Jeff Lewis

Rockland County is warning residents not to fall for summertime scams, the ones that usually prey on those who can’t say no to what seems to be a great deal, only to end up costing more in the end. One local family, the county says, is out $90,000 after hiring a contractor to renovate their yard while the family was away on vacation — but the contractor never did the work and has since disappeared. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says you should steer clear of unsolicited contractors…

Rockland Consumer Protection’s Deputy Director, Kristin Heffernan, says the contractors who come to your front door will likely have vehicles with out-of-state license plates and professional-looking pamphlets to give you…

Kristin Heffernan “…benefit onto the homeowner.” :26

If you have a question for, or want to file a complaint with, the Consumer Protection Department, call them at 845-364-3901.

 

The city of Boston is considering setting up its own version of congestion pricing, but they’re only in the discussion phase and critics are urging lawmakers there to take it slowly. As Rockland Business Association CEO Al Samuels told “The Morning Show” recently, he’s pleased New York’s governor put the brakes on the plan in the 11th hour last month…

Those gantries were intended to scan each vehicle as it entered the congestion pricing zone. They were erected well before the plan was to be put into effect late last month, though that’s been put on indefinite hold by the governor.

A special concert series gets underway Sunday in Orangetown. Town supervisor Teresa Kenny says it’s a free series by a group that seeks to bring live jazz and classical music to those who might not otherwise have the means to see such productions…

Krystof and Tanya Witek’s 7th annual Summer Festival starts Sunday July 21st at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on North Main Street in Pearl River at 4pm featuring Shirley Crabbe and her jazz trio. The series runs through August 4th. For more information click here .

By: William Hennessey

A father is counting his lucky stars after Clarkstown police managed to rescue his son who was locked inside their vehicle at the Costco in Nanuet on Tuesday where temperatures reached up to 98 degrees.
According to police, the father had accidently locked his one-year-old son in the vehicle after placing him there so he could search for his wallet…

That was Clarkstown Police Detective Norman Peters  who also said the child had only been in the car for approximately 15 minutes. While this Rockland family got lucky, a Sullivan County family must now grieve the loss of a 2-year-old who was left in a hot car for well over an hour according to News12. On warmers days the temperature inside cars can raise 20 degrees in just ten minutes. Children and pets are especially vulnerable to this extreme change and authorities ask that you please stay vigilant and do not leave your child or pet inside a vehicle that has been turned off even if the windows are cracked.

Report: Haverstraw Business Damaged During Storm
In addition to the high temperatures, mother nature has also been providing us with heavy rainfall. Feeling the pressure most is the family that owns Dominga Fashion in Haverstraw. According to News12, a tree came down right on top of the clothing store causing massive flooding that damaged clothing as well as other accessories sold in the store. As of now the family is keeping the store closed, but will reopen once repairs are complete.

Report: Metro-North Found Primarily Liable for 2015 Crash
A nearly ten-years long civil case seems to be coming to a close as a Westchester County Jury has found Metro-North primarily liable for a collision back in February 2015 that killed a total of six people. That’s according to lohud which reports the jury of six deliberated for two days and found Metro-North and the train’s operator, Steven Smalls, 71% responsible for the crash because of its design of the third rail system that became uprooted during the collision. That reportedly caused a fire on the train as well as Small’s failure to slow the train down prior to the collision. Metro-North has publicly said they disagree with the verdict and other legal options are being explored.

Report: New Park Opens in Spring Valley
A new park has just opened in Spring Valley. That’s according to Patch.com. Children reportedly lined up with excitement at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to welcome in the new Kennedy Park on Old Nyack Turnpike. Several lawmakers from the village, all the way to the state government were in attendance to welcome in the new green space. The funding comes from the five million dollars in grant money awarded to Rockland County by the federal government’s America Rescue Plan Act. This money was used to create the Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant program which gave $200,000 to Spring Valley for the project. The park includes climbing areas, large slides and swings; benches; a gazebo with picnic tables; fencing; and rest rooms. The park is geared toward families with children ages 2 to 12 and is ADA accessible.