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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…
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Suspected illicit lab investigated in Tallman
Tallman, NY — Authorities are investigating a suspected secret laboratory discovered Thursday at a residence in Tallman in the town of Ramapo, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary road closure, police said. The Ramapo Police Department said officers were notified around 11 a.m. March 5 by the Rockland County Department of Health about…
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Rockland Driving Safety Tips for Navigating Monsey During Purim
By Tom Ossa, Correspondent MONSEY, N.Y. — The Jewish holiday of Purim typically transforms parts of Rockland County—notably Monsey—into a vibrant, fast-moving celebration filled with music, costumes, charity drives and community gatherings. But the festive atmosphere can also create somewhat challenging conditions for motorists navigating the area’s busy streets. According to Joe Salvay, owner of…
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Man Found Unfit in Library Stabbing Case
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County Court judge has ruled that Blanchard Glaudin, 31, is not fit to proceed in connection with the 2020 fatal stabbing of a security guard at the Finkelstein Library in Spring Valley. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, Judge Djinsad Desir determined that Glaudin lacks…
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RCC Breaks Ground on Nursing Lab Upgrade
SUFFERN, N.Y. — Rockland Community College officially launched construction this week on a $3 million renovation project that will create a new Nursing Simulation Lab at its Technology Building campus. College leadership, county officials and community partners gathered Feb. 24 to mark the start of the project. Speakers included RCC President Dr. William Mullaney, Deputy…
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Salmon honored for role in home invasion convictions
POMONA, NY— Detective John Salmon with the Ramapo Police Department was honored this week for his role in a joint investigation that led to the arrest and federal conviction of multiple suspects in a violent home invasion in Chestnut Ridge. Salmon was recognized Tuesday night during the Rockland County Police Benevolent Association awards ceremony for…