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NYS Police investigate double-fatal car crash in Monroe

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The New York State Police in Monroe and Haverstraw responded to a two car fatal crash at 11:00 p.m. on Friday May 3, 2019 on State Route 6 in the town of Woodbury. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Dodge Caliber, traveling West on State Route 6 crossed over into the Eastbound lane. A 2016 Nissan Titan was traveling East and moved into the opposite lane to avoid the Dodge. The Dodge Caliber corrected itself moving back into the Westbound lane striking the Nissan Titan.

The only two occupants of the Dodge Caliber, Jennifer Haines, age 37 of Beacon, NY and Giosue Falanga, age 29 of Middletown, NY were pronounced deceased at the scene. There were four occupants in the Nissan Titan. Two of the occupants were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with non life threatening injuries and the other two occupants were transported to Orange Medical Center with non life threatening injuries.

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Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

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Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

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Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.
If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.

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