Automakers are committing to making rear seat reminder systems standard equipment on most passenger vehicles sold in the U-S by the 2025 model year. Rockland State Senator David Carlucci says it’s a great move but it’s not enough. Carlucci is looking to pass his bill to require all new vehicles in New York to have a rear alert system by July 2021. 39 year-old Juan Rodriguez of New City was arrested in July after police say he left his one year-old twins in the car while he went to work in the Bronx.
Funeral Services Held for Former Area NYS Senator
Funeral services were held yesterday in Cornwall-On-Hudson for former area state senator Bill Larkin, who died Saturday. Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says the five years he represented North Rockland were well-spent…
Stony Point supervisor Jim Monaghan says Larkin was always a friend to his town…
Larkin was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was 91 years old.
Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation Holds Walkathon Saturday at Rockland Lake
The Falling Angels Sickle Cell Foundation is holding their annual walkathon this weekend at Rockland Lake State Park. Group founder Cynthia Settles says the group seeks to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease…
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells — in children it can result in fatigue, adults suffer other complications including chronic, on-going pain. The walkathon kicks off at Rockland Lake tomorrow at 9am. For more information visit FallingAngelsSCF.org.
SUEZ Hosts Tour Day at Lake DeForest
If you’ve ever wanted to see how water gets treated before it’s sent to area homes, this weekend is your chance. Suez New York is giving tours of their water treatment facilities tomorrow. Bill Madden of Suez says it starts with a walk to the top of Lake DeForest dam…
The one-hour tour is free, it starts at ten tomorrow morning and is open to the public. Reservations are not required. Other activities include water-wise activities for children and giveaways. For more information click here.
Ramapo Weekend Events: “Paws in the Pool” and 10th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival in Sloatsburg
Sunday is Ramapo’s 15th annual “Paws in the Pool” dog swim at Spook Rock Pool in Suffern. Pre-registration is not required, but there is a donation fee of $5 for Ramapo residents and $10 for out-of-towners. After that, Ramapo Communications director Phil Tisi says, you can head over to the 10th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival at Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg…
Three bands, Blue Plate Special, Moonshine Falls, and The Eugene Tyler Band, will be performing. There’s also local craft artisans and games in the Kids’ Corner. Andrea LaMantia is with Friends of Harmony Hall, and says the money raised will help with the restoration of the building…
Admission is free but a $10 donation is requested. For additional information visit their website, FriendsOfHarmonyHall.org. For more info about the “Paws in the Pool” event, which runs from noon to three Sunday, click here.