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Man Severely Beaten, Vehicle Stolen During Attack In Area, Police Say
A man was severely beaten and had his vehicle stolen during an attack overnight in the area.
The incident took place in Rockland County around 7:20 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, in New City, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters.
According to Peters, Clarkstown officers responded to the vicinity of Ridge Road and Rt. 304, in New City for a report of a male assaulted.
An adult male was found at the location by officers, he was unclothed and had suffered visible injuries to his body, Peters said.
The victim told officers that he had been assaulted by several assailants, who s…
Two Cats Die, Two Others Rescued After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland
Two cats were killed, and another two saved after a house fire that left a family homeless in Rockland County.
The fire started around 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 192 Strawtown Road, in New City, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters.
First responding police and firefighters from the New City Fire Department, found the single-family home was engulfed in flames, Peters said.
The two adult residents were located outside the home, uninjured as officers arrived. Four of the family's five cats were retrieved from the home.
New City firefighters were able to sa…
