Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Rockland, Orange Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Rockland, Orange
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Rockland, Orange Thousands are without power in Rockland and Orange counties as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Orange and Rockland Utilities was reporting that 5,258 of its 105,399 Orange County customers were without power, while 8,100 of their 118,770 Rockland customers were without power. Central Hudson was reporting that 6,362 of its 52,477 Orange County customers were also left in the dark. Related story - High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Wides…
COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Rockland Fatalities, Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Rockland Fatalities, Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Rockland Fatalities, Cases By Municipality The death toll from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise in Rockland County as cases continue to mount. There were 147 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the Rockland County Department of Health, bringing the countywide total to 2,225, and 18 more deaths reported, as the total climbed to 172 since the outbreak began. There are currently 207 Rockland resident hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 261 more hospitalized whose tests are pending.Spring Valley: 1,253; Related story: COVID-19: Eight Nabbed In Rockland For Violating Social Distancing Orders A breakdown…
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…
Former Teacher Convicted Of Endangering Welfare Of Child, Harassment Former Teacher Convicted Of Endangering Welfare Of Child, Harassment
Former Teacher Convicted Of Endangering Welfare Of Child, Harassment A former special education teacher at a Rockland County elementary school has been found guilty of endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. Yessenia Vasquez, 46, of West Haverstraw, was convicted after trial on Tuesday, Dec. 17, said Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece.  Vasquez was a special education teacher at Stony Point Elementary School and taught a group of special needs children.  During the school year 2016-2017, Vasquez used her foot to lift up a disabled 5-year-old’s head and pulled her head up using her ponytail severa…
Police Investigating Shooting Of Two Men During Large Gathering In Area Police Investigating Shooting Of Two Men During Large Gathering In Area
Police Investigating Shooting Of Two Men During Large Gathering In Area Police are investigating a shooting that injured two men during a large gathering in West Haverstraw. The incident took place around 10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, outside of 25 East Railroad Ave., said Haverstraw Police Capt. Martin Lund. Officers responded immediately and on arrival found a large group of people gathered in a common driveway of a building. During a search, officers found a 19-year-old man who had been shot, Lund said. The man, who suffered non-life threatening injuries, was taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for treatment. While police were still on the scene, t…
Coach Bus Fires Leads To Route 9W Closure Coach Bus Fires Leads To Route 9W Closure
Coach Bus Fires Leads To Route 9W Closure A stretch of Route 9W was closed after a coach bus fire broke out in Rockland County. It happened around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20 in West Haverstraw near Railroad Avenue. The bus was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
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…
Teen In Stolen Pickup Truck Caught After Police Chase In Rockland Teen In Stolen Pickup Truck Caught After Police Chase In Rockland
Teen In Stolen Pickup Truck Caught After Police Chase In Rockland A teenager in a stolen pickup truck was caught after a police chase, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco said. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, a sheriff’s patrol officer observed a white 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck, which had been reported stolen out of West Nyack two days earlier being operated by 18-year-old Desmon S. Nanton of Garnerville on Beach Road in West Haverstraw, the sheriff's office said. The officer attempted to stop the pickup truck, but Nanton failed to comply and a pursuit ensued and crossed from West Haverstraw into Stony Point and back into Hav…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle New City Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say ID Released For Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle New City Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say
ID Released For Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle New City Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say The woman killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a drunk driver that occurred overnight at Route 304 and Germonds Road in New City has been identrified. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, July 7. The woman, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported to Nyack Hospital where she was pronounced dead, Clarkstown Police said.  She has now been identified as Jayde Marks 21, of New City, Clarkstown Police said. The sole occupant and driver of the second vehicle, a man who police say was intoxicated, was transported to Westchester Medical Center for a non-life threatening injur…
Man Nabbed For Allegedly Kicking In Door During Stony Point Home Burglary Man Nabbed For Allegedly Kicking In Door During Stony Point Home Burglary
Man Nabbed For Allegedly Kicking In Door During Stony Point Home Burglary Cops searching for a fare-beating taxi rider instead nabbed a man for an alleged burglary in Stony Point. Paul Miller, 18, of West Haverstraw, was arrested around 3:22 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, and charged with criminal trespass and criminal mischief after being stopped by Stony Point Police, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas. According to Hylas, officers responded to a burglary on Pyngyp Road for a report of a burglary while investigating a  taxi fare-beater in the same Pyngyp Road area, Hylas said. Miller was located in the area and couldn't give a reason of why he was the…
Man To Be Charged In Brutal Stabbing Case In Rockland Man To Be Charged In Brutal Stabbing Case In Rockland
Man To Be Charged In Brutal Stabbing Case In Rockland A 23-year-old man is scheduled to be charged with felony attempted murder and numerous charges in connection with a violent attack on a Haverstraw woman who was stabbed 23 times. During an arraignment on Tuesday, May 21, Anthony Russell of the Bronx will be charged with attempted murder, assault, two counts of aggravated criminal contempt and aggravated harassment, said Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece. The stabbing was uncovered around 11:20 a.m., Monday, April 29, when the Haverstraw Police responded to the parking at 35 South Route 9W in West Haverstraw for a repor…
Suspect Nabbed With Help Of Witnesses Following Rockland Stabbing Suspect Nabbed With Help Of Witnesses Following Rockland Stabbing
Suspect Nabbed With Help Of Witnesses Following Rockland Stabbing A man who attempted to elude police after allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times was nabbed by police with the help of witnesses. The stabbing was uncovered around 11:20 a.m., Monday, April 29, when the Haverstraw Police responded to the parking at 35 South Route 9W in West Haverstraw for a reporting of an assault in progress, said Haverstraw Police Capt. Martin Lund. When police arrived on the scene they found a 24-year-old woman lying in the parking lot suffering from multiple stab wounds, said Lund. First aid was administered to the victim by first responding officers until EMS …