COVID-19: 'We're Watching Rockland,' Cuomo Says; State Sends Additional Equipment To County COVID-19: 'We're Watching Rockland,' Cuomo Says; State Sends Additional Equipment To County
Covid-19: 'We're Watching Rockland,' Cuomo Says; State Sends Additional Equipment To County New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said health officials will be “watching” Rockland County along with two other suburban counties closely as the number of deaths related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is on the rise, but stabilization in the rate of hospitalizations is continuing in the rest of the state, including New York City. The two other counties Cuomo cited as being causes for concern are Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island. At his daily COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday, April 9 in Albany, Cuomo announced there were 799 more deaths tied to the virus, bringing the statewide total to 7,067 s…
Multiple Injuries Reported In Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian, Police Say Multiple Injuries Reported In Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian, Police Say
Multiple Injuries Reported In Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian, Police Say Multiple people were injured during a two-vehicle crash that also involved a pedestrian in the area. The crash took place on Monday, March 2, in Rockland County at the intersection of Bataan Road and Western Highway in Orangeburg, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Michael Taylor. According to Taylor, two vehicles crashed into each other and then both vehicles hit a pedestrian who as on the sidewalk of the road.  Those involved in the crash included a 19-year-old male driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata traveling south on Western Highway and another 19-year-old male traveling west on Bat…
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Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to grow. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Westchester County Legislator and Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Parker of Rye announced her candidacy for Congress. Parker officially launched her campaign at an environmentally friendly house being renovated in Ossining.  “This building is emblematic of my commitment to the environment,” Parker said, “a home that can create as much energy as it uses. We have started down this path in Westch…
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10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat 10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Politically speaking, 2020 is creeping into 2019.  The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties is growing weekly. Lowey, 82, of Harrison announced her retirement on Oct. 10 after serving 31 years. She now chairs the House Appropriations Committee. There are three announced Democratic candidates for the 17th Congressional District seat. And there are at least five additional Democrats and two Republicans rounding up supporters and campaign cash for June 23, 2020 primary races. (Early voting begins …
Cash, Credit Cards Among Items Stolen From Vehicles In Rockland Cash, Credit Cards Among Items Stolen From Vehicles In Rockland
Cash, Credit Cards Among Items Stolen From Vehicles In Rockland Police have issued a safety reminder after several Rockland residents reported having cash, credit cards and other valuables stolen from their vehicles. Orangetown Police say they have received five reports from people who allegedly had their vehicles entered and valuables stolen on Tuesday, Nov. 5 between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The vehicles were parked on Ramland Road and Blaisdell Road in Orangeburg, according to police. One vehicle had its rear passenger window broken and cash and credit cards taken, police say. “The Orangetown Police Department would like to remind people to always lock…
Man Nabbed For DWI/Drugs At Area Gas Station Man Nabbed For DWI/Drugs At Area Gas Station
Man Nabbed For DWI/Drugs At Area Gas Station A 64-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs at an Orangeburg gas station. Ralph Gibbons, of Blauvelt, was arrested around 12:38 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, after Orangetown Police responded to the Shell Service Station at 75 Dutch Hill Road in Orangeburg, for a report of an intoxicated driver, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Joseph Sullivan. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Gibbons standing beside a white 2017 Nissan Sentra. While talking with Gibbons, officers determined that he had allegedly driven the vehicle while intoxicated by …
Services Scheduled For Pearl River HS Student-Athlete Killed In Crash Services Scheduled For Pearl River HS Student-Athlete Killed In Crash
Services Scheduled For Pearl River HS Student-Athlete Killed In Crash Services have been announced for a Pearl River High School student-athlete killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash. A wake will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at F. Ruggiero & Sons Funeral Home, 732 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, for Altin Nezaj, 17, who died during a crash on Sunday, Oct. 13, that also killed another teen and critically injured another. The funeral is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 16, although the time has yet to be announced, according to the funeral home. "Altin will be remembered as a smiling, steady presence who excelled as a varsity wrestler, varsit…
Pearl River HS Offering Counseling In Wake Of Crash That Killed One Student, Injured Another Pearl River HS Offering Counseling In Wake Of Crash That Killed One Student, Injured Another
Pearl River HS Offering Counseling In Wake Of Crash That Killed One Student, Injured Another Students stunned over the death of one of their classmates at Pearl River High School and the serious injury of another will have access to grief counseling throughout the week. Altin Nezaj, 17, a popular football and wrestler at the school, died during a multi-vehicle crash on Route 304 around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Also, critically injured in the crash was fellow PRHS student Aisha Radoncic. Another teen,  Saniha Cekic of Brooklyn, also lost her life. "Altin will be remembered as a smiling, steady presence who excelled as a varsity wrestler, varsity football player, …
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Guardrail In Rockland Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Guardrail In Rockland
Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Guardrail In Rockland A 30-year-old man is facing felony DWI charges after police say he crashed into a guardrail while driving in Rockland. Orangetown Police say they responded to a report of a single-car accident in the area of 201 Western Highway in the hamlet of Tappan on Saturday, Aug. 17 around 11:15 p.m. On-scene investigation revealed that a 2000 Toyota Celica had sustained front end damage after the driver, identified as Accer Crisostomo, 30, of Orangeburg, strayed from the road and hit a guardrail, according to police. During officers’ interview with Crisostomo, it was revealed that he was driving whi…
Area Broker Sentenced For Ripping Off Millions From Investors In Ponzi Scheme Area Broker Sentenced For Ripping Off Millions From Investors In Ponzi Scheme
Area Broker Sentenced For Ripping Off Millions From Investors In Ponzi Scheme A prominent Hudson Valley investment adviser will spend more than a decade behind bars after admitting to defrauding clients out of more than $11 million. Hector May, 78, of Orangeburg in Rockland County, the former president of Executive Compensation Planners in Manhattan has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and ordered to pay $8.4 million in restitution to his victims. May pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in White Plains federal court late last year. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office,  May admitted that from 1995 through last year, he use…
Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass
Orangetown Shoplifting Suspect Tracked Down Near Palisades Parkway Overpass An alleged shoplifter was taken into custody by investigators in Orange County after allegedly stealing more than $100 worth of merchandise from a CVS in Orangeburg, police said. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department responded to the CVS Pharmacy in the Orangetown Shopping Center in Orangeburg at approximately 1 p.. on Sunday, July 28, where there was a report of an alleged shoplifter. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that Brooklyn resident Thomas Carbone, 54, allegedly stole $107.27 worth of items off the shelves and attempted to leave without paying…
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures A stretch of Route 303 was shut down for several hours in Rockland County as first responders dealt with a leaking propane storage tank, police said. First responders were dispatched to the Beckerle Lumber Supply Company on Route 303 in Orangeburg shortly after 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Upon arrival, it was determined that a large propane storage tank that is used to fill smaller propane tanks was leaking gas. Fire and Hazardous Material Units from the Orangetown Police Department responded to the scene to assess and address the condition of the leak. While the investigation into th…