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3 men die of overdoses in New Rochelle
A community in New Rochelle is in mourning after three men died of overdoses over the weekend. A community in New Rochelle is in mourning after three men died of overdoses over the weekend. Two teens shot in Harlem: NYPD. Multiple people are in custody after two teens were shot...
Out-Of-State Driver’s Secret Stash Held Two Kilos Of Coke: Bergen Prosecutor
A “sophisticated, electronically-operated” hidden compartment used by an out-of-state driver stopped by Bergen County detectives held two kilos of cocaine, authorities said. Narcotic Task Force investigators stopped the unidentified vehicle at an undisclosed location and found the drugs last Thursday, March 23, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
H.E.R.R.O. College Tuition Program - Rockland County's Newest Incentive Launched to Benefit Emergency Personnel
Rockland County has launched an innovative tuition reimbursement program to help volunteer fire departments and E.M.S. agencies recruit and retain more local heroes. The Higher Education Recruitment and Retention Opportunity, H.E.R.R.O. program follows closely on the heels of the new tax credit initiative also offered as a way of expressing gratitude to local first responders and encouraging recruitment, as reported by Rockland Daily here.
Victim fatally shot leaving Bronx lounge was loving family man, relatives say
The sister of a 34-year-old man shot to death leaving a Bronx lounge said the killer has left a void in the family’s collective heart. “They really took a good man off the face of this world for nonsense,” Mahogany Covington, 42, said of her brother, Darnell Johnson. “I’m gonna stand up for my brother ’cause he can’t stand up for himself anymore.” An argument broke out as Johnson and a friend, ...
St. Thomas Aquinas tops rival Dillard for fifth straight flag football victory
FORT LAUDERDALE – Football fans at St. Thomas Aquinas have become accustomed to winning games and state championship each fall. Now, a similar tradition is starting to emerge on the Aquinas football turf in the spring with the Raiders' girls flag football team. Monday, in a showdown with rival ...
Rockland County Celebrates Transfer of Land to Ramapough Lunaape Nation
Rockland County Government representatives joined the Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance, the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, and The Land Conservancy of New Jersey at a ceremony held at the Sweetwater Cultural Center in Stony Point last week to celebrate the transfer of the Tahetaweew or Split Rock Mountain located in the Ramapo Mountains back to the Ramapough Lunaape Nation.
Police shut down illegal smoke shop in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – Police and the city building department shut down a smoke shop accused of selling marijuana-laden candies and other treats for numerous violations. Police touted the victory, saying, “Another illegal smoke shop has been shut down.” This time, members of The City of Yonkers Smoke Shop Task Force inspected the Yonkers Smokers store at 262 South Broadway and confiscated numerous unlicensed products for sale, including illicit cannabis and unlawful synthetic cannabinoid products. The department added that the store was shut down for Building and Fire code violations. “Many of these products are designed in appearance to mimic candy, The post Police shut down illegal smoke shop in Yonkers appeared first on Shore News Network.
Drug overdose kills three, sends fourth to hospital
NEW ROCHELLE – Three men are dead and one is in critical condition following a series of drug overdoses in New Rochelle. Police identified the dead as Carl Encamacion, 43, Danny Howard, 49, and 28-year-old Sean Thomas Windley. The fourth victim, whose name police did not release, is a...
3 Dead: Mass Overdose In Hudson Valley, NY, 1 Clinging To Life
Residents in the Lower Hudson Valley are shaken after three men were found dead and a fourth is in critical condition. New Rochelle Police were called around 3 p.m. on Saturday by a man who said three men were suffering from an apparent overdose. 4 Overdose In New Rochelle, New...
Two teens shot in Harlem; multiple people in custody: NYPD
HARLEM, N.Y. (PIX11) — Multiple people are in custody after two teens were shot outside a Harlem apartment building Monday night, police said. Authorities found the two 17-year-old boys with gunshot wounds in front of 136 Saint Nicholas Ave. at around 10:20 p.m., according to the NYPD. One of the teens was struck in the […]
Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available For Rockland’s Nonprofits; Hi-Tor Animal Shelter To Donate Pet Food To Local Food Pantries; Briefs
Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available For Rockland’s Nonprofits. Rockland County has opened the Nonprofit Recovery Reimbursement Grant, which will utilize $1 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support non-profits. The Nonprofit Recovery Reimbursement Grant will reimburse not-for-profit organizations for financial hardships caused by...
Tree falls across Palisades Interstate Parkway, prompting calls to trim back dead trees along roadway
A Department of Transportation spokesperson said in part, "Safety is always NYSDOT's top priority and in the most recent incident, trees fell along the Palisades Interstate Parkway following recent rains that saturated soils and weakened resistance to high winds."
Polio Confirmed In Rockland Wastewater For First Time In 6 Months
The polio virus has been discovered in Hudson Valey wastewater for the first time in months, according to state officials. The New York State Department of Health confirmed the presence of poliovirus in Rockland County wastewater for the first time since October. This single positive result was collected in February...
Bronx family seeks help with finding missing girl, 15
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — When the family of 15-year-old Aljamise Olivares went to her school Monday, after her recent disappearance from home, the teen’s older sister learned educators were concerned about the girl. “They just told us about the people she was hanging around with,” the sister, Anisha Olivares, told PIX11 News Monday evening. […]
Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Investigates Fentanyl Overdose
Hackensack, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an investigation into the death of a woman in Hackensack, NJ, from a suspected fentanyl-related drug overdose. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office is being carried out the investigation, led by Chief Jason Love, and the Hackensack Police Department, led by Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista. At approximately 5:27 p.m. on March 15, 2023, the Hackensack Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting multiple unresponsive victims within the parking garage of 400 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. Responding officers discovered four unresponsive females and quickly began life-saving steps, including administering Naloxone. A fifth female, who...
73-year-old woman says home invaders tied her up, taped her mouth
CLIFTON, N.J. -- A terrifying home invasion left a 73-year-old grandmother tied up while two men ransacked her home in Clifton, New Jersey. Ramona Cartagena described in detail what happened inside her home at around noon Sunday.Cartagena was standing at her kitchen island, working on a wreath, when she heard the door open. "I thought it was my husband, that he came back," said Cartagena. It wasn't her husband. Instead, two men wearing black masks stepped inside. "I just froze," said Cartagena. One of the men walked over to her while the other stayed by the door. "The only thing he say, 'Don't move.' He said...
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