Man’s body found in woods behind home on West Maple Avenue in Monsey

MONSEY – Police found a man’s body in the woods behind a house in Monsey. The discovery was made behind the house on West Maple Avenue. Police were contacted by a friend of the 79-year-old homeowner, who said he had not heard from the man in two weeks. READ MORE: http://westchester.news12.com/news/man-s-body-found-in-woods-behind-home-on-west-maple-avenue-in-monsey-1.8597392

Counterclaims over shots fired near U.S.-Mexico border

(CNN) — Shots were fired this week near the U.S. border with Mexico, with a U.S. official saying they came from a Mexican law enforcement helicopter, something that a Mexican official denies. The Mexican helicopter crossed into Arizona and fired two shots near U.S. border agents, a U.S. law enforcement official said Friday. No one returned […]

Spring Valley reaches last-minute insurance coverage deal to avert shutdown

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley officials reached a last-minute deal on the village’s insurance coverage Friday, averting a shut-down that would have sent public officers home on Monday. Village Mayor Demeza Delhomme held the meeting to try and seek the board’s approval. Tensions mounted as newer board members demanded more information on an upcoming $1.8 […]

Independence Day Celebration Fireworks in Rockland County

Bear Mountain Fireworks Friday, June 27, 2014 Come early to ride the Merry-Go-Round and enjoy picnic fare. Fireworks start at dark. Parking: $8/car Come Early – Parking Fills Quickly Alcoholic beverages and personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. Bring the Family for Fireworks at Bear Mountain! 845.786.2731 – www.visitbearmountain.com Town of Ramapo Fireworks Sunday, June 29, 2014 Rockland […]

Fox 5 reporter sentenced to 26 years in molestation case even though child testified she was never molested

CLIFFVIEW PILOT: A  judge in Hackensack this afternoon sentenced former Fox 5 investigative reporter Charles Leaf to 26 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and of possessing child pornography on his home computer in Wyckoff. Leaf remained composed — even more subdued than during his trial — as Superior Court Judge James J. […]