Hudson Valley Woman Accused of Fatal Hit-And-Run

A Hudson Valley man was found dead in the middle of a local road. Days later a woman was charged with his death.

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On Thursday, New York State Police announced an arrest following a fatal hit and run in Sullivan County.

On September 4, 2021, at approximately 10:50 p.m., State Police from the Wurtsboro barracks responded to State Route 209 near Perron Drive in the town of Mamakating for an unresponsive man in the roadway.

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An investigation revealed that 51-year-old Raymond Anderson from the town of Wallkill was struck by a vehicle that left the area, police say. Anderson was transported to Garnet Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of, 48-year-old Shirley Bowens from the town of Wallkill. Police did not say how the investigation led to the Wallkill woman's arrest.

She was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death, a felony. She was arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail.

Hudson Valley Restaurants With the Most Critical Violations in 2021

Critical violations are those that can cause immediate harm to consumers such as undercooked food and improper storage of ingredients. Other violations like inadequate handwashing facilities or dirty conditions are noted as non-critical violations.

The ten restaurants below all received four or more critical violations during their latest inspection of 2021. In some cases, the restaurants were given the opportunity to correct the violations by inspectors and have done so. Just because a restaurant is on this list doesn't mean that they are currently in violation of the health code. However, the Board of Health does think it's important to be armed with information on how seriously a restaurant takes kitchen cleanliness, food safety and other important rules that affect the food you feed your family.

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On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.