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Spring Valley man sentenced on several rape charges
NEW CITY – A 26-year-old Spring Valley man was sentenced in Rockland County Court to two consecutive 12 ½-year prison terms for two counts of rape. Rigoberto Lopez Castro was also sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison on one count of burglary to run concurrently with the term for the rapes.
One incumbent trails in Old Tappan council race
A Republican primary for two seats on the Old Tappan Borough Council is too close to call in a primary fight that fielded two slates, one backed by hometown Assemblyman Robert Auth and another with the support of State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale). Juan Marti, a school board member,...
NYC subway rider, 41, stabbed multiple times on Bronx train: NYPD
A 41-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the arm on a Bronx subway train Wednesday afternoon as it rumbled into the station, authorities said. The victim was knifed in the right arm while on a southbound 2 train at 3 p.m. right before it arrived at the Jackson Avenue 2/5 station in Melrose, according to the NYPD. Straphanger slashed on Manhattan subway station — with attacker still at large NYC mom demands justice after girl, 11, slashed by maniac career criminal and left ‘showered in blood’ The wounded man hurried off the train and begged a station agent to call 911, cops said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER His assailant, meanwhile, stayed on the train after the broad-daylight violence. EMTs rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was listed in stable condition, according to the NYPD. Police said it’s unclear what led to the bloodshed, and the suspect was in the wind Wednesday night. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Get ready for Make Music Day, the DIY festival. You can perform in these 6 NJ towns
Get ready for New Jersey's DIY music festival. Six Garden State communities will encourage residents to bring out their voices, guitars, drums and other instruments on June 21 for this year’s annual Make Music Day. The global event invites people of all skill levels, ages and musical genres to turn local parks, downtowns and even their own backyards into performance spaces. ...
Bergen County car dealership goes viral in video warning about add-on fees
A New York City-based car buying service is stressing the importance of negotiation, education, and asking questions prior to making a big purchase after its client was presented with over $20,000 in add-ons at a dealership in Englewood. On May 21 and 22, Zach Shefska, CEO of Car Edge, posted...
See the most expensive homes sold in each North Jersey county in May
An $8 million stone mansion with 18,000-square-feet of living space, an expansive estate on more than 24 farm-assessed acres and a rowhouse-style home in a historic neighborhood were among the priciest properties to sell in North Jersey in May. And, while housing inventory remained relatively consistent in North Jersey last...
Wayne firefighters urge safety after lithium-ion battery sparks hotel blaze
WAYNE — Local firefighters are advising extra caution for people who use lithium-ion batteries after a charging device went up in flames at a hotel this week. The fire at Residence Inn Wayne on Nevins Road was knocked down with a fire extinguisher, officials said, but not before smoke poured into a hallway...
5-Pound Pot Bust Behind School Sidelines Dealer: Elmwood Park PD
An Elmwood Park man who'd parked behind a local school had five pounds of pot for sale in his car, authorities said.Officers approached the vehicle, which was parked behind the Gantner Avenue School, shortly before 9 a.m. on a Sunday, Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno said.They found Richar…
Gotcha! Ex-Con In Englewood Stabbing Nabbed, Handgun Recovered By Teaneck Police
Tahref L. Folkes, 33, tried to duck them but was chased down shortly before noon Wednesday, police said. They also recovered a handgun that they said he stashed in a local store during the foot pursuit. Folkes, who has a lengthy rap sheet dating back to 2009, was released from...
Pride, trans flags taken down Tuesday in Spring Valley after altercation at Monday event
Pride and trans flags were taken down outside Spring Valley Village Hall on Tuesday, following a confrontation during a Pride Month flag raising Monday between Mayor Alan Simon and the head of the Rockland County Pride Center. The flags were still not up as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Simon's office and Brooke Malloy, executive...
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