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Antisemitic Comments At Planning Board Meeting In Hudson Valley Spark Outrage
The is outrage in the Hudson Valley after hate speech was spewed at a community meeting. In Rockland County, a Haverstraw Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 was interrupted by disparaging comments by a local resident about the growing Orthodox Jewish community. “A certain sect of people tend to walk in the street, and nobody is wearing any reflective gear," the unidentified man reportedly said. "So if I run one of them over, and of course, I’m going back over them again." The comments drew swift and decisive backlash from elected officials, from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul …
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Rise In Ramapo Bear Sightings Sparks Concerns
After a recent rise in the number of reported bear sightings in Ramapo neighborhoods, the town's supervisor is advising residents to take precautions. "My office has received multiple calls from residents who are rightfully concerned about recent bear sightings," said Supervisor Michael Specht. In an effort to help, Specht offered some tips to help deter bears from entering local properties courtesy of the state Department of Conservation. Black bears have been raiding area garbage cans in Ramapo and the surrounding area.NY Department of Conservation According to the Department of Con…
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Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials
A recent rise in bear sightings in Rockland County has caused concern for some elected officials who are warning area residents to be safe. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht issued an alert on Monday, Sept. 21 warning that his office has received multiple calls from residents regarding the recent uptick in sightings. It is unclear whether it is one bear, a family, or a group making the rounds in Rockland. “My office has received multiple calls from residents who are rightfully concerned about recent bear sightings,” Specht said. “This is the first in a series of updates with tips for…
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Covid-
19: Town Supervisor In Rockland Tests Positive
As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases explode across Rockland County, Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht has revealed he is recovering from the virus after a two-week battle. Specht, who often disagrees with County Executive Ed Day over how the outbreak is being handled, reportedly became ill a couple of weeks ago and has been self-quarantined at home, he said during an interview on “The Morning Show with Steve and Jeff” on WRCR AM. The 55-year-old supervisor said that after he began running a fever he was tested for COVID-19 at Good Samaritan Hospital, and received a posit…
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Ramapo Bans Vaping On Town Property, Including Parks
With new reports of six deaths connected to a lung disease caused by vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, the Ramapo Town Board has passed a resolution banning vaping on all town property, including parks. In a unanimous vote, the board passed the resolution on Wednesday, Sept. 11, town officials announced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning on Friday, Sept. 6 for residents across the country to avoid "vaping," when a sixth death associated with the illness was reported. State health departments are reporting at least 483 confirmed or suspected cases in 39…
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Community Rallies Around Family Of Town Of Ramapo Employee Struck, Killed While Loading Truck
A call for help has been put out to the community following the death of a Town of Ramapo employee who was killed after being struck by a car. Sean Spillman, 28, of Washingtonville, was standing behind a 2014 Ford, which was pulled over on the side of Scotland Hill Road when he and his father Brian Spillman, 61, were hit by a car around noon on Saturday. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht said in a Facebook statement on Sunday that both men worked for the town. His father, for 40 years as the supervisor of the central garage and Sean for more than a decade in the garage. "Brian an…
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Railroad Commuters 'Feel Like Unwanted Stepchild,' Due To Poor Service, Rockland Officials Say
Rockland County Executive Ed Day blasted Metro-North and New Jersey Transit officials on Wednesday for frequent cancellations and overall poor express train service "West of the Hudson." Day held a press conference on Aug. 15 at which his criticism was echoed by a state senator, assemblymen and town supervisors who detailed the plight of Rockland County's railroad commuters who Day said continue to suffer during the "crisis" at New Jersey Transit (NJT). NJT continues to cancel Rockland County's only two express trains on the Pascack Valley Line, despite Metro-North Railr…
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This Rockland Town Has The County's Lowest Jobless Rate
If you live in Rockland County and just happen to reside in Ramapo, then chances are you have a job, according to the New York State Department of Labor. A recent study by the department showed Ramapo had the lowest rate of unemployment at 3.6 percent in the county, said Supervisor Michael Specht. “This data reflects the Ramapo Town Board’s commitment to stimulating economic growth by maintaining a business-friendly environment," said Specht. The study showed that a combination of location, exemplary government services, workforce availability, award-winning schools and plenty of cultu…
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