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NY Governor to Crack Down on Retail Theft, to Boost NYS Police $25 million

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New York’s governor is looking to crack down on organized retail theft. At a press conference Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stressed her budget proposal for the next fiscal year includes more than $25 million to set up a dedicated New York State Police team to handle in-store crime. Hochul says that’ll fund more than 100 new investigators, troopers, and crime analysts…

Deborah Koenigsberger has owned NoMad, her retail shop in Manhattan, for nearly 35 years. Koenigsberger said today’s thieves are more brazen than ever…

Two weeks ago, a group ransacked the Apple Store at the Shops in Nanuet in broad daylight, taking laptops, iPhones and iPads.

Chaos Envelops Haiti, US Embassy Staff Evacuated

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Haitian leaders are hoping for new elections following the announcement of the Prime Minister’s resignation. That’s according to the Washington Post. Gangs have ramped up their reign of terror in the capital over the last week, attacking the international airport, the main seaport and several police stations. U-S embassy staff has been airlifted out of the country, and CNN reports the Biden administration may use Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants if there is a mass exodus as conditions worsen. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th District told “The Morning Show” Tuesday, the nation is mired in chaos…

Mike Lawler “…obviously it’s not ideal.” :18

Haiti has been without a president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021. The killers have not been captured.

News Briefs: Ramapo Approves Miller’s Pond Development, RPD Warns of Scams, New North Rockland Fire House Vote

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Ramapo’s Town Board last night approved the Miller’s Pond Development that would include 637 apartments and townhouses with retail space and parks. That’s according to News 12. Developers want to build the community at the former 143-acre Minisceongo Golf Club on Pomona Road near the New York Boulders ballpark. Once built, the project would reportedly bring in around $7 million in tax revenue. The project next goes before the town planning board at a date to be determined.

Ramapo PD Warns of AI Scams

The Ramapo Police Department is warning folks about a scam that’s making the rounds using sophisticated AI technology. Police say the scammers use an AI-generated version of a friend or family member’s voice, and request help and money after being involved in an accident or other emergency situation. They’ll request bail money or credit card information, they’ll even use fake voices to pretend to be a bail bondsman or prosecutor to get you to send money or give out personal details about yourself. Police say don’t give them any information over the phone, and try to reach friend or loved one on your own. You should also report these scams to your local police department or other law enforcement agencies.

New North Rockland Fire House to Be Voted on in April
Residents of the Roseville-Thiells Fire District in North Rockland will be voting next month on a $24 million bond issue to pay for a new firehouse. That’s according to the Journal News. The vote will be April 30th. The Thiells Fire Department has been operating from an outdated facility on Route 202 for decades. The building’s been around since 1960, and does not meet some modern state codes.

Congressman Cancels Mobile Office Hours in Upper Nyack
Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler’s Friday mobile office hours in Upper Nyack have been cancelled. That’s due to a scheduling conflict. The mobile office was to be at the Old Stone Meeting House on North Broadway tomorrow, but it will be rescheduled, and Congressman Lawler apologizes for the inconvenience.

Report: Nyack School Superintendent Gets “No Confidence” Vote from School Unions

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The Nyack School District is reeling after a recent vote of no-confidence in the district superintendent by several of its unions. That’s according to News 12. Five unions representing teachers, secretaries and security guards voted against Susan Yom at a closed-door meeting Friday. Rockland State Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski of District 96, which covers Nyack, told “The Morning Show” yesterday the unions hadn’t approached him about the issues, and he’s always worked well with Superintendent Yom…

News 12 reported the unions are unhappy about alleged hostile interactions between Yom and staff, incompetence, bullying, and low morale. Neither Yom nor the school board commented on the situation.

Minor Injuries After Car Accident in New City

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Just minor injuries after a car accident yesterday afternoon in New City. Clarkstown Police say the accident started a fire near the roadway and power was knocked out in the area of Central Highway by South Mountain Road. Central Highway was closed in both directions for a few hours. No word on the cause of the crash.