The Town of Clarkstown is mourning the loss of Rudolph “Rudy” Yacyshyn, a long-time member of the Clarkstown Planning board, he died early Monday morning just two weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. Yacyshyn spent fifty-five years on the Planning Board, serving as chair and vice-chair for more than forty years. He was the founder and driving force behind the creation of the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation, which requires that all land use board members of all municipalities be trained and certified annually. A visitation is being held today from 3 to 7PM at the Higgins Funeral Service in New City. A funeral mass will be tomorrow at 10AM at St. Anthony Shrine in Nanuet.
Airmont Man Arrested and Charged in Suffern Hit-and-Run
Suffern Police say they’ve made an arrest in last week’s hit-and-run accident. Two were injured when they were struck while crossing Orange Avenue just south of Lafayette Avenue. Suffern Police say 57 year-old Seth Snyder of Airmont was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, one felony and one misdemeanor. Suffern Police say Snyder was in custody awaiting arraignment as of yesterday afternoon.
Man Arrested and Charged in Airmont Robbery
Ramapo Police have arrested a man accused of an armed robbery in Airmont earlier this month. Police say the unidentified 63 year-old entered a store and threatened the employee with a firearm through his sweatshirt. The man fled with some money but was tracked down by Ramapo detectives and the Investigations Division. He was arraigned yesterday and sent to the Rockland County Jail pending future court appearances. Additional details about the suspect or the store were not released.
Rockland CE Defends COVID Mask Mandate Stance, Encourages Mask-Wearing; Governor Urges People to Get Vaccinated
Despite pledging to keep the county’s resources on the vaccination effort instead of on the governor’s new mask mandate, Rockland’s County Executive wants you to continue doing the right things to keep people safe, including wearing masks when you can. Though he disagrees with the governor’s mandated mask approach, County Executive Ed Day says he expects Rocklanders to voluntarily comply with the mask order…
Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday tried to drum up more support for the plan, saying it’s designed to protect New Yorkers’ health and the economy…
The governor’s mandate, which went into effect Monday, says all indoor public places in the state must require masks for all people or proof of full vaccination. It covers any indoor space, excluding private residences.
Thruway Authority Starts Dismantling Pedestrian Bridge in Ramapo/Sloatsburg Area
You can expect delays if you’re traveling on the New York State Thruway near the Sloatsburg and Ramapo rest stops overnight and after 7pm next week. The Thruway Authority says crews have already begun removing the pedestrian bridge that crosses over the Thruway, connecting both rest areas. There will be two 20-minute traffic stops each night, with traffic in both directions reduced to one lane Monday through Friday evenings, weather permitting. You’re encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.