The New York Boulders return home to Clover Stadium in Pomona tonight to start a three-game series against the Ottawa Titans. Game time 7pm tonight. They’ve lost six of their last ten games. The Boulders are in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, just a half-game ahead of the Titans. Meanwhile, a fan-favorite from the championship-winning Rockland Boulders is returning to the team tonight after a stint in the big leagues. Outfielder Stephen Cardullo will play his first professional game since 2021. He was the Boulders’ first player to reach the Majors, when he joined the Colorado Rockies in 2016. Cardullo will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans tonight. He’ll suit up and take the field with the team on Thursday. Cardullo was a key member of the Boulders’ 2014 title-winning squad, hitting a leadoff home run in the second inning of Game 6 of the Championship Series that accounted for the game-winning RBI in the series clincher.
News Briefs: Pomona Toddler Critical After Struck by Car
A Pomona toddler was in critical condition after being hit by a car Friday morning. That’s according to News 12. The accident occurred around 9am on Marion Court in Pomona. Haverstraw Police reportedly told News 12 the 19-month-old boy was walking outside when he was hit by the car. The driver stayed on-scene and police are investigating. The driver, so far, has not been charged.
Haverstraw Offers Reward in Recent Homicide
The Town of Haverstraw is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 18 year-old Yandie Martinez. Haverstraw Police suspect him in the murder of 29 year-old Christian Alvarado, who had crashed his car into a parked car around 4pm July 1st near 9 Fairmount Avenue. He was found on the sidewalk with multiple bullet wounds to his torso. He was treated at the scene and later pronounced dead at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Haverstraw Police say Martinez should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information should call them at 845-354-1500.
Last Week’s Rains Cause Extensive Damage in Haverstraw
The heavy rains last week that rolled through our area took out a Haverstraw business, and the owners hope to be back up and running soon. News 12 reported that a tree fell through the roof of Dominga Fashion on Broadway in the village of Haverstraw Wednesday, flooding the store and damaging some merchandise. Town of Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says the damage around the town was extensive…
We reached out to Dominga Fashion but were unable to connect with the owners. During the storms, WCBS reported, a New City man narrowly escaped being struck by lightning. Trees were struck by lightning at High Tor State Park, causing minor injuries to three people who were in a nearby tent. Winds also reportedly damaged the roof of the Haverstraw Elks Club.
Veolia Offers Summertime Water Conservation Tips
We’re not officially in a drought here in Rockland, but it is always good to conserve water whenever possible, especially in the summertime when water usage is at its highest. Shari Gold is Veolia’s Conservation Manager, and she says one of the ways you can conserve water is to avoid over-watering your lawn or plants, and you can do that by installing a Smart Irrigation System. Gold says if you have a pool, you should also cover it to cut down on evaporation and help to keep it clean…
Gold says you can get a $50 rebate from Veolia if you buy rain barrels from Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information on that, find this news article on our website and click the link. Sophia Salis is the Communications and Community Relations Manager at Veolia New York, and she says if you plan ahead, you can make your landscaping more maintenance-free, and more water-friendly…
For more water conservation tips, check out “The Veolia Update Show” tomorrow morning at 9:30 right here on WRCR.
President Joe Biden to Step Aside in 2024 Campaign; Hudson Valley and State Lawmakers React
Hudson Valley lawmakers reacted to the announcement earlier today that President Joe Biden would be stepping aside in the race for president. In a statement, Rockland Congressman of the 17th District, Mike Lawler, said “Though President Biden and I have not seen eye-to-eye on a number of issues, I recognize his deep commitment to our country, and thank him for his years of service to the nation. I appreciate his resolve and his sacrifices.” Former Congressman Mondaire Jones, who is running for the seat he originally won the same year Biden became president, said he deserves “this much-needed rest, and know that your legacy is secure.” Orange County State Senator Democrat James Skoufis said it was the right move to get out of the race. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York praised Biden for “once again putting his country, his party, and our future first.” New York Senator, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand thanked Biden for his decades of public service, and called it “an honor to serve alongside” him.