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Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In NY: Officials Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In NY: Officials
Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In NY: Officials A smoke shop in Rockland County was padlocked after authorities said it was illegally selling cannabis. The closure happened at Travel Smoke Shop at 106 Main St. in Nyack, according to a Thursday, Sept. 4 announcement from the Village of Nyack.  Officials said the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and local law enforcement shut down the business for allegedly operating illegally. "We are grateful for their hard work in eliminating illegal cannabis sales in the Village," the announcement read. The village also stressed that it currently has just one legal cannabis disp…
Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy NY Intersection Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy NY Intersection
Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy NY Intersection A driver in Rockland County made a split-second decision to crash into a tree rather than risk hitting other vehicles after losing control of their vehicle.  The crash happened at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Route 59 in Spring Valley on Tuesday, July 15, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop.  The outlet said the driver lost control of their vehicle and, in an effort to avoid a multi-car collision, intentionally veered into a tree off the roadway. Fortunately, no pedestrians were on the typically busy sidewalk at the time of the crash. Spring Valley Police responded to the sc…
WATCH: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures WATCH: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures
Watch: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures An intense storm that dropped several inches of rainfall on Monday evening, July 14 caused widespread flooding throughout Rockland County, leading to road closures that have extended into Tuesday.  Much of the flash flooding occurred in the towns of Clarkstown and Ramapo, where downed trees and wires also posed plenty of problems throughout Monday evening.  As of 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, July 15, the eastbound lanes of Route 59 at the Palisades Center are still closed as a result of flooding, according to Clarkstown Police.  The floodwaters caused many cars to become stranded or stuck…