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Crash In Hudson Valley Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO) Crash In Hudson Valley Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO)
Crash In Hudson Valley Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (Video) A motor vehicle crash in Rockland County resulted in serious injuries and brought multiple emergency response teams to the scene.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m. in New Square on Route 45 at Fastov Avenue, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Hill EMS, New Square Ershte Hilf, Ramapo Police, Chaverim of Rockland, and Rockland Paramedics all responded to the scene to assist those involved.  Authorities have not confirmed the extent of injuries, but witnesses reported a significant emergency response at the site. A video of the inc…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Lifelong Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver From Hudson Valley Dies Lifelong Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver From Hudson Valley Dies
Lifelong Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver From Hudson Valley Dies A fire department in Rockland County is remembering Douglas Mackey, a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, who died on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the age of 87.  Mackey, a cherished member of the West Haverstraw community and the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, was known for his dedication to the fire service and numerous contributions to his community.  As a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, Mackey played a key role in designing and constructing the firehouse on Bridge Street in Garnerville. His commitment extended beyond leader…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Hudson Valley (VIDEO) 3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Hudson Valley (VIDEO)
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Hudson Valley (Video) A taxi was involved in a three-vehicle crash at a Rockland County intersection that caused injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the intersection of Route 45 and Medical Park Drive in Pomona at around 11:45 a.m., according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Video of the incident was posted to Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) First responders, including Spring Hill EMS, Hillcrest Fire Department, and Ramapo Police, rushed to the scene afte…

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by Ben Crnic
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IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Hudson Valley, DA Warns IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Hudson Valley, DA Warns
IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Hudson Valley, DA Warns Scammers posing as the IRS are targeting Rockland County residents with fake text messages promising $1,400 economic impact payments, officials warned. In a public alert on Monday, Feb. 10, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh's Office said residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The scam involves text messages claiming recipients are “eligible for a $1,400 economic impact statement.” The messages come from a Hotmail address, not a secure government email, and contain links to nonexistent websites. Walsh emphasized that the IR…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Hudson Valley (Update) This story has been updated.  A car crashed and caught on fire on Interstate 87 in Rockland County after snow from the vehicle in front of it blew off and caused it to lose control, police said. The incident happened on Interstate 87 North in Spring Valley on Monday, Feb. 10 at around 2:40 p.m. just before Exit 14, according to New York State Police.  An investigation determined that the vehicle had been driving in the northbound lanes when snow from the roof of the car in front blew onto the victim's car, causing it to crash into a ditch. There, it began to smoke and caught fire…

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by Ben Crnic
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First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In This Hudson Valley County, Officials Say First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In This Hudson Valley County, Officials Say
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In This Hudson Valley County, Officials Say A wild Canada goose in Rockland County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), marking the county's first confirmed case, officials announced. The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, Feb. 6 that the infection was recently confirmed by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The bird was found near a county lake, but officials did not specify the exact location.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are responsible for monitoring and testing for avian i…

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by Ben Crnic
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Crash Closes Lane On Parkway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Lane On Parkway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Lane On Parkway In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash temporarily blocked part of the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County and resulted in injuries amid snowy weather.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 at around 9:45 a.m. on the southbound lanes just south of Exit 16 in Stony Point, according to 511NY. As a result of the crash, the right lane was blocked to traffic in the area. It has since reopened as of 11:45 a.m.  Injuries were reported. Authorities have not yet released more information about their severity. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Hudson Valley Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Hudson Valley
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Hudson Valley A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Rockland County.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 4:15 p.m., when the bicyclist was struck in Haverstraw at the intersection of Route 202 and Sand Street, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. A video from the crash scene was posted to The Monsey Scoop's Instagram page:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) The victim suffered serious injuries to his leg, including what may have been a bone fracture, and was …

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by Ben Crnic
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Child Porn Distribution: Hudson Valley Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say Child Porn Distribution: Hudson Valley Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say
Child Porn Distribution: Hudson Valley Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say A 52-year-old Hudson Valley man is on home arrest after being accused of distributing child pornography, officials said. Jason J. Traina of Rockland County appeared in court on Friday, Jan. 31, on a charge of distribution of child pornography, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  Traina was originally charged in Iowa following an investigation conducted by both the Rockland DA's Office and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa. His arrest was first announced by the Southern District of Iowa. Follow…

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by Ben Crnic
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No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG A year-long investigation into the police shooting death of a man in Rockland County has concluded with no charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  A report on the investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Ramapo in January 2024 was released by the AG's Office of Special Investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  According to the report, Tillery, who had been linked to an earlier incident in Albany, was armed and fired at troopers on Jan. 3, 2024, as they approached his vehicle during the stop. One…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former NYPD Officer From Orange Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH Former NYPD Officer From Orange Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH
Former Nypd Officer From Orange Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH A former New York City police officer from the Hudson Valley has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide after driving drunk at over 100 mph and causing the crash that killed her husband in Rockland County, authorities announced.  Bernadine Thomas, age 36, of Maybrook in Orange County, entered the guilty plea on Monday, Feb. 3 before Rockland County Court Judge Kevin Russo, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  Thomas admitted to driving with a blood alcohol content of .10 while reaching speeds of up to 109 mph on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Havers…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Hudson Valley (VIDEO) Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Hudson Valley (VIDEO)
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Hudson Valley (Video) Snowy and slippery conditions on Rockland County roads caused numerous vehicles to lose control and crash on Sunday night, Feb. 2.  The crashes occurred during a weather system that arrived in Rockland at around 6 p.m. on Sunday and brought around an inch of snow.  One such incident happened in Airmont near South Monsey Road and Saddle River Road, where a vehicle slid off the road and struck rocks. The car was eventually safely removed, The Monsey Scoop reported.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Hudson Valley Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO) Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Hudson Valley Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO)
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Hudson Valley Amid Icy Conditions (Video) A car was severely damaged after hitting a tree in a Rockland County crash that caused injuries.  The crash happened in Chestnut Ridge on Friday, Jan. 31 at around 1:30 p.m., when a vehicle hit a tree on Margetts Road near Saddle River Road, The Monsey Scoop reported. Video posted on Instagram by The Monsey Scoop showed severe front-end damage to the vehicle.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Police have not yet released more information about …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley A crash involving a vehicle that hit a Hudson Valley porch caused injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Rockland County, when two cars collided in the area of Hybrid Lane and Hanes Lane in Monsey, according to The Monsey Scoop. One car partially crashed into a house's porch.  Spring Hill EMS, Monsey firefighters, and the Ramapo Police Department responded to the crash. More information about the crash was not immediately available.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop)

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store
Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store Someone in Rockland County just turned their grocery run into a serious payday. A top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth $9,614.50 was sold at Virginia Mini Market, located at 19 North Main St. in Spring Valley, for the Friday, Jan. 24 midday drawing, New York Lottery officials announced.  The Take 5 game features numbers drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize. If you recently made a stop at Virginia Mini Market, now might be a good time to check your numbers—you could be Rockland…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley
Suspect Runs From Traffic Stop, Eludes Search In Hudson Valley A suspect was able to escape police following a traffic stop in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Rockland County on Sunday, Jan. 26, when the suspect was pulled over in Spring Valley on North Main Street, according to New York State Police. Witnesses told The Monsey Scoop that the suspect was reportedly found to be wanted by the Clarkstown Police Department. The trooper then called for backup but before they could arrive, the suspect left their vehicle and ran toward Memorial Parl/  A search of the area was unsuccessful in finding the suspect.  This is a developing st…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Know Them? Search On For Suspect Who Stole From Hudson Valley Business, Police Say Know Them? Search On For Suspect Who Stole From Hudson Valley Business, Police Say
Know Them? Search On For Suspect Who Stole From Hudson Valley Business, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person connected to an ongoing theft investigation in Rockland County.  In an announcement on Monday, Jan. 27, the Haverstraw Police Department shared images of a suspect captured during two separate incidents at a local business, which was not named.  The department has not released further details about the theft but is urging anyone who may recognize the person in the photos or has relevant information to come forward. Residents can contact the Haverstraw Police Department by calling 845-354-1500 or …

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by Ben Crnic
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Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash on I-87 in the Hudson Valley blocked multiple lanes for hours on Monday, Jan. 27. The incident happened in Rockland County on Monday, Jan. 27 at around 11:05 a.m. on I-87 South in Ramapo, according to 511NY.  The crash temporarily left the left and center southbound lanes blocked and caused stop-and-go traffic in the area. The lanes have since reopened to traffic. More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Pulled From Wrecked Car In Hudson Valley 2 Pulled From Wrecked Car In Hudson Valley
2 Pulled From Wrecked Car In Hudson Valley Two people were rescued after a vehicle slammed into a pole in the Hudson Valley, leaving it tipped on its side.  The crash happened in Rockland County on Saturday, Jan. 25 just after 9:30 p.m., when a car hit a pole in Nyack on Old Mountain Road near North Midland Avenue, according to the Nyack Fire Department. Arriving fire crews pulled two trapped people from the wreck with help from the Central Nyack Fire Department.  The Nyack Community Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedic Services also helped treat those injured and transport them to hospitals.  The response to…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Taxi Caught Running Red Light In Hudson Valley (VIDEO) Taxi Caught Running Red Light In Hudson Valley (VIDEO)
Taxi Caught Running Red Light In Hudson Valley (Video) Eyewitnesses on their dash camera captured a taxi rushing through a red light on a busy Rockland County road. The incident happened in Monsey on Wednesday, Jan. 22, when an eyewitness using a dash cam caught a taxi allegedly running a red light at the intersection of Route 59 and Bates Road.  Monsey Scoop shared a video of the incident, which shows the taxi continuing through the red light after coming to a stop.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Police have not addressed the incident as of T…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report
Hayden Panettiere's Childhood Home In Hudson Valley Listed For Almost $4M: Report A nearly 3,500-square-foot Hudson Valley residence where Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere grew up has hit the market for nearly $4 million, according to a report by Realtor.com.  The Rockland County home, located at 129 Washington Spring Rd. in the hamlet of Palisades, was bought by Panettiere's parents when the actress was 9 years old in 1998 and was home to both Hayden and her brother, Jansen, who died in 2023, Realtor.com reported.  The four-bed, four-bath residence was listed for $1.895 million by Panettiere's parents in 2015 and is now on the ma…

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by Ben Crnic
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$50K Scheme: Former Top Hudson Valley School Officials Spent Funds On Personal Items, DA Says $50K Scheme: Former Top Hudson Valley School Officials Spent Funds On Personal Items, DA Says
$50K Scheme: Former Top Hudson Valley School Officials Spent Funds On Personal Items, DA Says Two former administrators at a Westchester County school district serving at-risk students have been charged with multiple public corruption offenses after using $50,000 for personal items, prosecutors announced. Rockland County resident Oliver Levy, age 55, of Stony Point, the former superintendent of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District, and Surendra Kumar, 48, of Yonkers, a former security system specialist, were arraigned on Wednesday, Jan. 22, on charges including second- and third-degree grand larceny and corrupting the government, the Westchester County District Attorney's…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Hudson Valley Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days Hudson Valley Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days
Hudson Valley Siblings, 8 And 3, Have Been Missing For Days Authorities in New York are asking for the public’s help in locating two young siblings who have been missing for days. Rockland County residents Mia Rea, 3, and her brother Franklin Sagnay, 8, both of Hillcrest, were last seen together with their non-custodial mother Miryam Aucancela on Sunday, Jan. 19. All three are believed to be in the Hillcrest area, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. No other information was given. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for…

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by Michael Mashburn
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
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Orange County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism
Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is introducing the Blue Envelope Program, a safety initiative to improve interactions between law enforcement and autistic drivers. Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the program by emphasizing the unique challenges faced by drivers with autism during routine traffic stops.  “There are many adult drivers living with autism whose physical movements or verbal responses may be beyond their control during a traffic stop,” said Falco. “Unfortunately, this has sometimes led to misunderstandings and escalations during interactions with law enforcement.” Fa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Hudson Valley's Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley's Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Hudson Valley's Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios.  Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…

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by Ben Crnic
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Child Sex Abuse Sting Operation In Rockland County Leads To Arrest: DA Child Sex Abuse Sting Operation In Rockland County Leads To Arrest: DA
Child Sex Abuse Sting Operation In Rockland County Leads To Arrest: DA A sting operation by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office led to the arrest of a Queens man caught in the trap. Jose Quizhpi, age 48, was indicted on Tuesday, Jan. 14, by a Rockland County grand jury on eight counts of attempted disseminating indecent materials, two counts of attempted rape, and other charges. Scott Waters, spokesman for the Rockland District Attorney's Office, said that between Nov. 5 and 17, 2024, Quizhpi exchanged numerous text messages, photographs, and videos, which were sexually explicit in nature, with a girl who he met online and whom he bel…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash A 68-year-old Rockland County man died following a single-vehicle collision on Clausland Mountain Road near Tweed Boulevard in Blauvelt. The crash occurred around 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, when the Tappan man, driving a 2008 Pontiac G5 northeast on Clausland Mountain Road, veered off the pavement, striking a large rock and an earth embankment on the east side of the roadway, said Capt. Michael Shannon on the Orangetown Police. Shannon said emergency responders, including the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps and Rockland County Paramedics, transported the driver to Nyack Hospital, where he …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car After Running Into Traffic In Hudson Valley, Police Say 7-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car After Running Into Traffic In Hudson Valley, Police Say
7-Year-Old Boy Hit By Car After Running Into Traffic In Hudson Valley, Police Say This story has been updated. A 7-year-old Rockland County boy was hit by a car after allegedly running into traffic, police said. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.8, on New Country Road in Airmont. According to Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, an investigation found that the boy ran west westbound across New County Road into traffic and was struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound. Franklin said that the child was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital and then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where he is in critical conditio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Rockland County Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Rockland County
Carlitos Tequileria Brings Mesoamerican Elegance And Flavor To Rockland County You might not expect to find a refined tribute to Mesoamerican culinary traditions in a mall. Still, Carlitos Tequileria at the Palisades Center in West Nyack is here to challenge that notion.  This 200-seat restaurant is the latest venture by Carlos Castillo, his wife Sabrina, and partners Fernando Campo and Martín E. Moliné. It brings the flavors and traditions of Latin America to Rockland County. Carlitos Tequileria is more than just a restaurant—it's not strictly Mexican. The owners describe their new venture as "celebrating heritage, community, and the immigrant experience." The …

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by Kathy Reakes