Charges filed against bus passenger who unleashed racist rant

Charges filed against bus passenger who unleashed racist rant

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office arrested Anne Marie Messiano, 57, of Pearl River, Thursday afternoon following an investigation into the incident that took place on Saturday, June 30. The incident happened on Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus #235 operating in service for TOR Route #92. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office conducted interviews and gathered evidence […]

Ongoing Investigation for Stabbing in Spring Valley

Ongoing Investigation for Stabbing in Spring Valley

On July 4th, 2018 at approximately 11:00 am the Spring Valley Police responded to 16 North Main Street for a report of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival police immediately found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to his torso. The investigation revealed that the incident may have actually taken place around the corner on […]

CPD: 89 Year Old Female Assaulted

CPD: 89 Year Old Female Assaulted

REPORT FROM CLARKSTOWN PD The Clarkstown Police Department is investigating the assault of an 89-year-old female in the area of College Road and 1st Street in Nanuet. We are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. There is not much information we have in regards to the crime. If anyone saw any suspicious males in […]

CPD: Child Injured by Fireworks

CPD: Child Injured by Fireworks

REPORT FROM CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT On July 4, 2018 at approximately 9:25 p.m. the Clarkstown Police Department responded to Demarest Mill Rd. in West Nyack for a report of a child injured by fireworks. Responding patrol units arrived at the scene and encountered an 8 year old male with an injury below his eye. Nanuet Volunteer […]

New Department of State Regulation: Chestnut Ridge Cease and Desist Zones in Effect

New Department of State Regulation: Chestnut Ridge Cease and Desist Zones in Effect

Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) this week announced that as of July 1, 2018, a new regulation went into effect to address aggressive real estate solicitation in the incorporated Village of Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County, NY. The regulation prohibits real estate brokers, real estate salespeople, and other persons regularly engaged in the buying and selling […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockland County School District Comparison

Letter to the Editor: Rockland County School District Comparison

To the Editor: Several entities and organizations regularly publish rankings of school districts involving individual district achievements. The rankings include: Best School Districts, Best Teachers, Best High Schools, Safest School Districts, etc. These rankings occasionally cause confusion among parents, students and property taxpayers with regard to how their respective school districts are actually performing. The […]