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11-year-old Ellenville girl selling jewelry outside in the heat surprised by police with new bicycle
“It’s about showing the youth and being engaged with our youth and showing them that if you work hard and do it honestly and try to put your best foot forward good things happen.”
Child Pronounced Dead After Being Left in a Hot Car in the Hudson Valley
New York State Police are currently investigating a tragic death in the Hudson Valley. The Monticello Police Department released a statement on Wednesday, July 17th regarding their investigation into the death of a child in Sullivan County after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year.
Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Upstate NY on nearly 100-degree day, reports say
Monticello, N.Y. — A toddler died after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year in Upstate New York, police said. The 2-year-old appears to have been left in an SUV for “well over an hour” Tuesday night in Monticello, a village in the Catskills, the New York State Police told News 12 Westchester.
Wallkill man sentenced in 2022 murder-for-hire plot to kill neighbor
GOSHEN - A town of Wallkill man convicted of murder and other charges after he allegedly hired a hit man to kill his neighbor was sentenced Thursday in Orange County Court to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced the sentence for Enoch Lowe, 25, of Wallkill. ...
Two New York state maximum security prisons to close in November
New York — The Hochul administration will close two upstate New York maximum security prisons citing a continuing overall drop in the incarcerated population, cost savings, staffing shortages and authorization from the state Legislature in its latest budget. The Legislature approved a provision in Hochul’s 2024-2025 executive budget that...
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...
Donald G. Quick, 74
Donald (Don) G. Quick of Milford, Pa., passed away suddenly in Milford on Friday, July 12, 2024. Don was born in New York, NY, on June 5, 1950, to the late William and Ethel (Antles) Quick. He attended the University of Maine and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy with a minor in business administration. He worked for the Boy Scouts of America in New Bedford, Maine, before moving to New York City to serve as facilities manager for First Presbyterian Church in 1974.
Discover the Museum at Bethel Woods: A Journey Through Woodstock’s Legacy
Some visit to relive their past journey to Woodstock, while others come to experience it for the first time. At the Museum at Bethel Woods, you can step inside and hear the echo of 450,000 chanting “no rain,” immersing yourself in the stories of those who were actually there. Through artifacts, films, music - and even a hippie bus - you'll be inspired by the most prolific three-day festival in history and the enduring ideals it represents.
New Play Explores Displacement and Migration Wordlessly
MIGRATIONS is a wordless play with original sound design exploring journeys of displacement and migration. It is drawn from interviews with displaced people and personal stories of the international performance collective Long Story Short. It’s being presented Friday, July 19, at NACL in Highland Lake, NY by Long Story Short...
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65 of Lords Valley, Pa., passed away very unexpectedly in the still early morning hours of July 15, 2024. He was a faithful husband and loving protector of his wife and children. As a loving father, and a simple man he only wanted the love of his close family circle. Though not perfect, he formed the habit of saying “If it’s God’s will” in every situation. His favorite hobby besides spending close family time, was playing guitar/singing and retelling stories of the “good” old days. His staunch devotion to the Rosary, his firm guidance, strong emotional support and sarcastic humor was the actual heartbeat of the Wassmer household.
Minisink Valley grad Dolson to compete in WNBA three-point shooting contest
It’s rare for a center to be a 3-point sharpshooter unless you are Stefanie Dolson. Dolson, a Minisink Valley graduate, will be part of the WNBA All-Star festivities on Friday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, competing in the three-point shooting contest. The former University of Connecticut star leads the WNBA in three-point shooting percentage at 48.5 percent (49-of-101 shot attempts) among all players who attempted at least 50 three-point shots this season.
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
Young Child Dies in Vehicle at Monticello’s Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex
A 2-year-old child was found in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside Building #14 of the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Monticello Police, Monticello Firefighters, and Catskills Hatzolah EMS responded to the 911 call and attempted resuscitation. Despite their efforts, the child was...
Another Public Pool with Problems This Time its Monticello, New York
I am a homeowner in the Hudson Valley but I don't have a pool. Honestly, I feel like this is the summer to have a pool. The heat and humidity are making me wish I had invested in a pool just so I could have used it this past month.
Wallkill pitcher Kye DeGroat drafted by the Kansas City Royals, passes on Texas Longhorns
The wait was a little longer than Kyle DeGroat expected but the result was just as he hoped. DeGroat, the 18-year-old Wallkill High School graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. He was picked in the 14th round with the No. 407 overall selection. "It's...
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