November 24, 2021 by An 82 year-old Haverstraw man was killed yesterday, allegedly by a hit-and-run driver as the man was crossing Route 9W near Fairmount Avenue. The incident took place around 7 Tuesday morning near New Main Street. Juan Alberto Germonsen reportedly lived at the Green Hills Home for Adults nearby. He was found lying in the roadway, rushed to the hospital, … [Read more...] about Police Seeking Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run, Haverstraw Man Killed
Spring Valley’s Building Inspector Pleads Not Guilty to Fatal March Fire Charges
November 24, 2021 by Spring Valley’s building inspector pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges stemming from the fatal March fire that killed a village volunteer firefighter and a resident of an adult home. Rockland D.A. Tom Walsh says 64 year-old Wayne Ballard has been charged with Falsifying Business Records and two other charges. The investigation into the Evergreen … [Read more...] about Spring Valley’s Building Inspector Pleads Not Guilty to Fatal March Fire Charges
Rockland County Exec: Do a Thanksgiving Good Deed – Check on Your Neighbor
November 24, 2021 by Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Rockland’s County Executive Ed Day says most have lots to be thankful for, but sometimes maybe, someone may not be in a celebratory mood… And if you can’t do that, buy something at a Black Friday sale and give it to someone else. Make their day. You’ll be glad you did. … [Read more...] about Rockland County Exec: Do a Thanksgiving Good Deed – Check on Your Neighbor
Rockland Victim: Scam Artist Sent to Prison Probably Won’t Learn Lesson
November 23, 2021 by A Rockland victim of a former Pomona man who claimed to be a financial advisor, and who was recently sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for ripping off several Westchester residents, says Gregg Brie’s past state crimes should have been allowed as evidence in his most recent federal case. Stony Point’s Steve Possell, former co-host of … [Read more...] about Rockland Victim: Scam Artist Sent to Prison Probably Won’t Learn Lesson
Haverstraw Gets $10 Million in Grants to Revitalize Downtown, Improve Ferry Service
November 23, 2021 by The Village of Haverstraw was revealed yesterday as the winner of a $10 million economic development grant from the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The DRI program recognizes the importance of local communities and provides financial and support services to them. Haverstraw Mayor Mike Kohut says the money could be used for a cultural arts … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Gets $10 Million in Grants to Revitalize Downtown, Improve Ferry Service