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Residents Evacuate From Burning Valley Cottage Home Residents Evacuate From Burning Valley Cottage Home
Residents Evacuate From Burning Valley Cottage Home A Rockland County home was damaged in a fire, but all residents made it out safely, police said. The incident happened Monday, Sept. 22, when Clarkstown Police and firefighters responded to a structure fire on Branchville Road in Valley Cottage.  All occupants had already evacuated when crews arrived, and no injuries were reported. Multiple departments — Valley Cottage, Congers, Central Nyack, West Nyack, and Nyack — worked together to put out the flames. Detectives and fire inspectors remained at the scene to investigate.  According to a report by The Monsey Scoop, the blaze began in the…
Truck Overturns At Busy West Nyack Intersection, Injuries Reported Truck Overturns At Busy West Nyack Intersection, Injuries Reported
Truck Overturns At Busy West Nyack Intersection, Injuries Reported A truck crash caused disruptions in Rockland County after overturning at a major intersection. The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at around 9 a.m. in West Nyack at the intersection of Doscher Avenue and Route 59, according to a report from The Monsey Scoop. The West Nyack Fire Department and Clarkstown Police responded to the scene. Minor injuries were reported. No additional details about the cause of the crash or the extent of injuries were immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (UPDATE) Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (UPDATE)
Restaurant Burglary Spree: Suspect Accused Of Second Break-In Nanuet, Police Say (Update) Authorities have released new details about a Rockland County man accused of targeting restaurants in a burglary spree spanning multiple towns.  Christopher Pascale, age 46, of West Nyack, was arrested Monday, Aug. 25, after police say he broke into restaurants in both Stony Point and Nanuet, prying open registers and stealing cash, as Daily Voice reported. According to Clarkstown Police, officers first responded to a burglary report at around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Posa Posa Pizzeria & Restaurant located at 121 Rockland Plaza in Nanuet. Employees reported that someon…
Rockland Pulmonary Workers Strike Over Pay, Benefits, Alleged Intimidation In West Nyack Rockland Pulmonary Workers Strike Over Pay, Benefits, Alleged Intimidation In West Nyack
Rockland Pulmonary Workers Strike Over Pay, Benefits, Alleged Intimidation In West Nyack Dozens of frontline care providers and support staff at Rockland Pulmonary walked off the job Tuesday, Aug. 12, to demand fair pay, improved benefits, and an end to what they call “worker intimidation” by management.  The one-day strike, organized by the workers’ union 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, comes after multiple charges were filed with federal labor authorities alleging management at Rockland Pulmonary violated labor laws during contract negotiations.  Rockland Pulmonary is part of the WMCHealth network, the Valhalla-based nonprofit healthcare system that operate…
Husband-Wife Duo Launch Luxe Coffee Spot In West Nyack With Beans Grown On Volcano Husband-Wife Duo Launch Luxe Coffee Spot In West Nyack With Beans Grown On Volcano
Husband-Wife Duo Launch Luxe Coffee Spot In West Nyack With Beans Grown On Volcano A specialty coffee shop with international roots and a bold mission has just opened its doors in Rockland County.  L’insolent Coffee, which launched its flagship café in Brooklyn, celebrated the grand opening of its second location at 130 N. Route 303 in West Nyack with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 24. The company, founded by Oumar Kante and Portia Moldez, brings a truly global approach to the coffee experience—one that spans continents, cultures, and communities. The beans are grown on a volcanic mountain in the Central African country of Cameroon, roasted and packaged …
Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm
Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Heavy rainfall on Monday evening, July 14, has caused significant flooding and storm damage across Rockland County, prompting multiple road closures and safety warnings from police and local officials. As of 8:30 p.m. on Monday, both Clarkstown Police and town crews were responding to numerous incidents, including flooded roadways, downed trees, and wires, according to updates from the Clarkstown Police Department and Town Supervisor George Hoehmann. Among the most impacted areas: Bardonia Road at Germonds Road is closed due to flooding; Old Mill Road at Strawtown Road is closed in both d…
Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In West Nyack Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In West Nyack
Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In West Nyack Drivers are facing delays on a busy Rockland County roadway after a crash involving a vehicle and car carrier, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, July 8, just before 1:30 p.m. in West Nyack near the Route 59 overpass on Route 303, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.  Officers responded to the scene shortly after the crash. Three lanes are closed as a result of the incident. No injuries were reported, but police are urging drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes while the scene is cleared.  This is a developing story. Check back to…
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In West Nyack Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In West Nyack
Flames Engulf Car On Route 59 In West Nyack A dramatic scene played out at a Rockland County intersection when a car went up in flames on Route 59.  The blaze happened on Tuesday evening, May 13, when a vehicle caught fire at the intersection of Route 59 and Crosfield Avenue in West Nyack, according to The Monsey Scoop. Photos posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the front end of the vehicle completely covered in flames.  The incident prompted a response from the West Nyack Fire Department in addition to other emergency personnel.  Information regarding any injuries was not immediately available. Check back to Dail…
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase Into Clarkstown In Stolen Car, Crashes: NYSP 15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase Into Clarkstown In Stolen Car, Crashes: NYSP
15-Year-Old Leads Cops On Multi-State Chase Into Clarkstown In Stolen Car, Crashes: Nysp A 15-year-old from Pennsylvania led police on a high-speed multi-state chase from New Jersey into Rockland County in a stolen car before crashing into a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police said.  The pursuit began just after noon on Sunday, May 11, when troopers responded to a report of a vehicle being chased northbound on the parkway in the town of Clarkstown, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 12.  Investigators say the car, a 2024 Subaru, had been reported stolen out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was originally being pursued by the New Jersey Palisades…
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection A popular sports bar and grill chain has abruptly closed its only Connecticut location, leaving patrons surprised and disappointed. Yard House, which had been located at the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, shut its doors on Tuesday, May 6, with little public notice. The company said in a statement that employees from the Norwalk location will have the opportunity to transfer to other Yard House restaurants.  “Closing this restaurant is a difficult business decision, and one that we made carefully and thoughtfully,” the spokesperson said in a statement, “particularly because it impact…
Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police
Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police A man who has been convicted of DWI before is now facing a felony charge after police found him drunk behind the wheel of a car on the shoulder of Interstate 87 in Rockland County, authorities said.  The events leading to the arrest began around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, when a trooper on routine patrol saw a vehicle stopped on the left shoulder of the Thruway near mile marker 18.8 in the hamlet of West Nyack, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 2.  Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper found the driver, identified as Kenny Varma, in the driver’s seat. While int…
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Pearl River Home; Officer Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Pearl River Home; Officer Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Pearl River Home; Officer Hospitalized, Cause Under Investigation Flames tore through a two-story home in Rockland County Tuesday afternoon, April 29, drawing a large multi-agency response and leaving three people, including a firefighter and police officer, in need of medical treatment. The blaze broke out around 1:37 p.m. on Tuesday at 38 Griffith Pl. in Pearl River, where crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the residence. Within moments, a second alarm was requested due to the intensity of the flames, the Pearl River Fire Department said on Wednesday, April 30.  Crews raced to the scene and worked quickly to deploy attack lines and conduct se…
Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Palisades Center In West Nyack, Police Say (UPDATE) Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Palisades Center In West Nyack, Police Say (UPDATE)
Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Palisades Center In West Nyack, Police Say (Update) A Westchester man crashed and overturned his vehicle after losing control at high speed on a Thruway exit ramp to a mall in Rockland County, authorities said. The crash happened around 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, when a 64-year-old driver from Yonkers in a 2023 Nissan was traveling westbound on the Exit 12 ramp to Palisades Center Drive, according to Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters.  The driver was going too fast around a bend, causing him to lose control, cross the intersection, and slam into a tree. The impact flipped the vehicle, which came to rest in a parking lot, Pe…
School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police
School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In West Nyack: Police A teaching assistant has been arrested and charged with two counts of child endangerment after allegedly abusing students at an aquatic facility at a Rockland County school, police said.  Catherine Rios, 53, of New City, turned herself in on Monday, March 10 in connection with alleged incidents that took place at an aquatics facility in the Jesse J. Kaplan School at 65 Parrott Rd. in West Nyack earlier this year, according to a case report from the Clarkstown Police Department.  The charges stem from two separate incidents that occurred in the therapeutic pool at the Jesse J.…
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: DICK'S Sporting Goods Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: DICK'S Sporting Goods
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Dick'S Sporting Goods We are thrilled to announce that DICK'S Sporting Goods in West Nyack has been named Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, DICK'S Sporting Goods' aisles are packed with top-tier equipment, apparel, and footwear for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual adventurers. The store’s spacious layout and well-organized sections make browsing easy, even on busy weekends, while the knowledgeable staff is always ready to help find the perfect fit, recommend the best gear, or answer questions about equipment…
Best Women's Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: ILY Best Women's Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: ILY
Best Women's Clothing Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: ILY We are thrilled to announce that ILY has been named Best Women's Clothing Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, this women-owned business founded in 2000 has been dedicated to providing premium shapewear that blends style with support.  By combining functionality with fashion-forward designs, ILY empowers women to look and feel their best, whether dressing for a special occasion or everyday wear, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in the Hudson Valley began wit…
Best Movie Theater In The Hudson Valley In 2024: AMC Palisades 21 Best Movie Theater In The Hudson Valley In 2024: AMC Palisades 21
Best Movie Theater In The Hudson Valley In 2024: AMC Palisades 21 We are thrilled to announce that AMC Palisades 21 has been named Best Movie Theater in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! As stated on AMC Theatres' website, AMC Palisades 21 offers a high-quality movie-going experience with luxurious seating and cutting-edge screen technology, allowing guests to relax in AMC Signature Recliners and benefit from reserved seating for added convenience. According to its website, the theater is equipped with IMAX and Laser at AMC, providing stunning picture clarity and immersive sound for an extraordinary viewing experience, alon…
1 Hospitalized After Early Morning 3-Car-Crash On Saw Mill Parkway In Yonkers 1 Hospitalized After Early Morning 3-Car-Crash On Saw Mill Parkway In Yonkers
1 Hospitalized After Early Morning 3-Car-Crash On Saw Mill Parkway In Yonkers A three-car collision on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers caused a temporary traffic diversion during the early morning commute, officials said.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 just after 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Executive Boulevard, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  The incident began when the driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV slowed as the traffic light turned yellow. The Jeep was then rear-ended by a 2017 Volkswagen sedan, which also struck a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling in an adjacent lane. One of the vehicles rolle…
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event The Ferris wheel at Palisades Center in West Nyack is spinning again!  The state’s only indoor Ferris wheel has officially reopened this week, bringing back a beloved attraction for visitors of all ages. Located on Level Three in the Food Court, the 60-foot-tall attraction is New York’s only indoor Ferris wheel and operates daily from 12:30 to 8 p.m. To celebrate the grand reopening, Palisades Center will host a “Wheel-ebration” on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 3 p.m.  The family-friendly event will feature a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment, cotton candy for attendees, and ha…
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Palisades Center You might not expect to find a refined tribute to Mesoamerican culinary traditions in a mall. Still, Carlitos Tequileria at the Palisades Center in West Nyack is here to challenge that notion.  This 200-seat restaurant is the latest venture by Carlos Castillo, his wife Sabrina, and partners Fernando Campo and Martín E. Moliné. It brings the flavors and traditions of Latin America to Rockland County. Carlitos Tequileria is more than just a restaurant—it's not strictly Mexican. The owners describe their new venture as "celebrating heritage, community, and the immigrant experience." The …
Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash On I-87 In West Nyack: NYSP Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash On I-87 In West Nyack: NYSP
Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash On I-87 In West Nyack: Nysp A man who was involved in a minor crash on the New York Thruway was killed when he stepped out of his vehicle to inspect the damage and was struck by a 2018 Ford SUV.  Saul Clark, 55, of Paterson, New Jersey, had gotten out of his vehicle in the southbound lanes of I-87 in West Nyack when he was struck by the passing SUV driven by a Nyack woman just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said. Nevel said Clark had stepped out of his vehicle to inspect the damage from a minor crash he'd just been involved in. Clark was declared dead at the scene.  Condol…
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Following the death of a 32-year-old woman who jumped from a high floor at a Hudson Valley mall, a petition has been started to urge the shopping center to add protective barriers to prevent such incidents. Related: Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack The unidentified woman's death occurred in Rockland County around 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. After the news reported the suicide, Rockland County resident Shannon Harding said something had to be done. "I started the petition as a …
Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack
Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack A woman jumped to her death from an upper floor inside a busy Hudson Valley mall. Related: Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Hudson Valley Mall To Prevent Suicides The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police officers responded to the mall after receiving reports that someone had jumped from an interior floor. Arriving officers found the 32-year-old woman, from Rockland County, on the ground and administered CPR before she was transported to …
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Weekend travelers will now have the opportunity to take a TOR ferry connection bus beginning this weekend to explore different parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City, free of charge. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Department of Public Transportation said that the service will begin on Saturday, July 6, and run through Nov. 10. The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining weekend ferry, enabling them to travel beyond the Ferry Landing via public transit, officials said. The …
Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers
Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Shoppers in the Hudson Valley who hate walking the mall or need help getting around will soon be able to rent an electric scooter or "Scoozer."  Located in Rockland County at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a four-story mall with 17 restaurants, a comedy club, and more, said the "Scoozer" program offers shoppers an innovative way to navigate the expansive center. Mall officials said Scoozer offers a fleet of two-seater electric scooters, enhancing accessibility and enabling guests to explore Palisades Center together. The scooters have two seats and cost $39 for a full shopping da…
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Stabbing Missing Person To Death, Hiding Body A Hudson Valley man is headed for prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a missing person. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 65, of West Nyack, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 17 to 15 years in prison for the Friday, June 10, 2022 murder of Brian Romney, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. A relative of Romney's filed a missing person report in Orange County with the Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department, when he did not arrive at his relative’s home as expected on Wednesday, June 8, 202…
Auto Dealer Murdered In Hudson Valley: 29-Year-Old Sentenced Auto Dealer Murdered In Hudson Valley: 29-Year-Old Sentenced
Auto Dealer Murdered In Hudson Valley: 29-Year-Old Sentenced Five years after shooting and killing a Hudson Valley automobile dealer, a 29-year-old man has been sentenced to prison. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced Thursday, Nov. 30, that Eric Ross, Jr., of Wilmington, Delaware was sentenced to 25 years to life after being found guilty of murder by a jury in Rockland County Criminal Court in March of 2022. Related story: Suspect Indicted In West Nyack Murder Of Auto Dealer On Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, Ross drove to Youbs Auto Sales, located at 375 Route 59 in West Nyack, to confront owner Youbens Jos…
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home 'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home More than a year after a missing Hudson Valley man was found stabbed to death and wrapped in a tarp, his killer has finally confessed. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 65, of West Nyack, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 22, in the death of Brian Romney. The 56-year-old Orange County resident, of Greenwood Lake, was reported missing in June 2022 after he failed to show up at a relative’s home in West Nyack. Earlier Report: Man Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing Person Found In West Nyack Village of Greenwood Lake Police…
Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash
Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Police are asking for any witnesses to a Hudson Valley crash in which a scooter driver was hit and killed by an SUV to come forward. Rockland County resident Dariel Rivera, of Central Nyack, was killed around 3:50 a.m., Friday, July 14, on Route 303 in West Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, officers found Rivera after police received reports of a person lying in the roadway. Rivera, who was riding an electric scooter, which was found heavily damaged, had sustained severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Peters said. A witness who stayed at the scen…
18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley 18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley
18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. An 18-year-old Hudson Valley teen was killed by a hit-and-run driver who later turned himself in to police. Rockland County resident Dariel Rivera, of Central Nyack, was killed around 3:50 a.m., Friday, July 14, on Route 303 in West Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, officers found Rivera after police received reports of a person lying in the roadway. Rivera, who was riding an electric scooter, which was found heavily damaged, had sustained severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Peters said.  A witness who stayed …