Rye, NY
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Pair Indicted In Area Carjacking Case Pair Indicted In Area Carjacking Case Pair Indicted In Area Carjacking Case
Pair Indicted In Area Carjacking Case Two men who beat an elderly man outside a senior housing center, stuffed him in a trunk and attempted to flee police in Orange County have been indicted on a series of charges. Port Jervis residents Justin White and Trenelle Drake, both 28, were indicted on Tuesday, where they were charged with felony counts of kidnapping, two counts of robbery, coercion, unlawful fleeing of a police officer and reckless endangerment, dating back to an armed robbery outside a senior housing complex last month. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden said that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, t…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say
Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Two men are being held without bond after allegedly forcing a man into the trunk of his vehicle during an armed robbery and then taking police on a chase.  The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. Friday when Port Jervis Police responded to a 911 call reporting a 67-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot of a senior housing complex, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that the victim had parked his motor vehicle outside the apartment complex where he was confronted by two men, one armed with a silver handgun. The victim was robb…

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
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WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Medical Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…

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Newburgh, NY
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WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities
WMC's Medical Villages Showcase Future Of Healthcare Facilities Slated for completion in 2020, two Westchester Medical Center Health Network hospitals in Kingston and Port Jervis are making steady progress toward achieving a new vision of state-of-the-art healthcare services and resources in the communities they serve. Bon Secours Community Hospital Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently welcomed local leaders and New York State officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital for a special ceremony, formally heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40-million hospital-renova…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units
Good Samaritan Hospital Kicks Off $9 Million Upgrade Of Bariatric, Orthopedic Surgery Units Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network has broken ground on a $9 million upgrade to facilities that house two of its leading programs.  The hospital held a ceremony on Tuesday, July 24 heralding the start of construction on the expanded spaces, which will bring a new level of patient experience to the region and foster a specialized, patient-first approach to bariatric and orthopedic care, officials said. The project includes creation of separate and private entrances to both the bariatric and orthopedic units where patients will be greeted by a p…

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
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St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks
St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Cardiac Team Earn Top Marks As more than 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease, proper diagnosis and early treatment have become increasingly invaluable. Fortunately for Orange County residents, the Diagnostic Cardiac Services at St. Anthony Community Hospital have been granted accreditation for a three-year term by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. IAC accreditation is a seal of approval that indicates consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement in the facility in which they’re being evaluated. “This recen…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground On $40 Million Project Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground On $40 Million Project Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground On $40 Million Project
Bon Secours Community Hospital Breaks Ground On $40 Million Project The Westchester Medical Center Health Network, along with the Bon Secours Charity Health System, welcomed local leaders and New York state officials to Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, for a special ceremony heralding the beginning of construction on a transformative $40 million hospital renovation project. The Investing in a Healthier Community project is expected to usher in a new era of healthcare in the City of Port Jervis and its surrounding tristate- area community with facility and diagnostic equipment upgrades and the development of a “medical village” hub for l…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Man Stabs Victim During 'Large Disturbance' In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Stabs Victim During 'Large Disturbance' In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Stabs Victim During 'Large Disturbance' In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Stabs Victim During 'Large Disturbance' In Hudson Valley, Police Say An Orange County man was arrested for stabbing another man during a large disturbance. The stabbing victim was found around 5:45 a.m. Sunday when Port Jervis police responded to a residence located on Reservoir Avenue for a report of a large disturbance, said Chief William Worden. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 26-year-old male who was suffering from multiple stab wounds from a knife. Police provided immediate medical assistance and the victim was transported via Port Jervis Ambulance to Bon Secours Community Hospital for emergency medical treatment, the chief said. Following …

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by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
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Rockland Hospital Helps Grandmother Get A 'Leg Up' On Lower Body Pain Rockland Hospital Helps Grandmother Get A 'Leg Up' On Lower Body Pain Rockland Hospital Helps Grandmother Get A 'Leg Up' On Lower Body Pain
Rockland Hospital Helps Grandmother Get A 'Leg Up' On Lower Body Pain Due to her constant sciatica, Kathleen Paladine had become used to living in pain. However, as her lower body discomfort worsened to the point of immobilization, she realized something had to be done to take her life back. Experiencing pain in her thighs and the back of her legs, she turned to chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, physical therapy and even B12 shots and anti-inflammatory injections for relief. But nothing helped. “I couldn’t walk more than 100 feet without having to stop,” said the Congers resident. “I became a potted plant.” After 4 ½ years of nearly constant pain, her pri…

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Newburgh, NY
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Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure
Orange County Mothers Experience Innovative C-Section Procedure WARWICK, N.Y. -- Childbirth is changing, especially for expecting mothers in Orange County. St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has announced it will now offer a new procedure known as a gentle C-section, or family-centered section, to mothers across the region. This gentle C-section mimics many of the essential components of natural childbirth by allowing parents to watch their infant enter the world through a clear drape and encourages skin-to-skin bonding with the newborn while still in the operating room. This new process is design…

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Newburgh, NY
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Bon Secours Community Hospital Achieves National Accreditation Bon Secours Community Hospital Achieves National Accreditation Bon Secours Community Hospital Achieves National Accreditation
Bon Secours Community Hospital Achieves National Accreditation Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and care in the greater Port Jervis area. Dr. Jaime Cepeda, medical director of Bon Secours Community Hospital’s Surgical Weight Loss Institute, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, announced its bariatric surgical center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program,…

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by Jon Craig