A lengthy investigation into several Hudson Valley smoke shops concluded with search warrants of businesses and private residences, and a number of guilty pleas in Rockland County Court this week.
The development, located on the former Camp Shanks military station in Orangetown, is now home to 14 additional apartments, with support services, for local veterans.
A powerful, fast moving storm moved through areas of the Hudson Valley on Sunday afternoon leaving Freedom Park & Lake with significant damage, and prompting an immediate closure.
Two from NJ have been arrested on both misdemeanor and felony charges following a recent phone scam where they demanded more than $25,000 from local residents.
The independent monitor report completed by the Public Service Commission confirms that Central Hudson 'billing issues have been resolved' and closes investigation, but a large amount of money will be paid out/not returned.
Between 2019 and 2021, 50-year-old Shirley Bowens of Wallkill filed fraudulent bills of more than $90,000 to her insurance company, leading her to jail time.
Flood warnings remain in effect for several areas after the storm that hit the area Sunday night into Monday brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Hudson Valley, knocking out power and closing several local roads.
A multi-vehicle accident, which included downed power lines on the afternoon of Wednesday December 13th, shut down Route 9 in Fishkill in the area of Splash Down Beach overnight into Thursday.
An incident involving students at Monhagen Middle School in Middletown has left two students with injuries, and the school on lockdown. This story is developing.