Rt 300 designated Gold Star Memorial Highway
UNICO to host clambake
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Mid Hudson Times , Wednesday , June 20 , 2018
County-wide drug sweep yields 50 arrests
Orange County District Attorney David M . Hoovler said last week that 50 defendants have been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree , among other charges , for trafficking fentanyl , heroin , cocaine , and prescription medications throughout Orange County .
The District Attorney announced the results of the enforcement action at a press conference held on June 14 , at the Orange County Emergency Services Center . The enforcement action , entitled “ Joint Endeavor ,” used undercover police officers and informants to purchase fentanyl , heroin , cocaine , and prescription medications , and used search warrants .
In addition to those charged with selling narcotics , one defendant in Port Jervis was charged with Criminal Nuisance in the First Degree , for allowing his premises to be used for narcotics trafficking . One defendant , Jarves M . Evans , 22 , of Newburgh , who was also charged with Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance in the Second Degree , faces up to seventeen years in prison for selling over one-half ounce of cocaine . Three defendants were charged with weapons offenses .
Route 52 and West Meadow Wind Lane in the Town of Newburgh .
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“ They seem to be doing patching on the edges of the road ,” said Piaquadio . “ The patches are a few inches higher than the road . It ’ s dangerous . It ’ s especially dangerous for motorcycle drivers .”
According to Town of Newburgh Police , there have been five fatal accidents on Route 52 since 2004 . Four of those were head-on collisions in the immediate area of West and East Meadow Wind Lane .
Piaquadio is asking for the rumble line to extend from the City of Newburgh to the Town of Montgomery border . On June 8 , the same day Piaquadio penned the letter to the DOT , a young woman was seriously injured when she lost control of her vehicle and was ejected from her car in a rollover accident on the same section of road .
Twenty-seven of the purchases of the drugs that resulted in arrests were performed by the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team . Twenty-one of the purchases of the drugs that resulted in arrests were performed by the Orange County Drug Task Force . Seven of the arrests were performed by the City of Port Jervis Police Department . The Orange County Sheriff ’ s Special Operations Group aided in the execution of many of the search warrants and in apprehending some individuals who were charged in the enforcement action . The New York State Police Special Operations Response Team aided in the execution of many of the search warrants and in apprehending some individuals who were charged in the enforcement action .
Additional police agencies who aided in the enforcement action include : the City of Newburgh Police Department , the Town of Newburgh Police Department , the Town of New Windsor Police Department , the Town of Montgomery Police Department , the Town of Wallkill Police Department , the Town of Crawford Police Department , the Town of Deerpark Police Department , the Village of Walden Police Department , and the United States Marshall ’ s Regional Fugitive Task Force .
Town of Newburgh : Route 52 is dangerous
About two years ago , the DOT installed a center line strip on Route 300 and parts of Route 32 , said Piaquadio , who , at the time , requested they also install a center rumble line on Route 52 . “ They said the contract had already been done ,” the supervisor said . “ So , I ’ m hoping that when the new one comes out , they will include this section of Route 52 .”
Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio wants the DOT to install a center line rumble strip along Route 52 , like the one shown here .
In Brief
Rt 300 designated Gold Star Memorial Highway
Senator Bill Larkin ( R-C-I , 39th District ) announced last week that his bill ( S8861 ) passed the New York State Senate . This bill designates a portion of State Route 300 in the Town of Newburgh as “ Gold Star Families Memorial Highway .” Gold Star families are families who have lost a loved one in service to our country .
“ Senator Larkin ’ s efforts to honor Gold Star families is appreciated more than he could ever know ,” said Renate DeAngelis , a Gold Star Mother and Orange County resident . “ Having this very busy State Highway honor the memory of my son and millions of other men and women we have lost is a very special and appropriate gesture .”
ET2 Christopher W . DeAngelis had been assigned to the U . S . S . Stark , when he was killed in action in the Persian Gulf on May 17 , 1987 .
“ Losing a family member in service to our country has a profound impact on the entire family unit ,” said Larkin . “ It is my hope that the renaming of this State Highway speaks loudly to Gold Star families everywhere , letting them know that we appreciate their sacrifice as we also honor the memory of their lost loves ones .”
“ I am happy to see our Gold Star families get the recognition they deserve through this designation ,” said Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio . “ Our Town Board was proud to request this legislation and as always we thank Senator Larkin for his quick response and positive result .”
UNICO to host clambake
The Newburgh Chapter of UNICO National will be holding the 4th Annual Sal Cracchiolo Memorial Clambake on Sunday , June 24 , at Black Rock Fish and Game Club , Mountainville , 1 - 6 p . m .
The picnic features a selection of seafood , pasta , barbeque meats , corn on the cob , salads , fruit , dessert and , of course , clams . Beer will be served . Musical entertainment provided by Carmelo Liardi .
The event is in honor of one of the Newburgh Chapter ’ s most dedicated and beloved members and monies raised from it fund local and national programs like medical research , scholarships , literary projects and community services .
Tickets are $ 40 each or 3 for $ 110 for adults . Ages 11-15 are $ 15.00 but clams are not included with the children ’ s ticket , and children ages 1-10 are free .
For further information or to purchase tickets for the Clambake or Raffle , contact Antonio Simoni at 845-401-2696 , Ralph Puglielle at 845-458-7341 or Nick DeMaro at 845-561-7224 .
Town Board to hold special meeting
The Newburgh Town Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p . m . on Monday , June 25 .
The purpose of the meeting will be to review the annual financial audit performed by the CPA firm of RBT . The audit will cover calendar year 2017 .