Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts
Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts Three different drivers who weren’t truthful with Hawthorne police were found carrying heroin during separate stops, authorities said. Upstate New York driver Gregory Valentine, 48, “appeared very nervous and was shaking” when officers stopped his 2012 Honda Accord on Goffle Road near Warburton Avenue, Detective Sgt. Matthew Hoogmoed said. Asked where he was coming from, Valentine said he was “looking at trucks for his boss” at an excavating company, Hoogmoed said. However, he “could not recall where that was or any other details,” the sergeant said. While they waited for a K-9 unit to ch…
Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover
Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover The Budd Lake community is mourning the loss of a 19-year-old woman who became an organ donor after being killed at a motorsports event last weekend. Katie L. Falgiano was ejected from a vehicle she was riding in and partially pinned beneath it at Mountain Madness in upstate New York around 9 p.m. Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. SCROLL DOWN FOR FUNERAL SERVICE. Several bystanders pulled Falgiano out from under the car before first responders arrived. She was flown to Albany Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. Herb Falgiano remembe…
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY
This Area Pizzeria Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY  A popular pizzeria is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand-new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from what it considers as upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. "B…
Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds
Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds The first full day of spring will see a strong storm system sweep through the East Coast, bringing heavy rain to the area and snow to upstate New York and northern New England on Thursday, March 21 into Friday, March 22. The heaviest rain will fall north and west of New York City, with between 1 to 2 inches expected with a half-inch to an inch near the coast, and lesser amounts farther east. (See first image above.) A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday. Parts of upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could see a foot…
East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area
East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area A strong storm system will sweep through the East Coast on the first full day of spring on Thursday, March 21, bringing heavy rain to the area and snow to upstate New York and northern New England. The heaviest rain will fall north and west of New York City, with between 1 to 2 inches expected with a half-inch to an inch near the coast.  Related story: Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Parts of upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could see a foot of snow. (See second image above.) "The exact track of the storm, say right along the coast or a b…
New Accumulation Projections: Here's What Areas Will Get The Most Snowfall New Accumulation Projections: Here's What Areas Will Get The Most Snowfall
New Accumulation Projections: Here's What Areas Will Get The Most Snowfall New snowfall projections for the complex storm that will sweep through the Northeast show widely varying totals, with parts of the region seeing up to nearly half a foot but areas farther south and east expected to get just an inch or less of accumulation. Higher accumulations will be farther north and west. (See first image above.) Dutchess County should get about 3 inches of accumulation, but more than a foot is expected is parts of upstate New York. (See second image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of the area from 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 until 6 a.m. We…
These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area
These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area It’s no secret that New York is filled with some of the country’s finest eateries, and some popular Hudson Valley restaurants have been named some of the state’s finest, according to a brand new report. Several Hudson Valley restaurants were named some of New York’s “best new restaurants,” according to a report released by UpstateNewYork. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine r…
Area Pizzeria Gets Nod As Best Reviewed Area Pizzeria Gets Nod As Best Reviewed
Area Pizzeria Gets Nod As Best Reviewed A popular pizzeria is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand-new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from what it considers as upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. "Best" has be…
This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY
This Area Ice Cream Stand Ranks Tops In Upstate NY A popular area ice cream shop is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand new report that was released. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars . Factors that determine ranking include number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes restaurants from upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings…
This Area Bakery Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY This Area Bakery Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY
This Area Bakery Ranks No. 1 In Upstate NY A popular Hudson Valley bakery is the best reviewed in upstate New York, according to a brand-new report that was released. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its latest report of the municipalities that feature the best bakeries. Factors that determine ranking include number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.” The report only includes locales from upstate - which is considered north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. Dottie Audrey’s Bakery Kitchen on Route 17 in Tuxedo Park took top honors, with 243 reviews and…
HS Teacher/Coach Accidentally Shoots, Kills Wife While Allegedly Cleaning Gun Upstate HS Teacher/Coach Accidentally Shoots, Kills Wife While Allegedly Cleaning Gun Upstate
HS Teacher/Coach Accidentally Shoots, Kills Wife While Allegedly Cleaning Gun Upstate A high school science teacher and coach accidentally shot and killed his 34-year-old wife while allegedly cleaning his gun in upstate New York, state police said. Ashley Rosenbrock was pronounced dead at Saratoga Hospital late Thursday night. Eric Rosenbrock, her husband, was "performing maintenance" on his legally owned handgun when it went off," at around 10:30 p.m., state police said. Eric Rosenbrock, 35, is a seventh-grade teacher and boys junior varsity soccer coach in the Lake George School District. The results of an autopsy performed Saturday are "consistent with the inf…
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Click here for an updated story: Storm Watch - Here's Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim On Area, Schools Announce Early Dismissals  A Nor'easter sweeping its way from the south will barrel through Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia before roaring into the area Thursday afternoon as new snowfall projections for the storm show a slight increase in accumulation. Southern parts of Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield should see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation until the changeover to rain overnight into Friday. North of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, look for 2 to 4 inches of …