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by Jeff Lewis
Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is the latest incident to keep local law enforcement on high alert. Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco says, on top of that mass shooting, there’s the continuing war in the Middle East, growing antisemitism in the region, and threats to the LGBTQ+ community…
Falco says locally there have been no specific threats.
by Jeff Lewis
Lake Welch Beach up in Harriman State Park in Stony Point was reponed yesterday after an intensive cleanup of an algal bloom shut it down last week. Joshua Laird is the Executive Director of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and said if you’d rather not swim in Lake Welch, there are other options the state park system provides…
Laird was a guest on “Tough Times with Lou Young” right here on WRCR on Saturday. A massive bloom two years ago closed the lake all summer. Due to the heat wave, the swimming hours have been extended for today at Lake Tiorati and Lake Welch Beach, from 10AM to 6:45PM.
by Jeff Lewis
Temperatures are expected to soar again into the upper nineties today, with feels-like temps hitting triple-digits, and leading to increased air-conditioner usage, stress on the grid, and higher electric bills. O&R spokesperson Diane Rainey urges customers to use energy efficiently, and one way to do that is to set your air conditioner to the highest temperature your comfort and health will allow to help you save money…
Rainey says O&R crews are ready to respond to any issues that arise to make repairs and restore service if necessary.
by Jeff Lewis
Rockland lawmakers were quick to condemn the shooting of former President Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania. County Executive Ed Day said, “we all need to take a step back, pray for the former President, and universally condemn vicious acts like this.” State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th district said, “political violence has no place in our democracy. We are better than this.” Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district told NewsMax that Democrats need to tone down the rhetoric…
Lawler also announced he and Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Bronx Democrat, would introduce legislation to provide enhanced Secret Service protection to former President Trump, President Biden, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Junior. 17th District Congressional candidate, Mondaire Jones, thanked the first responders on the scene and he wished “former President Trump well as he recovers.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was relieved former President Trump is safe and “political violence has no place in our country.” The GOP’s convention is set to begin today in Milwaukee, with Trump expected to accept the nomination on Thursday.
by Jeff Lewis
Haverstraw Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found by neighbors after they hadn’t seen him for a while. That’s according to News 12. The man’s body was found inside his apartment near New Main Street and Maple Avenue Thursday morning. Neighbors checked out a smell coming from the home which had not been locked, and found the man dead in his bed. Police are investigating.
Guilty Pleas in Illegal Cannabis Case
Three Rockland residents and five companies accused of being involved with local smoke shops that were operating as illegal cannabis storefronts pleaded guilty Wednesday in Rockland County Court. D-A Tom Walsh says the investigation began over a year ago, with search warrants being executed in March at five shops in Suffern, Nanuet and Pearl River. Cops were able to secure more than $415,000 and 405 pounds of cannabis from five Zava stores, none was licensed to sell marijuana. 36 year-old Ibrahim Alfalahi of Nanuet, 44 year-old Abdo Alquhshi of Nyack, and 29 year-old Sadek Alfalahi of Nanuet each pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Tax Fraud in the Second Degree. The defendants will be sentenced in October. It’s not clear what their sentences will be.
West Nyack Residents Nabbed in Bud Bus Bust
Two West Nyack residents connected to the so-called “Bud Bus” were busted Wednesday on drug charges after several raids on locations in the tri-state area, including West Nyack, and Hewitt, Manahawkin and Keyport in New Jersey. That’s according to NorthJersey.com. William and Jennifer Schlette were arrested and charged by West Milford, New Jersey, Police and reportedly face drug and money laundering charges. Authorities reportedly seized 150 pounds of cannabis and more than $200,000. “Bud Bus” is a mobile business that sells smoking-related products.