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Golf Cart Goes Up In Flames At Course In Pomona Golf Cart Goes Up In Flames At Course In Pomona
Golf Cart Goes Up In Flames At Course In Pomona A golf cart fire sent plumes of smoke up into the air in Rockland County over the weekend. The blaze happened just before 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Phillip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course in Pomona, according to the Thiells Fire Department. Arriving fire crews were able to quickly put out the flames. No injuries were reported.  Photos released by the department showed the cart with heavy damage.  The cause of the fire was not immediately available. 
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead While Sitting In Car In Haverstraw: Police (UPDATE) ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead While Sitting In Car In Haverstraw: Police (UPDATE)
ID Released Of 22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead While Sitting In Car In Haverstraw: Police (Update) This story has been updated.  Police have released the name of a 22-year-old man fatally shot while sitting in a car in Rockland County. In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, Haverstraw Police said Muhssia King, of Haverstraw, was killed around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, while seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle on Clove Avenue.  According to investigators, one or more suspects approached the car and fired multiple rounds, striking King several times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould previously said the shooting occurred outs…
2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In New City: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say 2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In New City: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say
2 Arrested After Unlicensed Daycare Found In New City: 69 Kids Found At Unsafe Site, Cops Say Two people face charges in connection with an unlicensed daycare found operating in two neighboring homes in Rockland that had unsafe and overcrowded conditions, police announced. Both Aron Altman, 35, and Chana Altman, 35, both of Pomona, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a raid at 86 and 96 Maple Ave. in New City earlier this month, the Clarkstown Police Department announced on Friday, July 25.  According to police, these locations were the scene of a search warrant execution conducted on Monday, July 7, amid concerns about an …
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …
Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Pomona Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Pomona
Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Pomona A driver suffered serious injuries after crashing into a tree and becoming trapped inside their vehicle in Rockland County. The crash happened in Pomona on the night of Wednesday, May 28, on Route 45 near Pomona Road, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop.  Responders from Spring Hill EMS, the Hillcrest Fire Department, and the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a car that had left the roadway and struck a tree.  Emergency crews worked to get the driver out, who was trapped inside the vehicle following the c…
Plate Left Behind Ties Woman To Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Pomona: Here's Her Fate Plate Left Behind Ties Woman To Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Pomona: Here's Her Fate
Plate Left Behind Ties Woman To Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Pomona: Here's Her Fate A Rockland County woman who hit and killed a beloved 73-year-old window washer with her car before fleeing the scene will see time behind bars, prosecutors announced.   Pomona resident Rosana DiPaola, age 26, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison for leaving the scene of the January 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed Daniel Deserio, a pedestrian walking along Thiells Mt. Ivy Road in Haverstraw, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced on Tuesday, May 6.  Authorities say DiPaola was driving a silver Volkswagen Passat on the morning of January 2…
'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Pomona, Cops Say 'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Pomona, Cops Say
'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Pomona, Cops Say A man was apprehended after police say he was found carrying a loaded gun and narcotics during an encounter in Rockland County.  The arrest happened on Friday, April 25, after police responded to a report of a man with a firearm in the Pomona area, the Haverstraw Police Department announced on Saturday, April 26.  Patrol officers soon found the suspect, identified as Michael Diaz, 28, and found him with a loaded firearm and narcotics following an investigation at the scene, police said.  Diaz was charged with multiple felonies, including second-degree criminal possession of …
Best Pediatric Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Advanced Pediatrics Of Rockland Best Pediatric Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Advanced Pediatrics Of Rockland
Best Pediatric Practice In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Advanced Pediatrics Of Rockland We are thrilled to announce that Advanced Pediatrics of Rockland has been named Best Pediatric Practice in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Advanced Pediatrics of Rockland, led by Dr. Andrew Satran (a Rockland County native), has been a cornerstone of pediatric care for over two decades.  Understanding the demands on modern families, Advanced Pediatrics of Rockland offers flexible scheduling, including same-day sick visits, Tuesday evening hours, and Saturday hours, per its website. For added convenience, as noted on its websi…
Best Home Cleaner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Ecological Homes Best Home Cleaner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Ecological Homes
Best Home Cleaner In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Ecological Homes We are thrilled to announce that Ecological Homes has been named Best Home Cleaner in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Ecological Homes, which began in 2019, prioritizes both cleanliness and sustainability by utilizing biodegradable cleaning products and advanced steam technology to ensure that living and working spaces remain pristine while also being safe for people and the environment. Its skilled professionals are committed to delivering dependable, high-quality results, making every space they touch fresh and spotless, per its …
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO) 3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO)
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (Video) A taxi was involved in a three-vehicle crash at a Rockland County intersection that caused injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the intersection of Route 45 and Medical Park Drive in Pomona at around 11:45 a.m., according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Video of the incident was posted to Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. First responders, including Spring Hill EMS, Hillcrest Fire Department, and Ramapo Police, rushed to the scene after the crash. An Arrive taxi could be seen damaged at the scene.  More information, including the extent of injuries, was not immediately…
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA A five-month investigation into narcotics sales in Rockland County has resulted in the arrest of five alleged dealers accused of trafficking crack and powder cocaine throughout the county. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh, the five were taken down in Spring Valley, Haverstraw, and Ramapo. The investigation, led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, culminated in the arrests of Jose Pena of Garnerville, Mario Amaya of Spring Valley, Daquan Leary of Suffern, Eric Hayden of Pomona, and Jonathan Albizures of Spring…
Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Pomona Suspect Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Pomona Suspect
Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Pomona Suspect A Hudson Valley man is facing drug charges after a months-long investigation into narcotics sales. Richard Fernandez, age 40, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, following a five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. Investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in Pomona, recovering cocaine, fentanyl pills, and other pharmaceutical drugs during the search. Fernandez has been charged with: Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree; Four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in t…
Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Pomona Home, Police Say Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Pomona Home, Police Say
Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Pomona Home, Police Say An oil delivery truck driver pinned under his truck when it rolled over him at a Hudson Valley home was critically injured. The incident occurred in Rockland County on Thursday, Oct. 31, around 9:30 a.m. near 88 Buckingham Court, in Pomona. According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, the truck driver was found conscious but had sustained multiple injuries. The Fire Department and EMS arrived on the scene and extricated the driver. Haverstraw Ambulance transported him to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for further treatment. Gould said an Initial investigation reveale…
Fatal Crash: 36-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Palisades Parkway In Pomona Fatal Crash: 36-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Palisades Parkway In Pomona
Fatal Crash: 36-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Palisades Parkway In Pomona A motorist from Massachusetts was killed after his vehicle overturned on a Hudson Valley roadway. It happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct.19 in Rockland County on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) southbound, in the town of Ramapo. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Saab was traveling south in the village of Pomona when, for reasons yet to be determined, the vehicle exited the roadway,, New York State Police, said.  The car struck multiple trees and overturned, ejecting the driver from the vehicle.  The operator of the vehicle, Worcester County …
New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley
New Supermarket To Open In Spring Valley A new 24-hour-a-day supermarket is opening in the Hudson Valley, focusing on everything fresh.  The Garden Fresh Market, located in Rockland County in Spring Valley, will have its soft opening on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 26, said owner Wilson Bermeo of New City.  This will be the fourth supermarket for Bermeo, who immigrated from Ecuador in 1995 to live the American Dream. "You work all the time, every day, and you can have that dream," Bermeo said with a laugh. And busy he is. He said he also owns the Nyack Fresh Market, Huerto del Eden in Spr…
Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man
Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man A Hudson Valley teen who had been the subject of an extensive manhunt and was caught in South Carolina has been charged in the shooting death of a local man. Rockland County resident Yandie Martinez, age 18, of Haverstraw, was arraigned on one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the Monday, July 1, homicide in Haverstraw. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh III, on July 1, officers from the Town of Haverstraw Police Department responded to the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Street in Haverstraw f…
Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina
Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Police have apprehended a teenage suspect in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man in the Hudson Valley. In Rockland County, the Town of Haverstraw Police Department announced t on Saturday afternoon, July 27, the arrest of Yandi Martinez, age 18, for the homicide that took place on Monday, July 1. Martinez, a resident of Haverstraw, was taken into custody at 1:20 p.m. Saturday in Piedmont, South Carolina, in a collaborative effort by members of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Special Investigations Team (FASIT), the FBI-Westchester Safe Street…
Search On For Hudson Valley Homicide Suspect Considered Armed, Dangerous Search On For Hudson Valley Homicide Suspect Considered Armed, Dangerous
Search On For Hudson Valley Homicide Suspect Considered Armed, Dangerous Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man. Related: 29-Year-Old Pomona Man Found Shot Dead On Haverstraw Street Rockland County resident Christian Alvarado of Pomona was found on Monday, July 1, when Haverstraw Police responded to the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Street on a report of shots fired. Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould said the department is searching for 18-year-old Yandie Martinez of Haverstraw in connection with the homicide.  Martinez is described as being Hi…
Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On Street Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On Street
Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On Street Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a 29-year-old man found lying on a town street. Click here for a new, updated story: Search On For Hudson Valley Homicide Suspect Considered Armed, Dangerous Rockland County resident Christian Alvarado of Pomona was found on Monday, July 1, when Haverstraw Police responded to the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Street on a report of shots fired.  According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould Jr., Alvarado was found on the ground next to a vehicle that had crashed into a parked car. He had been…
13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley
13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley Police are investigating a crash in which a boy was killed on a residential roadway in the Hudson Valley. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 in Rockland County. That's when the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the village of Pomona at the intersection of High Mountain Road and Overlook Road. Upon arrival, units discovered the vehicle with the 13-year-old boy underneath the vehicle, said Chief John Gould Jr. of the town of Haverstraw Police Department. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and called for Emergency Services.  …
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Menacing With Billy Club, Gun Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Menacing With Billy Club, Gun
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Menacing With Billy Club, Gun A 42-year-old Hudson Valley man was charged with criminal possession of a weapon after he allegedly threatened others with a billy club and a gun. Rockland County resident Dahaire Edwards, age 42, of Pomona, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 26. for an incident that took place on Thursday, Feb. 15 in Tomkins Cove. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, officers responded to a home for a dispute where they found that Edwards had allegedly "menacingly" brandished both a billy club and a handgun during the dispute. Following an investigation, charges were formulated, and on Monday…
Woman Nabbed In Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash That Killed Popular Window Washer Woman Nabbed In Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash That Killed Popular Window Washer
Woman Nabbed In Fatal Hudson Valley Hit-Run Crash That Killed Popular Window Washer A 25-year-old Hudson Valley woman has been charged with in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a popular window washer in the area. Rockland County resident Rosana Pelaez Dipaolo, of Pomona, was charged Thursday, Feb. 8 with the Friday, Jan. 26 crash on Thiells Mt. Ivy Road in Haverstraw during the early morning hours. The Town of Haverstraw Detective Bureau concluded its investigation into the fatal hit-and-run accident and found that the victim, identified as Daniel DeSerio, age 72, was struck by two vehicles, said Capt. John Gould Jr. of the Haverstraw Police. One vehicle stop…
Person Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Firehouse In Hudson Valley Person Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Firehouse In Hudson Valley
Person Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Firehouse In Hudson Valley An investigation is underway after a person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Hudson Valley. It happened in Rockland County around 6:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 in the village of Pomona on Thiells Mt. Ivy Road (Route 47) in the area of the Hillcrest Firehouse. Neither the identity nor gender of the victim has been released. The Haverstraw Police Department is asking for the public's help, saying anyone who may have witnessed or has any information is requested to contact its Detective Bureau at 845-942-3730. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Driver Hospitalized After Falling Asleep, Hitting Dump Truck On Hudson Valley Road: Police Driver Hospitalized After Falling Asleep, Hitting Dump Truck On Hudson Valley Road: Police
Driver Hospitalized After Falling Asleep, Hitting Dump Truck On Hudson Valley Road: Police A man was flown to a hospital after falling asleep at the wheel and colliding with a dump truck on a Hudson Valley road, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Monday, Nov. 13 around 8:15 a.m. on Route 9 in Philipstown in the area of Lyons Road.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, an investigation into the crash determined that 81-year-old Rockland County resident Howard Gordon of Pomona, age 81, had been traveling northbound on Route 9, at which point he believed he fell asleep.  His car then hit a guardrail and bounced into the southbound lane, hit…
NY Dental Hygienist Who Traveled To Bergen To Meet Child For Sex Could Be Freed Next Summer NY Dental Hygienist Who Traveled To Bergen To Meet Child For Sex Could Be Freed Next Summer
NY Dental Hygienist Who Traveled To Bergen To Meet Child For Sex Could Be Freed Next Summer UPDATE: A dental hygienist who was arrested in Bergen County after coming from Rockland to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl was sent to state prison for what could be less than a year. Dariush Ghamarnezhad, 42, of Pomona was among 16 men from Bergen, Passaic, Rockland and Westchester counties who were busted by authorities during a five-day 2019 sting operation dubbed “Operation Home Alone." Various law enforcement agencies united to nab men who they said tried to lure youngsters into sex through social media. Just about all of them were arrested when they showed up at a residen…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Rockland County Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Rockland County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Rockland County A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of the area. The warning, which went into effect at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, covers most of Rockland County and parts of Northern Bergen County. (Areas in red in the image above from the National Weather Service.) At 2:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Ramsey, New Jersey, moving northeast at 10 miles per hour. Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour have been reported. "Expect damage to trees and power lines," the National Weather Service said. The storm will be near: Suffern around 3:20 p.m., Sloatsburg aroun…
Fatal Shooting: 33-Year-Old Found Shot In Parking Lot At Hudson Valley Apartment Complex Fatal Shooting: 33-Year-Old Found Shot In Parking Lot At Hudson Valley Apartment Complex
Fatal Shooting: 33-Year-Old Found Shot In Parking Lot At Hudson Valley Apartment Complex A 33-year-old man was found shot dead in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley apartment complex. The incident took place in Rockland County around 7 p.m., Sunday, March 5, in Pomona at the Manors Apartments Complex. Police responded to the complex located at 229 Route 202 after receiving calls of shots fired and found Eric Quinones, of Pomona, in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds, said Capt. John Gould, of the Haverstraw Police. Officers rendered aid to Quinones and he was transported to Nyack hospital and was pronounced dead, Gould said.  A suspect has not been arreste…
6 Nabbed For Selling Fentanyl-Cocaine In Hudson Valley, DA Says 6 Nabbed For Selling Fentanyl-Cocaine In Hudson Valley, DA Says
6 Nabbed For Selling Fentanyl-Cocaine In Hudson Valley, DA Says Six area people have been arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine following a long-term investigation. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh announced the arrests following a long-term investigation, conducted by the District Attorney's Narcotics Task Force, into street-level narcotics sales in the town of Haverstraw and the village of Spring Valley. The task force is made of officers from multiple county police agencies and investigators from the District Attorney's Office, Walsh said. The mission of the task force is to collect narcotics-relate…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Entering Locked Animal Shelter To Retrieve Dog, Police Say A 20-year-old man was charged with trespassing after police said he entered a closed Hudson Valley animal shelter to retrieve his dog. In Rockland County, an employee at Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Inc. in  Pomona discovered on Saturday, Sept. 17, that one of the dogs that was lodged at the shelter was missing, according to the Rockland County Sheriff's Office The dog was lodged at the shelter on Friday, Sept. 16, after the animal was found wandering unattended in Ramapo, authorities said. Investigators found that the dog, named Sky, is owned by Pomona resident Bernard Teichma…
Polio Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland After First Case In US In Nearly A Decade Polio Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland After First Case In US In Nearly A Decade
Polio Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland After First Case In US In Nearly A Decade Polio vaccination clinics have been scheduled in Rockland County after the first US case of the disease in nearly a decade surfaced in the county. To help combat any spread, the Rockland County Health Department will be offering polio vaccinations Friday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pomona Health Complex, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, in Building A.  A second clinic will be held at the same location on Monday, July 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. To pre-register for an appointment, visit: HERE Walk-ins are welcome. For help making an appointment, call: 845-238-1956. Earlier Story: …
Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Cafeteria Fight At High School In Hudson Valley Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Cafeteria Fight At High School In Hudson Valley
Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Cafeteria Fight At High School In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting a student inside a Hudson Valley high school with a glass bottle in retaliation for a previous fight, police said. The incident happened in Rockland County shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at North Rockland High School in Thiells, according to Haverstraw Town Police Chief Peter Murphy. According to police, the victim said that he was in the cafeteria at the high school when he was approached by Erick Castro, age 18, of Pomona, who struck him in the head with a glass bottle. Murphy said that the victim was…