Rocklanders came out to Clover Stadium in Pomona yesterday to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists, killing 1,200 people and taking another 250 hostage. The event was held by the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County. News 12 reported more than 1,500 people came out to the park for the event. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht told “The Morning Show” yesterday how former Ramapo Police Chief Marty Reilly happened to be in Israel at the time of the attack last year, for a law enforcement security conference…
Rockland County Executive Ed Day says the evil attack reminds us of the enduring need for vigilance in the face of hatred and violence. On Sunday, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the Temple Israel Center in White Plains, and recalled what she had seen when she visited the region shortly after last year’s attack…
Meanwhile, the conflict in the Middle East threatens to expand further, as Reuters reports Iran’s foreign minister warned Israel against attacking them, saying if that happens, they’ll retaliate even stronger. Iran hit Israel with a missile attack last week. Israel has vowed to retaliate.