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Police Use Narcan To Rescue Ramapo Overdose Victim Police Use Narcan To Rescue Ramapo Overdose Victim
Police Use Narcan To Rescue Ramapo Overdose Victim A Rockland County overdose victim was saved by the quick work of a police officer who administered Narcan. The incident took place on Monday, Jan. 4, when a Ramapo Police officer responded to a call in the Village of Sloatsburg for a reported heroin overdose.  Upon arrival, the officer located a 25-year-old man who was unresponsive and was not breathing, Ramapo Police said. The officer observed evidence of drug use in the immediate area of this man.  The officer administered two doses of Narcan and oxygen to the man, who then regained consciousness.  He was transported to …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For DWI/Drugs Following Stop For Headlight Violation In Rockland Man Arrested For DWI/Drugs Following Stop For Headlight Violation In Rockland
Man Arrested For DWI/Drugs Following Stop For Headlight Violation In Rockland An Orange County man was arrested for DWI/Drugs after being stopped by police for a headlight violation. The 30-year-old Warwick man was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, after being stopped by a Ramapo Police officer for a headlight violation on Orange Turnpike in the Village of Sloatsburg.  During the stop, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle as he approached to speak with the driver, police said. After making contact with the driver, the officer observed a lit marijuana cigarette on the dashboard. The driver showed signs of impairment …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Citing a desire to improve air quality statewide, the Hudson Valley will receive $24.2 million in new funding for three projects that will support bicycle and pedestrian transportation. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the mid-Hudson Valley will be the recipient of $24.2 million as part of a $144.6 million statewide that will support the construction of multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, accessible sidewalks, enhanced roadway safety and improved access to public transportation. According to Cuomo, the projects announced were selected through a “competitive solicitation pr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Ramapo Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors Three Ramapo Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors
Three Ramapo Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors Three businesses were cited for the sale of alcohol to minors in a compliance check conducted by the Ramapo Police Department, in conjunction with the Rockland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, on Thursday, Dec. 20. An undercover agent under 21 years old, the legal drinking age, attempted to purchase alcohol from businesses throughout the town without providing identification. The stores charged with allowing the sale of alcohol to the underage undercover agent were: Stop & Shop Supermarket, 1581 Route 202, Pomona. An employee, age 21, was charged wit…

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by Joe Lombardi