Orange and Rockland Utilities has tripled their overhead line workforce for today as high winds are expected to wreak havoc in our area. Winds could gust up to 60 miles an hour today and into the night, possibly causing trees to fall thanks to the saturated ground from recent rain.
Spring Valley Man Charged After Crashing into Area Home
A Spring Valley man was arrested Saturday after crashing his car into a house in Hillcrest. Ramapo Police say the 39 year-old had a blood alcohol level of more than .18 when he struck the home on Oxford Court around 6:45 Saturday evening. He was charged with DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, driving without an inter-lock device and other violations. There were no injuries reported. The driver was released on his own recognizance for a future court date.