Jeff Lewis

A Rockland victim of a former Pomona man who claimed to be a financial advisor, and who was recently sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for ripping off several Westchester residents, says Gregg Brie’s past state crimes should have been allowed as evidence in his most recent federal case. Stony Point’s Steve Possell, former co-host of The Morning Show here on WRCR, isn’t convinced he’ll learn his lesson after spending time behind bars again…

Rockland D.A. Tom Walsh urges seniors to be alert for scammers, but acknowledges, it can happen to anyone…

The 54 year-old Brie pleaded guilty and was sentenced last week to more than five years in prison for ripping off several Westchester residents. In 2008, he was sentenced to three to nine years in state prison for stealing $2.13 million from 26 Rockland residents.

UPDATE 11/23/21 3:43pm: Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says the deer has been freed from the pumpkin and seems to be doing fine!

The town of Ramapo is asking for your help in helping a deer that has been spotted recently with a plastic pumpkin stuck on its snout in the Airmont area. Supervisor Michael Specht says the police have been trying to catch the deer, but it’s been difficult…

If you spot the deer, contact the Ramapo Police, who have been given dog lassos to help possibly corral it safely.

The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up and not only do we have to be aware of safely gathering together since COVID is still a thing, Rockland’s Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear has other things on his mind…

The National Fire Protection Association says unattended cooking and cooking accidents make up the majority of home fires and fire deaths.

Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for cooking fires. If you do have a cooking fire, they say:

Just get out, and when you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Call 911 or the local emergency number after you leave. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. For more safety tips and the dangers of deep-frying a turkey, which seems all the rage now, click here.

While Rockland’s COVID death toll has remained unchanged for the last week when it hit 1,000, cases are on the rise in the state and in the county. Governor Kathy Hochul said Monday we could be extra vulnerable as the holidays arrive, and encourages everyone who hasn’t gotten vaccinated to do so, and for those who can, get a booster shot…

Here in Rockland, the number of people hospitalized with coronavirus has increased to 18, while the number of active cases is also up to 727.