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Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Mall In Hudson Valley, Police Say (UPDATE) Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Mall In Hudson Valley, Police Say (UPDATE)
Speeding Car Flips, Hits Tree At Mall In Hudson Valley, Police Say (Update) A Westchester man crashed and overturned his vehicle after losing control at high speed on a Thruway exit ramp to a mall in Rockland County, authorities said. The crash happened around 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, when a 64-year-old driver from Yonkers in a 2023 Nissan was traveling westbound on the Exit 12 ramp to Palisades Center Drive, according to Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters.  The driver was going too fast around a bend, causing him to lose control, cross the intersection, and slam into a tree. The impact flipped the vehicle, which came to rest in a parking lot, Pe…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Hudson Valley Mall With Special Event Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Hudson Valley Mall With Special Event
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Hudson Valley Mall With Special Event The Ferris wheel at Palisades Center in West Nyack is spinning again!  The state’s only indoor Ferris wheel has officially reopened this week, bringing back a beloved attraction for visitors of all ages. Located on Level Three in the Food Court, the 60-foot-tall attraction is New York’s only indoor Ferris wheel and operates daily from 12:30 to 8 p.m. To celebrate the grand reopening, Palisades Center will host a “Wheel-ebration” on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 3 p.m.  The family-friendly event will feature a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment, cotton candy for attendees, and ha…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Weekend travelers will now have the opportunity to take a TOR ferry connection bus beginning this weekend to explore different parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City, free of charge. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Department of Public Transportation said that the service will begin on Saturday, July 6, and run through Nov. 10. The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining weekend ferry, enabling them to travel beyond the Ferry Landing via public transit, officials said. The …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers
Electric Scooters Now Available For Hudson Valley Shoppers Shoppers in the Hudson Valley who hate walking the mall or need help getting around will soon be able to rent an electric scooter or "Scoozer."  Located in Rockland County at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a four-story mall with 17 restaurants, a comedy club, and more, said the "Scoozer" program offers shoppers an innovative way to navigate the expansive center. Mall officials said Scoozer offers a fleet of two-seater electric scooters, enhancing accessibility and enabling guests to explore Palisades Center together. The scooters have two seats and cost $39 for a full shopping da…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge
Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge Supporters of President Donald Trump were out in full force over the weekend, with caravans of vehicles draped with banners supporting the president stopping traffic on various busy roadways, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge. At approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, the supporters were caught on camera blocking traffic on the bridge, as Trump supporters blocked other vehicles from passing as they waved flags days before Election Day. Videos taken by motorists showed the president’s backers parked in the middle of the westbound lanes of the bridge. Several supporters got out of their v…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash A woman who was killed during a two-vehicle crash at the Palisades Center mall has been identified. Diane E Brothers, 66, of Fredricksburg, Virginia, was killed around 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, on Palisades Center Drive at the mall in West Nyack, said Clarkstown Police Department spokesman Officer Norman Peters. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, Peters said. Additional details regarding the crash were not released. The fatal crash closed several roadways, in addition to the BJ's store to allow for an investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall
New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall Guests visiting the Palisades Center Mall will soon have one more dining option to choose from - Blu Alehouse. Blu Alehouse is nearing the final steps of the construction process to bring a new location to Palisades Center. With a tasteful atmosphere that combines classic American dining with traditional and upscale sports bar ambiance, the establishment intends to serve as a “family restaurant by day and an unforgettable nightlife experience after dark.” With more than 40 beers on tap that will rotate weekly, numerous screens to tune into the latest sports events and a scratch kitchen offe…

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by Valerie Musson
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Ten-Day Rockland Free Fair Will Includes Rides, Carnival Games, Sideshow Acts Ten-Day Rockland Free Fair Will Includes Rides, Carnival Games, Sideshow Acts
Ten-Day Rockland Free Fair Will Includes Rides, Carnival Games, Sideshow Acts Stop by the Palisades Center between Thursday, April 18 and Sunday, April 28 to participate in the Rockland Free Fair — a 10-day event featuring amusement rides, carnival games and more. The fair will operate in Parking Lot J across from Home Depot from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Friday, April 19 and Sunday, April 28. Riders 36 inches or taller can purchase wristbands for $30 between Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets for rides cost $1.50 each, $30 for 20 tickets and $60 for 50 tickets and a free ride. Rides cost a minimum of three tickets each. Guest…

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by Valerie Musson
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Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says
Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says Under Rockland County's new state of emergency addressing the "measles outbreak,"  parents could face a misdemeanor charge and be fined if their unvaccinated child violates the declaration. Under the countywide state of emergency, which went into effect on Wednesday, March 27, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they receive the MMR vaccination. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says that although police will not be stopping people asking…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland
Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland Another traditional brick-and-mortar retailer will soon be shuttering its doors in the Hudson Valley. Charlotte Russe Holding Corp., which operates Charlotte Russe, a fashion brand for females filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend, impacted local stores. The company announced that it is planning to close 94 stores, including locations at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights and Rockland Plaza on Route 59 in Nanuet. The stores at the Galleria Mall in White Plains and Palisades Center in West Nyack were not on the initial list of locations closing. Charlotte Ru…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations The Palisades Center, the four-story shopping center and entertainment destination in Clarkstown, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The center originally opened for business on March 4, 1998. Ever since, it has served as an area staple, attracting visitors from around the globe. The center attracts about 24 million visitors per year and features upwards of 225 different shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Anniversary celebrations included a Lunar New Year cultural event, a “Noiseless” dance party and a circus, just to name a few. "Congratulations and best wishes to (Pali…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100 New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100
New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed, Suspected Cases Climbs Past 100 The number of confirmed and suspected measles cases in Rockland County has climbed past 100 for the first time. As of Monday, Dec. 17, Rockland County Department of Health officials said there are 95 confirmed cases and seven suspected cases of measles in the county. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officia…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again
New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again New measles cases have continued to grow with the number reaching 90 confirmed cases on Friday, and another seven suspected cases, according to the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officials said.  One suspected case has been reported at a Rockland County public el…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Free Measles Vaccine Clinic Will Be Held At Palisades Center Free Measles Vaccine Clinic Will Be Held At Palisades Center
Free Measles Vaccine Clinic Will Be Held At Palisades Center With 89 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland, the county Health Department will hold a free measles vaccine clinic at the Palisades Center. The clinic will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, near Bed Bath & Beyond on the first floor in the West Court of the Palisades Center, closest to Parking Lot A from 3 to 6 p.m. The center is one of the locations visited by a person infected with the measles over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  During the clinic, the Health Department will be offering non-immune individuals who are 6 months of age and older one dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rub…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland
Measles Outbreak Spreads To Public School In Rockland The first case of measles at a public elementary school was reported Friday in Rockland County. The new case, at Hempstead Elementary School, is the first case at a public school since the outbreak began in Rockland County in late September. The East Ramapo School District and the school were notified on Friday by the Rockland County Department of Health, said John G. Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County. Because the case occurred after the 21 day incubation period had ended so no students will need to be excluded at this time, Lyon said. "RCDOH instructed the school, through a l…

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by Kathy Reakes
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MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times' MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times'
MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times' Travelers can expect a hike in prices as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposes a rise in fares and tolls for the coming year to cover rising expenses. Citing projected declines in revenues and increases in cost for providing services, the MTA announced that it will require “fare and toll adjustment and new sustainable revenue sources in order to avert significant service cuts and layoffs.” “In the face of very difficult economic times, we’re aggressively pursuing cost savings and identifying efficiencies while we work hard to create the renewed and modernized public transportat…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sentenced For Selling Drugs To Police Informants At Palisades Center, Elsewhere Man Sentenced For Selling Drugs To Police Informants At Palisades Center, Elsewhere
Man Sentenced For Selling Drugs To Police Informants At Palisades Center, Elsewhere A 32-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in state prison after being found guilty during a jury trial for dealing drugs throughout Rockland County. Stanley Juin of Spring Valley was found guilty of four counts of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance (cocaine) on at least four occasions between June 1 and June 29, 2017, to police informants at the Palisades Center in West Nyack and on South Mill Street in Nyack, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe. "This investigation is another example of prosecutors and police working together to reduce drug dealing th…

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by Kathy Reakes