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Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home
Residents Evacuate From Burning Hudson Valley Home A Rockland County home was damaged in a fire, but all residents made it out safely, police said. The incident happened Monday, Sept. 22, when Clarkstown Police and firefighters responded to a structure fire on Branchville Road in Valley Cottage.  All occupants had already evacuated when crews arrived, and no injuries were reported. Multiple departments — Valley Cottage, Congers, Central Nyack, West Nyack, and Nyack — worked together to put out the flames. Detectives and fire inspectors remained at the scene to investigate.  According to a report by The Monsey Scoop, the blaze began in the…
Man Caught Dropping Crack-Filled Vials In Broad Daylight In NY Pleads Guilty: DA Man Caught Dropping Crack-Filled Vials In Broad Daylight In NY Pleads Guilty: DA
Man Caught Dropping Crack-Filled Vials In Broad Daylight In NY Pleads Guilty: DA A 41-year-old man faces years in state prison after admitting to selling crack cocaine in Rockland County, prosecutors announced. Donovan Mais, of Congers, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Authorities said the arrest stemmed from a drug bust on Saturday, March 22, when Spring Valley Police officers spotted Mais on North Madison Avenue around 1 p.m. carrying gloves. Officers said they saw him remove p…
Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From HV Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From HV Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help
Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From HV Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help A longtime Rockland County firefighter and well-known local deli owner is being remembered after his sudden death at age 65. Bernard "Bernie" Leavitt, a lifelong resident of Congers, died on Wednesday, June 12, according to the Congers Fire Department and his obituary. Leavitt had been a member of the department since 1980 and was a familiar face in the community for decades.  Leavitt was a life member of the fire department and also owned a deli on Lake Road for years.  He also worked for the sewer district and retired from ShopRite. Outside of work, Leavitt was a passionate bow…
ID Released Of Man Killed By Train At Hudson Valley Station (UPDATE) ID Released Of Man Killed By Train At Hudson Valley Station (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Man Killed By Train At Hudson Valley Station (Update) Authorities have confirmed the death of a 32-year-old Rockland County man who was fatally struck by a train near the Nanuet Metro-North station on Wednesday afternoon, May 14.  Nicholas K. Colandrea, of South Harrison Avenue in Congers, was struck by New Jersey Transit Train 1630 just before 3 p.m., as the train was approaching the Nanuet station on Metro-North’s Pascack Valley Line, MTA Police said.   Colandrea was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:09 p.m., according to MTA officials. Authorities said he was not authorized to be on the tracks, and based on video evidence, no criminality is…
Best Jewelry Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bourghol Brothers Jewelers Best Jewelry Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bourghol Brothers Jewelers
Best Jewelry Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bourghol Brothers Jewelers We are thrilled to announce that Bourghol Brothers Jewelers has been named Best Jewelry Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Bourghol Brothers Jewelers has been a family-owned establishment since 1978, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and servicing fine jewelry with a showroom in Congers that offers a full range of fine jewelry as well as repairs. Additionally, with three G.I.A. Graduate Gemologists on staff, Bourghol Brothers provides clients with exceptional quality gemstones and a greater understanding of some of na…
Best Accounting Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Jack G. Reilly CPA PC Best Accounting Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Jack G. Reilly CPA PC
Best Accounting Firm In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Jack G. Reilly CPA PC We are thrilled to announce that Jack G. Reilly CPA PC has been named Best Accounting Firm in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! “I’ve been going here for years to get my taxes done," said Meghan, a Readers' Choice voter. "JoAnn is the best in the business! She is attentive, knowledgeable, and personable.” “Mimi is wonderful—her attention to detail and client interaction is head and shoulders above the rest,” said another voter. Congratulations to Jack G. Reilly CPA PC! The accounting firm is at 32 Lake Rd. in Congers. Call (845) 268-5415 for more infor…
Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Dump Truck Crash Leaves 1 Dead On Route 303 In Hudson Valley (Update) A driver has died following a violent crash involving a dump truck that shut down Route 303 in Rockland County, police confirmed. The crash happened in Congers on Wednesday, March 5 at around 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of Route 303 and Hemlock Drive, where officers found a jackknifed Peterbilt dump truck blocking the roadway and a white Kia Soul that had sustained severe damage off the road in a grassy area, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Officers and emergency responders from the Congers-Valley Cottage Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedics provided life-sav…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare
New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare  A Hudson Valley cafe that opened a little over a year ago has become a beloved neighborhood destination, according to foodies and casual diners.  The Four Star Cafe in Rockland County, in Congers, is known for its small plates, pizzas, good food, and stiff drinks. Yelper Global  M. said: "Should be called five-star cafe. Nothing else to say beyond that. Good food. Good service. Especially make sure to get dessert." The pizzas, flamed-grilled burgers, and many appetizers, including the Bronx-style calamari and the petit lamb chops, seem to be menu favorites. But there's ple…
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman
Head-On Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman A Hudson Valley woman was killed during a head-on crash when she allegedly veered into the oncoming traffic lane, according to Clarkstown Police. The collision occurred in Rockland County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at North Highland Avenue and Fairview Avenue in Upper Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, the incident involved two vehicles: a Honda CRV and a Nissan Versa.  The first responding officer arrived on the scene to find the Honda CRV severely damaged and located in the middle of North Highland Avenue while the Nissan Versa was off the roadway.…
Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery
Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery A famous chef whose group runs multiple restaurants across the Hudson Valley has designed a delicious two-course summer prix fixe at a popular Northern Westchester restaurant. Chef Peter X. Kelly, the owner of Xaviars Restaurant Group, designed the prix fixe for Apropros restaurant in Peekskill at 900 Fort Hill Rd., a Michelin-recommended eatery located at The Abbey Inn.  Related Report - 'Lovely' Restaurant Inside 120-Year-Old Abbey In Peekskill Added To Michelin Guide Kelly now serves as the restaurant's culinary director, helping to design a menu featuring meals with local ingredients p…