Mt. Kisco, NY
News
Hudson Valley School District Announces Sudden Death Of Teacher Hudson Valley School District Announces Sudden Death Of Teacher
Hudson Valley School District Announces Sudden Death Of Teacher A popular longtime Hudson Valley teacher passed away suddenly over the weekend. Rockland County resident Cathy Malgieri, of New City, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 27, according to Jeff Sobel, acting interim superintendent of school for the Clarkstown Central School District. Malgieri worked at Bardonia and Woodglen elementary schools, and Link IB World School since 1993 as a member of the district's Special Education Department, Sobel said in a statement. "Ms. Malgieri was a true joyful treasure to dozens of our Clarkstown Central School District families," Sobel said. "Her love of learning …

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
New Restaurant Opens In Hudson Valley New Restaurant Opens In Hudson Valley
New Restaurant Opens In Hudson Valley A build-your-own-burrito concept restaurant is opening its newest location in the Hudson Valley. The latest location of Bubbakoo’s Burritos is in Rockland County opened in New City, on Thursday, Feb. 10, the company said. The popular chain, with 66 locations, was founded in 2008 and focuses on fresh ingredients and a strong concentration on customer service.  The concept allows customers to what they want on their burritos to create something different every time they visit. Yum, tacos.Bubbakoo's Burritos “This area is full of great people and great energy, we can’t wait to become a p…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Five Charged In Shooting At Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood IDs Released For Five Charged In Shooting At Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood
IDs Released For Five Charged In Shooting At Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood The identities have been released of five suspects who have been charged after a shots-fired incident at a residential neighborhood in the Hudson Valley. It happened in Rockland County on Saturday, Jan. 29 at around 1:45 p.m. in New City. Officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots being fired outside of 3 Turnberry Court.  Officers arrived on scene and observed a black Mercedes-Benz fleeing at a high rate of speed, according to Clarkstown Police, who said a brief track ensued that resulted in the Mercedes striking a utility pole causing it…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley
Five Suspects Apprehended After Shots Fired In Hudson Valley Five suspects have been apprehended after an early afternoon shooting in the Hudson Valley. It happened in Rockland County on Saturday, Jan. 29 at around 1:45 p.m. in New City. Officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots being fired outside of 3 Turnberry Court.  Officers arrived on scene and observed a black Mercedes-Benz fleeing at a high rate of speed, according to Clarkstown Police, who said a brief track ensued that resulted in the Mercedes striking a utility pole causing it to become disabled.  All five occupants exited the vehi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Investigation Underway After Hudson Valley Home Catches Fire Investigation Underway After Hudson Valley Home Catches Fire
Investigation Underway After Hudson Valley Home Catches Fire An investigation is underway after a house in the Hudson Valley caught fire. It happened in Rockland County, on Thornwood Drive in New City at about 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. The residents who were in the home at the time were all able to get outside safely, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. When responders arrived, they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the single-family home, and heard "what sounded like small arms ammunition going off inside the home," authorities said.  The New City Fire Department extinguished …

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
North Salem, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Hudson Valley Italian Restaurant Draws Praise For Tasty Entrees, Family Feel Popular Hudson Valley Italian Restaurant Draws Praise For Tasty Entrees, Family Feel
Popular Hudson Valley Italian Restaurant Draws Praise For Tasty Entrees, Family Feel Italian restaurant fans looking for a new spot to enjoy a big dish of pasta should consider one Hudson Valley restaurant that is known for not only its food but its friendly service that is meant to make you feel like part of the family. Rockland County's La Terrazza in New City is well-known but worth a second look for its excellent food as well as the family feel of the dining experience. Known for its pasta. -- think lobster ravioli -- steaks and seafood, the restaurant is a favorite with locals. "I've been going to that restaurant for a long time and always felt as part of the family.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Somers, NY
News
Teen Pleads Guilty In Connection To Fatal Crash Near High School In Area Teen Pleads Guilty In Connection To Fatal Crash Near High School In Area
Teen Pleads Guilty In Connection To Fatal Crash Near High School In Area A Hudson Valley teen has entered a guilty plea for his role in a crash that killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured a 17-year-old girl. Alan Mendoza, of New City, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide on Tuesday, Dec. 7, according to Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh. On May 6, 18-year-old Mendoza was driving on Congers Road in New City when his Mitsubishi Lancer crossed a double yellow line and struck two other vehicles, Walsh said.  Earlier report - Teen Charged In Connection To Fatal Crash Near Clarkstown North HS He then crashed th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Destructive Rockland Shopping Center Fire Continues Burning For Hours, Bergen Companies Assist Destructive Rockland Shopping Center Fire Continues Burning For Hours, Bergen Companies Assist
Destructive Rockland Shopping Center Fire Continues Burning For Hours, Bergen Companies Assist UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries Sunday in a stubborn hours-long blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night, authorities said. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education Center -- common…

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by Jerry DeMarco
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries from a stubborn noontime blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities confirmed. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Elusive Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center, Bergen Companies Assist Elusive Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center, Bergen Companies Assist
Elusive Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center, Bergen Companies Assist UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries Sunday in a stubborn hours-long blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night, authorities said. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education Center -- common…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Man Drives Jeep Into Front Of Grocery Store In Hudson Valley, Hits Woman, Police Say Man Drives Jeep Into Front Of Grocery Store In Hudson Valley, Hits Woman, Police Say
Man Drives Jeep Into Front Of Grocery Store In Hudson Valley, Hits Woman, Police Say A woman was injured after a man lost control of his 2011 Jeep Cherokee and drove over a curb, hitting the woman, and then struck the front wall of a grocery store in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place around 2:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1 in Rockland County at the ShopRite in Pearl River. According to police, the crash happened when a 77-year-old man New City man drove up onto the curb of the grocery store located at 26 N. Middletown Road, said Captain James Brown of the Orangetown Police. The Jeep hit the front of the building and a 74-year-old woman from Orangeburg, police said. Th…

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by Kathy Reakes