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New Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Modern American Fare
A Hudson Valley cafe that opened a little over a year ago has become a beloved neighborhood destination, according to foodies and casual diners.
The Four Star Cafe in Rockland County, in Congers, is known for its small plates, pizzas, good food, and stiff drinks.
Yelper Global M. said: "Should be called five-star cafe. Nothing else to say beyond that. Good food. Good service. Especially make sure to get dessert."
The pizzas, flamed-grilled burgers, and many appetizers, including the Bronx-style calamari and the petit lamb chops, seem to be menu favorites.
But there's ple…
7 Hudson Valley Residents Charged With Selling Drugs In Region
Seven Hudson Valley residents have been charged with allegedly selling drugs in cities and towns throughout the area.
The residents were reportedly selling cocaine, fentanyl, and prescription pills in the Village of Spring Valley, the Town of Clarkstown, and the Town and Village of Haverstraw, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Thursday, Oct. 26.
The investigation, known as “Operation Clean Streets,” led to the following arrests:
Edwin Salazar Ramirez, age 23, of Spring Valley, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled subs…
Fentanyl Deaths: Dealer Nabbed By Westchester Task Force After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say
A Hudson Valley man who allegedly peddled fentanyl to customers including friends, has been charged in connection with the death of two, and the overdoses of at least five people.
Rockland County resident Justin Turnick, age 25, of Congers, was arrested on Wednesday, July 12 by agents with the Westchester Resident Agent Task Force for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), along with local law enforcement agencies, said Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Turnick was charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in death or serious bodily injury to five vi…
Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds
A 70-year-old Rockland County grandmother and her son illegally sold $4 million worth of misbranded, unregistered, and unapproved animal drugs and pesticides smuggled into the United States from China, federal authorities charged.
Bien King, of Congers, and Khalil King, age 36, of New York City, operate a pet supply company in the Bronx called “Little City Dogs,” which caters to customers who want to avoid the cost of local veterinary clinics and treat their dogs' and cats' common ailments themselves.
Both have been in a years-long battle with the government over their practice of formulati…
Hudson Valley Man Driving Erratically Nabbed For Driving While High On Drugs, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man who was allegedly driving high on drugs was arrested after being spotted swerving all over a busy roadway, almost striking several vehicles, authorities announced.
Manuel Perez, age 54, of Congers, was arrested in Rockland County around 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, when the Clarkstown Police responded to calls of a silver Toyota Suv driving erratically on Route 9W in Valley Cottage.
According to Det. Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police Department, the first arriving officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to pull over the Toyota, but Perez re…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
Amit…
Area Contractor Indicted For $2M Workers Comp Fraud, DA Says
An area contractor has been indicted for allegedly providing false information to obtain required workers' compensation insurance.
Rockland County resident Anthony Frascone, age 51, of Congers, and owner of Alpha-Omega, was indicted by a Rockland County grand jury on Friday, Jan. 14, for two counts of grand larceny and insurance fraud, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh.
According to the DA's Office, Frascone was indicted following an investigation by the office's Special Investigation Unit, which found he provided false information to acquire legally required worke…
IDs Released For Driver Killed, Person Critically Injured In Area Crash
Police have identified the person killed during a single-vehicle crash that also severely injured another person.
Mark Savino, age 35, a lifelong resident of Congers, in Rockland County, was killed around 11:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, when the vehicle he was in hit a utility pole, overturned, ejecting both occupants.
The crash took place in the area of Lake Road and Route 9W in Congers, Detective Norm Peters said of the Clarkstown Police.
Savino, who was employed by Congers Collison, was remembered on the company website:
"I have sat here all day, and I am unable to find the words to put …
One Killed, Another Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Hudson Valley
One person was killed and another hospitalized with severe injuries during a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash overnight.
It happened around 11:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24 in Rockland County in the area of Lake Road and Route 9W in Congers.
Officers arriving on the scene discovered an overturned car that had struck a utility pole, said Detective Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police Department.
The vehicle was occupied by two men, who were both ejected, Peters said.
The driver of the vehicle, age 35, was pronounced dead at the scene by Rockland Paramedics.
The passenger, age 41, was trea…
16-Year-Old Rescued After Falling From Mountain At Rockland Lake State Park
A 16-year-old was rescued after falling about 30 feet off a mountain in Rockland County.
The Clarkstown Police Department deployed a drone to help assist with the rescue of an injured hiker at Hook Mountain, located in Rockland Lake State Park, located in the hamlets of Congers and Valley Cottage, on Friday night, May 22.
The teen, who sustained unspecified injuries, was removed from the mountain and transported to an area hospital by Congers Valley Cottage Ambulance and Medic 5.
The New York State Park Police, Rockland Lake FD, Rockland Technical Rescue Team, Valley Cottage FD, Rock…
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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 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…
