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Second Arlington HS Student Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree Second Arlington HS Student Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree
Second Arlington HS Student Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree A second Arlington High School senior died this week from injuries sustained during a car crash on May 31 in LaGrange, according to the New York State Police. Dillon Colon, 18, received life-threatening injuries during the crash that took place in the area of Todd Hill Road in LaGrange, police said. Passenger Ryan J. Mucci, 17, also an Arlington High senior, died June 1 from injuries, state police said. A preliminary investigation shows the pair were in a Chevy Malibu operated by Colon traveling westbound on Todd Hill Road when the vehicle exited the northern shoulder of the roadway and st…

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New Police Officers Now On Duty In Ramapo New Police Officers Now On Duty In Ramapo
New Police Officers Now On Duty In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo swore in 10 new police officers on Monday, bringing to the department a wealth of new talent with experience from numerous different organizations.The new officers, who were sworn in by Ramapo Town Clerk Christian Sampson, include: Sheila Samora formerly of the NYPD. Nicholas Vega formerly of Village of Tuxedo Park and Town of Highlands Police. Sean Baird formerly of the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, the Town of Highlands, and the Town of Wallkill. Michael Carbone formerly of the NYPD. Matthew Murphy formerly of the NYPD. Valerie Mendez formerly with the NYS Attor…

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Hateful Graffiti Found In Rockland Park Hateful Graffiti Found In Rockland Park
Hateful Graffiti Found In Rockland Park ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  After reports of racist and anti-Semitic graffiti found spray-painted on rocks in High Tor State Park on Saturday, local leaders and organizations said they are fed up with the recurring events across the area. "Jewish Federation is disgusted at the defacement of High Tor State Park by hateful bigotry. We can't imagine the mindset of those who would perpetrate such crimes and call upon law enforcement authorities to track-down and prosecute the offenders," said Gary Siepser, executive director of the Jewish Federation & Foundation. Rockland County Executive Ed …

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Westchester Correction Captain Among 12 Charged In Child Sex Sting Westchester Correction Captain Among 12 Charged In Child Sex Sting
Westchester Correction Captain Among 12 Charged In Child Sex Sting A longtime Westchester County Department of Correction captain who lives in Dutchess County was arrested in upstate New York during an undercover sex sting Thursday that involved underage girls, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Thomas Abrams, 52, of Wappinger, was one of 12 men arrested during "Operation Spider Byte," which targeted individuals who thought they were using social media to lure minors ages 9 to 14 to take part in sex acts, the Sheriff's Office said. Abrams, a 27-year veteran of the department, is suspended without pay pending a formal disciplinary hearing and …

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Car Slams Into Pole On Route 123 In South Salem Car Slams Into Pole On Route 123 In South Salem
Car Slams Into Pole On Route 123 In South Salem This story has been updated. South Salem firefighters worked with the Vista Fire Department to removed a person trapped in a car that had rolled over on Route 123 around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Car 2451 was the first unit on scene and confirmed a single vehicle rollover, into a pole, with one person trapped. Crews from Vista E143 and R21 worked together to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the victim, said officials with South Salem. The victim was then placed into the care of Vista EMT's and the Westchester medics and transported to the hospital, officials said.  Route 123 was closed from Ro…

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College Of New Rochelle Layoffs Include Faculty Members College Of New Rochelle Layoffs Include Faculty Members
College Of New Rochelle Layoffs Include Faculty Members NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Thirty-two people, including faculty members, received their pink slips Monday at the College of New Rochelle. Ten of the employees let go included tenured faculty members with the remaining including instructional staff and others from the administration. "We have taken this painful step only after exhausting all other options," the college said on its website. "Payroll and benefits are the College’s largest area of expense, yet it’s the most difficult to reduce because it involves the lives of individuals who devote their time and energy to our students and campus. R…

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Teen Charged In Murder Of Westchester Man Teen Charged In Murder Of Westchester Man
Teen Charged In Murder Of Westchester Man A teenager was charged for his part in the brutal carjacking and murder of a Pound Ridge man who was visiting St. Louis with his wife to see their newborn grandchild earlier this year, according to the St. Louis Police Department. Richard A. Donaldson, 17, was certified to stand trial as an adult in the death of Kenneth Spalter, 72, who was shot once in the throat around 10 p.m., Feb. 10, as he and his 71-year-old wife got out of their vehicle at their daughter's home, said Schron Y. Jackson, Public Information Division. Donaldson, who was 16-year-old at the time, and another man approached…

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Know Them? Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Ramapo Suspects Know Them? Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Ramapo Suspects
Know Them? Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Ramapo Suspects ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  The Ramapo Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the two men pictured wanted for shoplifting at a local shop. The incident took place at a store in the Village of Airmont. Anyone with information can contact the Ramapo Police at 845-357-2400 extension 4356,  You can share this post on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below.

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New Radio Station Hits Airwaves In Rockland New Radio Station Hits Airwaves In Rockland
New Radio Station Hits Airwaves In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Rockland County radio fans have a new listening option online with the launch Wednesday of Hudson River Radio by two local radio men. Aimed at "everything local," the station hudsonriverradio.com offers a variety of programming including a morning drive-time show with Steve Zarro and Katy Baze from 7 to 9 a.m. and an afternoon drive show with local Neil Richter from 4 to 6 p.m. There will also be a mix of local history shows, music, and a gardening show to get the station off the ground, said co-owner Brian Horowitz. "We also want to focus on intern…

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Rockland Residents Encouraged To Attend Flag Day Blood Drive Rockland Residents Encouraged To Attend Flag Day Blood Drive
Rockland Residents Encouraged To Attend Flag Day Blood Drive ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Members of the community are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take a minute to donate blood to help those in need on Wednesday, which is Flag Dag and World Blood Donor Day. The blood drive organized by county employees will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rockland Fire Training Center, 30 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona. "Giving your blood to save someone's life is a patriotic act and a perfect way to observe Flag Day," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day who is on the New York Blood Center's Volunteer Leadership Team He will also take part in…

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