A Passaic County man faces charges of sexually assaulting a child in Ramapo. LoHud says 24-year-old Dov Weinraub faces several charges stemming from his arrest December 4th. No additional details were available from police. Weinraub is due back in court in February.
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New York’s Greenlight Law Starts Today
New York’s Greenlight law takes effect today, giving undocumented immigrants the ability to get driver’s licenses legally. The DMV won’t ask applicants about their immigration status or even a social security number. Rockland and Westchester state senator David Carlucci says the law makes New York roads safer…
The law prohibits the DMV from giving drivers’ information to ICE or other immigration agencies without a court order. The Fiscal Policy Institute has estimated around a quarter million people could qualify for the licenses under the new law.
Stony Point Planning Board Accepts Eagle Bay’s Draft Environmental Impact Study, Public Hearing Set
The Stony Point Planning Board accepted Eagle Bay’s draft environmental impact study at last week’s meeting. Stony Point supervisor Jim Monaghan says the large condo development project has been working its way slowly through the planning process…
A special public hearing on the study has been set for January 30th.
Rockland Boulders Renamed “The New York Boulders”
The Rockland Boulders have taken on a new identity, now they’re officially known as the “New York Boulders.” The Boulders’ V-P of Business Development Seth Cantor says despite the name-change, Rockland will always be their home…
The team announced in October the Can-Am league would merge with the Frontier League to form what they call a 14-team “Super League.” The season opens in May.
Three Nabbed in Spring Valley for Weekend Shooting
An 18-year-old and two minors have been nabbed by police in connection with a shooting in a Spring Valley parking lot Sunday. News 12 says a realistic-looking BB gun was used in the incident. The two juveniles were released to family members after an appearance in family court. The 18-year-old faces and attempted assault charge and is reportedly still in custody.