A Spring Valley Volunteer Firefighter has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the two departments he worked for. Rockland’s D-A says Christopher Nau, the Treasurer for the Columbian Engine Company and Assistant Treasurer for the Spring Valley Fire Department, was indicted on several counts, including Grand Larceny and Attempted Grand Larceny. He is accused of taking nearly $38-thousand, but the D-A says donations for 35 year-old volunteer firefighter Jared Lloyd, who died in March at an adult home blaze, were untouched. Nau was removed from both treasurer positions and suspended in August last year. He was arraigned last week and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court August 11th.
Rockland Ready to Take Over Spring Valley Building Department Inspections if State Asks
Rockland County is ready to take over Spring Valley Building Department inspections and other duties if the state should ask. County Executive Ed Day says it could come to that, as the criminal investigation into the fatal fire at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults last March continues…
Two Spring Valley Building Department officials, Buildings and DPW chief Wayne Ballard and Chief Inspector Raymond Canario, have been accused of filing fraudulent reports.
Justice Department Declines to Pursue Civil Rights Case Against NY and Other States for Nursing Home Deaths
The Justice Department’s Legislative Affairs Office has reportedly declined to open any civil rights violations at nursing homes in New York, and three other states. Local assemblyman Colin Schmitt says the Biden administration is letting New York Governor Andrew Cuomo off the hook, and called it “disturbing and highly suspect”…
The investigation by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn and several others are reportedly ongoing. According to the Albany Times-Union it is one of at least five separate continuing investigations of the Cuomo administration. There’s the sexual harassment investigation; his $5 million book deal; his administration’s data reporting on nursing home policies; and alleged preferential COVID testing for his family members and others.
Funeral Service Held for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, Assassinated Earlier This Month
A funeral service for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated July 7th, was held Friday amid a brief interruption of gunfire and tear gas. At a memorial press conference in Spring Valley shortly after Moïse was killed, Pastor Max Sainvil of the Salem Life Church extended condolences to Haitians in the village and around the world…
The A-P reports at least 26 suspects have been arrested, including 18 former Colombian soldiers. Authorities are still looking for additional suspects.
Friends, Co-Workers, Politicians, Listeners Pack Short Porch at Provident Bank Park to Honor WRCR’s Retiring Steve Possell
Local and regional politicians, old friends and former co-hosts, family members and dedicated WRCR listeners came out to the Boulders game Saturday night to honor my co-host and Rockland radio icon, Steve Possell. Amid the honors and proclamations and applause, between the food and the keg, and a Boulders win, Steve reminded everyone there’s still a few weeks to go…
And Steve’s last day is Friday August 13th. But you can bet he’ll be listening and calling in from time to time.