Rockland County Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs
A Rockland County family is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of a 23-year-old woman remembered for her kindness, compassion, and ability to make everyone around her feel loved.
Helen Marie Ramirez-Apuzzo, 23, died unexpectedly, her family announced on Monday, Oct. 12. Her cause of death was not made public.
Her death was announced in a GoFundMe campaign launched by her family member, AnnMarie Mulholland, on Monday to help Helen's family cover funeral and burial expenses.
Helen was the youngest daughter of Theresa and Jose Ramirez-Apuzzo and a beloved sister …
Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Monsey: Report
A vehicle lost control and crashed into the entrance gate of a cemetery in Rockland County, according to reports.
The crash happened at the Historic Monsey Cemetery located at the intersection of Saddle River Road and West Maple Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, The Monsey Scoop reported.
The vehicle reportedly went out of control before striking the cemetery gate, according to the outlet. Despite the collision, no injuries were reported, the outlet said.
Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, including Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Rockland Paramedics, the Monsey Fire Dep…
Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In Monsey Sentenced: Report
A former United States Postal Service worker who was caught on surveillance video shoving a 4-year-old boy to the ground in Rockland County has pleaded guilty and received his sentence, according to reports.
Stony Point resident Gabriel Stan, 39, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was sentenced to three years of probation, six weeks of anger management classes, and a $1,000 fine, The Monsey Scoop reported.
Stan was also ordered to stay away from the child.
The case stemmed from an incident on Thursday, March 19, on Garden Terrace off …
Blaze Tears Through Sloatsburg Home, Heavily Damages Roof
A fire broke out in the attic of a Rockland County home, leaving the roof heavily damaged and bringing firefighters from New York and New Jersey to the scene.
The blaze happened at 18 Cranberry Rd. in Sloatsburg at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Ramapo Police Department.
Officers first responded to a report of smoke coming from the home. When they arrived, they discovered an active fire in the attic, police said.
Firefighters from Sloatsburg, Suffern, Hillburn, and Mahwah responded to battle the flames.
No injuries were reported, according to Ramapo Pol…
Years After 2023 Murder, 2 Accused Of Shooting Man Dead At Pomona Apartment Complex
More than three years after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside his Rockland County apartment complex, two men have been federally charged with robbing and murdering him during a drug deal, authorities announced.
Nyack residents Jaquey Wilkes, 29, also known as “BQ,” and Tyrone Stewart, 35, also known as “Ty,” were charged with robbery, firearms offenses, and murder in connection with the March 5, 2023 killing of Eric Quinones, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and Haverstraw Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 6.
A third defendant, Pomona resident…
Duo Busted In $18K Heroin Deal In Airmont: Half-Kilo Seized, DA Says
Two men, including a New Jersey resident, have been indicted on top-level felony drug charges after arranging an $18,000 deal involving about half a kilogram of heroin in Rockland County, prosecutors said.
Orange County resident Marvin Jeanty, age 42, also known as “Cream,” of Monroe, and Passaic County resident Jordan Miranda, age 23, of Paterson, New Jersey, were indicted following an investigation by the Rockland County Drug Task Force into heroin distribution in Airmont, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 2.
Prosecutors allege that on Ma…
Pearl River Duo Accused Of Sex Trafficking Operation, Psychologically Abusing Women
Two people from the Hudson Valley, NY, are facing federal charges after prosecutors said they ran a sex trafficking operation that exploited women across several states.
Rockland County residents Tyron Dumel, 28, also known as “Boogie,” and Nicole Dumel, 30, both from Pearl River, were arrested on Wednesday, March 11, and appeared in federal court in White Plains on Thursday, March 12, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
Federal authorities allege the pair operated a trafficking scheme from at least August 2025 through February 2026 that involved …
2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police
A man was held against his will for several hours, assaulted, and robbed during a violent Rockland County incident that resulted in the arrests of two brothers, including a New Jersey man, police said.
The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 13, when officers responded to a robbery report in Spring Valley at around 12:30 a.m., Spring Valley Police announced on Friday, Feb. 6.
During the investigation, police determined two men had restrained the victim, assaulted him, and stolen his property.
Following a weeks-long investigation, police arrested two brothers on Monday, Feb…
Car Fire Breaks Out In Restaurant Parking Lot In Monsey: Report
A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of a Rockland County restaurant, but quick action by the driver and bystanders prevented it from spreading further.
The fire happened on Tuesday night, Jan. 20, in the parking lot of Seasons Express on Route 306 near Grandview Avenue in Monsey, The Monsey Scoop reported.
According to the report, the vehicle’s owner, with help from several bystanders, was able to knock down the flames before emergency crews arrived on the scene.
Multiple agencies responded, including the Hillcrest Fire Department, Ramapo Police Department, Hatzoloh EMS, C…
Nor'easter Leaves Hundreds In Dark In HV, Trees, Branches Snapped In Clarkstown
A powerful nor’easter that swept through the Hudson Valley left hundreds without power and sent crews scrambling to clear downed trees and wires Monday morning, Oct. 13.
In Rockland County, about 209 Orange & Rockland Utilities customers were still without electricity as of 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, with full restoration expected by 11 p.m., according to O&R.
Meanwhile, just over 500 customers were reported to be in the dark in Orange County, with an estimated restoration time of Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m.
As for Westchester County, 448 customers were reported withou…
Former Stony Point Highway Super, Business Owner Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades.
Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said.
Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
