Suspects At Large After Victims Assaulted, Robbed In Area, Police Say Suspects At Large After Victims Assaulted, Robbed In Area, Police Say
Suspects At Large After Victims Assaulted, Robbed In Area, Police Say Police are searching for two suspects accused of assaulting and robbing victims in the area.  The incident happened in the Ulster County village of New Paltz at about 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, according to the New Paltz Police Detective Division. Investigators said police received a report that the assault happened on North Front Street. Responding officers determined that two female suspects assaulted the victims and stole their belongings. The suspects fled the scene, traveling south toward Main Street, police said.  Authorities asked anyone with information about the i…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk In Hudson Valley With BAC Twice Limit, Child In Vehicle, Police Say A 45-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove on I-87 with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit and two children in the car. Police found a car that had run out of gas in the Ulster County town of New Paltz at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, New York State Police reported.  Troopers determined that the driver, identified as Eric Ramos, of New York City, was intoxicated and had a suspended license, State Police said.  Police said there were two 13-year-old children in the car. Ramos was arrested and found to have a BAC of .18 percent, po…
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure
Popular New Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure A restaurant in the area known for its fantastic views of both a golf course and the mountains has temporarily closed. The popular Ulster County eatery, Maggie Mae's, located in New Paltz, announced on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 10 that it has closed for the season. Although the owners did not give a reason for the closure, they did say they plan to reopen on Friday, March 11 in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The owners thanked patrons for their support during the restaurant's first year and promised to return. The restaurant is known for its expansive views of a golf course and t…
Suspect Nabbed For Stealing Audi, TV, Computer From Area Residence, Police Say Suspect Nabbed For Stealing Audi, TV, Computer From Area Residence, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed For Stealing Audi, TV, Computer From Area Residence, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is facing felony charges after police said he stole a luxury car, a television, and a computer from an area home. Police responded to a report of a burglary at a home in Ulster County on State Route 209 in the Town of Rochester at about 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, according to New York State Police. Investigators found that a 2012 Audi A4, a television, and a computer were missing from the home. The following day, New Paltz Police Department told State Police that the stolen Audi was found unoccupied behind a restaurant On Old Route 299 in New Paltz.  After…
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley were left without electricity as the latest storm to roll through the region brought whipping wind gusts approaching 40 mph that toppled some tree limbs and power lines in the area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, Central Hudson utility crews were working to repair 66 active outages that were impacting 2,269 of the company’s customers. The bulk of the outages were reported in Putnam County (810), followed by Ulster County (661), Dutchess County (586), and Greene (199) counties. The most outages were being reported in: Philipstown (Putnam): 810; Washing…
Person Struck, Killed By Car On Residential Roadway In Area Person Struck, Killed By Car On Residential Roadway In Area
Person Struck, Killed By Car On Residential Roadway In Area A person was killed after being were hit by a vehicle in a residential neighborhood in the area. The incident was reported around 5:16 a.m., Monday, Oct. 11 in Ulster County. Officers responded to a 911 call of a reported car/pedestrian accident in the area of 61 South Ohioville Road in the Town of New Paltz. According to New Paltz Police Chief Robert Lucchesi, the preliminary investigation indicates the victim was in the northbound lane of the roadway and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on South Ohioville Road.  The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. …
NJ Driver Had BAC Nearly 3X Legal Limit In Midday Traffic Stop, Police In NY Say NJ Driver Had BAC Nearly 3X Legal Limit In Midday Traffic Stop, Police In NY Say
NJ Driver Had BAC Nearly 3X Legal Limit In Midday Traffic Stop, Police In NY Say A midday traffic stop in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a New Jersey man who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit. New York State Police troopers received a report of an erratic driver on I-87 in Ulster County at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 in New Paltz. Troopers were able to track down the driver, Springfield, New Jersey resident Alexander Ostrobrod, 34, and stopped him for multiple traffic violations on the Thruway. During the subsequent stop, police said that it was determined Ostrobrod was allegedly intoxicated and …
Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say
Driver Busted By State Police With BAC Twice Legal Limit On I-87 In Area, Police Say A midday traffic stop in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a man who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit. New York State Police troopers received a report of an erratic driver on I-87 in Ulster County at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 in New Paltz. Troopers were able to track down the driver, Springfield, New Jersey resident Alexander Ostrobrod, age 34, and stopped him for multiple traffic violations on the Thruway. During the subsequent stop, police said that it was determined Ostrobrod was allegedly intoxicated and he was …
These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
These Hudson Valley Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, several Hudson Valley communities have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, the Hudson Valley took up the majority of the list, with 10 locales making it to the top 16, including Tivoli in Dutchess County …
These Long Island Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC These Long Island Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
These Long Island Locales Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, a pair of Long Island locales have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, both Greenport (11th on the list), and Sag Harbor (15th) made the cut, with the website highlighting some of the draws of each town. …
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 in the Hudson Valley from reports by the National Weather Service and …