Two West Haverstraw residents were hospitalized following a crash on the Palisades Parkway in New Jersey Saturday morning. DailyVoice.com reports a 52 year-old man and 65 year-old woman, both unidentified, were in a sedan heading south when the crash occurred. They struck several trees and rocks on the center median near Exit 2 in Alpine around 11AM. Both were taken to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Orangeburg
Rocklanders who suffered damage from Hurricane Ida and need help applying for Disaster Assistance can now do so in-person. A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center just opened at the Orangetown Soccer Complex at 175 Old Orangeburg Road in Orangeburg. It is open daily from 8AM to 7PM.
Airmont Public Hearing Tonight to Address Various Quality-of-Life Village Laws
The Airmont Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing tonight about amending several village laws that could impact various home activities including lawn mowing, the use of power tools and non-car uses for garages. Tonight’s meeting will be virtual via Zoom from 7 to 10PM.
MTA to Hold Second Public Hearing on Congestion Pricing for Suburban Commuters
The MTA is holding a second public hearing tomorrow on their congestion pricing plan for commuters going into Manhattan from the outer suburbs. North Rockland and Orange County state senator James Skoufis testified at last week’s hearing, and said there currently aren’t enough trains servicing Rockland and Orange counties to make commuting by rail a viable option…
A caller to “The Morning Show” last week suggested the West Shore line should be resurrected to help ease the commute into the city…
The congestion pricing proposal seeks to take in $1 billion a year in tolls so the MTA could fund upgrades and repairs.
Memorial Service for Fallen Stony Point Volunteer EMT to be Held Sunday
The Stony Point EMT who died Saturday will be memorialized at a public service on Sunday. 29 year-old Joey Zask had just finished his shift when he was found unresponsive in the Ambulance Corps Building, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Town supervisor Jim Monaghan says flags in town are flying at half-staff in honor of their fallen volunteer…
The Stony Point Ambulance Corps is hosting a public memorial service for Joey on Sunday at 6pm at their headquarters at 47 South Liberty Drive. A GoFundMe so far has raised nearly $10,000.