Lots of things can be found on the sides of roads, but it’s usually garbage or furniture or car parts. DailyVoice.com reported the Rockland County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad, Orangetown Police, Piermont Fire Department and others responded when a grenade was found near 110 West Crooked Hill Road in Pearl River just before noon Saturday. Captain Michael Shannon of the Orangetown Police said residents within a quarter-mile radius of the grenade’s location were advised to shelter in place. Turns out it was just a training device when it was examined by the bomb unit. The incident is under investigation by Orangetown Police, if you have any information, contact them at 845-359-3700.
DWI Charge Dropped Against Rockland GOP Chairman
Some good news for the head of Rockland’s Republican Party. The Journal News reported yesterday that DWI charges against 58-year-old Lawrence Garvey of New City have been dropped. A Westchester village court judge found last week the traffic stop that led to his arrest was improper. He had been charged last December with DWI after he reportedly failed all field sobriety tests and refused to submit to blood-alcohol tests. He had been stopped for a broken taillight as he got onto Route 287 in Elmsford. Garvey, an attorney, argued the broken taillight didn’t give the trooper “probable cause” for the stop. In a statement to the Journal News, Garvey said the case never should have been brought in the first place. Garvey’s been the head of Rockland’s GOP since 2014.
Bear Spotted in Clarkstown Backyard
Clarkstown Police are warning residents to be aware of bears after one was spotted in a local backyard. Police say the bear was spotted around 12:30 yesterday in the area of Simkin Drive. Police say you should keep a respectful distance from them, never feed or approach them. If you encounter one, remain calm, don’t run, simply back away slowly and make noise to alert the bear to your presence without startling it. It’s also a good idea to secure your trash and remove any food sources from your property.
Despite Chatter About Gubernatorial Run, Rockland’s Congressman Says He’s Focused on Current Race for U.S. Rep.
Rockland’s Congressman has popped up in the news recently for reasons that have less to do with governing and more to do with external issues, but his name has also been tossed around lately as a potential candidate for New York Governor in two years. When asked about that last week on “The Morning Show,” Hudson Valley representative, Republican Mike Lawler of the 17th district, said he’s focused on his current campaign…
Other Republicans that have been floated as potential candidates against Governor Kathy Hochul in 2026 include former Congressman Lee Zeldin who lost last time around, and Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman. Lawler faces former Representative, Democrat Mondaire Jones, in the 17th congressional district race.
Appeal of Court Case Striking Down NYS Election Law Looming
If backers of the new state law moving some local elections to even-numbered years file an appeal, Rockland’s County Executive says bring it on. Rockland won a round in court last week, after suing along with several other counties challenging the law. Ed Day says it was an unconstitutional reach…
Orange County State Senator James Skoufis, who led the charge in support of the law, said the judge who made the decision let politics influence his ruling, and an appeal would likely get a more fair hearing…
Rockland Assemblyman John McGowan of the 97th district, covering Orangetown and parts of Ramapo, says while proponents of the law claim it would save money, he’s skeptical…
A State Supreme Court Judge last week ruled that the bill violated Article nine of the State’s Constitution, which protects local governments’ home-rule authority.