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SPEND Form-less TIME Dems accuse Rua of not fi ling WISELY paperwork Season to build on with Creativity abounds Stockade FC has good 2019, Almanac MAD sets Celebration of the Arts for Aug. 3 wants better 2020 Weekly ELECTION 2019 > 5 MIDTOWN > 6 SPORTS > 10 THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 VOLUME 14; ISSUE 30 ULSTER PUBLISHING, INC. WWW.HUDSONVALLEYONE.COM KINGSTON TIMES ONE DOLLAR FIFTY CENTS CRIME No felony, no murder? Stansberry Sr.’s defense hinges on whether trailer park incident was a scam or a holdup BY JESSE J. SMITH he fate of a Kingston man accused of murder in the aftermath of a marijua- Tna rip-off gone very wrong may rest on whether jurors believe Maurice Stansberry Sr. and his accomplices displayed a gun during the incident, or simply grabbed the weed and ran. The Legion’s 100th Maurice Stansberry Sr. went on trial Monday, July 22 for the Dec. 1, 2018 PHYLLIS McCABE killing of Mark Lancaster. Lancaster KINGSTON AMERICAN LEGION JOYCE-SCHIRICK POST 150 celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a cere- was slain by a single gunshot wound as mony at its headquarters on West O’Reilly Street. The guest speaker was Commissioner of Jurors Paul O’Neill, the Bruderhof he confronted Stansberry, his then-17- Chorus sang patriotic songs, accompanied by Andrea Shaut on the piano, certifi cates were read and a rifl e salute preceded year-old son, Maurice Stansberry Jr., the placing of a wreath. The event was emceed by Hugh Reynolds, chairman of the centennial committee and past post com- and a third teen, then-17-year-old Kevin mander. Here, William Bittner, Post 150 past commander, plays “Taps” after City Historian Ed Ford, accompanied by Boy Scout Gardener, on Sawkill Road. The shooting Russell Diers, 16, of Sawkill Troop 8, placed a wreath at the fl agpole. (continued on page 11) FACES OF KINGSTON ELECTION 2019 Morgan Y. Evans Michelle Hinchey’s in the race? Late Congressman’s daughter may seek Mohammad state Senate seat BY ULSTER PUBLISHING STAFF Barak eter B Deli on Wall Street is a favorite local spot for many. It’s my personal Pfavorite deli in the area, with home-cooked food along with fresh selections and to-go sandwiches. You can often see Mohmmad Barak there working, helping his family or just talking to other Kingston folks. Mohammad is one of the friendliest people in the whole city — a regular source of poetry, jokes, good cheer and positivity. I remember one of my old bands used to rehearse in an apartment on Pine Street around the corner years ago and we’d always run to the nearby store for Mohammad there outside playing a tape coffee, chicken cutlet lunch and Yoo-hoo. and it turned out he was a big Pet Shop I highly recommend it as you can get a Boys fan. We bonded over music and now good meal or various things you need for I regularly see him driving around on your kitchen or refreshment quickly, with weekends playing the coolest hits of the DION OGUST friendly service. ’80s and ’70s from the car, which a wel- Michelle Hinchey on the Senate House grounds. One day many summers ago I met come relief from a lot of the much worse ichelle Hinchey, the Senate in 2020 as a Democrat against music I hear coming from cars these days. 31-year-old daughter of the 46th District Republican incumbent Let’s get to know Mohammad better (or late congressman Maurice George Amedore. at least say hello, since many of you likely Hinchey, has formed a The district is a wild one, drawn nearly have already met him before in person). M campaign committee to a decade ago when Republicans still con- (continued on page 13) explore running for the New York State (continued on page 8) 2 CRIME THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 KINGSTON TIMES crash with severe facial lacerations. In May, Kuhn pleaded guilty to aggravated ve- hicular assault and drunken driving. Kavanagh said Prison for Tyler Kuhn prosecutors were prepared to go to trial and seek the maximum sentence — five to 15 years in state prison. Kavanagh said the office agreed to a plea deal and Driver in DWI crash that left woman paralyzed, a lighter sentence to spare the victims’ the added trauma of a trial. BY JESSE J. SMITH man an amputee gets up to 12 years Inside the courtroom, Kuhn, clad in an orange jail jumpsuit, sat crying with his head in his hands Saugerties man was sentenced to traveling at 110 mph just moments before the crash. moments before the hearing began. During the four to 12 years in state prison last week According to Kavanagh, the accident occurred when hearing, Blanche’s sister read a victim’s impact for a drunken driving accident that Kuhn passed another vehicle on a blind turn, then statement on behalf of her family, while Kavanagh A left two of his friends with devastating swerved to avoid an oncoming car. Kuhn’s vehicle read statements from Ruskie, her mother and sister. injuries. became airborne and struck a tree. In her statement Ruskie wrote about her struggles County Court Judge Donald Williams handed down Ruskie and Malloy were ejected while Blanche with everyday activities like brushing her teeth or the sentence after family members of the victims read was pinned inside the overturned car. Police later taking off her shirt. emotional statements about the impact of the Jan. 6 determined that Kuhn’s blood alcohol content was “You’ve caused me unbelievable pain and agony,” accident on Route 32 in Saugerties. 0.10 percent, above New York’s 0.08 percent threshold Ruskie wrote. “Ever since day one I have questioned That day, police say, 35-year-old Tyler Kuhn picked for driving while intoxicated. why did this have to happen to me? The answer is, I’ll up friends Kieshawn Blanche, 24, of Kingston and The crash left Ruskie and Blanche grievously in- never know. You did this.” Brittany Ruskie and Justin Malloy, both 23, of Sau- jured. Ruskie, who was present in court at sentencing, Kuhn’s effort to apologize to his victims was cut gerties. The group drove to Catskill to do some work was left paralyzed from the waist down. Blanche had short by Williams, who said he didn’t believe he was on a home owned by Kuhn’s family. Along the way his right leg amputated at the hip and has been hos- genuinely remorseful. Williams noted that in the they picked up a 12-pack of beer at a Stewart’s store. pitalized at Albany Medical Center since the accident. immediate aftermath of the accident, Kuhn had lied Around 11 a.m., the friends headed back to Saugerties Kavanagh said that on the day of Kuhn’s sentencing, to investigators, rather than accept responsibility for to get lunch. Blanche was undergoing surgery in an effort to save his actions. Senior Assistant District Attorney Mike Kavanagh his right arm from a blood infection. Malloy suffered “I don’t buy any of the stuff you said today,” said said that Kuhn was drinking beer behind the wheel less serious injuries while Kuhn walked away from the Williams. “None of it.” and driving at extremely high speed. Kavanagh said based on security camera footage from a business on Route 32, police believe that Kuhn’s vehicle was at the store and made off with six two parked cars while driving drunk. POLICE BRIEFS cartons of cigarettes. Offi cers iden- According to city police, Henry tifi ed Bonaventure as the cigarette Jackson was driving northeast on Cops smoke out thief after reviewing security camera Delaware Avenue when he struck alleged cig thief footage. two parked cars near Third Avenue, Bonaventure was arrested after police said. A subsequent inves- A Kingston man was arrested after, he returned to the store on Thursday tigation determined that Jackson city cops say, he returned to a gas evening, police said. He was charged was intoxicated at the time of the ATTORNEYS at LAW station not long after stealing $650 with petit larceny and released with accident, police said. Jackson was worth of cigarettes from a storage an appearance ticket. charged with misdemeanor driving DWI • Vehicle & Traffi c Defense area. JESSE J. SMITH while intoxicated, unlicensed opera- CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION Kareem Bonaventure, 44, was tion of a motor vehicle and improper arrested at 7:58 p.m. on July 23 at Arrest in alleged lane use. He was released with an 115 Green Street the Speedway on Flatbush Avenue. drunken crash appearance ticket. 845.331.2525 Kingston, NY Cops say that Bonaventure had Cops say a 68-year-old Kingston J.J.S. previously snuck into a storage area man was arrested after he struck This is more than great rates This is more savings for wherever you’re going. 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