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Senior leaders of Lev Tahor sect sentenced for kidnapping and sex trafficking
WHITE PLAINS – Three senior leaders of the Lev Tahor, an extremist religious sect, were sentenced to federal prison for masterminding a scheme to kidnap a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy from their mother in Woodridge in Sullivan County. The men, 34-year-old Yakov Weingarten, 28-year-old Shmiel Weingarten, and...
Own an Ice Cream Shop in the Hudson Valley’s Smallest Village
An adorable ice cream shop in the tiniest village in the Hudson Valley just went on the market. Is this a sign to change professions?. Have you always dreamed of finally quitting that job and doing something fun with your life? I've always had a fantasy of opening up an ice cream shop. One of my very first jobs was pulling cones at a frozen custard stand and I don't think anything I've ever done since has been half as enjoyable.
WV Quilters’ Guild awards scholarship to Stephanie Cermak
The Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild awarded the 2024 Phyllis Klein Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Stephanie Cermak of Valley Central High School, Montgomery, NY. Applicants from several high schools in three states applied for the scholarship this year. The scholarship is offered to a graduating senior who plans to continue their education in a fiber arts or fine arts field who has also completed at least one course in sewing, textiles, design and/or art during high school.
One Orange County School District Target of Startling Cyber Attack
The potential of a devastating cyber attack has become a growing concern among businesses and individuals in recent years. This week, one Hudson Valley school district found themselves in the midst of a ransomware attack. The Superintendant of Goshen Central School District, Dr. Kurtis Kotes, released a statement on Thursday,...
The Donna Drake Show Welcomes Bryan Facquet of Do Good Spirits
Donna and Master Distiller at Do Good Spirits, Bryan Facquet talk about how the brand got its name, the distillery tour in Roscoe, NY, and how Do Good Spirits became the best in the world for their craft.
Seeking Property Maintenance Contractors and Businesses! Respond to RFP by July 31st
The Town is Thompson Code Enforcement Department has released a request for proposals (RFP) for property maintenance services. Responses are due by July 31st, 2024 and the contracts will be awarded in August. Thompson is seeking local businesses to assist with maintaining properties that have been issued a citation from...
Class of 2025
Welcome to the Class of 2025 page where seniors and their families can get important updates and information throughout this busy and final year of high school!. Students: Please make sure you are in the “Class of 2025, Senior Class” team on TEAMS and that you have not hidden the team or its notifications. It will be important to stay updated and aware of the information provided. Class Advisor: Ms. Hurley, mhurley@k12mcsd.net.
Gabby Hieber of Wallenpaupack Area named to All-State softball team
HAWLEY — Gabby Hieber has been playing organized softball since the age of five, working hard every day to get better at the game she loves. This spring, Hieber helped lead Wallenpaupack Area to a second place finish in Division I of the Lackawanna League and a deep run at the District 2 Class 5A tournament.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Attacking Officer With Vehicle In Barryville Police Say
Paul Gosselin, age 63, of Augusta, Maine, was charged on Tuesday, July 9, for the Tuesday, July 2 incident that occurred in Sullivan County in Barryville. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle at a business on Route 97 in Barryville.
New York State Police: Bucks County man drowns in Delaware River
POND EDDY, N.Y. (WOLF) — The New York State Police is investigating the drowning of a Bucks County man in the Delaware River. According to NYSP, on Sunday, July 7, around 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the area of 2362 State Route 97 in Pond Eddy—east of Lackawaxen along the state borders—for a reported drowning in the Delaware River.
Officials Issue Water Safety Warning after Two Delaware River Drownings in as Many Weeks
The Delaware River is beautiful and serene, attracting visitors and tourists alike, however, the Delaware can also be dangerous and officials are reminding the public to exercise caution and safety after two drownings in as many weeks. “You have to be extra careful because the surface of the river seems calm, but it is not,” City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden said. “There is a strong undercurrent and the water can go from shallow to over your head quickly. You always have to be aware and we urge residents to use designated beaches with a lifeguard and wear a life jacket. You can enjoy Delaware, but you have to be responsible.”
Fallsburg Issues Water Conservation Alert Due to Shortages
For the second consecutive week, the Town of Fallsburg has issued a water conservation notice for certain areas of South Fallsburg, effective until Monday, July 15, 2024. According to Fallsburg officials, a review of the current water supply this morning revealed that the LaVista Drive water tanks are at minimum levels necessary to meet the expected demand this weekend.
Several injured; one traumatic arrest in three-vehicle crash
COCHECTON – A three-vehicle pile-up on Sullivan County Route 115 in Cochecton at mid-day today injured several people, according to first responders at the scene. One person was reported in traumatic arrest. Emergency services personnel and police were on the scene tending to the injured and diverting traffic from...
SmarterTravel Spotlight: The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark
Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Indoor waterparks have been all the rage lately, and I recently had the opportunity to visit my first on a weekend in May. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing it was. Staying at the same location as the waterpark was insanely convenient. My kids not only loved the waterpark, but they were delighted with their fun bunk room (and my son was stoked to sleep on a top bunk for the first time). From the comfort of our room, the delicious meals, to the fun-filled memories we made at the waterpark, the Kartrite made for the perfect family getaway.
Middletown acquires state-owned portion of abandoned psych center
Mayor Joseph DeStefano signed the paperwork outside the campus’ former Kleiner Center to officially buy more than 33 acres of state property on the more than 200-acre campus for a grand total of $1. Middletown Psychiatric Center (also called Middletown State Hospital and Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital) closed in 2006 after more than 130 years in operation.
Summer Food Service Program provides free kids meals at three Port Jervis locations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off its 2024 Summer Food Service Program this month to provide free meals to area kids at three Port Jervis locations. According to the USDA, the program was established to ensure that low-income children 18 and younger receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service administers the Summer Food Service Program at the national level and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) administers it at the state level. Locally, it is operated by sponsors who apply for and are approved to operate the program.
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