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It’s finally happened, the FCC has greenlighted WRCR’s move to 10,000 watts. That means you can hear us all over the county and beyond on the AM dial, as well as streaming on the internet. Station owner Alex Medakovich says the station remains committed to providing locally-produced, interactive programming for the community…

Today also marks the launch of the “Stardust Memories” jazz and standards show, right after “The Morning Show” at 10am, hosted by Dan Karcher, formerly of WBGO 88.3…

Kevin Thomas brings his show “The Good” from Saturdays to weekdays at 2pm, leading in to “Clem in the PM” at 3.

The two Rabbis accused in the fatal fire at a Spring Valley adult home earlier this year pleaded not guilty yesterday in Rockland County court. D.A. Tom Walsh says Aaron Sommer and Nathaniel Sommer are accused of Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Assault, Arson and other charges stemming from the blaze at the Evergreen Adult Home back in March. The Sommers are free on $200,000 bail, they’ll be back in court next week. Spring Valley firefighter, 35 year-old Jared Lloyd, and 79 year-old Evergreen resident, Oliver Hueston, were both killed.

No injuries reported after a car struck a hose that was being used to fill the diesel tank at the Shell station last evening on Little Tor Road in New City. Clarkstown Police say around 50 gallons of fuel spilled. HazMat cleaned up the scene.

Brinks Heist getaway driver, former Weather Underground member, David Gilbert, less than a week after the 40th anniversary of the robbery at the old Nanuet Mall, just a little more than half-way through his 75 years-to-life sentence, has been granted parole. Gilbert had been granted clemency by disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in August before he resigned. South Nyack Police Chief Daniel Wilson, who also is president of the Police Chiefs Association of Rockland County, called the move “disgraceful.”

Rockland County Executive Ed Day called the ruling “a cruel and unjust slap in the face to the families of Sergeant Edward O’Grady, Officer Waverly ‘Chipper’ Brown and Brinks guard Peter Paige as well as the people of Rockland County.”…

Rockland Assemblyman Mike Lawler called on the entire Parole Board to immediately resign…

The now 76 year-old Gilbert got support from various groups, including “The Release Aging People in Prison Campaign.” They applauded the parole board’s decision, saying Gilbert will undoubtedly be an asset to his community and poses no risk to public safety. He’s not a free man just yet, but he is expected to be released sometime before November 30th.

Just a handful of outages thus far across the listening area, but we remain under a storm and flash flood watch. O&R says they’re ready with their emergency response teams as thunderstorms and gusty winds today and into tomorrow could take the power down. O&R reminds you to stay away from downed electric wires. If you see any, contact O&R immediately at 1-877-434-4100. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says a pole came down near Rockland Lake Road and Landing Road on the eastern side of Rockland Lake. O&R is on the scene making repairs, so avoid the area.