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Fatal Fire: 2 Escape Jail After Blaze Claiming Lives Of Rockland Firefighter, Other Man Fatal Fire: 2 Escape Jail After Blaze Claiming Lives Of Rockland Firefighter, Other Man
Fatal Fire: 2 Escape Jail After Blaze Claiming Lives Of Rockland Firefighter, Other Man Two rabbis who pleaded guilty to a fatal fire at an adult home in the Hudson Valley have escaped jail time through a plea deal. Rockland County residents Nathaniel Sommer, age 72, of Monsey, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 20 to two counts of second-degree manslaughter and is expected to be sentenced to five years probation, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh. His son, Aaron Sommer, age 29, also of Monsey, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree reckless endangerment, which carries a sentence of three years probation, Walsh added. The fire, which took place around…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Polio Confirmed In Rockland Wastewater For First Time In 6 Months Polio Confirmed In Rockland Wastewater For First Time In 6 Months
Polio Confirmed In Rockland Wastewater For First Time In 6 Months The polio virus has been discovered in Hudson Valey wastewater for the first time in months, according to state officials. The New York State Department of Health confirmed the presence of poliovirus in Rockland County wastewater for the first time since October. This single positive result was collected in February and has so far been followed by non-detections in wastewater samples, but unvaccinated residents should still act now to protect themselves, said Rockland County officials.  Rockland officials are also reminding residents who are not vaccinated to do so with increased trav…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown With the holidays approaching, the Hudson Valley continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region saw its positive infection rate climb over 3.50 percent after plateauing earlier in 2022. The average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate in the region rose more than .20 points, up to 3.61 percent of those tested on Tuesday, April 5, though it remains one of the lowest rates of New York's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the rise, up to 3.22 percent on April 5 after hovering below 2 percent for several weeks, according to the most recent update from …

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by Zak Failla
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Father, Son Charged In Fire That Killed Two, Including Rockland Firefighter Father, Son Charged In Fire That Killed Two, Including Rockland Firefighter
Father, Son Charged In Fire That Killed Two, Including Rockland Firefighter Father and son rabbis pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a fire that killed an area firefighter and another person. The two men, Rabbi Aaron Sommer and Rabbi Nathaniel Sommer, both of Rockland County, were arraigned on multiple charges that included manslaughter and negligent homicide on Thursday, Oct. 28. The charges stem from their involvement in the fatal fire at the Evergreen Adult Home in Spring Valley on Tuesday, March 23. Prosecutors said their actions of using a propane-injected torch to clean the facility's ovens and kitchen set off the fire while conducting a pre-Passov…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing
Covid-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing As the holidays of Passover and Easter approach, officials from the Rockland County District Attorney to the County Executive, are urging residents to adhere to the rules set by the state under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related story: COVID-19: State Raises Fine For Those Failing To Social Distance County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the executive order requires all gatherings, such as parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations, of individuals of any size for any reason, not including household members, are canceled…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
COVID-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland COVID-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland
Covid-19: 'I'm Fed Up,' Says Day, Who Wants Police To Enforce Social Distancing In Rockland Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he is "fed up" with residents violating the social distancing rule to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  Rockland County now has 29 deaths due to the virus. Day is now asking the state government for the help that would authorize the police and other officials to enforce the rules set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo under his Executive Order that limits the size of gatherings, among other rules limiting exposure to others. In a scathing statement, Day said he was done seeing people all across Rockland violate "the common-sense soci…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County
Covid-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths continues to escalate in Rockland County, officials are pleading with residents to stay home at the same time as providing a map to track cases. "Lives are hanging in the balance," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "Stay home." As of Monday afternoon, March 30, there have been 18 reported deaths, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Most of the deaths included residents over the age of 60, many with pre-existing conditions, Ruppert said. The map has differing numbers from the state total…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: NY Pause Act, Which Bans Non-Essential Gatherings, Extended Through Passover, Easter COVID-19: NY Pause Act, Which Bans Non-Essential Gatherings, Extended Through Passover, Easter
Covid-19: NY Pause Act, Which Bans Non-Essential Gatherings, Extended Through Passover, Easter The order for non-essential employees to work from home and bans non-essential gatherings of any size in New York State amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been extended through the Passover and Easter holidays, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The PAUSE measure in which only essential businesses can have workers commuting took effect Sunday night, March 22. It's now in effect until Wednesday, April 15. That means there can be no religious services or large gatherings during Passover (which begins Wednesday evening, April 8 and ends on Thursday, April 16) or Easter (Sunday, April 12). "I…

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by Joe Lombardi
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3-Year-Old Boy From Rockland Dies After Being Hit By Bus 3-Year-Old Boy From Rockland Dies After Being Hit By Bus
3-Year-Old Boy From Rockland Dies After Being Hit By Bus A trip overseas for the Passover holiday turned tragic for an area family when a 3-year-old boy was struck and killed by a bus. Baruch Eisenberg of Monsey in Rockland County was holding his mother’s hand, standing on the sidewalk, when he suddenly ran into the street and was struck by the bus on Monday evening, April 22 in Betar Illit, Israel, located about 10 miles southwest of Jerusalem, according to the Yeshiva World. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the report said. The boy's family had just celebrated his Upsherin haircut, and his parents and siblings all witnessed t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Ramp Up Patrols Around Houses Of Worship In Clarkstown Police Ramp Up Patrols Around Houses Of Worship In Clarkstown
Police Ramp Up Patrols Around Houses Of Worship In Clarkstown As many residents celebrate their religious holidays of Passover and Easter, the Clarkstown Police Department will be increasing their marked patrol presence around houses of worship. The department said that although no credible threats have been made to these locations, they are continuing to monitor state and federal intelligence agencies to prevent any problems. Drivers should be aware of an increase of worshipers walking to their houses of worship. Use caution and slow down as to avoid an accident. The department also asked residents “If you see Something, Say Something," by cont…

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by Kathy Reakes