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Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Fight At High School In Area Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Fight At High School In Area
Teen Accused Of Assaulting Student During Fight At High School In Area An 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting a student inside a Hudson Valley high school with a glass bottle in retaliation for a previous fight, police said. The incident happened in Rockland County shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at North Rockland High School in Thiells, according to Haverstraw Town Police Chief Peter Murphy. According to police, the victim said that he was in the cafeteria at the high school when he was approached by Erick Castro, age 18, of Pomona, who struck him in the head with a glass bottle. Murphy said that the victim was…
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center
Hours-Long Fire Severely Damages Rockland Shopping Center UPDATE: Six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries from a stubborn noontime blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Rockland County shopping center and continued burning late into the night on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities confirmed. Firefighters from Mahwah, Montvale, Oradell and River Vale were among more than 100 from Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties either at the Pearl River scene or in coverage through the afternoon and into the evening. The sneaky blaze began shortly before noon in the long-gun range at the Rockland Indoor Shooting Education…
Woman Jumps From Mid-Span Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Woman Jumps From Mid-Span Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
Woman Jumps From Mid-Span Of New Tappan Zee Bridge This story has been updated. A woman who jumped from the upper deck of the mid-span of the Tappan Zee Bridge has been transported to a hospital. The woman jumped from the bridge around 9 a.m, Monday, Dec. 7, near Tarrytown, said the New York State Police. Within minutes after the dispatch, multiple agencies including Central Nyack, Nyack, Thiells, Tarrytown Fire Departments responded to the bridge to start a search for the female victim, said the Piermont Fire Department. The Piermont Fire Department rescued the woman who jumped from the new Tappan Zee Bridge.Piermont Fire Department …
COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns Some alarm bells are ringing for certain health officials in New York who are investigating new COVID-19 clusters that cropped up in Rockland and Orange counties. On Monday, Sept. 28, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there has been a sharp uptick in new COVID-19 cases in Rockland, Orange, and in some parts of Brooklyn. Statewide, there were 52,936 COVID-19 tests administered yesterday, with 834 (1.5 percent) testing positive. There are currently 543 people hospitalized with the virus and there were 11 new fatalities. The 1.5 percent infection rate is up from 1.02 percent on Saturday, …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Rockland Eyes Reopening Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,831 cases since the pandemic began as the county eyes the start of the reopening process. On Wednesday, May 20, 33 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 612 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 70 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 39 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland D…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,637 cases since the pandemic began. On Friday, May 15, 41 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 594 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 105 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 13 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,759; Monsey: 1…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a slight rise of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,484 cases since the pandemic began. On Monday, May 11, 33 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 576 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 113 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 28 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,716; Monsey: 1…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see new, but now moderate amounts, of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Tuesday, May 5, 46 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases to 12,144 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 551 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 169 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 15 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow for a total of 12,095 cases since the pandemic began. On Monday, May 4, 70 new cases were reported, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 536 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 176 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 16 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,649; Monsey: 1,478; New City: 9…
COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities There have been nearly 12,000 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County, with the death toll topping 500 since the outbreak began. The New York State Department of Health is reporting that as of Friday, May 1, there have been 11,708 COVID-19 cases in Rockland out of 30,593 residents tested. There have been 511 deaths reported since the virus began spreading throughout the Hudson Valley in early March. As of Friday, there were 190 Rockland residents hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 25 other patients being tested for the virus. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY S…
Rockland COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities Rockland COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities
Rockland Covid-19 Death Toll Reaches 500: Rundown Of Cases By Municipalities As the number of deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the 500 mark in Rockland County,  the number of new cases saw a slight uptick for a total of 11,586. That number released on Wednesday, April 29, represents 133 new cases, up from the 86 new cases reported on Monday, April 27, according to the state Department of Health. The number of people hospitalized has dropped from 221 to 210, and the number of hospitalized cases that are under investigation dropped from 30 to 22.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spri…
COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see a dip in the number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for a total of 11,453 cases. That number released on Tuesday, April 28 represents 87 new cases reported on Monday, April 27, down from 110 on Sunday, April 26, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 494 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 221 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 30 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockla…
Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities
Number Of Rockland County Covid-19 Cases Dips: Latest Breakdown By Municipalities Rockland County saw a dip in the number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for a total of 11,366 cases. That number represents 110 new cases reported on Sunday, April 26, down from 165 on Saturday, April 25, and 1,000 on Friday, April 24, according to the state Department of Health.  There have been 481 deaths from the virus in the county. A jump of almost 30 over the weekend, the Rockland County Department of Health said. There are currently 218 people hospitalized that are confirmed; and 150 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland…
Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities Number Of Rockland County COVID-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities
Number Of Rockland County Covid-19 Cases Climbs Past 10,000: Rundown By Municipalities The number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County has jumped over the 10,000 mark with a total of 10,091 positive cases since the beginning of the pandemic. That number represents 263 new cases, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 453 deaths from the virus in the county. There are currently 230 people hospitalized that are confirmed; and 143 that are under investigation.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,375; Monsey: 1,369; New City: 849; Nanuet: 633; Suffer…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rockland County continues to grow each day with a total now of 9,828 positive cases. That number represents 129 new cases, according to the Department of Health. There have been 436 deaths from the virus in the county.  A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring Valley: 2,286 Monsey: 1,325; New City: 821; Nanuet: 594; Suffern: 513; Haverstraw: 441; Garnerville: 321; Pomona: 310; Stony Point: 288; Nyack: 273; Pearl River: 272; West Haverstraw: 212; Congers: 208; …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases There have been hundreds of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Rockland County as the death toll topped 400, according to the Department of Health. As of Wednesday, April 22, there have been 9,568 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to New York State Health officials. There are currently 246 Rockland residents hospitalized from the virus, with 193 possible cases currently under investigation. Since the outbreak began, there have been 401 COVID-19-related deaths. Earlier story - COVID-19: COVID-19: Building 'Tracing Army' Of Thousands Will Be New Phase Of Pandemic R…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 9,171 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials. As of Monday, April 20, there are still 245 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 193 cases pending. Since the outbreak began, there have been 334 COVID-19 related deaths. Earlier story: COVID-19: NY Needs To 'Watch Dial Of Infections' As Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue Decline A breakdown of cases in Rockland, a…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland COVID-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of midnight Thursday, April 16, there are 3,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,752. In addition, there were 319 deaths reported in the county as of Thursday. Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 244, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 229. A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's confirmed COVID-19 cases is as …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Rockland County Deaths, Cases The number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to climb as the death toll rises in Rockland County, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 8,474 reported cases, according to New York State Health officials. As of Thursday, April 16, there are still 231 confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, with an additional 255 cases pending. Since the outbreak began, there have been 298 COVID-19 related deaths. Earlier story: COVID-19: NY State Will Stay On Pause At Least One More Month, Cuomo Says A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Ro…
COVID-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County COVID-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County
Covid-19: New Update On Number Of Fatalities, Cases By Town In Rockland County The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are 2,934 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,335.  In addition, there were 241 deaths reported in the county on Monday, and 263 on Tuesday.  Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 213, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 275.  A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's con…
Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Area Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Area
Water Main Break Causes Closure At School In Area A water main break has closed down a northern Rockland County elementary school in Thiells. Willow Grove Elementary School on Storrs Road was closed on Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to a water main break, the Northern Rockland School District announced. Officials said a pipe burst leading up to the water meter outside the school on Storrs Road, prompting the closure. Instead of reporting to Willow Grove, students were told to report to the Fieldstone Middle School on Fieldstone Drive in Thiells for classes. The cause of the break has not been disclosed. Crews from SUEZ were on site early on Tu…
Area Teen Arrested On Active Warrant For Assault, Harassment Area Teen Arrested On Active Warrant For Assault, Harassment
Area Teen Arrested On Active Warrant For Assault, Harassment An area teen was arrested on a warrant for assault and harassment following a fight with another woman.  Victoria Barbera of Thiells was arrested around 11 a.m. Tuesday when she turned herself into the Stony Point Police station on an active warrant for assault and harassment, said Lt. Daniel Hylas. Barbera was charged following an investigation into a physical fight with another woman on Aug. 15 on Buckberg Road in Tompkins Cove, Hylas said. A second teen is expected to be arrested in relation to the incident, he added.  She was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear…
Hudson Valley Trio Nabbed In Major Drug Ring Bust Hudson Valley Trio Nabbed In Major Drug Ring Bust
Hudson Valley Trio Nabbed In Major Drug Ring Bust A Westchester man and two Rockland County residents have been charged as being part of a major drug ring that sold fentanyl and heroin at a popular produce market. Jovanny Torres, 27, of Yorktown, Anthony Antonucci, 34, of Valley Cottage, and Kaitlyn Jefferson, 37, of Thiells were all charged in June as being part of the ring that operated out of the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, according to the Bronx District Attorney's Office. The three are part of a ring of 13 people charged in the operation which included the sale of fentanyl, to undercover agents, the DA's Office said. “Th…
Area Star Sports Illustrated Cover Girl As National HS Athlete Of Year Area Star Sports Illustrated Cover Girl As National HS Athlete Of Year
Area Star Sports Illustrated Cover Girl As National HS Athlete Of Year Hudson Valley residents who bought or received the latest issue of Sports Illustrated saw one of their own on the cover. In its "Gatorade High School Athletes of the Year" story in the July 30 edition, SI honored a local athlete as one of two selections: cross country/track star Katelyn Tuohy of North Rockland High School. Tuohy is the national record holder in the mile, the 3,200 meters and 5,000 meters. The other athlete selected is JT Daniels of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the Class of 2018. Tuohy, a track star from Thiells…
Sue Brancato, 98, Co-Founder Of Stony Point's Penguin Rep Theatre, Dies Sue Brancato, 98, Co-Founder Of Stony Point's Penguin Rep Theatre, Dies
Sue Brancato, 98, Co-Founder Of Stony Point's Penguin Rep Theatre, Dies Penguin Rep Theatre is saddened to announce the passing of Susan (Sue) Brancato, 98, of Thiells, its co-founder and long-time business manager, and mother of artistic director Joe Brancato. Executive Director Andrew M. Horn said, “Sue ran the box office, kept the books, housed and fed actors, was the kindly and helpful voice on the phone, and so much more. She dedicated over 30 years to ensuring that professional theatre artists had a home in the lower Hudson Valley before retiring, at the age of 92, in 2011.”  She was born on August 14, 1919, to Rocco and Carolina (Zampino) Rossi. After he…