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All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Rockland All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Rockland
All-Day Fundraiser For Puerto Rico, Mexico Will Be Held In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY -- Residents ready to help out the thousands in need in Puerto Rico and Mexico from Hurricane Maria can take part in an upcoming fundraiser in Haverstraw on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1. The event, sponsored by the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society, the American Legion Post 46, the Haverstraw Hispanic American Lions Club and others, will be held 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Haverstraw Fire Station. Some of the needed goods include cases of baby formula, diapers, wipes, cases of water, flashlights, camping lanterns, batteries of all sizes, tarps, blankets, AM/FM rad…

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by K Reakes
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Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland
Picture This: Good Samaritan Discovers Lost Digital Camera In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY N.Y. - Police are asking the public’s help in reuniting a digital camera with its owner after it was turned over to officers by a Good Samaritan in Ramapo. The camera was found in Sloatsburg on Thursday, Sept. 21, which was turned over to members of the Ramapo Police Department. On Monday, police released two photos from the camera depicting a fisherman and his catch and a brown dog. If anyone recognizes the person, the dog or knows the camera’s owner, they have been asked to contact the police department by calling (845) 357-2400.

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association
Rockland Highway Superintendent Named Head Of State Association ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Rockland County Highway Superintendent Charles "Skip" Vezzetti has been elected president of New York State County Highway Superintendents Association. "The rest of New York will see what those of us in Rockland County have known for a long time – Skip Vezzetti is a pro," said County Executive Ed Day. "We have very talented people working for county government and he is one of them." The association works to promote and maintain a safe and efficient county roads system. Vezzetti, a Palisades resident, said he is honored to represent b…

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by K Reakes
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Video: Sloatsburg Resident Has Close Encounter With Bear Video: Sloatsburg Resident Has Close Encounter With Bear
Video: Sloatsburg Resident Has Close Encounter With Bear A Sloatsburg resident had a surprise encounter with a bear, getting up close and personal with the animal after it popped its head out of the woods and made its way up the property. The Ramapo Police Department released surveillance video and offered tips to residents that may encounter a bear after this one approached the Sloatsburg resident in his backyard. According to the United States National Park Services, if one encounters a bear, they should remain calm and remember that the animal likely doesn’t want to attack and prefers simply to be left alone. In Sloatsburg, the resident was a…

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by Zak Failla
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Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer
Benefit Set For Son Of Fallen Orangetown Officer Battling Cancer CONGERS, N.Y. - The Orangetown community is coming together to help one of its own. A benefit is being held for Tom Kennedy, who is battling breast cancer. Tom is the son of Thomas Kennedy, an Orangetown Police Officer who was killed by a drunk driver in 1973 while directing traffic. The benefit will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kennelly's Grille House at 962 South Route 9 West in Congers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and feature music by the Cousins Moran Band. Kennedy was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, though last month is prognosis took a turn for the worst, with the cancer spreading…

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by Sam Barron
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Movie Production In Rockland Causing Intermittent Road Closures Movie Production In Rockland Causing Intermittent Road Closures
Movie Production In Rockland Causing Intermittent Road Closures ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Motorists traveling through Suffern on Saturday may experience delays because of intermittent road closures during a movie production. The production is being done on Spook Rock Road between Viola Road and Highview Road near Spook Rock Golf Course. Ramapo Police say the stretch of roadway will be closed for short periods of time throughout the day as they assist with the production, which will take place in different locations.

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Than Just A Tummy Ache: Wyckoff Rallies For 8th Grader With Cancer More Than Just A Tummy Ache: Wyckoff Rallies For 8th Grader With Cancer
More Than Just A Tummy Ache: Wyckoff Rallies For 8th Grader With Cancer WYCKOFF, N.J. — What started as a series of stomach aches turned out to be cancer for a Wyckoff eighth grader, who had to miss her first day of school for a visit to the hospital. It started over the summer for Payton Sargenti. She woke up one day with an excruciating stomach pain and was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. That's not where it ended for Payton. She remained in the hospital for five days, missing her first day of school, and doctors found a tear in her small intestines. Payton remained positive as she was transferred to  Sl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Irma Tears Through Rockland Native's Tropical Vacation Irma Tears Through Rockland Native's Tropical Vacation
Irma Tears Through Rockland Native's Tropical Vacation A Hudson Valley native and her family were hoping to relax in the Caribbean before heading back to school and work for the fall. Hurricane Irma, however, had other plans for the family of four, who were in Turks and Caicos when the storm hit Thursday into Friday morning. Mike and Rockland County native Annie Joachim, along with their two daughters, Charlotte and Piper, found themselves in the thick of the storm early Friday morning, and woke up to wreckage unlike anything they'd ever seen, Annie told Daily Voice. Anne, from Suffern, now lives in Westwood, N.J. Irma slammed through the isla…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ramapo Police Detective Part Of Unity Tour In Israel Ramapo Police Detective Part Of Unity Tour In Israel
Ramapo Police Detective Part Of Unity Tour In Israel For several years, members of the Ramapo Police Department has participated in the Police Unity Tour fundraiser for the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.  In May of each year, officers from throughout the nation ride bikes to Washington D.C. to raise money for the fund. In recognition for their efforts, a group of 52 Police Unity Tour members from throughout the country were invited to visit Israel. Detective Robert Fitzgerald, a member of the Ramapo Police Department Police Unity Tour Team, was selected to attend and is currently on the tour. The visiting law enforcement officials a…

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by K Reakes
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Bergen Man Arrested In Ponzi Scheme Is Strip Club Exec Bergen Man Arrested In Ponzi Scheme Is Strip Club Exec
Bergen Man Arrested In Ponzi Scheme Is Strip Club Exec UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — The Upper Saddle River man arrested with a WFAN radio host is a New York City strip club executive, NJ.com reports. Michael Wright, 41, was arrested Wednesday morning at his Carlough Road home and charged with several counts of fraud for a Ponzi-like scheme he ran with radio host Craig Carton. Wright is the COO of Sapphire NY, Prime 333 Steakhouse, SINS of Sapphire and more, according to NJ.com. According to Facebook, he went to Queen of Peace and is an East Rutherford native. He is married to Malissa Wright. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

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by Cecilia Levine
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How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland
How To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims, Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland is doing what it can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.County Executive Ed Day announced for the first time that the Rockland County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster has been activated. "Rockland residents have a long tradition of rushing to help," County Executive Ed Day said. "For that, we should all be proud. Now the people and pets of Texas need help and we are on it. Day said current and former county employees are on the ground in Texas and the Rockland Disaster Medical Assistance Team has been deployed. "They repr…

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by Sam Barron
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Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor' Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor'
Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor' NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J.— A lifelong "Survivor" fan from North Arlington will be competing on the show this season for the "Heroes Vs. Healers Vs. Hustlers." Ryan Ulrich, 23, says he's wanted to play since he was six years old.  "It's much more than a game to me, it's a passion, I obsess over it," he said. "Life does not give you many opportunities to test yourself like Survivor is designed to." The bellhop has held internships with both houses of Congress and the British Consulate. He aspires to attend law school. Ulrich feels his ability to get along…

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by Cecilia Levine