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Driver Crashes Into NY Restaurant After Suffering Medical Emergency Driver Crashes Into NY Restaurant After Suffering Medical Emergency
Driver Crashes Into NY Restaurant After Suffering Medical Emergency A driver is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a building in Rockland County. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Curley's Corner at 84 Orange Ave. in Suffern, where the driver lost control of the vehicle during the emergency, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop. Responding crews found the victim unconscious. Faist EMS and Rockland Paramedics immediately began CPR, and the patient regained a pulse and started breathing on his own before being transported to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, the outlet re…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman, 73, Dies Days After Hit-Run In NY: Suspect In Custody Woman, 73, Dies Days After Hit-Run In NY: Suspect In Custody
Woman, 73, Dies Days After Hit-Run In NY: Suspect In Custody A woman who was struck in a hit-and-run outside a Rockland County library has died from her injuries.  The crash happened in Suffern on Saturday, Aug. 16, near the intersection of Lafayette Avenue/Route 59 and Woodland Avenue, by the Suffern Free Library, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Curley announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that the 73-year-old woman who had been hospitalized after the incident has succumbed to her injuries.    "The suspect is in police custody and will be arraigned with additional charges," Curley said. The victim was first taken to Good S…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Flips In Route 202 Crash In NY Vehicle Flips In Route 202 Crash In NY
Vehicle Flips In Route 202 Crash In NY Injuries were reported following a crash in Rockland County that left a vehicle on its side.  The crash happened in Suffern on Monday, Aug. 18, when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 202 and Viola Road, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop. Crews from Hatzoloh EMS, Faist EMS, the Suffern Fire Department, Tallman Fire Department, and Ramapo Police rushed to the scene, where debris had been scattered all over the roadway.  Injuries were reported, according to the outlet. More information about the crash was not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Woman Struck In Hit-Run Crash Outside Library In NY: Driver Arrested Woman Struck In Hit-Run Crash Outside Library In NY: Driver Arrested
Woman Struck In Hit-Run Crash Outside Library In NY: Driver Arrested A woman is in serious condition after being struck in a hit-and-run crash outside a Rockland County library.  The incident happened in Suffern on Saturday, Aug. 16, when a Town of Ramapo resident was crossing near Woodland Drive in front of the Suffern Free Library and was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene, according to Suffern Mayor Mike Curley. The woman was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital and later airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, where she remains in serious condition. The driver was quickly apprehended by a Suffern Police sergeant, Curley said, adding that they remai…

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by Ben Crnic
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Body Found Floating In NY Quarry (DEVELOPING) Body Found Floating In NY Quarry (DEVELOPING)
Body Found Floating In NY Quarry (Developing) Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered floating in a Rockland County quarry on Monday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting a major emergency response. Suffern Mayor Michael Curley confirmed the discovery in a statement posted to social media around 2:30 p.m., noting that police and fire department personnel were on scene at the Suffern Quarry to assist with the recovery.  The Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office and other law enforcement agencies also responded. “I want to inform the public that we have a body floating in the Suffern Quarry,” Mayor Curley wrote, adding…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Stabbed In NY: Suspect Caught With Help From K9 Unit, Police Say 2 Stabbed In NY: Suspect Caught With Help From K9 Unit, Police Say
2 Stabbed In NY: Suspect Caught With Help From K9 Unit, Police Say Two people were stabbed in Rockland County in what police are calling a targeted attack involving people known to one another, police said.  The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25, when officers were dispatched to a report of two stabbing victims in Suffern, the Suffern Police Department announced.  Responding officers immediately began rendering aid and began a preliminary investigation. A suspect was soon found and detained by officers from Mahwah and Ramapo Police, including Mahwah Police K9 Rino and handler Officer S. Hayes, who conducted an article se…

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by Ben Crnic
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Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Police Station In HV: 'Not Brightest Move' Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Police Station In HV: 'Not Brightest Move'
Suspect Breaks Into Car At Walmart In Front Of Police Station In HV: 'Not Brightest Move' Authorities were left scratching their heads after a suspect allegedly broke into a car in the parking lot of a Rockland County Walmart and then ran toward the police station across the street.  The break-in happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 27 at the Walmart at 250 Route 59 in Suffern, directly across the street from the Ramapo Police station, the department announced on Tuesday at around 4:20 p.m.  According to police, the suspect not only chose a high-visibility location during shift change but also reportedly ran toward the Ramapo Police Department building during the in…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Tried To Meet With Boy In HV For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA Man Tried To Meet With Boy In HV For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA
Man Tried To Meet With Boy In HV For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA A New Jersey man arrested in an undercover child exploitation operation in the parking lot of a Rockland County hotel has now been formally indicted on charges including attempted rape, prosecutors announced.  Essex County resident Carl Ellis, 55, of Maplewood, NJ, was arraigned Wednesday, May 21, in Rockland County Court on an indictment charging him with several felonies, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, May 22.  According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, Ellis engaged in sexually explicit text conversations between Ap…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police
Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police A 15-year-old boy is facing a series of charges in both New York and New Jersey after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her car in the Hudson Valley under the guise of mowing her lawn before leading police on a multi-state chase that ended in a crash near the George Washington Bridge.  The events leading to the boy's arrest began around 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, in the West Ward area of the Rockland County village of Suffern. A resident contacted police after seeing her neighbor, an elderly woman, being pushed to the ground during a suspected vehicle theft, the Su…

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by Ben Crnic
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Popular NY Rabbi Killed After Tesla Crash On NJ Highway (UPDATE) Popular NY Rabbi Killed After Tesla Crash On NJ Highway (UPDATE)
Popular NY Rabbi Killed After Tesla Crash On NJ Highway (Update) The 43-year-old New York man killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on the Garden State Parkway has been identified as a popular rabbi, blogger, and father. Eliyahu Fink, of Suffern, NY, was driving a Tesla Model Y south on the Parkway when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash and the car became disabled in the left lane, just before 1 a.m. on Friday, March 21, State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened near milepost 146.4 in East Orange. Fink got out of the car and remained in the roadway, where he was struck by a Jeep Cherokee that was also traveling southbo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Readers Choice
Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen
Best Chinese Restaurant In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Number One Chinese Kitchen We are thrilled to announce that Number One Chinese Kitchen has been named Best Chinese Restaurant in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Congratulations to Number One Chinese Kitchen!  Find them at 68 Lafayette Ave. in Suffern.

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by Daily Voice
Readers Choice
Best Sandwiches In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Alta Irpinia Best Sandwiches In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Alta Irpinia
Best Sandwiches In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Alta Irpinia We are thrilled to announce that Alta Irpinia has been named Best Sandwiches in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Alta Irpinia is a celebration of the cuisine of Irpinia, the homeland of owner Angelo Competiello's father, as well as the rich culture and flavors of Italy.  Readers' Choice voters were effusive in their praise for Alta Irpinia's offerings. "Best Porchetta sandwich or any other sandwich at Alta Irpinia!" said one voter. While another described the "Porchetta sammie" as "life changing."  "Awesome sandw…

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Police & Fire
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA A five-month investigation into narcotics sales in Rockland County has resulted in the arrest of five alleged dealers accused of trafficking crack and powder cocaine throughout the county. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh, the five were taken down in Spring Valley, Haverstraw, and Ramapo. The investigation, led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, culminated in the arrests of Jose Pena of Garnerville, Mario Amaya of Spring Valley, Daquan Leary of Suffern, Eric Hayden of Pomona, and Jonathan Albizures of Spring…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All
Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Fink’s BBQ has fired up the grill once again!  After David Finkelstein's popular barbecue spot announced it would be closing late last year (to the great disappointment of longtime customers), the eatery has officially reopened. And with it comes its signature flavors, revamped hours, and a fresh lineup of events. “We’re so grateful to our diehard fans for their support during our closure,” the Fink’s team shared. “Thanks to them, we’re back and ready to serve up everything you’ve been missing!” The Fink's comeback means the kitchen will be open for lunch Monday through Friday, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Hudson Valley Roadway Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Hudson Valley Roadway
Crash Update: Police ID Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Hudson Valley Roadway Police have identified a Hudson Valley man who was struck and killed by two cars while crossing a roadway with another person. The incident occurred in Rockland County at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at W. Maple Avenue and Kings Point in Ramapo. Related: 1 Killed, Another Injured After Being Hit While Crossing Ramapo Roadway According to Ramapo Police Sgt. Michael Anton, Chaim Chiment, age 70, of Monsey, was killed while crossing W. Maple Ave westbound with another person at the street corner when a vehicle traveling northbound struck both. Anton said that Chimemt was thrown into the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say This story has been updated. A Hudson Valley man was killed when a juvenile backing an SUV into a driveway accelerated and hit the victim. The incident occurred in Orange County at 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the village of Kiryas Joel in the town of Monroe. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 13-year-old was backing a 2024 Honda Odyssey into the driveway of a residence. While attempting to back the vehicle into the spot, the juvenile rapidly accelerated, striking the victim, identified as Abraham Moskovits, age …

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House As Election Day draws closer, political pundits are closely watching three New York congressional races that could determine which party controls the House next year. Freshmen Republican Reps. Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Anthony D’Esposito – supporters of former President Donald Trump in districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 – are all hoping for repeat wins in November. Here’s a closer look at their races. Mondaire Jones (left) and Rep. Mike Lawler. Campaign Facebook Pages 17th District: Lawler vs. Jones Lawler, whose 17th District represents all of Rockland and Pu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
These Dutchess County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Dutchess County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Dutchess County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking
New Restaurant In Hudson Valley Uses Walls As Blackboards: Here's What's Cooking A hip and visually pleasing new restaurant in the Hudson Valley is getting lots of buzz from online reviewers and foodies alike. Located in Rockland County, Lavagna—in Italian, it means blackboard—opened in May in Suffern and was quickly embraced by food lovers for its small plates, impressive beer and wine list, and unique artwork on blackboard walls by Nyack artist Mike Delaney.   For those wondering where this place is, it's the former home of Capital One and then Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., at 50 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern.  The restaurant is the brainchild of Ar…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
$400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation $400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation
$400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation Five corporations and three people have pleaded guilty following an investigation into multiple smoke shops in the Hudson Valley that netted more than $400,000 and 405 pounds of pot. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced Wednesday, July 10, that three individuals and five corporations that were involved in a year-long investigation into Rockland County smoke shops, said  have pleaded guilty, The investigation began on Monday, March 4, when the DA's Office, the New York Office of Homeland Security Investigations, New York State agencies, and local police …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Smoke Shop Raids Net 4 Felony Arrests Hudson Valley Smoke Shop Raids Net 4 Felony Arrests
Hudson Valley Smoke Shop Raids Net 4 Felony Arrests Following a months-long investigation, four people and five corporations were busted for allegedly illegally selling marijuana and criminal tax fraud. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Friday, June 21, the busts after raids of seven smoke shops in Rockland County. According to Scott Waters, spokesman for the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, the investigations began in March with help from Homeland Security, local police, and other state agencies. The warrants were executed at two smoke shops in Clarkstown, two in Orangetown, and one in the …

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by Kathy Reakes