Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Ulster, Sullivan Counties Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Ulster, Sullivan Counties Hundreds of Ulster County and Sullivan County residents are still without power following Monday’s thunder and wind storm. As of 10:45 a.m., on Tuesday, April 14, NYSEG was reporting 52 outages in Sullivan County and three in Ulster, while Central Hudson had no outages in Sullivan, and 359 in Ulster. Previous story: Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan Outages were reported in Gardiner, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz, Plattekill, Shandaken, Bethel, Callicoon, Liberty, and Tusten. According to Central Hudson, “crews and personnel f…
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Ulster, Sullivan Hundreds of Ulster and Sullivan County residents have been left in the dark as storms roll through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 50 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Central Hudson was reporting that 1,991 of its 90,1000 Ulster County residents were reporting power outages, while NYSEG was reporting 352 outages in Sullivan County, with an additional 59 in Ulster. Earlier story: High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages The bulk of the outages were in Esopus, which was re…
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…
Man Disseminated Nude Photos Without Permission, State Police Say Man Disseminated Nude Photos Without Permission, State Police Say
Man Disseminated Nude Photos Without Permission, State Police Say A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly disseminating nude photos without permission. Ulster County resident Michael Redding, of Lloyd, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and charged with two counts of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. An investigation revealed that Redding disseminated nude photos that he obtained without permission of the persons involved, Nevel said. Redding was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Ulster Court on Feb. 25, and an appearance ticket returnable to the …
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Fourteen area residents were among nearly two dozen arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Area residents charged:  Orange County On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Monroe arrested John Willis, 56, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Monroe when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Middletown arrested Joseph Fini Jr, 27, of Goshen…
10 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 10 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
10 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy over the weekend, busting 31 motorists in the area for alleged impaired driving. Motorists arrested and charged between Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22 include: Orange County On Friday, April 19, State Police troopers in Roscoe arrested Benjamin Newbury, 23 of East Windsor, NJ, for DWI. He was traveling on 17B in Thompson when he was observed to make an illegal U-turn before entering a sobriety checkpoint. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested.  On Saturday, April 20, State Police troope…
13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops 13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops
13 Orange County Residents Charged With Impaired Driving, DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged with DWI were:  Orange County On Friday, Oct. 19, State Police troopers in Montgomery arrested Steven Slezak, 33, of Highland Mills, for DWAI. He was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 208 in Blooming Grove. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by drugs and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 19, State Police troopers in Middletown arrested Timothy Feeney, 60, of New Hampton, for DWI. He wa…
Accused Drug Dealer From Poughkeepsie Caught With Heroin, Crack In Traffic Stop Accused Drug Dealer From Poughkeepsie Caught With Heroin, Crack In Traffic Stop
Accused Drug Dealer From Poughkeepsie Caught With Heroin, Crack In Traffic Stop A traffic stop on Route 44/55 led to the arrest of a Dutchess County woman who was found to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine, who now faces multiple felony drug charges. New York State Police troopers stopped Poughkeepsie resident Sharnae Campbell for a vehicle and traffic violation on Route 44/55 in the town of Lloyd on Tuesday, Oct. 16. During the subsequent stop, probable cause to search the vehicle was established and Campbell was found to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine, which was packaged for sale. She was also in possession of brass knuckles and marijuana. …
13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops 13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops
13 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Weekend Stops With law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among more than two dozen who found themselves charged over the weekend. Local residents charged were: Orange County On Saturday, Aug. 25, State Police troopers from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Matthew Ranglin, 23, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling in Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Aug. 25, State Police…
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Reckless Driving For July 1 Hudson Valley Crash Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Reckless Driving For July 1 Hudson Valley Crash
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Reckless Driving For July 1 Hudson Valley Crash A 29-year-old man who was driving drunk and recklessly has been charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred a month ago in the area, state police said. Ryan B. Williams of Poughkeepsie was arrested as a result of an investigation into the crash on July 1 on Route 299 in the town of Lloyd in Ulster County. Williams is facing felony charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, first-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was also charged with the misdemeanor offense of…
Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman
Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman A prayer service and viewing have been scheduled for longtime Assemblyman Frank Skartados, who died Sunday from pancreatic cancer. The viewing is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at DiDonato Funeral Services at 1290 Route 9W in Marlboro. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Skartados represented the 104th Assembly District, which includes both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh; as well as the City of Beacon, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Hamlet of Marlboro, and the Town of Lloyd. Skarta…
Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition
Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition Frank Skartados, longtime Assemblyman for the 104th District, has been hospitalized with a “serious illness” and is “not expected to recover,” according to his Chief of Staff, Steve Gold. Gold did not comment on the illness, but did say on Thursday that the circumstances are "very sad and that he is surrounded by family." In his fourth term, Skartados' district includes both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh; as well as the City of Beacon, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Hamlet of Marlboro, and the Town of Lloyd. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the serious illness of…