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The frequency of accidents on two state roadways has local lawmakers concerned. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says tonight’s Community Workshop to discuss a new “Safety and Sustainability” study being compiled by the town and the county over safety issues with Routes 303 and 304 couldn’t come at a more opportune time…

Hoehmann says the report should be completed by the end of the year, when its recommendations can be made to the state. The meeting is being held tonight at 6:30 at Clarkstown Town Hall. For more information and to register for the event, click here.

Two were killed after a wrong-way crash on Route 17 in Chester early Wednesday morning. State Police in Monroe say 25 year-old Sydnie Haines of Blackwood, New Jersey, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes around 1:47am when she collided head-on with a minivan driven by 54 year-old Mordichy Zafir of Kiamesha Lake. Haines and Zafir were both killed, while a 17-year-old passenger in the minivan, also from Kiamesha Lake, was seriously injured. He was taken to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown for treatment. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the State Police Monroe Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300.
 

The water supply in the village of Nyack did not meet treatment requirements in December and January. In a post on the village’s website, the Nyack Water Department said tests showed no bacteria, but on multiple days, the water didn’t get a full disinfectant treatment. There is no boil-water precaution necessary and residents don’t need to do anything else. They did note, however, that people who have weak immune systems, babies, and the elderly should consult their doctors. Nyack Water is working with the county health department to resolve the issue.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available on the EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water Website.

Jawonio and many other disabilities services organizations from across New York State and their supporters will be at Clover Stadium in Pomona tomorrow for a “Rally in the Valley.” The rally is intended to draw attention the need for non-profit providers who need sustainable funding to attract and retain employees to help them service their clients. Rockland State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District says if you’re passionate about helping the disability community, you should attend tomorrow’s event…

The event is being held tomorrow from 10 to noon at Clover Stadium in Pomona. For more information and to register click here.