Popular P.F Chang's In Rockland County Quietly Closes Restaurant After 10 Years Popular P.F Chang's In Rockland County Quietly Closes Restaurant After 10 Years
Popular P.F Chang's In Rockland County Quietly Closes Restaurant After 10 Years A popular Hudson Valley restaurant quietly closed its doors with just a note on the door. Diners ready to eat at the P.F. Chang's in Rockland County at The Shops at Nanuet found the restaurant closed over the Labor Day weekend. A sign on the doors directed visitors to locations in Westchester County, located in White Plains, and Hackensack, New Jersey. Calls and emails to P.F. Chang's have not been returned. Their website marks the Clarkstown location as closed. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Rockland County Crash Sends 1 To Hospital, Police Looking For Witnesses Rockland County Crash Sends 1 To Hospital, Police Looking For Witnesses
Rockland County Crash Sends 1 To Hospital, Police Looking For Witnesses A person was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in a busy Hudson Valley intersection. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 5:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, in the area of Route 340 and Oak Tree Road in Orangetown. According to Sgt. Robert Wentland of the Orangetown Police, the victim, a bicyclist, was struck and injured while attempting to cross the intersection of Route 340 and Oak Tree Road. Rockland Paramedic Services and the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps responded to the location to administer medical treatment.  The victim was transported to Nyack …
Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire
Building To Be Demolished Following Devastating Rockland County Fire A Hudson Valley apartment building that was destroyed by a quick-moving fire will be demolished this week. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at The Highlands  (the former Avalon Gardens) in Nanuet. According to Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, the fire destroyed eight units, leaving all homeless. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but Rockland County Fire Coordinator Chris Kear said construction workers installing lighting may have hit a gas line, igniting the fire. He added the official cause of the fire is still pendin…
Rockland County Man Caught Spray Painting American/Israeli Flag, Police Say Rockland County Man Caught Spray Painting American/Israeli Flag, Police Say
Rockland County Man Caught Spray Painting American/Israeli Flag, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was caught in the act of allegedly defacing a joint American/Israeli flag with spray paint, police said. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Monsey area of Ramapo. According to Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police, a patrol officer spotted the man wearing a face mask while walking on Main Street in Monsey. He watched as the man, identified as Benzion Rivlin, age 33, of Monsey, approached a joint American and Israeli flag on the property of a business located at 45 Main St., Franklin said. Franklin said that Rivl…
Rockland County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras Rockland County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras
Rockland County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras A Hudson Valley county is ensuring drivers are fined for not stopping for a stopped school bus by installing new stop-arm cameras. Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that stop-arm cameras have been installed on nearly all school buses countywide in time for the 2024 school year. “These cameras will automatically record any vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus, capturing crucial evidence that will be used to enforce traffic laws and hold offenders accountable,” explained Day. “But this program is not about enforcement; it’s about saving lives, and n…
Rockland Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man Rockland Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man
Rockland Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man A Hudson Valley teen who had been the subject of an extensive manhunt and was caught in South Carolina has been charged in the shooting death of a local man. Rockland County resident Yandie Martinez, age 18, of Haverstraw, was arraigned on one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the Monday, July 1, homicide in Haverstraw. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh III, on July 1, officers from the Town of Haverstraw Police Department responded to the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Street in Haverstraw f…
Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Rockland, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Rockland, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police
Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Rockland, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police Aman who was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car on a roadway in the Hudson Valley woke up when police arrived, crashed into numerous vehicles, and attempted to flee, injuring several people.  The incident occurred in Rockland County in Spring Valley at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. According to Spring Valley Police Det. Matt Galli, an officer en route to another call for service, found Westchester County resident Nelson Torres, age 54, of Yonkers, asleep at the wheel on Route 59. Galli said the officer positioned his patrol car in front of the other vehicle to protect th…
Rockland County Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too Rockland County Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too
Rockland County Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too When you hear about a restaurant named Craft Taqueria, you figure it's a taco joint. Well, think again. Located in Rockland County in New City on South Main Street,  Craft Taqueria serves tacos and was named one of the "top tacos" in the US by Yelp last year. However, online reviewers and local foodies say you'll also find elevated steaks, including a bison Tomahawk rib eye, burgers, and lots of seafood. Craft Taqueria The restaurant, owned by a Rockland County native and classically trained chef who spent years at top spots in New York City and beyond, does have excellent tacos. T…
Roofer Scam In Rockland County Sparks Police Warning Roofer Scam In Rockland County Sparks Police Warning
Roofer Scam In Rockland County Sparks Police Warning Police in the Hudson Valley warn homeowners about a roofer scam in which the scammers demand money upfront and do not return to complete the job. The incidents are happening in Rockland County in the Ramapo area. The Ramapo Police Department is currently investigating a scam in which a person claiming to be a professional roofer knocked on the homeowner's door to notify the owner about damage to their roof.  They offered their services at a reduced cost and then began work. After the job was started, Ramapo Police said they drastically raised the price of repairs and demanded that the…
22-Year-Old Rockland County Man Killed In Thruway Crash 22-Year-Old Rockland County Man Killed In Thruway Crash
22-Year-Old Rockland County Man Killed In Thruway Crash A 22-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed after allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle on the Thruway. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 11:25 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, on I-87 in Clarkstown. According to the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Michael Dipierno, age 22, of Nyack, was driving a 2005 Honda motorcycle north on I-87 when he attempted to pass a vehicle on the median shoulder and lost control on the rumble strips.  State Police said this caused him to strike the median guide rail and be ejected from the motorcycle. After bei…
Woman Found Shot On Rockland County Street Woman Found Shot On Rockland County Street
Woman Found Shot On Rockland County Street Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating after a woman was found unconscious with a single gunshot wound on a city street. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 12:40 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, in the area of Edward Street and the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail in Sparkill. According to Orangetown Police Sgt. Robert Wentland, after officers arrived at the scene, Rockland Paramedic Services and the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps administered medical treatment. The unidentified woman was transported to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for treatment. Her condition was not kn…
Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County
Duo Charged With Hate Crimes After Attacking UPS Driver In Rockland County Two men have been charged with alleged assault as a hate crime after attacking a UPS driver while using racial slurs and attempting to steal the keys to his vehicle. The incident occurred in Rockland County at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, on Spook Rock Road in the village of Montebello. According to Ramapo Police Chief Daniel Hyman, the driver was struck by a water bottle thrown from outside the vehicle. He was then confronted by two men who physically attacked him while using racial slurs and attempting to steal the keys to the vehicle, Hyman said. The two men were captured and identi…