NEW CITY, NY— Former Podiatrist Ira Bernstein, 51 of Montebello was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to tampering with physical evidence connected to an audio recording that authorities say contained a solicitation to have his former wife killed. Thomas E. Walsh II, Rockland County District Attorney, announced that Bernstein was sentenced to 1½ to 3 years in … [Read more...] about Bernstein sentenced to state prison for tampering with physical evidence
Lawmakers urge investigation into series of deaths at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
BEDFORD, N.Y. — Two state lawmakers are urging New York corrections officials to investigate a series of recent deaths at a women’s prison in Westchester County, including two apparent suicides within the past month. Pete Harckham and Chris Burdick sent a joint letter to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision requesting a review of conditions … [Read more...] about Lawmakers urge investigation into series of deaths at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
Haverstraw Train Derailment: Update from Town Supervisor
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips said on the Rockland News livestream this afternoon that on early Tuesday morning, there was a late-night CSX freight incident along the West Shore rail line again underscored a long-running concern in North Rockland: what happens when rail traffic cuts off access through densely populated … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Train Derailment: Update from Town Supervisor
Suffern High School Student Arrested After Fight Leaves Staff Member Injured
SUFFERN, NY— A 16-year-old student was arrested Friday after a fight inside Suffern High School left a staff member injured, according to police. The Ramapo Police Department said officers responded to the school after receiving reports of a fight in progress involving two students. Authorities said that when school staff attempted to intervene and break up the … [Read more...] about Suffern High School Student Arrested After Fight Leaves Staff Member Injured
‘Bare Wires’ Podcast Expanded, New Episode Features Lawler
By Kim Anderson STONY POINT, NY— Brion Hayman, a longtime Stony Point Town resident known for his work in education, business and community engagement, is continuing to widen his reach with Bare Wires, the interview podcast he launched after building a studio from the ground up on his property. His newest episode features U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents New … [Read more...] about ‘Bare Wires’ Podcast Expanded, New Episode Features Lawler