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Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley
Motorist Killed After Crash Following Police Pursuit In Hudson Valley A man was killed after being ejected from a vehicle he was driving during a crash with an SUV in the Hudson Valley. The collision occurred in Orange County around 9:50 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at East Main Street and Orange Street in Port Jervis. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden stated that a Deerpark Police officer tried to stop a motorcycle traveling southbound on Route 209 near the Port Jervis City line. However, the driver quickly accelerated away from the officer, reaching a very high rate of speed. Worden said the Town of Deerpark officer radioed the incident and attempted to c…
State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old
State Police Make Determination In Death Of Hudson Valley 2-Month-Old More than a month after finding a 2-month-old unresponsive, New York State Police have released its determination in the case. The child was found in Orange County around 4:45 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19 at a home on Fawn Hill in Sparrow Bush, a hamlet of Deer Park. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, the baby was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis where it was pronounced dead. Nevel said an investigation by the state police determined that no criminality was involved in the death of the child.
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hudson Valley One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region. It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in Orange County on Park Avenue in the city of Port Jervis. A passenger vehicle traveling in a westerly direction crossed the center double-yellow line, according to Port Jervis Chief of Police William J. Worden. The car then struck a large flatbed tow truck operating in an easterly direction. Officers and emergency medical crews rendered emergency assistance to a 34-year-old man from the Sullivan County hamlet of Glen Spey who sustained serious physical injuries and was trapped inside…
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 As school bells rang and a new day started for students at a Long Island high school where five of their fellow classmates remain in critical condition following a horrific bus crash that killed two adults, state, and federal officials are investigating the incident. The Orange County crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda, near Exit 15A. The charter bus carrying marching band members from Farmingdale High School in Nassau County was heading to Greeley, Pennsylvania for band camp when one of the six buses carrying students went through the wi…
Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd
Update: Hudson Valley Teen Stabbed To Death ID'd Police have identified a teen who died from a stab wound during an incident in the Hudson Valley that left two others seriously injured.  Orange County resident Destin Rabess, age 18, of Montgomery was killed around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 in Port Jervis. Port Jervis Police learned of the death and injured when they responded to Bon Secours Community Hospital located at 160 East Main St., Port Jervis, for a report of three patients in the emergency department with stab wounds, said Lt. Christopher Sargente with the Port Jervis Police.  Police initiated a…
White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
White Plains Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
20-Year-Old Dies In Apparent Drowning At Beach In Hudson Valley 20-Year-Old Dies In Apparent Drowning At Beach In Hudson Valley
20-Year-Old Dies In Apparent Drowning At Beach In Hudson Valley A young man has died in an apparent drowning in the Hudson Valley. In Orange County, state police were called at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, with reports of a possible drowning on the Delaware River in Deerpark, near Hook Road Beach. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Town of Deerpark Police and Sparrowbush Fire Department. Related story: Westchester Man Drowns At Bear Mountain State Park Crews eventually found the man underwater. He was taken to Bon Secours community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified him as 20-year-old …
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who took police on a high-speed chase was saved by the officers who had been attempting to stop her after she intentionally crashed into a river, police say. The incident began around 7:49 p.m., Monday, June 21, in western Orange County. Port Jervis Officer Andrew Dillinger was conducting speed enforcement on East Main Street near the Port Jervis Middle School when he observed a gray Chrysler sedan driving 50 miles an hour in a 30 per hour zone on East Main Street. The vehicle was operating at a high rate of speed into a sharp curve located in front of the Port Jervis…
COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…
Two Teens Critically Wounded During Shootings In Area Two Teens Critically Wounded During Shootings In Area
Two Teens Critically Wounded During Shootings In Area Two yet-unresolved shootings took place in one evening in an area city, including an instance where two 16-year-old boys were shot and critically wounded, according to police. Port Jervis Police responded on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at approximately 8:45 p.m. to a report of shots fired at the intersection of Barcelow Street and Seward Avenue, and happened upon two teens suffering from gunshot wounds.  Both were transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital; one required surgery for a gunshot wound to the lower back and the other required emergency medical treatment for a gunshot wound to the …
WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals
Wmchealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals Updated visitation guidelines went into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the community. Please visit each hospital’s website for additional visitation information and the most current updates. The new visitatio…
WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals
Wmchealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals Updated visitation guidelines went into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the community. Please visit each hospital’s website for additional visitation information and the most current updates. The new visitatio…
WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals WMCHealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals
Wmchealth Updates Visitation Guidelines At Network Hospitals Updated visitation guidelines went into effect at all Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals that enable patient visitation for up to two support persons, designated by the patient or healthcare proxy. WMCHealth worked closely with the New York State Department of Health on the visitation update, which is in alignment with all state guidelines and helps ensure the safety of our patients, their caregivers, our workforce members, and the community. Please visit each hospital’s website for additional visitation information and the most current updates. The new visitatio…
Man Stabs Victim In Front Of Infant In New Year's Eve Day Incident In Area, Police Say Man Stabs Victim In Front Of Infant In New Year's Eve Day Incident In Area, Police Say
Man Stabs Victim In Front Of Infant In New Year's Eve Day Incident In Area, Police Say A 61-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man during a disturbance with an infant in the room.  Orange County resident Charles Nay, of Port Jervis, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 31, after Port Jervis Police responded to a reported stabbing, said Port Jervis Chief of Police William Worden. When police arrived on the scene, they found that Nay had allegedly stabbed a 39-year-old Port Jervis man in his upper torso with a large kitchen knife during a fight, Worden said. Detectives found during an investigation that a 7-month-old infant was present during the stabbing…
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Bariatric Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Bariatric Surgery Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Bariatric Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed construction on a new Bariatric Surgery Center. The expansion and interest in the hospital’s established weight-loss surgery program signaled the need for the creation of a modern and dedicated space. The hospital held a ceremony today heralding the official opening of the new center, which offers advanced bariatric surgery techniques for severely obese patients. An All-New Approach to Weight Loss Surgery In Suffern, NY The 6,000-square-foot Bariatric Surgery Center includes seve…
Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000 Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000
Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises Nearly $48,000 Close to 100 hospital staff members, business and civic leaders and supporters took to the greens during St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Annual Golf Classic, on September 25. Through the sold out event, nearly $48,000 was raised to benefit ongoing advances in healthcare on the Warwick Health Campus, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Each year, the classic is a key fundraiser that helps ensure our families and friends continue to receive state-of-the-art healt…
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 More than 120 golf and tennis enthusiasts played for a purpose during the 30th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic on September 16. Approximately $120,000 was raised through the event, which was held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York. Proceeds from the Golf and Tennis Classic will support enhancements in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). In addition to an 18-hole golf shamble and round robin tennis tournament, the fundraiser …
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such eye movement, blood oxygen levels, heart and breathing rates, snoring and body movements during the stages of sleep to seek …
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation
Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes Earn American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Accreditation The Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Institutes at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), were recently granted a five-year reaccreditation term by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for all categories of sleep studies. A sleep study is a non-invasive test performed overnight that evaluates factors such eye movement, blood oxygen levels, heart and breathing rates, snoring and body movements during the stages of sleep to seek …
Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing
Bon Secours Community Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $40,000 At Annual Golf Outing More than 100 players, including physicians, hospital employees, local business leaders and supporters participated in the Bon Secours Community Hospital Annual Golf Outing at High Point Golf Club in Montague, N.J. on August 26. Through the event, more than $40,000 was raised to help support ongoing investments in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The outing included an 18-hole scramble, putting green contest, closest to the pin contest, hole in one drive and raffles. A din…
Hackettstown Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days Before 27th Birthday Hackettstown Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days Before 27th Birthday
Hackettstown Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Days Before 27th Birthday Quiet. Respectful. Passionate for his trade. This is how Ryan Alexander F. Manubag of Hackettstown is being remembered. Ryan died at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y., on Aug. 30 days before his 27th birthday. Ryan was headed northbound on Route 23 on his Kawasaki motorcycle near milepost 52.5 when he lost control, hitting the back of a car making a left turn from the southbound lane into a Shell gas station, NJ State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Ryan was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the trooper said. Born in Livingston on Sept. 10, 1992, …
Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours
Cardinal Dolan Offers Blessing For The New Temporary Emergency Department At Bon Secours Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), welcomed His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, to lead a dedication and blessing of the hospital’s new temporary Emergency Department that will allow for patient care to continue seamlessly as the hospital continues work on a transformative $40 million multi-phase expansion and enhancement project The Cardinal joined WMCHealth and Bon Secours Community Hospital leadership and staff, along with community leaders and elected officials, for a special ceremony blessin…
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens Brand New Orthopedic Surgery Center Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has completed a comprehensive upgrade to its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The hospital held a ceremony heralding the official opening of the new unit, which offers a new level of patient experience to the region and fosters a specialized, patient-first approach to orthopedic care. The 10,000-square-foot unit offers 14 private en suite patient recovery rooms, each equipped with state-of-the-art digital monitoring consoles that nurses can use to input all patient documentation. The modern space …
Woman, 19, Stabs Teen Boy Multiple Times During Area Altercation, Police Say Woman, 19, Stabs Teen Boy Multiple Times During Area Altercation, Police Say
Woman, 19, Stabs Teen Boy Multiple Times During Area Altercation, Police Say A 19-year-old woman was arrested by Port Jervis Police for the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy during a fight. The incident took place during the late evening on Sunday, June 23, on Sussex Street near the Norfolk Southern rail line, said Port Jervis Police Chief William J. Worden. During the attack, police Juliette Pampalone, of Port Jervis, allegedly used a small folding knife to stab the 15-year-old multiple times in the upper body and neck, Worden said. The victim was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital and later transferred to Westchester Medical Center for medical treatment. H…
$220,000 Raised At Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball To Support Investments In Healthcare $220,000 Raised At Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball To Support Investments In Healthcare
$220,000 Raised At Good Samaritan Hospital’s Spring Ball To Support Investments In Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently held its 34th annual Spring Ball. Healthcare providers, community leaders and friends of Good Samaritan Hospital were among the 350 guests who attended the event at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. The gala raised $220,000 in support of Good Samaritan Hospital’s investments in state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge technologies and innovative services. This year, Good Samaritan Hospital recognized Jeffrey S. Oppenheim, MD, Section Chief of Neurosurgery, with the Sis…
Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month
Bon Secours Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Mental Health Unit During Mental Health Month Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), celebrated the 25th anniversary of its mental health unit and recognized the work of its behavioral health staff in commemoration of Mental Health Month in May. The hospital provides behavioral health services for Port Jervis and the entire tristate area, including all of Orange County, the surrounding counties and adjacent states. Guest speakers during the celebration included New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, 98th District; Mary Leahy, MD, CEO, Bon Secours Charity Health System…
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles
From Health Risk To Races, Bon Secours Helps One Man Overcome Lifelong Weight Struggles For Francis “Chip” Estenes, living his life overweight had become the unfortunate norm. However, after climbing to nearly 425 pounds and finding everyday tasks to be a challenge, the 49 year old realized he needed to take back his life - and looked to the weight loss experts at the Westchester Medical Center Health Network for help. “I struggled with my weight for most of my life. I tried programs to lose weight but would gain back even more,” he said. “Weight was hindering my lifestyle and affecting my health. My joints ached, and I had chronic back problems and fatty liver disease. I saw m…
22-Year-Old Stabs Victim During Assault In Area, Police Say 22-Year-Old Stabs Victim During Assault In Area, Police Say
22-Year-Old Stabs Victim During Assault In Area, Police Say A 22-year-old man is being held without bail after stabbing another man during an assault, said police. Michael Klich, of Port Jervis, was arrested by Port Jervis Police detectives on Saturday, April 6, after an investigation into an early morning assault which took place on West Main Street, said Chief William Worden. According to detectives, at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, patrols responded to a report of a stabbing victim on West Main Street. The victim, a 27-year-old old male was located and had a stab wound to the abdomen, Worden said. He was transported by police to Bon…
Wallkill Man Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Hospital Patient Wallkill Man Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Hospital Patient
Wallkill Man Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Hospital Patient An Orange County man was sentenced to four years in state prison and 10 years post-release supervision for the sexual abuse of a hospital patient. Nathan Oglesby, 57, of Wallkill, was sentenced Thursday for having sexual contact with an inpatient of a residential facility where he was employed, the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Oglesby, who worked as a treatment aide in the facility, had sexual contact with the female inpatient, the DA's Office said. Under New York State law, a resident or inpatient of such a facility is deemed incapable of consenting to sex…
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place, located in and operated by Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received U.S. News & World Report’s “high performance overall and high performance for short-term rehabilitation” designations. U.S. News & World Report is a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of healthcare providers across the country. Over 15,000 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers nationwide were evaluated. This year, only 15 percent of nursing homes earned the high performance designation. The results of the r…
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report
St. Josephs Place Named Among Best Nursing Homes In The Nation By U.S. News & World Report St. Josephs Place, located in and operated by Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has received U.S. News & World Report’s “high performance overall and high performance for short-term rehabilitation” designations. U.S. News & World Report is a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of healthcare providers across the country. Over 15,000 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers nationwide were evaluated. This year, only 15 percent of nursing homes earned the high performance designation. The results of the report …