A federal judge called Rockland’s actions to keep the city’s asylum seekers out of the county akin to Jim Crow laws. The Journal News says a hearing was held yesterday on a lawsuit filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union claiming that executive orders issued by Rockland and Orange counties interfere with immigration matters covered by federal law. They also claim the migrants were targeted because of their race. A decision is expected on Monday.
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Spring Valley Man Charged in Hot Car Death of One Year-old Daughter
A 21-year-old Spring Valley man has been charged in connection with the death of his infant daughter who was left in a hot car last month. That’s according to DailyVoice.com. The unnamed man was charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide. The one year-old was found in the car on Ridge Avenue in Spring Valley, she had reportedly been left unattended for several hours. He faces up to four years in prison and possible fines, if convicted.
Spring Valley Police Searching for Suspect in Weekend Shooting Case
Two 25 year-old Spring Valley residents were reported shot in an incident that unfolded in the village over the holiday weekend. Spring Valley Police say they are looking for a suspect after the two were found near an apartment complex on Slinn Avenue. The incident took place around 8 o-clock Saturday night. Police say they were tending to one victim when the second victim was located a short time later. Both men were taken to local hospitals by ambulance and treated for their injuries. The investigation continues. Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 845-356-7400 or send an email to tips@villagespringvalley.org.
Report: One Injured in Spring Valley Shooting Sunday
One person was seriously injured after an alleged shooting in the village of Spring Valley Sunday night. DailyVoice.com says the incident happened around 8pm at an apartment complex near Ewing and Slinn Avenues. Witnesses reported several gunshots in the area. Police are investigating, no further details were available.
36 out of 57 Upstate NY Counties Follow Rockland’s Lead and Declare States of Emergency in Response to NYC Migrant Issue
36 out of 57 counties outside of New York City have declared States of Emergency in their attempts to prevent the city from taking over hotels and converting them into homeless shelters. 97th District Assemblyman John McGowan says Mayor Eric Adams could have asked for help sooner…
Meanwhile, the Journal News reports that the owners of five Hudson Valley hotels, including the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg, are suing Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties. The suit was filed this week in federal court in White Plains by the hotel owners who have contracts with the city to house asylum-seekers. The hotel owners claim the bans unlawfully interfere with their contracts with the city.