A Stony Point man accused of attacking his girlfriend with a hammer has been indicted by a Rockland County Grand Jury on second degree Attempted Murder and other charges. Rockland D-A Tom Walsh says 46 year-old Todd Humphrey will face the charges stemming from an incident that allegedly took place on October 17th at the Tappan Zee Hotel on Route 303 in West Nyack. The victim called 911, she was treated for lacerations to her head. Walsh says Humphrey fled the scene but was tracked down later in the day in Putnam County, leading to a chase with State Police that ended with a crash on I-84 in Orange County. Humphrey was arraigned Tuesday and sent to the Rockland County Jail. He is due back in court November 15th.
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New City Shopping Center Sells for $30 Million
A shopping center in New City has been sold for $30 million. The plaza features four buildings off Main Street and includes the Shop Rite supermarket. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the new owners met with the town earlier this year, and they have big plans for the center…
The shopping center is spread over four locations at 40 and 44 North Main Street and 13 and 17 East Evergreen Road in New City. The 125,110 square-foot retail plaza sits on about 12 acres of land just north of the Rockland County courthouse.
Legislature Unveils Proposed Legislative District Maps, Sets Second Meeting
New redistricting maps were unveiled by the legislature last week, with another meeting scheduled for next month. There, they’ll discuss potentially final maps that would then be sent to the county executive for approval. In a presentation last week, map consultant Phillip Chonigman said some changes had to be made from the maps that were originally submitted due to slight changes in population in the towns of Clarkstown and Orangetown…
“Preserve Ramapo” member and former Congressional candidate Mike Parietti says he hopes Rockland County Executive Ed Day vetoes the current proposed maps…
Rockland County Executive Ed Day says, so far, nothing is etched in stone…
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st at 7pm. Once approved, the new district lines would take effect January 1st, 2024.
Hillburn Man Charged with Stealing Funds from Local Soccer Club
A Hillburn man has been charged with stealing funds from a local soccer organization. Ramapo Police say 35 year-old Yan Garcia was arrested Friday following a 6-month investigation and charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree, both felonies. He’s accused taking more than $95,000 from the Ramapo Valley Soccer Club. He was arraigned and released without bail. He’s due back in court next month.
Rockland Reports First Case of West Nile Virus
Rockland has reported its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The county health department says a Ramapo resident over 50 years old recently tested positive for the mosquito-borne illness. The health department wants you to protect yourself from mosquito bites and check your property continuously for standing water where mosquitoes breed. While your chances of getting sick are small, those 50 and older are at the highest risk for serious illness. If you have a swimming pool or spa that is not in use, you can get Mosquito Dunks for free from the Health Department, Building D in Pomona. They’re available by appointment only, while supplies last, until October 31st. Call 845-364-3173 or send them an e-mail to arrange a pickup, or click here to learn more about the program. Click here to learn more about the West Nile virus.