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Contract Killing: Man Who Arranged Wallkill Neighbor's Murder Gets Life Sentence
Orange County resident Enoch Lowe, age 25, of Wallkill, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in Orange County Court on Thursday, July 18, following convictions for murder and related charges in the death of Jeffrey Harris. Prosecutors said Lowe agreed to pay 24-year-old Damante Stansberry,...
Crusader summer baseball camp returns
As summer returns, so does the eagerly anticipated “Play Like a Crusader” summer baseball camp, now entering its seventh year. Sponsored by the Monroe-Woodbury Baseball Booster Club, this three-week camp has become a cherished tradition for Monroe-Woodbury families. Founded by Head Varsity Baseball Coach Chris Vero, the camp’s...
Newton looks to ease overnight parking, update tree protections
NEWTON — The Newton Council appears ready to ease limits on overnight parking in town and to institute new rules on how and when property owners can cut down trees. At Monday's meeting, the council also voted to equip and man a vehicle repair facility for town-owned vehicles, especially police cars with Councilwoman Michelle Teets asking that there be an in-depth look at the new operation in 18 months to see if the town is saving on repair bills.
Wallenpaupack Area grad Wyatt Peifer named to college baseball Gold Glove team
Wyatt Peifer was a perennial all-star baseball player during his varsity years at Wallenpaupack Area High School. A multi-sport standout who also excelled on the basketball court, Peifer is now piling up the accolades and awards on the college diamond. Peifer just recently put the finishing touches on a stellar...
‘Borscht Belt Serenade’ Recalls The Music of Catskills’ Heyday
While The Borscht Belt started the careers of countless comedic and musical performers who went on to influence American entertainment, many stories of the sprawling resort communities of southeastern New York State, have been lost due to the decline of the Catskills as a top destination for New York City urban dwellers.
New businesses open at Galleria at Crystal Run
Galleria at Crystal Run this week announced the newest additions to its offers: FYE, Snora and Avis Budget Car Rental. Some might remember FYE. The music/entertainment store is returning to the Galleria at Crystal Run offering CDs, vinyl records, pop culture merchandise, and more. The new 4,000-square-foot location can now be found on the lower level near Champs.
Two charged after traffic stop with illegal gun possession
MAMAKATING – Two people have been arrested following a traffic stop on Route 17 west in the Town of Mamakating on weapons possession charges. State Police announced on Wednesday that minutes before 5 a.m. on July 1, they stopped a vehicle occupied by two men and with the aid of a K-9 unit, located an illegal loaded Taurus G3C .9mm semi-automatic handgun in the glovebox.
Newton's Town Wide Garage Sale Map Available
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton 2024 annual garage sale is this weekend, July 19 through 20. The map is now available with the location of 60 participants. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
This model railroad museum in rural N.J. is closing, and its trains and exhibits are for sale
Friar Mountain Model Railroad Museum in Sparta is closing at the end of July and its contents will be sold to the public, its co-owner, Wendy Molinari, recently told NJ Advance Media. The museum was opened by Molinari and her husband, Louis, fulfilling his dream to have a model train...
Major Update In 20-Year-Old Upstate New York Cold Case
The alleged "vicious killer" of a missing Hudson Valley woman is one step closer to going to trial. Megan McDonald, an NYPD detective's daughter, was killed in 2023. Her alleged killer wasn't arrested until 2023. Wallkill Resident Murdered In 2003. In late April 2023, Edward Holley was charged with murder...
State to close Sullivan Correctional Facility
WOODBOURNE – The state announced Thursday that it is going to shut down Sullivan Correctional Facility in Woodbourne with the process beginning immediately with the prison to officially close on November 6. In a memo to Sullivan Correctional employees obtained by Mid-Hudson News, Daniel Martuscello III, commissioner of Corrections...
Motorcyclist dies of injuries from crash
A motorcyclist died five days after he was involved in a crash July 4 on Monroe Road in Lafayette, a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) spokesman said. Timothy Angle of Rockaway Township died July 9 from his injuries. He was 64. Troopers responded to a report of a crash about...
MBK sponsoring summer reading program
The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program is sponsoring a summer reading program for students aged 5-10 (five-year-old children must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older). The program will run on Aug. 14, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 from 1-3 p.m. in the Community Center...
Outdoor movie July 26 at Bubbling Springs
The Outdoor Summer Movie Series at Bubbling Springs Park begins with “Jurassic Park” at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 26. Come early so children may dig for dinosaur eggs. Two more movies are planned in August and September near the Rotary Gazebo, 1468 Macopin Road. The cost is $10...
UPDATED: 10,000th blood donation to be celebrated Saturday
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will host a blood drive from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Saint Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Ave., Sparta. The drive will celebrate the parish’s 10,000th blood donation since it began hosting blood drives with NJBS more than two decades ago.
Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Confirmed In Upstate New York
An investigation is underway after a fatal officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley. A large police presence was spotted early Tuesday morning in Sullivan County. Fatal Police Shooting In Sullivan County, New York. Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From New York State Stores. Middletown, New York...
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