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Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash
Witnesses Sought In Fatal Hudson Valley Crash Police are asking for any witnesses to a Hudson Valley crash in which a scooter driver was hit and killed by an SUV to come forward. Rockland County resident Dariel Rivera, of Central Nyack, was killed around 3:50 a.m., Friday, July 14, on Route 303 in West Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, officers found Rivera after police received reports of a person lying in the roadway. Rivera, who was riding an electric scooter, which was found heavily damaged, had sustained severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Peters said. A witness who stayed at the scen…
18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley 18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley
18-Year-Old Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. An 18-year-old Hudson Valley teen was killed by a hit-and-run driver who later turned himself in to police. Rockland County resident Dariel Rivera, of Central Nyack, was killed around 3:50 a.m., Friday, July 14, on Route 303 in West Nyack. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, officers found Rivera after police received reports of a person lying in the roadway. Rivera, who was riding an electric scooter, which was found heavily damaged, had sustained severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Peters said.  A witness who stayed …
Man Sends Explicit Sex Videos, Photos To Undercover Officer In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Sends Explicit Sex Videos, Photos To Undercover Officer In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Sends Explicit Sex Videos, Photos To Undercover Officer In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was caught in a sting operation where he allegedly sent explicit sexual photos of himself to an undercover cop instead of the 14-year-old he thought he was communicating with online. Rockland County resident Victor Peraino, age 35, of Garnerville, a hamlet in the town of Haverstraw, was arrested on Thursday, June 15 in Stony Point. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, Peraino was caught during an investigation in conjunction with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. During the investigation, Peraino communicated with an undercover offi…
5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car 5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car
5-Year-Old Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Crash Between Pickup Truck, Car A 5-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being. pinned in the back of a vehicle involved in a two-vehicle Hudson Valley crash. The incident took place in Rockland County around 4:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 in Orangeburg. According to Capt. Michael Shannon, of the Orangetown Police, officers responded to the intersection of West Orangeburg Road and Lester Drive and found a crash between a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The Silverado, driven by Kevin Greenwood of Garnerville, was traveling east on West Orangeburg Road when the pickup truck struck the I…
Man Shot, Killed At Home In Hudson Valley Man Shot, Killed At Home In Hudson Valley
Man Shot, Killed At Home In Hudson Valley A man was shot and killed during a dispute at a Hudson Valley home. The incident took place in Rockland County around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 in Stony Point on Mott Farm Road. According to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police, Jason Colwell, age 47, of Garnerville, a hamlet of Haverstraw, was found dead from gunshot wounds. The suspect, identified as Javier Medina Jr. age 21, of Stony Point, who lives at the home, remained at the scene and was transported to police headquarters for investigation, Becker said. The weapon was located at the scene and secured by detect…
Duo Charged With Kidnapping, Robbery In Incident At Hudson Valley Motel Duo Charged With Kidnapping, Robbery In Incident At Hudson Valley Motel
Duo Charged With Kidnapping, Robbery In Incident At Hudson Valley Motel Two Hudson Valley men were indicted on charges stemming from a kidnapping and robbery at a motel in the region. Rockland County residents Jonathan Abikzer, age 30, of Monsey, and Michael Galkovich, age 46, of New City, were charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree kidnapping in the incident that happened in Garnerville earlier this month, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Tuesday, Aug. 30. They were also charged with two counts of second-degree robbery, Walsh said. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Town of Haverstraw Police Department received a report from a vi…
Two Admit To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hudson Valley Home Invasion Involving Children Two Admit To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hudson Valley Home Invasion Involving Children
Two Admit To Attempted Murder In Brutal Hudson Valley Home Invasion Involving Children Two men face up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder in a brutal Hudson Valley home invasion. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Thursday, March 3, the guilty plea of two Brooklyn men to attempted murder and endangering the welfare of a child stemming from a home invasion in Garnerville. On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, Dwayne Holmes, age 39, and Keinone Wilson, age 36, entered an apartment on Hasbrouck Drive in Garnerville while two minor children were in the home, the DA's Office said. After forcing the chil…
Area ShopRite To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business Area ShopRite To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business
Area ShopRite To Close After Nearly Half-Century In Business After 43 years of serving a Hudson Valley community, a busy ShopRite store has decided to close its doors for good next month. The ShopRite, located in Rockland County, on Route 59 in the Hamlet of Tallman in the Town of Rampo, will close in late September, Company Spokesman Daniel Emmer said. "The Inserra family owners and operators of the ShopRite of Tallman appreciate the loyalty of our customers and the dedication of our store associates who have worked hard to serve the community for the past four decades," Emmer said Monday, Aug. 30. Emmer said will be provided the opportunity t…
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center A Hudson Valley man was arrested for assault after allegedly attacking another man at a Fairfield County shopping center. Rockland County resident Dane Kurt Fender, 31, of Garnerville, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 19 by Greenwich Police at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center, Riverside, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. According to Zuccerella, Greenwich Police responded to the shopping center on a report of two men fighting. When they arrived on the scene, an investigation found that Fender had allegedly pushed his way past a pregnant woman in order to assault another man by tackl…
COVID-19: 'Micro-Cluster' Strategy Working In "Red Zones," Cuomo Say COVID-19: 'Micro-Cluster' Strategy Working In "Red Zones," Cuomo Say
Covid-19: 'Micro-Cluster' Strategy Working In "Red Zones," Cuomo Say New York is making strides in the “red zone” areas where COVID-19 hotspots have cropped up, but it is unlikely that there will be a rollback of recently imposed restrictions following a spike in cases. In recent weeks, state officials have been targeting COVID-19 “micro-clusters” after seeing cases spike - including on Long Island, in Rockland and Orange counties - in communities failing to adhere to the state’s virus mandates. Earlier story - COVID-19: Cuomo Unveils New Strategy To Defeat Virus Amid Nationwide Spike In Cases Through the new enforcement, those hot spots have all seen impr…
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
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…
Arrangements Made For Area Funeral Home Director Fatally Shot By Former Employee Arrangements Made For Area Funeral Home Director Fatally Shot By Former Employee
Arrangements Made For Area Funeral Home Director Fatally Shot By Former Employee Arrangements have been made for the funeral director who was shot and killed by a former worker last week. Noe Hamer, 42, the director of T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home died after being shot by New City resident Gerard F. "Jerry" O’Sullivan around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6 at the company's location in Haverstraw. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at T.J. McGowan Sons' location on North Central Highway in Garnerville on both Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at St. Peter's & St. Mar…
Suspect At Large After 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Area Suspect At Large After 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Area
Suspect At Large After 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Area A suspect is at large after a 24-year-old man was found shot and wounded in the area. It happened in Rockland County around 11:35 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, on Church Street in Garnerville, said Town of Haverstraw Police Capt. Martin Lund. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Lund said. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the man with a gunshot wound and administered first aid until EMS arrived, Lund said.  The victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center by the Haverstraw Ambulance Corp., where he is currently in stable condition, Lund said. T…
Sexual Abuse Charges Against Former Westchester Priest Dismissed Sexual Abuse Charges Against Former Westchester Priest Dismissed
Sexual Abuse Charges Against Former Westchester Priest Dismissed Charges of sexual abuse have reportedly been dropped against a former Westchester County priest who was charged with allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior by a minor. Rev. Thomas Kreiser, who was accused of abusing a 10-year-old girl while serving at St. Joseph’s parish in Bronxville had the charges dismissed, according to reports. Prosecutors stated that the dismissal comes because they couldn’t prove any wrongdoing beyond a reasonable doubt. Kreiser was indicted in March, when a grand jury charged him with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse and three counts of endangering th…