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Criminal or Hate-Crime Charges Could Be Filed Against Man Who Made Incendiary Comments at Haverstraw Planning Board Meeting

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Officials from the Rockland D.A.’s office, Haverstraw Police and the state Attorney General’s Office are looking at whether a Thiells resident’s alleged anti-semitic comments at a planning board meeting last week could result in criminal or hate-crime charges. The remarks drew swift condemnation from local and state officials, and even the governor. In a statement, Rockland Congressman Mondaire Jones said he was “horrified by the antisemitic comments” noting the county won’t “tolerate antisemitism or any form of hate.” Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says the town has historically been a place of tolerance…

Rockland County Executive Ed Day called the man’s comments “disgusting”…

Hillcrest CUPON Founder Micheal Miller was at the meeting, and says while some area residents were looking to form a local chapter of the group, which seeks to ensure local zoning codes are enforced, the man who made the comments won’t ever be a part of the group…

Callers to “The Morning Show” Friday criticized the man’s comments…

The public hearing was to consider a request by the owners of single-family home on one-point-two acres to add a second floor to the house to build a synagogue and off-street parking. The plan also needs the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider variances.

Man Charged in Sloatsburg Stabbing

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An unidentified 22 year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged in a stabbing incident following a dispute. Ramapo Police say around 1:30 they found a 30 year-old man with multiple stab wounds. He was treated on the scene by officers until Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedic Services arrived. The man was taken to Westchester Medical Center where he is reportedly in stable condition. The suspect faces several counts including assault and criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned and was reportedly awaiting bail.

Rockland to Offer COVID Shots for Kids 5-11; County Loses Another to Coronavirus

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Rockland’s Department of Health will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 this week in Pomona. That, as the death count in Rockland has inched upwards yet again. An FDA Advisory Committee approved a pediatric version of the vaccine for emergency use earlier this month. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says if you want to get your kid a shot, it’s best to make an appointment…

The county’s first clinic, for kids ages 5-11 only, is being held at the Yeager Health Center, Building A in Pomona Thursday from 3 to 7pm. Next Monday kids 5 and up can get their COVID shots at the MLK Center in Spring Valley. To make an appointment visit the Health Department’s website. You can go to any clinic without an appointment, but you’ll likely have to wait. You can also contact your family pediatrician, health centers, and pharmacies to schedule vaccination appointments.

Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn Sunday, and urged New Yorkers to get themselves and family members vaccinated as Thanksgiving approaches…

And, unfortunately, COVID has taken another Rockland life since Wednesday. The total now stands at 998. We’ve got eight hospitalized with coronavirus and 653 active cases.

Mahwah Chamber of Commerce Event in Suffern to Benefit Area Food Distribution Service

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The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding their “Taste of the Region” Restaurant and Business Showcase tonight in Suffern. Maja Britton is with the Chamber, and says it’s a great chance to sample the area’s restaurants, local wines and breweries…

That’s tonight from 6-8pm at the Crowne Plaza Suffern. It costs $50 for members, $60 for non-members. The event benefits Table to Table, a food rescue program that collects prepared and perishable food that would otherwise be wasted and delivers it to organizations serving northern New Jersey. To learn more visit TableToTable.org, and for more about tonight’s event visit Mahwah.com, or find this news article on our website and click the link.