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How would you like to see a Peregrine Falcon, the dark-eyed Junco, yellow-rumped Warblers, or possibly a Tufted Titmouse? Brianna Rosamilia is a Conservation District Technician and she says you’re invited to join the Rockland County Soil and Water Conservation District at their free bird walk at Mount Ivy County Park on Friday…

The walk begins at Mount Ivy County Park near the Hi Tor Animal Care Center. It’s being held Friday morning from 10 to 11 am, followed by refreshments. All ages are welcome, but those under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Contact Brianna at 845-596-5479 by the 13th to register.

Reforms to the criminal justice system in New York are still the law of the land, and that has many local lawmakers and public safety officials seeing red. Rockland County sheriff Louis Falco told WRCR last week that though most won’t say it publicly, New York State judges are not happy…

Stony Point supervisor Jim Monaghan says there is bi-partisan agreement among D-As and sheriffs across the state that changes have to be made…

Western Ramapo and Orange County Assemblyman Karl Brabenec criticized his colleagues who voted for the bill without knowing what they were voting for…

Rockland and Westchester state Senator David Carlucci has said there will likely be amendments made to change the laws instead of an outright repeal, but there’s been no apparent movement in that direction yet this budget season.

Ramapo Police say they arrested a 34-year-old man Friday for alleged burglaries in Ramapo, Clarkstown and Brooklyn. It’s the same guy who was arrested for similar crimes just last month. Lohud.com says the unidentified suspect was released without bail after last month’s arrest under the new bail reform law. No such luck this time. He was arraigned Friday, bail was set at $70,000, and he’s due back in court Thursday.

Criminal justice reforms aren’t the only new laws in New York that have people scratching their heads. Last week came word that the real estate industry is in for a big change – that renters cannot be charged more than $20 in fees when applying for an apartment. Naomi Streicher of Realty Teams says the Department of State’s interpretation of a new law passed in June doesn’t make sense…

The Real Estate Board of New York indicated last week they may challenge the ruling in court. Tenant advocacy groups applauded the new interpretation. A judge reportedly issued a temporary restraining order Monday, blocking the new law’s interpretation.

Orangetown Police say last week’s attempted luring incident in Nyack was just a miscommunication. Lohud.com says after they had contacted all parties involved, Orangetown detectives determined no criminal charges will be filed.