Westchester County Boy, 5, Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis Westchester County Boy, 5, Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis
Westchester County Boy, 5, Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis Jackson DiDona of Valhalla loved playing T-ball and flag football. He was fascinated by police officers and firefighters. Spiderman, legos, blocks and cars were some of his favorite things. Jackson was a normal 5-year-old in many ways but one: Cancer. Several months after being diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare brain tumor, Jackson passed away. More than $15,300 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for the boy's family. Jackson DiDonaGoFundMe "Many of the medical treatments Jackson needed were not covered by insurance, causing the family to struggle financ…
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway
Fuel Tank Leak Causes Road Closure After Tractor-Trailer Crashes Off Rockland Roadway A truck driver lost control of his tractor-trailer in Rockland County, crashing off-road and striking a rock, spilling hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel, and forcing a road closure for several hours in Blauvelt. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department received a report shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, when a Freightliner tractor-trailer heading west on Clausland Mountain Road went off-road, crashing onto private property. Police said that due to the collision, two 120 gallon diesel fuel tanks began to leak, along with other fluids from the engine of the tractor-trailer. …
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say
Congers Man Caught With Cocaine After Speeding Stop, Police Say .An early morning speeding stop on Route 303 in Rockland County led to a drug charge for a 21-year-old man from Congers, police said. An officer from the Orangetown Police Department on patrol at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, on Route 303 in Blauvelt stopped Justin Turnick when he was caught speeding. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and Turnick was found to be in possession of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. Further investigation found that Turnick was in posses…
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures
Propane Gas Leak At Storage Tank On Route 303 Causes Road Closures A stretch of Route 303 was shut down for several hours in Rockland County as first responders dealt with a leaking propane storage tank, police said. First responders were dispatched to the Beckerle Lumber Supply Company on Route 303 in Orangeburg shortly after 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Upon arrival, it was determined that a large propane storage tank that is used to fill smaller propane tanks was leaking gas. Fire and Hazardous Material Units from the Orangetown Police Department responded to the scene to assess and address the condition of the leak. While the investigation into th…
Five Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Rockland Five Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Rockland
Five Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Rockland Five businesses have been cited following an underage drinking inspection conducted by the Orangetown Police Department and the New York State Liquor Authority on Thursday, April 18. The inspections took place at numerous locations throughout the Town and Village of Nyack, police say. The businesses that received underage drinking citations are: Dino Mart (592 Route 303 in Blauvelt) Nick’s Convenience Mart (68 Route 303 in Tappan) Smiley Mart (327 N. Middletown Road in Pearl River) Fleming’s Place (56 S. Main Street in Pearl River) O’Malley’s Pub (108 Main Street in Nyack) The New York S…
Woman Charged With Heroin Possession After Erratic Driving Stop In Blauvelt Woman Charged With Heroin Possession After Erratic Driving Stop In Blauvelt
Woman Charged With Heroin Possession After Erratic Driving Stop In Blauvelt A 35-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly possessing heroin after a traffic stop in Blauvelt, police say. An officer made the stop after observing a 2001 Toyota driving erratically on Convent Road near Parkway Drive in Blauvelt on Tuesday, March 12 around 10 p.m., according to Orangetown Police. During the police investigation, the vehicle’s passenger, identified as Jamielynn Mooney of Paterson, New Jersey, was allegedly found to be in possession of hypodermic needles, glass pipes with suspected drug residue and several packets of a brown powdery substance thought t…
Support Pours In For Family After Fire Heavily Damages Blauvelt Home Support Pours In For Family After Fire Heavily Damages Blauvelt Home
Support Pours In For Family After Fire Heavily Damages Blauvelt Home Members of the community are coming together to support a family of seven after a fire heavily damaged their home in Blauvelt on Sunday. Previous story: Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt Neighbors rushed to the aid of the seven after the blaze broke out on Glynn Oval just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. The seven,  along with their family dog and pet lizard, all are safe and sound, but the home was heavily damaged. A GoFundMe page set up to support the Serrano family has already raised more than $5,000. You can access it here.
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt A collaborative effort between emergency responders and local residents helped save seven people after a house fire broke out in Blauvelt. The Orangetown Police Department responded to a working house fire on Glynn Oval in Blauvelt just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16.  Numerous homeowners on Glynn Oval observed a large amount of smoke coming from a neighbor's attic vent, police said. The homeowners called the police and then were able to make contact with the individuals inside of the residence. The neighbors assisted in safely getting the seven occupants …
New Rankings: These Are Wealthiest Towns In Rockland County According To Census Data New Rankings: These Are Wealthiest Towns In Rockland County According To Census Data
New Rankings: These Are Wealthiest Towns In Rockland County According To Census Data The median household income in New York is $62,765  -- so how does Rockland County factor in? According to data from the U.S. Census covering 2013 through 2017 released last month, several area communities have some of the highest earners in the state. The median income in Rockland County was $88,571 -- the highest-earning county in the state. Here's the median household income across Rockland County (2013 to 2017): Blauvelt: $126,410 New City: $124,765 Thiells: $122,614 Wesley Hills: $115,250 Congers: $113,333 New Hempstead: $114,205 Tappan: $112,143 Clarkstown: $111,025 Pearl …
Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales
Seven Rockland Businesses Cited For Underage Alcohol Sales The NYS Liquor Authority (SLA) has issued citations to a number of businesses in the Rockland County area for underage alcohol sales, Orangetown Police said. The SLA conducted underage drinking inspections in various locations in the Town of Orangetown on Friday, Dec. 14. The following locations were cited for selling alcohol to underage persons: Smiley Mart (327 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River) 7-11 (173 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River) Fleming’s Place (56 S. Main Street, Pearl River) Gran Saloon (49 W. Central Avenue, Pearl River) Dino Mart (529 Rt. 303, Blauvelt) Murray’s Deli (80 S. Br…
Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crash In Rockland Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crash In Rockland
Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crash In Rockland The investigation into a driver who allegedly left the scene of a late-night car crash in Rockland County led to the arrest of a New Jersey woman who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department were called to investigate an alleged hit-and-run incident on West Erie Street in Blauvelt that left property damage at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9. Police said that investigators located a vehicle involved in the incident on a nearby street, which was being driven by Westwood, N.J. resident Jennifer Me…
Suspicious Message On Bathroom Stall Prompts School Evacuation In Rockland Suspicious Message On Bathroom Stall Prompts School Evacuation In Rockland
Suspicious Message On Bathroom Stall Prompts School Evacuation In Rockland A threat written on the wall of a bathroom stall led to the evacuation of a Rockland County middle school. South Orangetown Middle School, at 160 Van Wyck Road in Blauvelt, was evacuated around 9:30 a.m., Monday after staff were made aware of the message, said officials with the South Orangetown Superintendent's office. Police evacuated the building and brought in bomb-sniffing dogs from the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. The school was searched and deemed safe, with students and staff returning inside around 11 a.m. officials said. The threat was not directed at anyone or a specific gr…