Man Held Woman By Throat, Pressed Pillow Over Her Face, Police Say
A 22-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly held down the victim by her throat with a pillow over her face and nose.
Phillip G. Clemens, of New Paltz, was arrested around 6:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, after police responded to Hasbrouck Park for a call for help, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi.
According to Lucchesi, when police arrived at the park they found the victim who had fled her home after allegedly being assaulted by Clemens.
The victim told officers that Clemens had reportedly held her down by the throat, covered her mouth and …
Pedestrian In Crosswalk Struck By Vehicle At Busy Area Intersection, Police Say
A pedestrian walking in the crosswalk was struck by a vehicle at a busy intersection in the area, police say.
The Ulster County incident took place around 7:54 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the intersection of Main Street and South Oakwood in New Paltz
The pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi.
Arriving officers found the pedestrian lying in the roadway, attended to by bystanders, and began to render aid.
The on-scene investigation, including witness statements, revealed that a vehicle traveling eastbound on M…
One In Custody After Downtown Stabbing In Area
A 25-year-old area man is under arrest after he allegedly stabbed another man.
Devin C. Smith, of New Paltz, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, and charged with one count of felony assault, said Lt. Robert Lucchesi of the New Paltz Police Department.
According to Lucchesi, police responded to the area of Main and North Front streets for a reported stabbing. Once on the scene, they found Smith, who was being detained by bystanders.
Officers also found the victim, a 24-year-old man, who sustained a stab wound to his torso, Lucchesi said.
The victim was tra…
Here Are The Highest Rated Orange County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Take a big, juicy bite into these Orange County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp
Clemson Bros. Brewery (22 Cottage Street in Middletown)
With locations in Middletown and New Paltz, Clemson Brewery has earned a 4/5-star rating on Yelp. The restaurant is applauded for its array of meticulously crafted and aptly-named burgers, such as the “Big Bad Wolf” (Applewood smoked bacon, bacon aioli, onion jam, Taylor ham and smoked gouda) and the “Star Victor” (button mushrooms, aged Swiss, Clemson stout caramelized onions, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato). Other strange yet succulent toppings…
