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Haverstraw man sentenced to six years for felony sexual abuse
Elmer Oviedo Sandoval, 47 of Haverstraw, NY, was sentenced to six years in state prison following an August 8, 2024, conviction after a Rockland County jury trial on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (Class D Felony). From 2016 to 2019, beginning when the victim was nine…
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Alert: New Stop Sign Installed at North Midland and Highmount Avenues in Upper Nyack
Drivers in Upper Nyack are advised to be aware of a newly installed stop sign at the intersection of North Midland and Highmount Avenues. This safety measure, enacted under Local Law #4 of 2024, was officially approved on October 17, and the new signage has now been placed to help manage traffic flow and enhance…
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Community Invited to Discuss Future of Historic Haring House at River Hook Preserve
Date: Saturday, November 2Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pmLocation: Old Stone Meeting House, 347 N. Broadway (In-Person) & Zoom (Virtual Option) Residents are invited to a pivotal community meeting on Saturday, November 2, to discuss the future of the Haring House, a historic structure within River Hook: The Hester Haring Cason Preserve. Since its acquisition, the…
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Orangetown Highway Department presents annual Highway Awards
The Orangetown Highway Department held its annual awards ceremony to recognize accomplishments over the 2023 – 2023 term. Orangetown Superintendent of Highways James J. Dean, as well as Administrative Assistant Stephen M. Munno, Sr, presented the awards last week at a reception at the Orangetown Town Hall. Highway Department Anniversary Milestones 2023 20 Years –…
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Fuel Truck Accident in Pomona Pins Worker, Transported to Hospital
Pomona, NY — On the morning of October 31, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Haverstraw Police Department responded to a report from the area Buckingham Court in Pomona. A male driver, who had been operating an oil delivery truck, was found trapped beneath the vehicle. Upon their arrival, Haverstraw Police officers discovered the driver,…
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Rose Memorial Library Holds Final Information Session in Stony Point, Ahead of Prop. 2 Vote on Tuesday
STONY POINT, NY – The Rose Memorial Library Association (RMLA) will host its final public information session on Friday, November 1, regarding the proposed funding increase to support major renovations to the library building. This forum, open to community members, will be held in the Kennedy Room at the library from 10 a.m. to 11…