Democrats Flip Major Seats In Rockland: Longtime Town Supervisor, State Senator Ousted
Democrats scored two major victories in Rockland County on Election Day, unseating a longtime town supervisor and a Republican state senator in races that could reshape the county's political landscape.
Democrat Eugene Bondar defeated longtime Republican Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, while Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, also a Democrat, defeated Republican state Sen. Bill Weber in New York's 38th Senate District on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
According to unofficial election results from the Rockland County Board of Elections, Bondar received 19,885 votes, or 54.39 percent, compared with 1…
Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler
Polls are now closed, and a winner has emerged in the closely watched race for New York's 17th District congressional seat.
Democrat Cait Conley has been declared the winner of the hotly contested race after Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler conceded a little after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC7 reported.
The race was between Lawler, who was seeking a third term representing the district, and Democrat Cait Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official.
As of 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Conley was leading with 133,219 votes, or 51.78 percent, wh…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New City Convenience Store
Luck struck Rockland County this week — a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a local convenience store.
The third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Quik Stop, located at 7 New Valley Rd. in New City, for the Powerball drawing held on Monday, Nov. 2, according to the New York Lottery.
The lucky ticket was one of two third-prize winners sold in New York for the drawing, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The other $50,000 ticket was purchased at Wegmans, located at 1 Loop Rd. in Auburn, Cayuga County.
The winning numbers …
Man Who Shot, Killed 17-Year-Old While He Was With His Aunt In Spring Valley Is Convicted
More than four years after a 17-year-old boy was shot to death while parking a car with his aunt at a Rockland County apartment complex, his killer has been convicted of murder.
Haverstraw resident Anthony Mitchell, 27, was found guilty on Thursday, Oct. 29, of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the July 2022 shooting that killed Treynahel Cineus, 17, of Spring Valley, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced.
The verdict followed a three-week trial before Rockland County Court Judge Kevin Russo.
According to prosecutors, the shooti…
Man, 18, Sexually Assaults 3 Girls, All Age 13, In Spring Valley, Police Say
A man is facing multiple felony sex charges after police linked him to the sexual assaults of three 13-year-old girls in Rockland County, including one who had been reported missing, authorities said.
Alan Vasquez-Alarcon, 18, was arrested following investigations conducted by the Spring Valley Police Department and Town of Ramapo Police Department, Spring Valley Police announced on Friday, Oct. 23.
The investigation began on Wednesday, Sept. 30, when the two departments launched a joint investigation involving Vasquez-Alarcon and a 13-year-old girl. Police said they determined that Va…
Man, 36, Stabbed During Dispute In Spring Valley, Suffers Significant Blood Loss
A 36-year-old man was rushed to a hospital after being stabbed during a dispute in Rockland County, leaving him bleeding heavily, police said.
The incident happened at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in front of the Smiley Convenience Smoke Shop at 94 North Main St. in Spring Valley, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Officers responded there after receiving reports of a stabbing and found the victim with a stab wound to his left arm. Responding officers immediately applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding, the department said.
The victim was…
Rockland County Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs
A Rockland County family is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of a 23-year-old woman remembered for her kindness, compassion, and ability to make everyone around her feel loved.
Helen Marie Ramirez-Apuzzo, 23, died unexpectedly, her family announced on Monday, Oct. 12. Her cause of death was not made public.
Her death was announced in a GoFundMe campaign launched by her family member, AnnMarie Mulholland, on Monday to help Helen's family cover funeral and burial expenses.
Helen was the youngest daughter of Theresa and Jose Ramirez-Apuzzo and a beloved sister …
Car Crashes Through Cemetery Gate In Monsey: Report
A vehicle lost control and crashed into the entrance gate of a cemetery in Rockland County, according to reports.
The crash happened at the Historic Monsey Cemetery located at the intersection of Saddle River Road and West Maple Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, The Monsey Scoop reported.
The vehicle reportedly went out of control before striking the cemetery gate, according to the outlet. Despite the collision, no injuries were reported, the outlet said.
Several emergency agencies responded to the scene, including Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Rockland Paramedics, the Monsey Fire Dep…
Ex-Mail Carrier Who Shoved 4-Year-Old Boy To Ground In Monsey Sentenced: Report
A former United States Postal Service worker who was caught on surveillance video shoving a 4-year-old boy to the ground in Rockland County has pleaded guilty and received his sentence, according to reports.
Stony Point resident Gabriel Stan, 39, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and was sentenced to three years of probation, six weeks of anger management classes, and a $1,000 fine, The Monsey Scoop reported.
Stan was also ordered to stay away from the child.
The case stemmed from an incident on Thursday, March 19, on Garden Terrace off …
