Rockland County Legislators voted 14-0 last night to eliminate the residential energy sales tax. The measure next goes to the County Executive, who has indicated he would sign the bill. The move comes O&R has warned of rising energy costs this winter. The move is expected to save taxpayers about $4 million in just the winter months alone, and about $10 million or more annually.
Breaking News
21 Year-old Stony Point Man Arrested and Charged in Connection with Fatal Tompkins Cove Shooting
More information now on a story we first brought you yesterday. Stony Point police say they’ve arrested a 21 year-old town resident in connection with a fatal shooting over the weekend. Police say Javier Medina Jr, who lives in the home where the shooting took place in Tompkins Cove, was charged with second degree murder. He was arraigned and sent to the Rockland County Jail without bail. Police say it started late Saturday night when they got a call from a woman who said a man had been shot and needed medical attention. Police went to the Mott Farm Road home where they found 47 year-old Jason Colwell of Garnerville had already died from his wounds. Police say the suspect remained on-scene, but when taken to police headquarters requested a lawyer and didn’t say anything to them. A weapon was found at the scene, along with three women who cooperated with police. The investigation into the incident continues.
Report: Man Shot and Killed in Stony Point
A man was reportedly shot and killed in the Tompkins Cove area of Stony Point Sunday. News 12 reported detectives were at the scene on Mott Farm Road, but police did not release any other details.
New 7-Eleven Store and Gas Station Coming to Haverstraw
If you’ve driven through the intersection of Route 202/9W and Gurnee Avenue in Haverstraw, you’ve probably seen a construction project picking up steam over the last few weeks. Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says that’s the future home of a new 7-11 and gas station…
Phillips says another is being built on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue in Garnervillle. No word yet on when either project will be open for business.
Rockland’s Mandatory Water Restrictions Lifted
The Modified Stage II Water Emergency has been lifted here in Rockland County. The county executive and the health department say recent rainfall has boosted water levels enough in the Ramapo River and Lake DeForest Reservoir. Additionally, Rockland County Executive Ed Day says as families contend with record-high inflation and high gas prices, the water company’s Public Service Commission-approved 25% surcharge on high-volume water users, which would have taken effect this coming weekend, can now be set aside…
Water usage had fallen about 15% in Rockland since the mandatory restrictions were put into effect. Residents are asked to voluntarily continue limiting usage and keep outdoor watering to a minimum.