Clarkstown Police are still piecing together what happened after a fatal car accident Friday in Congers. Police say the accident occurred Friday night around 11:45 near the intersection of Lake Road and Route 9W. A car had struck a utility pole and overturned. Two men were ejected from the car. An unidentified 35 year-old was killed, the other, a 41 year-old, was brought to Westchester Medical Center. Next of kin was still being notified. The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team is investigating.
Rockland’s Veterans Service Agency Holds Recognition Ceremony in Haverstraw to Honor Gold Star Families
Rockland’s Veterans Service Agency held a Recognition Ceremony Friday at the Gulf War/War on Terror Monument in Haverstraw to honor area Gold Star Families. The ceremony included a wreath-laying and presentation to honor the families of fallen service members. Rockland’s County Executive Ed Day said the Memorial provides families and visitors a place of peace…
Colonel Ronald Diz thanked the Gold Star families for the sacrifices they and their loved ones made on behalf of the county and the nation…
There are eight names are currently listed on the Monument, including Seaman Gilbert Fontaine and Staff sergeant Tatiana Dees who died during Desert Storm; Corporal Manuel Lopez III, Captain Phillip Esposito, Corporal Steve Vahaviolos and Corporal Justin Rivero Garcia who died in Iraq; and Sergeant Edward Bolen and Major Thomas Kennedy who died in Afghanistan. The monument is located in Haverstraw Bay County Park. Various landmarks around the state, including the Tappan Zee Bridge and One World Trade Center, were lit in gold yesterday to honor Gold Star Families.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland to Host “Sustainability Walk and Showcase” in Congers Saturday
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County is hosting a special fundraising nature walk in Clarkstown this weekend. Mike Wilson is Extension’s Horticulture Lab Technician and hosts the Stormwater Consortium show here on WRCR. Wilson says the “Sustainability Walk and Showcase” will teach you about the three “Bs” — birds, bugs, and bio-diversity…
The Sustainability Walk and Showcase Fundraiser is being held Saturday, October 2nd, rain or shine, at Congers Lake in Clarkstown from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and it’s open to all Rockland residents. Adults cost $10, kids 18 and under are free. Register by October 1st for a swag bag. For more information and to register, visit http://rocklandcce.org and click on “Events” or click here.
Habitat for Humanity of Rockland Nearly Finished with Tenth House
Habitat for Humanity of Rockland is looking for volunteers to help them build houses for needy Rocklanders. They’ve built nine so far and are putting the finishing touches on their tenth, that one located in Hillburn, it just needs a dishwasher. Former County Executive Scott Vanderhoef is the group’s Executive Director, and says one of the ways they help families in need is to find homes that are in disrepair, and take them over…
Vanderhoef was a guest recently on “Suez Update” with Bill Madden. The group’s goal is to build an average of three to five homes each year. For more information visit their website, https://www.HabitatRockland.org.
Rockland Added to FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration in New York Following Hurricane Ida
If you’re a Rockland resident and experienced damage during Hurricane Ida, you can now file for FEMA Disaster Assistance. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says Rockland’s been added to FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration in New York…
Rockland assemblyman Ken Zebrowski says to prepare for FEMA assistance, you should take photos of your damaged home and belongings, make a list of damaged or lost items and collect any original receipts if you have for them, and if applicable, file a claim with your insurance company. Then go to DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA’s toll-free helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Rockland Congressman Mondaire Jones says if you need help getting disaster relief, contact his office at 914-323-5550.