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Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region
Contractor Accused Of Scamming Thousands From Couple In Region A contractor from the region was charged with larceny for allegedly scamming a couple out of thousands for a roofing job he never performed. Sullivan County resident David Gizinski, age 37, of Liberty and the owner of Gizinski Construction, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 16 for the incident in November 2023. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Gizinski received $13,656.38 from a Grahamsville couple as a 50 percent down payment for a roofing job.  The victims could not contact Gizinski after he took their money and never started the work, Chabo…
Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say
Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed home invasion robbery. On Monday, Nov. 29, around 9:20 a.m., the Sullivan County 911 received a report of an assault that had just occurred on the grounds of the Hebrew Day School in Lake Kiamesha, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Units from the Sheriff’s Office, Fallsburg, and Monticello Police Departments converged on the scene where they learned that when the school’s caretaker returned to his residence, he was attacked by a man who came out of his bedroom wearing a ski mask and armed w…
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT 30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT A 30-year-old woman who died in a crash in the region is being remembered as a dedicated EMT and mother.  Erica Vilaca was killed in the rollover crash in the Sullivan County town of Neversink on Sunday, Dec. 5, New York State Police reported. Earlier report - 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region Vilaca was a resident of the hamlet Grahamsville in Sullivan County and she worked as an EMT with Mobilemedic EMS, according to her obituary. Vilaca previously volunteered with the Island Park Fire Department. According to her obituary, she had recently begun worki…
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region 30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region
30-Year-Old Crash Victim Was Mother, Respected EMT In Region A 30-year-old woman who died in a crash in the region is being remembered as a dedicated EMT and mother.  Erica Vilaca was killed in the rollover crash in the Sullivan County town of Neversink on Sunday, Dec. 5, New York State Police reported. Earlier report - 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region Vilaca was a resident of the hamlet Grahamsville in Sullivan County and she worked as an EMT with Mobilemedic EMS, according to her obituary. Vilaca previously volunteered with the Island Park Fire Department. According to her obituary, she had recently begun worki…
30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region
30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region A 30-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash in the region.  Troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in Sullivan County on State Route 55 in the Town of Neversink at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, according to New York State Police. Police said investigators determined that Erica Vilaca, of the hamlet of Grahamsville, was traveling north on Divine Corners Road in a 2014 Jeep Compass when the Jeep left the road off the west shoulder. The Jeep hit a ditch and continued across Route 55, then it struck a guard rail and rolled over., according to police…
Drug Crackdown Nets 12 Arrests In Area Drug Crackdown Nets 12 Arrests In Area
Drug Crackdown Nets 12 Arrests In Area In an effort to address the continuing drug crisis in the Hudson Valley,  one local sheriff's office arrested 12 people in a crackdown sweep of known drug users. The Sullivan County Sherriff's Office Gang and Narcotics Unit busted the following people: George Saulsberry, 64 of Monticello, charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of crack cocaine. Jeffrey Barker, 25 of Liberty, charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance/heroin/Fentanyl. Kayla Quinones, 31 of Livingston Manor, charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance/Fentanyl…
Fatal School Bus Crash Investigation Finds Truck Driver At Fault, Police Say Fatal School Bus Crash Investigation Finds Truck Driver At Fault, Police Say
Fatal School Bus Crash Investigation Finds Truck Driver At Fault, Police Say An investigation into a fatal three-vehicle crash in Orange County has found that a tree service truck driver at fault. The New Windsor Police Department has concluded its investigation into the cause of the Wednesday, Oct. 21, a fatal three-vehicle collision involving a Washingtonville Central School District bus, a commercial tree service truck, and a BMW sedan, said Deputy Chief Michael Farbent.  The two-month-long investigation determined that the commercial tree service truck, operated by Ian K. Jennings, 25, of Grahamsville, crossed over the double yellow line and …
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy. As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There continue to be newly reported cases related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in both Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of Monday, May 11, there have been a total of 1,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with nearly 900 still active.  In Sullivan County, there have been 1,018 confirmed cases, with 337 still active.  Health officials in Ulster said that 637 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 681 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 58 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier …
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll in both Ulster and Sullivan counties continues to be on the rise. As of Wednesday, May 6, there have been a total of 1,441 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 837 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 975 confirmed cases, with 377 still active. Health officials in Ulster said that 604 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 598 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 49 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Now Being Hospitaliz…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There were two new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Ulster County, as cases there and in Sullivan County remained relatively steady day-to-day. As of Friday, May 1, there have been 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, bringing the total to 1,358. There were 32 new COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County for a total of 887 since the outbreak began in early March. There have been 37 COVID-19 deaths in Ulster, and 22 fatalities in Sullivan County. In Ulster, there have been 5,497 residents who have tested negatively for COVID-19, while 553 COVID-19 patients have been treated at a…
COVID-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns COVID-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns
Covid-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns There was one new fatality tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sullivan County as cases there and in Ulster County continue to increase. As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, there have been 788 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sullivan, resulting in 22 deaths. In Ulster, there have been 1,294 positive cases, leading to the death of 24 area residents.  In Sullivan, there are currently 1,175 COVID-19 patients in quarantine, while 986 were treated, self resolved, and are now out of isolation. In Ulster, there have been 4,856 patients who tested negative for COVID-19, while 280 have been…
Sullivan County Launches COVID-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster Sullivan County Launches COVID-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster
Sullivan County Launches Covid-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties has topped 1,000 as Sullivan has just launched its own tracking map of cases. As of Wednesday, April 22, there have been 1,049 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster, which have resulted in 19 deaths, while there have been 592 confirmed cases in Sullivan, which have led to 14 deaths since the outbreak began. Sullivan County officials launched the map this week, which highlights the active cases throughout the county. “This map generally displays where Sullivan County residents who have tested posit…