18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops 18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops
18 Orange County Residents Face DWI Charges After Weekend Stops Nearly a dozen Hudson Valley motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Among those arrested include: Friday, Feb. 23:   State police troopers from the Pine Bush barracks stopped New Windsor resident Frankli…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Route 9W Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Route 9W Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Route 9W Crash The driver of a car involved in a fatal crash Friday on Route 9W in Congers has been identified as a local woman, according to Clarkstown Police. Helen Cifuni, 57, of Congers sustained massive injuries during the crash around 5:20 p.m. Friday in the area of 259 Route 9W, said Clarkstown Police Officer Peter Walker.  Cifuni was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash by paramedics. The Rockland County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of death, Walker said. The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team is al…
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened 13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened More than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists were among 28 busted by New York State Police troopers this week for drinking and driving on local roadways. State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. The drivers arrested include: Saturday, Feb. 10:     State police troopers from the Middletown barracks stopped Middletown resident Yue Lin, 48, on Route 211 in Wallkill for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the stop, it was determined that Lin …
One Injured In Crash That Causes New Windsor Road Closure One Injured In Crash That Causes New Windsor Road Closure
One Injured In Crash That Causes New Windsor Road Closure Forge Hill Road is back open to traffic following a single-vehicle traffic crash that caused minor injuries to one person, New Windsor Police said. The crash happened about 1:11 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Forge Hill Road and Route 9W, said Vails Gate Fire Chief Chris Sweeny.  According to the chief, there were two occupants in the vehicle when the driver crashed, causing minor injuries to one person. Both people were transported to New Windsor Hospital for observation and treatment. Traffic was backed-up for a short time as the vehicle was removed from the roadway.
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Nearly two dozen impaired drivers were busted by state police in Orange and Rockland County over the weekend as law enforcement officials continue their crackdown on intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley. Since the holiday season, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies were “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region, busting hundreds who were operating their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Among those arrested include: Friday, Jan. 5: Brandi Keffer, 37, of Bloomingburg was charged with DWI after being found impaired by alcoh…