Bergen shopowner killed in robbery was Rockland resident

Bergen shopowner killed in robbery was Rockland resident

From Cliffview Pilot Update: Police say the shooting was premeditated and NOT a robbery A South Hackensack store owner from Rockland County died Sunday afternoon of injuries sustained when he was shot in his Route 46 shop Saturday night, as authorities continued their search for his killer. “It’s a murder investigation now,” a law enforcement […]

Grand jury clears Clarkstown officer involved in fatal shooting

Grand jury clears Clarkstown officer involved in fatal shooting

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – A grand jury opted not to indict a Clarkstown police officer in the fatal shooting of Vincent Cordaro, 58, during a tense standoff on February 8. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that the 23-member grand jury had heard testimony from both prosecutors engaged in an […]

Man arrested for bludgeoning death of father

Man arrested for bludgeoning death of father

  CONGERS – A Congers man was taken into custody early this morning after he allegedly beat his father to death in his home. Steven Alicea, 33, was taken into police custody today after police responded to a call reporting a domestic incident at his home at 79 Ohio Avenue in Congers. The caller notified […]

Nyack Reaffirms Offer to Assist South Nyack with Parking Overflow

Nyack Reaffirms Offer to Assist South Nyack with Parking Overflow

STORY AND PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN Intent on helping South Nyack handle the increased vehicular traffic once the bike/walking path opens, Nyack offered its parking facilities. After village residents objected to plans presented by the state and South Nyack village officials last year, Nyack Mayor Jen Laird White said, “We immediately reached out to both […]

Clarkstown comes out in support of East Ramapo oversight

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Clarkstown’s Town Board came out in favor of proposed oversight for the East Ramapo School District, voting last Tuesday to officially endorse two legislative bills which aim to straighten out the district with the help of a state-appointed fiscal monitor. The Clarkstown Town Board voted overwhelmingly in favor of […]

Timelines 4-9-15

County launches new mental health crisis team Rockland County took new steps to address the medical needs of residents last week with the introduction of a new service designed specifically for mental health emergencies. The County’s Behavioral Health Response Team is comprised of units which include a behavioral health clinician and an EMS technician or […]