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School budgets in Rockland all passed by wide margins. In East Ramapo
they avoided a second consecutive year with a contingency budget.

The owner of a Ramapo home where two girls nearly drowned Monday has been slapped with several violations. LoHud.com reports the owners of 2 Sydell Lane are scheduled to appear in Ramapo Town Court on June 17 to answer to the alleged violations. The pool reportedly did not have a gate.

Orangetown Police are looking for a Hispanic man in his 30’s after a possible luring incident in Nyack yesterday morning. Police say a girl was walking to school near Depew Avenue and Anna Street around 7:50 when she was approached by the man. He reportedly had a thin beard, dark hair and a blue car, and asked her if she wanted a ride to school. Contact the Orangetown Police Department at 845-359-3700.

Volunteer firefighters and emergency services workers could be exempt from state taxes if legislation introduced by a Rockland lawmaker passes.
western Ramapo assemblyman Karl Brabenec says the bill would provide
incentives for future volunteers…

To qualify for the income tax exemption first responders would have to
attend at least 55% of their department activities, and have a minimum one
year of service.

If you’ve walked the rail trail in Orangetown recently near Dominican
College, you may have seen a large construction project taking place in
the area. The property was owned by Aluf, sold to a linen company and
their building a warehouse. Orangetown supervisor Chris Day says it’s
close to some residential properties, but trees will be planted to create
a thicker buffer…

There’s no timetable yet for when the warehouse will begin operations.