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Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay OSHA $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay OSHA $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site
Convicted Rockland Roofer Agrees To Pay Osha $687,536 For Endangering Workers At Bergen Site A roofing company will pay the government $687,536 for leaving workers vulnerable to potentially deadly falls at a Bergen County construction site, OSHA reported. The decision to stop fighting the fines and penalties came roughly a week before ALJ Home Improvement of Rockland County was to go to trial against the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration over conditions at a job site in Ho-Ho-Kus (see photo above). It also comes two months before Jose Lema, ALJ's founder and principal, is due to be sentenced in federal court for the February 2022 death of an employee at a constr…
Roofing Contractor In Hudson Valley Cited By Feds For Exposing Workers To Falls Roofing Contractor In Hudson Valley Cited By Feds For Exposing Workers To Falls
Roofing Contractor In Hudson Valley Cited By Feds For Exposing Workers To Falls Three federal safety inspections at an area condominium complex confirmed a Hudson Valley roofing contractor repeatedly exposed residential roof workers to potentially deadly falls from heights of 18 to 20 feet, according to federal officials. The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identified nine willful violations in its inspections of ALJ Home Improvement Inc. at Rockland County work sites in Suffern during the month of May, officials said. The violations included employees working without required fall protection as they removed sheathing and p…
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy. As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There are less than 1,000 active cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of late Friday, May 15, there have been 1,563 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 660 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,174 confirmed cases, with 322 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 64 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 839 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 1,957 Sullivan County residents who were isolated have since been d…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There continue to be newly reported cases related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in both Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of Monday, May 11, there have been a total of 1,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with nearly 900 still active.  In Sullivan County, there have been 1,018 confirmed cases, with 337 still active.  Health officials in Ulster said that 637 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 681 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 58 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier …
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll in both Ulster and Sullivan counties continues to be on the rise. As of Wednesday, May 6, there have been a total of 1,441 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 837 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 975 confirmed cases, with 377 still active. Health officials in Ulster said that 604 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 598 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 49 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Now Being Hospitaliz…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns New deaths tied to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in both Ulster and Sullivan counties over the weekend. As of Monday, May 4, there are a total of 792 active COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 955 positive cases in Sullivan County, with 396 active. There have been 44 COVID-19 deaths in Ulster, and 23 fatalities in Sullivan County during the 65 days of the pandemic. In Ulster, there have been 1,414 residents who tested positive, while 6,038 have tested negatively for COVID-19. There have been 578 COVID-19 patients who have been treated at area hospitals and since released aft…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There were two new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Ulster County, as cases there and in Sullivan County remained relatively steady day-to-day. As of Friday, May 1, there have been 20 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, bringing the total to 1,358. There were 32 new COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County for a total of 887 since the outbreak began in early March. There have been 37 COVID-19 deaths in Ulster, and 22 fatalities in Sullivan County. In Ulster, there have been 5,497 residents who have tested negatively for COVID-19, while 553 COVID-19 patients have been treated at a…
COVID-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns COVID-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns
Covid-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns There was one new fatality tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sullivan County as cases there and in Ulster County continue to increase. As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, there have been 788 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sullivan, resulting in 22 deaths. In Ulster, there have been 1,294 positive cases, leading to the death of 24 area residents.  In Sullivan, there are currently 1,175 COVID-19 patients in quarantine, while 986 were treated, self resolved, and are now out of isolation. In Ulster, there have been 4,856 patients who tested negative for COVID-19, while 280 have been…
Sullivan County Launches COVID-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster Sullivan County Launches COVID-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster
Sullivan County Launches Covid-19 Tracking Map: Here Are Totals By Town, Along With Ulster The total number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties has topped 1,000 as Sullivan has just launched its own tracking map of cases. As of Wednesday, April 22, there have been 1,049 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster, which have resulted in 19 deaths, while there have been 592 confirmed cases in Sullivan, which have led to 14 deaths since the outbreak began. Sullivan County officials launched the map this week, which highlights the active cases throughout the county. “This map generally displays where Sullivan County residents who have tested posit…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …
Son Of County Legislator In Hudson Valley Dies After Accident At Age 27 Son Of County Legislator In Hudson Valley Dies After Accident At Age 27
Son Of County Legislator In Hudson Valley Dies After Accident At Age 27 The son of an elected official in the Hudson Valley is dead at the age of 27 after being involved in a “tragic accident” near his home, his family announced. Christopher Sorensen, the son of Sullivan County Legislator Alan Sorensen, who worked for a local school district, died on Monday, Dec. 30, following an accident in Kiamesha Lake. Further details regarding the incident have not been released. A Monticello High School graduate, Sorensen was the oldest of three of the legislator’s children. His family said that he had “a kind heart and a belief that with hard work and kindness, he and ot…
Community Mourns Death Of Grand Rabbi Of Viznitz Hasidim In Kaser-Monsey Community Mourns Death Of Grand Rabbi Of Viznitz Hasidim In Kaser-Monsey
Community Mourns Death Of Grand Rabbi Of Viznitz Hasidim In Kaser-Monsey Many in the Hudson Valley are mourning the death of the man who was believed to be the world's oldest rabbi. Monsey residents can expect road closures and heavy traffic as thousands gather early Friday afternoon for the funeral of Rabbi Mordechai Hager, who died at the age of 95. The grand rabbi of the Viznitz Hasidim in Kaser-Monsey died Friday at Mount Sinai Hospital where he had been recovering from a major illness. Ramapo police said all of Route 306 from Route 59 until Grandview Road will be closed for the next several hours as mourners gather. Rockland County officials said that TOR …