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Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threats Online Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threats Online
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threats Online A 44-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly making "threats" on social media targeting a community. Rockland County resident William Arbello, of Suffern, was arrested on Tuesday, June 25, when Ramapo Police began investigating social media posts containing threats targeting the Village of New Square community, according to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police. "Working closely with our Ramapo detective assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Intelligence Center, a suspect was quickly ident…
Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay OSHA $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay OSHA $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site
Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay Osha $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site A roofing company will pay the government $687,536 for leaving workers vulnerable to potentially deadly falls at a Bergen County construction site, OSHA reported. The decision to stop fighting the fines and penalties came roughly a week before ALJ Home Improvement of Rockland County was to go to trial against the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration over conditions at a job site in Ho-Ho-Kus (see photo above). It also comes two months before Jose Lema, ALJ's founder and principal, is due to be sentenced in federal court for the February 2022 death of an employee at a constr…
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley 2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley
2 Charged In Larcenies From Vehicles In Hudson Valley Two men have been charged with allegedly entering unoccupied vehicles in the Hudson Valley at night and stealing various items including cash. The incidents occurred in Rockland County beginning on Monday, Feb. 26 in the village of New Square. According to Ramapo Police Lt. Chris Franklin, the department received multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles within the Village of New Square. The Ramapo Police Investigations Division conducted an investigation that revealed two suspects had entered unoccupied vehicles in the overnight hours and stole various items including cas…
Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Hudson Valley Roadway Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Hudson Valley Roadway
Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Hudson Valley Roadway Drivers who complain daily about the terrible paving on a busy Hudson Valley roadway will soon find some relief with the release of $4.1 million for resurfacing. New York State Sen. Bill Weber (R-District 38) announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 the release of funds for the resurfacing of Route 45 in Rockland County from East Eckerson Road to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo and other towns. "This critical project, set to begin in Spring 2024, addresses long-standing concerns about road conditions in the Town of Ramapo (Hillcrest) and Villages of New Square and New Hempstead," Weber…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland Cases By Municipality The COVID-19 numbers in Rockland County are trending in the right direction following a recent spike in cases due to several clusters of cases. In the past three weeks, there have been hundreds of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rockland, after the county “flattened the curve” and saw only a handful of new cases daily for several weeks. The spike in cases in certain Rockland zip codes - largely in Orthodox Jewish communities - prompted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to intervene, with the county’s Department of Help joining in enforcement at the clusters that broke out. The new cases have …
COVID-19: Rockland DOH Inspectors Join State Police In Enforcement At Cluster Zones COVID-19: Rockland DOH Inspectors Join State Police In Enforcement At Cluster Zones
Covid-19: Rockland DOH Inspectors Join State Police In Enforcement At Cluster Zones With COVID-19 clusters cropping up in parts of Rockland, the county’s Department of Health will be joining New York State Police in enforcing compliance. This week, Rockland County saw a spike in COVID-19 infection rates, which peaked near 5 percent, compared to the rest of the state, which has hovered around 1 percent for weeks. In response, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new “cluster action initiative” to attack hotspots to stop the spread of the virus, including some new rules and regulations that will be in place for at least two weeks. The spike in cases largely centers around…
Fourth Victim Dies Two Weeks After Horrific Rockland County Crash Fourth Victim Dies Two Weeks After Horrific Rockland County Crash
Fourth Victim Dies Two Weeks After Horrific Rockland County Crash A fourth person has died from injuries sustained during a horrific crash of a large van into a tree. Ramapo Police reported on Sunday, June 28, that a woman, had died, as a result of the crash which took place in Rockland County on June 15, after the van carrying 11 people crashed into a tree. Related Story: Two Killed, Nine Injured After Van Crashes Into Tree In Ramapo The woman, whose identity was not released, was a passenger in the van and was from the Village of New Square, Ramapo Police said. The crash took place just before 4:30 p.m., in Ramapo in the area of New Hempstead Roa…
Hospitalized 20-Year-Old Woman Becomes Third Fatal Victim In Rockland Crash Hospitalized 20-Year-Old Woman Becomes Third Fatal Victim In Rockland Crash
Hospitalized 20-Year-Old Woman Becomes Third Fatal Victim In Rockland Crash A 20-year-old woman who was a passenger in a van that crashed killing two men and injuring nine others has died. Rockland County resident Tzipora Deutsch, 20, of New Square, died on Tuesday, June 16, after being hospitalized following the horrific crash on Monday, June 15, reported Ramapo Police Lt. Blaine Howell. The crash took place just before 4:30 p.m. in Ramapo in the area of New Hempstead Road and Conway Court in the unincorporated section of the town, Howell said. Earlier Story: Ramapo Double-Fatal Crash IDs Released, Nine Others In Serious Condition The two reported dead immediat…
Man Threatens Victim With Knife In Rockland Altercation, Police Say Man Threatens Victim With Knife In Rockland Altercation, Police Say
Man Threatens Victim With Knife In Rockland Altercation, Police Say Two men were taken into police custody in Rockland County after being involved in an altercation where one of them charged at the other with a knife, police said. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department and Rockland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the Town of Ramapo at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, where there was a report of a physical altercation between two men, one of whom was brandishing a knife. According to police, upon arrival, the investigation determined that a 47-year-old man from New Square allegedly was involved in a physical altercation w…
Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Rockland, Orange Counties Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Rockland, Orange Counties
Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Rockland, Orange Counties Wind gusts that topped 50 mph have left just residents without power. As of 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 111 Orange & Rockland Utilities customers lost power, including outages in Pomona (44 outages); Suffern (33); New Square (11); Clarkstown (nine); Airmont (five); Chestnut Ridge Haverstraw; Ramapo; and Spring Valley. Outages in Orange County were being reported in Blooming Grove, Chester, and Monroe, with complete restoration expected no later than 5:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon. None of Central Hudson’s 52,335 customers in Orange County were reporting outages. Utility crews scram…
Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square
Cuomo Pledges $680K For License Plate Readers In Monsey, New Square Just weeks following two hate-fueled attacks in New Square and Monsey, Gov. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $680,000 in funding to help pay for license plate readers in Rockland County. The readers, one which was used to catch the man who attacked a group of Jewish worshipers on Dec. 28, will be used to enhance security and further protect Rockland communities, the governor said. The attacker used a machete to attack six people, leaving a 72-year-old man in a coma with a fractured skull. Grafton Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, in Orange County, who has been charged with attempted murder in …
Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles
Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced that he will not renew the state of emergency order enacted earlier this year in an effort to stem the rise of measles cases during the 10-month outbreak.  The state of emergency, which expires at midnight Wednesday, July 25 was declared on March 25 and has since been renewed three times.  The order, which banned unvaccinated and exposed people from public spaces, was a "last straw" effort to contain the continually growing number of measles cases in the county which began with visitors to and from Israel in October 2018. Since then…
Day Issues New State Of Emergency Declaration Day Issues New State Of Emergency Declaration
Day Issues New State Of Emergency Declaration Rockland County Executive Ed Day has issued a third state of emergency declaration in response to the ongoing measles outbreak in the county. The new declaration replaces the second declaration that expired on Saturday, May 25, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County. As of Friday, May 24 there were 250 reported cases of measles since the outbreak began last October. Since the outbreak began, the county has given 21,582 MMR vaccinations, which increased by 4,624 since the declaration of the original state of emergency on March 26, said Day. The outbreak that began with visitors…
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in the Hudson Valley A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country. “North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic act…
New Square Steps Up Efforts To Battle Measles As Number Of Cases Now Over 200 In Rockland New Square Steps Up Efforts To Battle Measles As Number Of Cases Now Over 200 In Rockland
New Square Steps Up Efforts To Battle Measles As Number Of Cases Now Over 200 In Rockland With 206 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland County since the outbreak began last year, officials with the Village of New Square are showing their support for county and state officials by urging residents to get vaccinated. In a letter to residents and county officials, village leaders said they recognize the urgent need to increase immunization compliance and pledged support and continued collaboration.  "Since the outbreak began in early October 2018, New Square has worked with Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his office, area schools, and Refuah Health Center …
42 Exposed To Measles At Nyack Hospital, Officials Say 42 Exposed To Measles At Nyack Hospital, Officials Say
42 Exposed To Measles At Nyack Hospital, Officials Say Rockland County officials announced during a measles vaccine clinic that 42 people had recently been exposed to the measles virus at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. The exposure included 11 children, four pregnant women and 20 people with unknown vaccination status, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert outside of the clinic on Friday, April 5. She added that another seven people exposed were born before 1957. Related story: State Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Rockland County Measles State Of Emergency "Nyack has done an outstanding…
Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared
Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared The number of cases of measles in Rockland County has reached 157 confirmed cases, with 10 active cases, Rockland County Health officials announced Friday, March 29. During an update meeting on Friday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said that 500 vaccinations have been given since a state of emergency was announced on Tuesday, March 26. In all, a total of 17,400 vaccines have been given out since the outbreak began in October, Day said. Day announced the emergency declaration Tuesday, saying he made the decision beca…
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…
Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections
Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections Residents in Rockland County villages made their way to the polls to vote for local mayors, trustees and local judges on Tuesday. Elections were uncontested in Grandview View-on-Hudson, Kaser, Montebello, New Square and Upper Nyack. Results: Chestnut Ridge Trustee: Paul Van Alstyne (incumbent) 1,314; Anthony L. Shaut 1,106; Grant Valentine (incumbent) 1,330; Steven J. Wasserman 1,129; Trustees serve four-year terms with a salary of $6,500. Hillburn Mayor: Craig M. Flanagan Jr. (incumbent) 88; Joseph P. Tursi 142; Trustee: Eleanor J. DeGraw (incumbent) 103; Bernadette A. Tarantino 121;…
Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections
Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections Residents in nine Rockland County villages will head to the polls next week to make their votes to elect mayors, trustees and local judges. On Tuesday, March 19, voters will head to the polls to make their selections. Petitions for potential candidates were due last month, with some being challenged in court. Local candidates running for office include:  Airmont Mayor: Ralph J. Bracco Sr. and Nathan R. Bubel (the petitions for three other mayoral candidates are being challenged); Trustee (two open seats): Brian M. Downey, Migdalia Pesante, Ronald L. Roberti …
Number Of Measles Cases Grows Again In Rockland Number Of Measles Cases Grows Again In Rockland
Number Of Measles Cases Grows Again In Rockland One day after a federal court upheld Rockland County's order requiring unvaccinated students to stay home from school in certain areas, the number of cases of measles has jumped again to 146. In addition to the 146 confirmed cases of measles since the outbreak began in October of last year, there are also two suspected cases that the Rockland County Department of Health is continuing to investigate. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in October where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinat…
Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland
Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland The number of measles continues to rise in Rockland County as officials work to battle the spread of the disease. Currently, there are 139 confirmed cases of measles within the county. The confirmed cases are the total number of cases since the outbreak began in October 2018, and not all are active cases, said the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department s…
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Increases As Bill Is Introduced Regarding Vaccines Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Increases As Bill Is Introduced Regarding Vaccines
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Increases As Bill Is Introduced Regarding Vaccines As state legislatures work on a bill that would do away with the state's "religious belief" exemption regarding vaccinations, the number of measles cases in Rockland County has risen to 130 since the outbreak began in October. Across the state, 40 people were diagnosed with measles in January, and there have been at 186 cases since October, with the largest number of cases in Rockland, state health officials said. Officials said, "false fears" of a link to autism, and the religious exemption has allowed the disease to re-emerge when it was once considered eradicated just 18 years …
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High The number of measles cases in Rockland County has grown again to a high of 124 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in October. County officials, including Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, are reminding residents that the measles outbreak continues in Rockland and that residents who have not received a vaccine should do so. "Even in previously healthy children, measles can cause serious illness, such as pneumonia, requiring hospitalization," said Dr. Ruppert. "Measles may cause a pregnant woman to give birth p…
Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland
Number Of Confirmed Measles Cases Rises Again In Rockland The number of confirmed cases of measles in Rockland County has grown again to a total of 118 cases, up two cases from last week. The Rockland County Department of Health said there also another five suspected cases of measles they are currently monitoring.  The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewis…
Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland
Number Of Measles Cases Increases Again In Rockland The measles outbreak that has plagued Rockland County continues to grow as the number of new cases has again increased. On Tuesday, the Rockland County Department of Health said there are currently 114 cases of measles confirmed in the county as well as five suspected cases that are being monitored. That's up by nine from last week. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department…
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Climbs Again Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Climbs Again
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Climbs Again The number of measles cases in Rockland County has climbed again with an increase of three in just one day. Currently, there are 108 confirmed cases of measles in the county, as well as three suspected cases being investigated, according to the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly aff…
Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again
Number Of Measles Cases In Rockland Climbs Again The measles outbreak that began in September in Rockland County continues as the number of cases has climbed again. The Rockland County Department of Health reported 105 confirmed measles cases as of Tuesday, Jan. 8, as well as four suspected cases that are being monitored. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September where more than 2,600 people have reportedly been affected.  Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected t…
Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time
Number Of Measles Cases Passes 100 In Rockland For First Time Just when the number of measles cases seemed to stop spreading, Rockland County officials are announcing the number of cases has grown by six for a total of 102 confirmed cases. In addition, there are five suspected cases being investigated, said the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring V…
New Update Shows Number Of Measles Cases Now Holding Steady In Rockland New Update Shows Number Of Measles Cases Now Holding Steady In Rockland
New Update Shows Number Of Measles Cases Now Holding Steady In Rockland The number of measles cases in Rockland County is holding steady for the first time since the outbreak began in September The Rockland County Department of Health said Thursday that no new cases have been reported above the 96 prior to Christmas, but there are three suspected cases under investigation. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number had continued to grow weekly as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults were exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New S…
New Update Released On Rockland Whooping Cough, Measles Cases New Update Released On Rockland Whooping Cough, Measles Cases
New Update Released On Rockland Whooping Cough, Measles Cases The measles and whooping cough outbreaks continue in Rockland County as health officials work to stem the spread of the number of those affected.As of Friday, there are 96 confirmed cases of measles, with no pending suspected cases, said the Rockland County Department of Health. There are also 12 confirmed cases of whooping cough with no new cases pending, they added. Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by a virus that is spread by direct contact with mucus from the nose and throat of an infected person. At first, the illness looks like the…