A crash at a busy intersection can change an ordinary day in seconds. One minute you are heading home, and the next you are answering questions, calling family, and trying to think clearly. That first stretch after an injury often fills with advice from friends, adjusters, and social media posts. Much of it sounds certain, […]
Supervisor Hoehmann has released the following statement regarding the illegal daycare: “The Town has reached a civil compromise with the operators of the illegal daycare on Maple Avenue in New City. As part of the agreement, the Town imposed $40,000 in fines, amongst the largest penalties ever collected for a code enforcement violation in Clarkstown’s […]
In response to multiple community complaints alleging prostitution-related activity, the Stony Point Police Department, in collaboration with the New York State Police, conducted an undercover investigation at Duskhil Spa, located at 54 S. Liberty Dr. Stony Point, New York. As a result of the investigation, Xia Zhang, 41, of Flushing, New York, was arrested and […]
On Friday, March 13, more than 3,200 community members gathered at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Jawonio’s third annual “Rally in the Valley.” Speakers emphasized the importance of a 4% increase in funding for direct support professionals (DSPs) to keep up […]
Axel I. Lopez-Santiago, 41, of Spring Valley, New York, was sentenced to two consecutive six-year terms, totaling 12 years in state prison before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo in Rockland County Court. Lopez-Santiago pled guilty to the entire eight count indictment. On June 14, 2025, the defendant was driving his motor vehicle recklessly and at […]
By Dan Rose, Naming a guardian under Article 17-A sounds like a formality, the kind of thing you handle on a form and move on. In practice, it’s one of the most consequential decisions a family will ever make. The person appointed as guardian will hold legal authority over your loved one’s healthcare, finances, living […]