Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway
Best Bike Shop In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bikeway We are thrilled to announce that Bikeway in Wappingers Falls has been named Best Bike Shop in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Bikeway’s website, this locally owned bike shop has expanded to multiple locations, offering high-quality bikes, gear, and expert service as well as a knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping every rider find the perfect fit, whether they’re just starting out or looking for high-performance upgrades. Per its website, Bikeway offers rental options for those looking to explore local trails. The 2024 Daily Voice Rea…
Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Kings Park Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Kings Park
Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By SUV In Kings Park A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Long Island. The wreck happened in Kings Park, near Indian Head Road and Manitou Trail, at around noon Friday, Feb. 28. A 64-year-old Kings Park man was riding his bicycle on the shoulder of the roadway when he was struck by a Lexus SUV driven by a 34-year-old Kings Park woman, Suffolk County Police said. The bicyclist was taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, police said. The SUV driver and her passenger were not injured. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Suff…
Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place
Bicyclist Struck, Killed Crossing Busy Street In Miller Place A bicyclist was struck and killed crossing a busy Long Island street during the evening commute. The collision occurred in Miller Place, on Route 25A east of Hunter Avenue, shortly before 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Marc Wilke, 51, was riding his bike southbound across Route 25A when he was struck by an eastbound Nissan sedan, Suffolk County Police said. Wilke, of Patchogue, was taken by ambulance to Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. The Nissan driver, a 60-year-old woman from Mastic Beach, was not injured and remained at the scene. Her vehic…
Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle
Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle Update: Manuel Bonilla-Gomez's family created a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses. The campaign has raised more than $4,500. Click here for more information on the fundraiser.  Original: Authorities have identified the Fairfield County man who was killed when he was hit by an unmarked police vehicle while riding his bike this week.  Manuel Bonilla-Gomez, 68, of Norwalk, was riding his bike near the Connecticut and Fairfield Avenues intersection in Norwalk around 6 p.m. when the crash happened, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed Bonilla-Gomez to Norwalk Hospi…
Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe
Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe Why toss it when you can fix it? Before you kick that wobbly chair to the curb or give up on your flickering lamp, bring it to Rutherford’s Repair Café and watch the magic happen! The Rutherford Green Team’s 11th Repair Café is happening Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Rutherford Public Library at 150 Park Ave.  The event is open to anyone in need. Enter through the back courtyard and prepare to give your favorite things a second chance. At the Repair Café, local experts will tinker, sew, and tighten screws to bring your broken treasures back…
Grafton Man Fatally Struck Walking On I-90; Police Close Lanes For Hours Grafton Man Fatally Struck Walking On I-90; Police Close Lanes For Hours
Grafton Man Fatally Struck Walking On I-90; Police Close Lanes For Hours A 36-year-old Central Massachusetts man was hit and killed on I-90 in Worcester County this week, police said.  Jayson Bastarache, of Grafton, was struck on the eastbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 98 around 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, Massachusetts State Police said.  Police listed Bastarache as a pedestrian, but a bicycle was found near the crash site and footprints nearby. It's unclear why he entered the interstate.  State Police shut down all but one lane of I-90 for about four hours to investigate and clear the scene. The crash remains under investiga…
Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State
Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State A 17-year-old Connecticut boy will spend three years behind bars for fatally stabbing another teen during a fight outside an East Haven elementary school, state officials announced. Jeter Simmons, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, was sentenced to eight years in prison, suspended after three years, on Monday, Jan. 15, the New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office said. He will also serve three years of probation after his release. Simmons, then 15, stabbed Dustin Cecarelli, 15, of Northford, in May 2023 during a fight outside Tuttle Elementary School, using…
Lindenhurst Boy, 12, Reunited With Stolen Bike Thanks To Eagle-Eyed Cops Lindenhurst Boy, 12, Reunited With Stolen Bike Thanks To Eagle-Eyed Cops
Lindenhurst Boy, 12, Reunited With Stolen Bike Thanks To Eagle-Eyed Cops The wheels of justice spun quickly for this Long Island boy. Sebastian, a 12-year-old Lindenhurst resident, experienced every kid’s nightmare last November when his bicycle was stolen from a bike rack outside a McDonald’s in town. But thanks to the quick work of three Suffolk County Police officers, his story has a happy ending. On Saturday, Jan. 11, First Precinct officers Vlasios Soldatos, Lucas McDonald, and Joal Ortega spotted Sebastian’s stolen wheels and arrested the alleged thief, the agency said. The department shared a photo of the boy beaming with joy, alongside his family and …
Selden Boy Critical In Late-Night Bicycle Crash: Police Selden Boy Critical In Late-Night Bicycle Crash: Police
Selden Boy Critical In Late-Night Bicycle Crash: Police A 15-year-old bicyclist was critically injured in a motor vehicle crash Thursday night, Dec. 26, in Selden, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The Selden boy was riding his bicycle southbound across Middle Country Road at the intersection of Marshall Drive when he pedaled into the path of a westbound 2018 Nissan Altima just before 10 p.m., police said. The boy was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, police said. The driver of the Altima, identified as Jahmali Brown, 26, of Mount Sinai, was not injured. The vehicle has been impounded for a saf…
Kingston Hit-Run Driver Who Left Bicyclist Critical Arrested, NYSP Says Kingston Hit-Run Driver Who Left Bicyclist Critical Arrested, NYSP Says
Kingston Hit-Run Driver Who Left Bicyclist Critical Arrested, Nysp Says A 51-year-old Hudson Valley man was nabbed for an alleged hit-and-run crash that left the victim in critical condition. New York State Police charged Keith P. McNamara, age 51, of Kingston, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the August crash with assault, tampering with physical evidence, and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury. State Police said an investigation determined that on Thursday, August 29, McNamara was driving the pick-up truck that struck Mark Segall, age 68, of Kingston, while he was riding his bicycle south on Route 375 in the town of Woodstock.  McNama…
Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellport Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellport
Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By SUV In North Bellport A bicyclist has died nearly two weeks after he was struck by an SUV on Long Island. The incident happened in North Bellport, near the intersection of Post and Atlantic avenues, shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Suffolk County Police said a 44-year-old Bellport woman was driving a 2007 GMC Envoy northbound when she apparently suffered a medical event and struck a bicyclist crossing the road. The victim, identified as 57-year-old Joseph Vujasin, of Brookhaven, was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue in critical condition. On Monday, Dec. 9, police confirmed that Vuja…
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Massapequa Boy Missing  3 Days Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Massapequa Boy Missing  3 Days
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Massapequa Boy Missing 3 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Carlos Hernandez, age 15, was last seen leaving his Massapequa residence at around 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported him missing hours later. Hernandez is 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, a gold-colored bracelet, and was carrying a black backpack with white lines. Police said he may be riding a bluish-gray bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Depar…