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Police & Fire
School Employee Accused Of Pushing Students' Heads Underwater At Pool In Hudson Valley: Police
A teaching assistant has been arrested and charged with two counts of child endangerment after allegedly abusing students at an aquatic facility at a Rockland County school, police said. Catherine Rios, 53, of New City, turned herself in on Monday, March 10 in connection with alleged incidents that took place at an aquatics facility in the Jesse J. Kaplan School at 65 Parrott Rd. in West Nyack earlier this year, according to a case report from the Clarkstown Police Department. The charges stem from two separate incidents that occurred in the therapeutic pool at the Jesse J.…
Politics
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…
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S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Readers Choice
Best Pizza In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Posa Posa
We are thrilled to announce that Posa Posa has been named Best Pizza in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! As noted on its website, Posa Posa has been a staple in Rockland County’s dining scene since 1984, serving up traditional Italian cuisine in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. According to Posa Posa's website, its guests can enjoy two distinct experiences in one location: a bustling pizza counter perfect for casual gatherings and a recently updated dining area suited for a more intimate meal. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest t…
Lifestyle
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' Star Bethenny Frankel Loses It Over NJ Diner Cheesecake
"Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel turned her daughter's volleyball tournament into a full-blown food-tasting experience last weekend when she stopped by a popular New Jersey diner. "This is very serious," Frankel, 54, declared as she walked into the State Line Diner on Route 17 in Mahwah (located just before the Rockland County, NY border) in a video shared to TikTok. “If you don’t like a diner, something’s wrong with you,” Frankel said, ogling at the glossy menu, the desserts in the shiny display case, and full bar. The former Bravo-lebrity ate at a booth in the diner bu…
News
$25K Reward Offered Shooting Death Of Teen From Hudson Valley Years Ago: FBI
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Nicholas Jasiel in Rockland County. Jasiel, a 2018 graduate of Clarkstown South High School from Nanuet, was shot on December 7, 2019, following a confrontation at the intersection of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road in the Hillcrest section of Spring Valley, according to the Ramapo Police Department. Officers found him lying on the ground at the scene. He was rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where he died two …
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6 Poisoned By Fentanyl, 3 Die: Dealer In Hudson Valley Gets Prison Time
A drug dealer from Rockland County will spend more than two decades behind bars for distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of three young people and the poisonings of three others, prosecutors announced. Justin Turnick, age 26, of Congers, was sentenced to over 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Feb. 20. According to prosecutors, Turnick regularly sold fentanyl in various forms—including pills, pure fentanyl, and fentanyl-laced powder—to membe…
News
Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Hudson Valley
Talk about getting stuck in your own mess. A dump truck driver in Rockland County learned the hard way that illegal dumping can backfire after his truck sank into the mud soon after unloading debris at a residential site, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 30, when Environmental Conservation Officers responded to a complaint about five tri-axle dump trucks actively dumping solid waste at a residential property in Haverstraw, the DEC said. When officers arrived, only two trucks remained, including o…
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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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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…
Police & Fire
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 …
News
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…
News
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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Officer Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH In Hudson Valley
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…
Police & Fire
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Hudson Valley (
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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 (…
Lifestyle
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…
Real Estate
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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$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…
News
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…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
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…
Politics
Dutchess Rep. 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…
News
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…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
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…
Lifestyle
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 …
Lifestyle
New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Rockland County
If you are looking for a fresh and new place to chow down, enjoy friends and family, or relax and grab a bite and a cocktail in 2025, visiting a new Rockland County restaurant is a must. Nestled in the old Greekish spot in Nyack at 8 N Broadway, Little Dean's Oyster Bar is the brainchild of Chef Constantine Kalandranism, the former owner of The Greekish. Late last year, the chef decided it was time to try something vibrant and new and decided on the concept of small plates and cocktails. And fresh seafood. On the menu, Kalandranis says, "Little Dean’s is taking the time to …
Police & Fire
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Car Crash On I-87 In Ulster County
New York State Police have identified a 21-year-old Rockland County man killed in in a single-vehicle crash in Ulster County. Randolph E. Quintanilla Revolorio, of Nanuet was killed around 6 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, on I-87 southbound near Exit 19 in the town of Ulster, State Police said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Revolorio was driving a 2008 Honda when it exited the roadway through the right shoulder for unknown reasons and struck a tree. Troopers said Revolorio was ejected and was pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may hav…
News
Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says
Federal officials have released more information about a small plane crash on Interstate 684 at the border of Fairfield, CT, and Westchester, NY counties. The information, which centered on a fatal plane crash on I-684 on Thursday, Dec. 12, was released in a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Rockland County resident and commercial pilot Jacob Yankele Friedman of Monsey, age 32, was killed in the crash, while the 26-year-old private pilot, Kalmen Goldberger, of Linden, NJ, was hospitalized with serious injuries. On the night…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies In Area: Police
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle larcenies in the Village of Airmont, but police are still searching for additional suspects, authorities report. The Ramapo Police Department arrested Keith Casas, age 29, of Airmont, in connection with multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles that occurred over two weekends in early December, said Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police. According to Franklin, the thefts occurred overnight in Airmont, targeting unlocked vehicles. Items stolen included cash, credit cards, and personal belongings. The stolen c…
Police & Fire
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police
New York State Police said a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has not been located. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, near Stony Point in Rockland County. State Police said divers were on the scene searching for the victim but did not divulge if the person was a man or a woman. On the Dutchess County Scanner Feed Facebook page, one person commented that he saw a few people talking with the man, trying to convince him not to jump. After jumping, the man could be seen for a few minutes treading water and then disappeared underwater, …
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