Video: Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer Stuck On Tracks In Area Video: Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer Stuck On Tracks In Area
Video: Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer Stuck On Tracks In Area A tractor-trailer was struck by a train after becoming stuck on the tracks in Sloatsburg. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, when the Port Jervis Line Train #55, out of Hoboken, New Jersey hit the tractor-trailer that was stuck at the Washington Avenue railroad crossing in Sloatsburg, said the MTA. MTA officials said there no reported injuries.  The tractor-trailer was carrying HP laser printers which were spread all over the area following the crash. Metro-North personnel and the MTA Police are investigating the cause of the accident and train service is tem…
VIDEOS: Hoboken-To-Port-Jervis Commuter Train Plows Through Stalled Tractor-Trailer In Rockland VIDEOS: Hoboken-To-Port-Jervis Commuter Train Plows Through Stalled Tractor-Trailer In Rockland
Videos: Hoboken-To-Port-Jervis Commuter Train Plows Through Stalled Tractor-Trailer In Rockland UPDATE (w/VIDEO): Service was expected to continue as normal during Wednesday’s morning rush after a commuter train from Hoboken plowed through a stalled tractor-trailer Tuesday night in Rockland County. Witness Chris Schucht, of Tuxedo, captured video of the train hitting the trailer on Route 17 --- also known as Orange Turnpike – in Sloatsburg. The video was tweeted by Anjali Hemphill (@NBCNewYork) and Bethany Cefalu (@News12Westchester), among others. Rockland Report also posted video of the aftermath (above). No injuries were reported. Transit officials said the train left Hobok…
ID Released For Man Critically Injured In I-87 Crash ID Released For Man Critically Injured In I-87 Crash
ID Released For Man Critically Injured In I-87 Crash A man critically injured during a crash with a tractor-trailer on I-87 has been identified. State Police report that Orange County resident Louis M. Lupo, 52, of New Windsor, remains in critical condition following the crash on Monday, Jan. 13. The crash took place around 7:30 a.m., in Rockland County in the village of Sloatsburg when Lupo's vehicle hit the rear of a tractor-trailer that was parked on the shoulder, said Trooper Tara McCormick, spokesperson for the New York State Police. Lupo was extricated from the vehicle by members of the Sloatsburg Fire Department and transported to th…
Motorist Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-87 Motorist Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-87
Motorist Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-87 Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Critically Injured In I-87 Crash One person suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer on a stretch of I-87 during the morning commute. The crash took place around 7:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13, in Rockland County in the village of Sloatsburg, said Trooper Tara McCormick, spokesperson for the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Toyota Avalon traveling southbound, exited the roadway on the right shoulder and struck the rear of a tractor-trailer which was p…
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these five Rockland County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: 1. Seven Lakes Station (80 Orange Turnpike in Sloatsburg) With a 4.5/5-star rating on Yelp, Seven Lakes Station in Sloatsburg is a craft beer taproom known for its mouthwatering burgers and unique brews. The eatery’s burgers are made of local grass-fed beef and can be customized with gourmet toppings like sautéed onions, lemon aioli, bacon jam, truffle aioli and more. For more information, visit the website. 2. Crossroads Gastro (724 W. Nyack Road, Suite 1 in West Nyack) Crossroads Gastro, which ea…
Man Pleads Guilty In Connection To Lawnmower Crash That Killed Brother Man Pleads Guilty In Connection To Lawnmower Crash That Killed Brother
Man Pleads Guilty In Connection To Lawnmower Crash That Killed Brother A Rockland County man may spend time behind bars after admitting to his role in a lawnmower crash that led to the death of his younger brother. Sloatsburg resident Raymond Mackey, 31, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, the Rockland County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 24. When he is sentenced in March next year, Mackey is expected to receive a sentence of six months in jail and five years probation. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, officers from the Ramapo Police Department responded to reports of a …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region The slow-moving, two-part Nor'east has now moved out off the coast, but it resulted in difficult travel conditions, school delays and closing and scattered power outages. Here are some selected snowfall totals from the region. Add the total for your town by leaving a comment below. Westchester County Chappaqua, 2 inches, 8:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 North Salem, 3 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Nassau County Merrick, 1.5 inches, 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Putnam County Mahopac, 4 inches, 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Dutchess County LaGrange, 9 inches, 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Red Ho…
Man Faces Drug Possession Charge After Police Respond To Orange Turnpike Road-Rage Incident Man Faces Drug Possession Charge After Police Respond To Orange Turnpike Road-Rage Incident
Man Faces Drug Possession Charge After Police Respond To Orange Turnpike Road-Rage Incident Police officers in Rockland County arrested a man who was involved in a road-rage incident and later threw a beer can at an area business, investigators said. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department responded to the Orange Turnpike on Saturday, Nov. 2, where there was a report of a man who attempted to kick a car that was stopped at a traffic light in Sloatsburg. Police said that the same suspect was later observed throwing a beer can at an area business prompting further investigation. According to police officers at the scene, the suspect was seen attempting to discard a glass pipe t…
Ramsey Dad, 50, Killed In Harriman Motorcycle Crash Ramsey Dad, 50, Killed In Harriman Motorcycle Crash
Ramsey Dad, 50, Killed In Harriman Motorcycle Crash A Ramsey father of three was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Harriman State Park near his former Rockland County home. Guy Hoovler, 50, had just returned from a two-week ride west with some friends when the crash occurred Sunday morning in Tuxedo, NY, a family friend said. Hoovler previously lived on Seven Lakes Drive in Sloatsburg. CHECK BACK FOR ARRANGEMENTS
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Ramapo police are reminding motorists of the Move Over law after an officer's vehicle was struck by a passing driver during a traffic stop. The incident took place on Sunday, Sept. 15, when an officer was on Route 17 in Sloatsburg assisting a motorist whose car had broken down, police said. Her patrol vehicle was parked on the side of the road with its red lights activated when it was struck by a passing vehicle, they added. No one was injured, but the driver of the passing vehicle did receive a ticket under New York State's "Move Over" law, the department said on Facebook. "Please rememb…
15 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed three dozen motorists from area roadways for alleged impaired driving over the weekend. Among those charged in the Hudson Valley include:  Orange County On Friday, Sept. 13, State Police in Hamptonburg arrested Edwin Seda, 42 of Newburgh, for DWI. He was traveling on Washington Street in the city of Newburgh when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Sept. 13, State Police in Greenville (Orange County) arrested Connor Fasano, …
Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87
Roadwork Alert: Ramp Closures, Detours Scheduled On I-87 Motorist should be prepared for major ramp closures and detours as work begins on Interstate I-87 in Orange County beginning Monday, July 29,  for work associated with the conversion to cashless tolling at the Harriman Toll Barrier. Beginning Monday, the I-87 southbound off-ramp at exit 16 (Harriman - US Route 6 - NY Route 17) will be closed to Route 17 westbound, from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. until Thursday, August 1, and from 9 p.m. Friday, August 2, until 7 a.m. Saturday, August 3, for crews to install concrete slabs on the roadway.  Work is being completed overnight as closing…