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New Rockland Thai Restaurant Making A Splash With Bright, Fresh Flavors New Rockland Thai Restaurant Making A Splash With Bright, Fresh Flavors
New Rockland Thai Restaurant Making A Splash With Bright, Fresh Flavors A new Thai restaurant in the Hudson Valley is making a splash with foodies and lovers of cuisine with fresh, bright flavors. Bangkok Station, located in Rockland County in the old Thai House location in Nyack on Park Street, sits in a building that bears a strong resemblance to a railroad car. Mike Metzger, partner Leo Lasopi and Chef Nida Sarawong, Metzger's wife, bought the business from the previous owners of Thai House. "We were drawn to the place -- a great location with ties to the history of the village," said Metzger. "We couldn't wait to get started. We hit the ground running wit…
Man Wanted For Shooting Death Of Rockland Man Behind Bars After Leaving Area Man Wanted For Shooting Death Of Rockland Man Behind Bars After Leaving Area
Man Wanted For Shooting Death Of Rockland Man Behind Bars After Leaving Area A suspect wanted for the shooting death of another man has been brought back to the area after leaving the state and charged with the crime. Rockland County officials said Jason Jabouin, 33, of Haverstraw, was arraigned on murder charges on Wednesday, June 3, for the shooting death of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack. The incident took place around 10 a.m., Friday, May 22, in the area of South Midland Avenue, south of Depew Avenue, in Nyack, according to Orangetown Police. When police arrived on the scene they found the victim, Franklin, 30, of West Haverstraw, with app…