freedman. In pleading guilty, Letizia admitted that, in December 2019, she fraudulently submitted a prescription for oxycodone for one of her dentistry patients using that patient’s name and date of birth, the US Attorney's Office said. Letizia then obtained the oxycodone from a pharmacy in Woodstock, for her own consumption. At the time Letizia submitted the prescription …
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals The Hudson Valley was the most popular destination among New York City residents who moved last year, according to a brand-new report. The findings come from NYC-based Piece of Cake Moving and Storage's 35,000 moves it performed in 2021. "The Upper Hudson Valley was the hottest region in the tristate area," the report said, noting that trend was especially evident per percentage by population in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties. "Outside NYC, the New York county that the most people moved to was Westchester County, surpassing moves to the significantly la…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closing 'To Prepare For Next Chapter' Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closing 'To Prepare For Next Chapter'
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closing 'To Prepare For Next Chapter' After seven years, a popular Hudson Valley eatery has closed to “begin preparations for the next chapter.” In Ulster County, the owners of SHINDIG on the corner of Tinker Street in the town of Woodstock announced that their final service was Sunday, Feb. 6 as they prepare to move on to their next challenge. “All good things must come to an end,” they announced. “And after seven years of tinker tots, burgers, and pies, so too must our little SHINDIG.” Moving forward, the space is going to be renovated and reinvented without longtime partner Allison Garksof, who “has elected to begin a jou…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm Crews are working around the clock to restore power to thousands of Hudson Valley utility customers who are still without power following Winter Storm Landon. As of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, Central Hudson was still reporting 576 active outages in the region, impacting 7,990 of the company’s Hudson Valley customers, largely in Ulster County. Outages by county: Ulster: 7,916; Orange County: 49; Dutchess: 20; Greene County: 3; Sullivan County: 2. In Ulster County, outages were still being reported in: Marbletown: 1,340; Hurley: 1,147; Ulster: 744; Rochester: 706; Woodstock: 689; Rose…
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley have been left without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts expected to approach 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Con Edison was still reporting eight active outages in Westchester, impacting 259 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of…
These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, several Hudson Valley communities have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, the Hudson Valley took up the majority of the list, with 10 locales making it to the top 16, including Tivoli in Dutchess County …
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are now without power as high winds whip through the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29. Related story - Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages As of around 10 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison was still reporting nine active outages that were impacting customers in Bedford, Cortlandt, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Castle, Scarsdale, and Yonkers. Farther north, Central Hudson is working to restore power to 1,778 of its customers as crews work to respond to 65 outages. Ulster …
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
Isaias Power Outages: Latest Updates For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan Counties Isaias Power Outages: Latest Updates For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Isaias Power Outages: Latest Updates For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan Counties Thousands of New Yorkers are still without power in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaiah, though the overwhelming majority of residents in Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties have largely had electricity restored. Central Hudson was reporting 15 active outages as of Monday, Aug. 10, which were impacting 154 Dutchess customers, and 11 customers in Ulster County. Sullivan County was reporting complete restoration. NYSEG had 13 customers without power in Dutchess, and one in Sullivan County, while Orange & Rockland Utilities had 39 of its 9,087 customers reporting outages in Sullivan Coun…
COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County
Covid-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County After seeing a spike in new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is warning that the fight against the virus is far from over. There were more than 45 new cases reported in Ulster County between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, prompting Ryan to issue warning to his constituents that the fight isn’t over. According to Ryan, the spike is being attributed to graduation parties, a manufacturing facility, an apple orchard, and a softball team. “We need to recognize that we are still engaged in the fight against COVID-19,” Ryan said. “Now is not the time to…
Two Charged In Connection To Shooting At Area Residence Two Charged In Connection To Shooting At Area Residence
Two Charged In Connection To Shooting At Area Residence A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a residence last month. The shooting took place in Ulster County around 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, at a home in the town of Woodstock, said the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, along with Woodstock Police responded to the home following a 911 call and located evidence that a shooting had taken place at the residence, the department said. No one was injured during the shooting. An investigation led to the arrest of Taejah L. Dash, 18, of Shandaken, and Austin T…
COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties are on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 572 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, which resulted in nine deaths. In Sullivan County, there have been 323 total cases, leading to seven fatalities. More than 2,700 patients in the two counties have tested negatively for COVID-19. Active COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, by municipality:  City of Kingston: 73; Plattekill: 61; Shawangunk: 55…
Hudson Valley Man Gets Banned From Yellowstone National Park Hudson Valley Man Gets Banned From Yellowstone National Park
Hudson Valley Man Gets Banned From Yellowstone National Park A Hudson Valley resident was one of two men who will spend time behind bars after being banned from Yellowstone National Park for trespassing in a forbidden area. Ulster County resident Ryan Goetz, 25, of Woodstock, and Colorado resident Eric Schefflin, 20, pleaded guilty to trespassing on the cone of Old Faithful Geyser at the National Park, and were sentenced to 10 days in jail and have been banned from the park for five years. Both men were also fined $500 and face five years of unsupervised probation. On Sept. 10 last year, employees and visitors reportedly saw the pair walking on the …
16 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving 16 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving
16 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving Sixteen area residents were charged for alleged impaired driving by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents facing charges include:  Ulster County On Jan. 3, State Police in Ellenville arrested Lizette Andino, 31 of Napanoch, for DWAI Drugs. Troopers responded to a report of a female unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle on Marl Road in the town of Shawangunk. Upon interviewing Andino it was determined that she was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. On Jan. 3, State Police in Kingston arrested Fanny Prizant, 75 of Bearsville, for DWI. Sh…
Man Found Guilty Of Neglecting Ducks In Area Man Found Guilty Of Neglecting Ducks In Area
Man Found Guilty Of Neglecting Ducks In Area A  jury of six found an area man guilty of 18 counts of animal neglect after 18 ducks were found at his residence living in filth and suffering from various ailments in Ulster County. Ben Gary Treistman, 58, of Woodstock, was found guilty by the town of Olive jury on Thursday, Oct. 31, of failure to provide proper sustenance in violation of the agriculture and markets law covering animal neglect, said Ulster District Attorney Holley Carnright. The animal abuse was discovered in 2016 when the Ulster County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded his home aft…
Woman Injures Three Troopers In Chase That Ends In Area Woman Injures Three Troopers In Chase That Ends In Area
Woman Injures Three Troopers In Chase That Ends In Area A 71-year-old woman who refused to pull over for a traffic stop injured three state police troopers in a high-speed chase before finally being stopped in Rockland County when police used spike strips to stop her. New York State Police first attempted to stop Laura Duffy, of the hamlet of Willow in Ulster County, around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in the Town of Woodstock, when she refused to stop for a traffic violation in her 2017 Hyundai Accent, said Trooper Michael Cassella. After failing to stop during two separate pursuits, state police broadcast a BOLO alert with a descripti…