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Town of Wallkill

Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Galleria At Crystal Run Reopens After Stock Room Fire (UPDATE) Galleria At Crystal Run Reopens After Stock Room Fire (UPDATE) Galleria At Crystal Run Reopens After Stock Room Fire (UPDATE)
Galleria At Crystal Run Reopens After Stock Room Fire (Update) This story has been updated. A small fire inside a Dick's Sporting Goods stock room forced the temporary evacuation and closure of a Hudson Valley shopping mall on Monday afternoon, Jan. 5. The incident occurred earlier at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown on Monday, Jan. 5, when a fire broke out inside the stock room, causing smoky conditions in the mall’s common areas, according to a statement from the mall. As a precaution, stores were evacuated to ensure the safety of shoppers and employees. The Town of Wallkill Police Department and the local fire department responded to the s…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Firefighters rushed to a Hudson Valley apartment complex after an electric scooter caught fire inside a second-floor unit, officials said. The fire broke out on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Slatewood Apartments in the Town of Wallkill, according to the Mechanicstown Fire Company.  Crews arrived to find an electric scooter burning inside the apartment. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but not before the fire and sprinkler system caused damage to two units—the fire-damaged apartment and the one below, which sustained water damage. Multiple agencies assisted at t…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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NY AG Won't Pursue Charges After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley NY AG Won't Pursue Charges After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley NY AG Won't Pursue Charges After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley
NY AG Won't Pursue Charges After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley A police officer will not face charges in an officer-involved shooting that killed a man in the Hudson Valley. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation said on Friday, Sept. 30 a Town of Wallkill officer will not face charges in the Saturday, June 12, 20221 shooting death of Orange County resident Christopher Van Kleeck, age 31, in Middletown. Following a thorough investigation, including interviews with witnesses and a review of physical evidence, photographs, dashboard camera footage, and civilian security camera footage, OSI concluded that criminal charges…

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
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Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music. But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way. Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race. The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …

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by Michael Mashburn