Congers Woman Charged In Hit-Run Death Of New City Man Congers Woman Charged In Hit-Run Death Of New City Man
Congers Woman Charged In Hit-Run Death Of New City Man A 48-year-old Congers woman has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a New City man late last month, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Jodi Sarf, turned herself into the police Monday after a warrant was issued for her arrest following a lengthy investigation into the Dec. 19 incident that resulted in the death of Manuel Aguaiza, 40, said Clarkstown Officer Peter  Walker. Aguaiza was hit around 10:30 p.m. while crossing Route 304 at Third Street by a dark-colored SUV, Walker said. Sarf fled the area, and Aguaiza later died from his injuries at Nyack Hospital. A day later, …
Court Nixes Review Of Lacey Spears Murder Conviction Court Nixes Review Of Lacey Spears Murder Conviction
Court Nixes Review Of Lacey Spears Murder Conviction A former Rockland County woman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing her son lost a bid on Friday in the New York State Court of  Appeals to have her murder conviction reviewed, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr.  Lacey Spears, who lived in Chestnut Ridge, was convicted in March 2015 of killing her 5-year-old son Garnett-Paul Spears while he was a patient at Westchester Medical Center by injecting large amounts of salt into his feeding tube, according to the DA's office. “I am extremely pleased that the State’s highest court has declined…
Pearl River Fire Update: House Destroyed, Dog Missing Pearl River Fire Update: House Destroyed, Dog Missing
Pearl River Fire Update: House Destroyed, Dog Missing Two people were injured and a family dog is missing following a fire that destroyed a Pearl River home, according to the Orangetown Police Department. The fire started around 4:20 p.m. Monday at 314 Orangeburg Road, and within a couple of hours had reduced the home to rubble, according to Det. Sgt. James Sullivan. Upon arrival at the scene, patrol officers found the home to be fully engulfed in flames and one female resident, who was able to escape but was slightly injured, was taken to Nyack Hospital for treatment. A firefighter also suffered a hand injury and was treated at Nyack Hospita…