Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure A pedestrian was seriously injured during a crash on Route 9W near Montefiore Nyack Hospital that closed the roadway for several hours. The crash occurred at 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 when Thomas Budai, 63, of Ringwood, New Jersey,  was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban between Sickles Avenue and 5th Avenue near Nyack Hospital when he struck a male pedestrian, causing severe injuries, said officials with the Orangetown Police Department. Budai, who was not injured, stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. The pedestrian was transported t…
Four Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police New Year's Day Stops Four Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police New Year's Day Stops
Four Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police New Year's Day Stops State Police arrested four Orange County residents for allegedly driving drunk during their annual New Year's crackdown. Those arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 1 were: Maria Tuccillo, 27 of Woodbury was charged with DWI following a stop for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol. Anthony Hill, 30, of Newburgh, was charged with DWI following a stop on Route 9W in the town of Newburgh for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol. Nastasia Killian, 27, of Newburgh, was charged wit…
New City Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop New City Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop
New City Man Nabbed For DWI Following Traffic Stop A 36-year-old Rockland County man was nabbed for allegedly driving under the influence following a traffic stop. Julio Guaman-Dutan of New City was arrested around 4:14 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 by Rockland County Sheriff's deputies following a stop on Route 9W in West Haverstraw, the department said. Guaman-Dutan was stopped for violating several traffic laws, during the stop deputies found him to be intoxicated and was arrested, the Sheriff's Department said. He was charged with DWI and released on a summons to appear in court on Dec. 11. 
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…
44 Summonses Issued In Rockland County Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail 44 Summonses Issued In Rockland County Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail
44 Summonses Issued In Rockland County Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Detail Truck drivers were issued more than 40 tickets by police in Orangetown on Monday afternoon, as officers conducted a special commercial vehicle enforcement detail on a busy local roadway where trucks are banned. On Sept. 17, members of the Orangetown Police Department conducted the enforcement detail on Route 340, which connects Route 303 from the west, Route 9W from the east and New Jersey from the south. Route 340 has a weight restriction that was issued by the New York State Department of Transportation, sans local deliveries. Police said that special attention was given to commercial veh…
Pedestrian Suffers Several Injuries After Being Hit By State Police Cruiser In Hudson Valley Pedestrian Suffers Several Injuries After Being Hit By State Police Cruiser In Hudson Valley
Pedestrian Suffers Several Injuries After Being Hit By State Police Cruiser In Hudson Valley A pedestrian was hospitalized with injuries after being struck by a New York State Police cruiser on Tuesday morning, Aug. 14. The pedestrian was struck by the marked police vehicle while on patrol in the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County on North Road, near Route 9W, just south of Route 299, at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday.  The pedestrian suffered “several injuries” and was transported to the MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie for treatment. The condition of the pedestrian was not available on Tuesday afternoon. Police said that the investigation into the crash is ongoing.  Che…
Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland
Expect Delays: New Round Of Road Resurfacing Underway In Rockland Motorists should expect delays after contracting crews began their latest road resurfacing project on Tuesday morning. The Rockland County Highway Department issued an alert over the weekend advising that beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, roadwork will be performed along Tweed Boulevard from Route 9W to Clausland Mountain Road in Orangetown. During the scope of the project, weather permitting, motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible as lane closures and delays are expected. Detours will be posted and flaggers may be in the area to help direct the flow of tra…
Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland
Milling Work Set To Start In Rockland There will be lane closures for several days in Orangetown next week as contracting crews begin preparing for a road resurfacing project. The Rockland County Highway Department announced that beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, contractors will begin milling along Old Mountain Road from South Boulevard to Route 9W in Orangetown. During the project, a portion of the road will be closed, but it will be open to emergency vehicles. It was not clear how long the project is expected to last. Detours will be posted and flaggers are expected to be in the area to assist with the…
Bicyclist Killed After Being Hit By Pickup Driver On Route 9W Bicyclist Killed After Being Hit By Pickup Driver On Route 9W
Bicyclist Killed After Being Hit By Pickup Driver On Route 9W A fatal accident involving a 33-year-old Dutchess County motorist whose pickup truck hit a bicyclist in Ulster County is under investigation, according to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. The accident occurred around 6:20 p.m. Monday when Michale C. Brailey of Red Hook, who was driving his white 2013 Ford F-150 north on Route 9W when his pickup truck left the roadway and struck a bicyclist, the department said. The bicyclist, Justin Boyd, also age 33, of Port Ewen in Ulster County, died at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff's deputies, along with help from the state police Co…
Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop
Carmel Man Faces DWI Charge In Route 9W Stop A trio of Hudson Valley residents were among those busted for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated on Monday night and Tuesday morning as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Monday, April 23: State police troopers from the Middletown barracks stopped New Windsor resident Christopher Arpine, 58, on I-…
Haverstraw Man Charged With DWI In Route 9W Stop Haverstraw Man Charged With DWI In Route 9W Stop
Haverstraw Man Charged With DWI In Route 9W Stop A Haverstraw man was among four busted for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated on Wednesday night and Thursday morning as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Among those charged was Haverstraw resident Kristopher Campos, 32, who was stopped by state police troopers on Thursday morning on Route 9W in C…
Tomkins Cove Man Assaults Woman In Front Of Police Tomkins Cove Man Assaults Woman In Front Of Police
Tomkins Cove Man Assaults Woman In Front Of Police A Tomkins Cove man was arrested after a police officer watched him push a female to the ground during an argument, according to the Stony Point Police. Winfil Germosen, 28, was charged Monday with assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment after a Stony Point officer on patrol on Route 9W saw him having an argument with a woman, said Lt. Daniel Hylas. As the officer watched, Germosen pushed the woman to the ground causing minor abrasions to her hand, he said.  Germosen and the victim were in a domestic argument, but are not related, Hylas said. He was released and is scheduled to appear …