Suffern Funeral Home Director Faked Customer’s Death, Stole Thousands From Prepaid Burial Account

Suffern Funeral Home Director Faked Customer’s Death, Stole Thousands From Prepaid Burial Account

  Leonard Scarr, former owner and operator of Scarr Funeral Home in Suffern, has pled guilty to two charges of grand larceny and one count of forgery, following an investigation conducted by the Ramapo Police Department. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has now identified 90 victims of Scarr’s scams, who have suffered a combined […]

Crossed Out: County Resurfaces Accident Prone Intersection In Stony Point

Crossed Out: County Resurfaces Accident Prone Intersection In Stony Point

  The intersection of Washburns Lane and Central Highway in Stony Point has long been a trouble spot for commuters and residents traveling through the town. Fortunately, thanks to repeated warnings from the community, the county government is taking the steps to reorganize the cross-way into a safer and streamlined intersection. “We’ve had four accidents […]

FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center Dedication Ceremony at Montefiore Nyack Hospital

FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center Dedication Ceremony at Montefiore Nyack Hospital

  Rockland’s leading health officials, politicians, and law enforcement personnel were in attendance for the phase two opening of the FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. The occasion was celebrated by a dedication ceremony, organized by Dr. Mark E. Geller, President and CEO of Nyack Hospital, on Tuesday. Dr. Geller was joined […]

Islanders Get a New Stadium

Islanders Get a New Stadium

BY MATT CAPUTO   The New York Islanders playoff run ended with a game seven defeat in the NHL semi finals, and since then the sprint to finish the construction of their new home stadium, UBS Arena at Belmont Park, has intensified.   The Rockland County Times recently toured the arena construction site, where as […]

New York Establishes Domestic Violence Advocate-Victim Privilege

New York Establishes Domestic Violence Advocate-Victim Privilege

New York State has passed new legislation to protect the victims of domestic abuse. On Monday, Governor Cuomo signed bill (S.1789/A.2520), establishing a domestic violence advocate-victim privilege that prevents advocate’s from disclosing any communication between themselves and their clients. “Of the many societal ills laid bare during this pandemic, the scourge of domestic violence is […]