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It’s being billed as a “peaceable demonstration.” Rocklanders will gather at the Pearl River Library Saturday night and march silently from the Pearl River Library to the park near the train station to protest the New York State Parole system that’s released one of Paula Bohovesky’s killers and may release another any day now. Former Orangetown Legislator John Murphy says they should both remain behind bars…

“Our Town News” publisher Art Aldridge covered the trial back in 1980…

Rockland County Executive Ed Day said the parole board seems to have ignored the horrific nature of their crime…

People will start gathering at the Pearl River Library at 80 Franklin Avenue Saturday night around 8:15 and start walking towards the park on South Main Street around 8:30.

A Pearl River veteran yesterday became the first to be honored with the Rockland County Veteran Pride Award, which recognizes distinguished LGBTQ veterans. Damaris Trinidad joined the Navy in 1986. She was Company Commander of her boot camp, attended A-School in Pensacola to become a Cryptologic Technician, and served at Guantanamo Bay. At the award presentation ceremony yesterday, Trinidad said being forced to keep who she was a secret made a hard job even tougher…

Rockland Veteran Service Agency Director Susan Branam says over the years, she’s heard many similar stories from many LGBTQ veterans…

Trinidad has become a mentor for the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, where she helps other veterans through outreach and counseling. Rockland County Executive Ed Day called Trinidad a role model who makes us proud.

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is set to expire next year. The fund supplies first responders with healthcare, but it’s running out of money and payouts have been slashed, leaving many with large health care bills. Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco told “The Morning Show” yesterday he’s disappointed at Congress’ inaction…

Congress got an earful Tuesday from former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart. The House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill that would permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund yesterday, the day after Stewart testified. The bill now goes to the House for a full vote. It’s not clear yet whether the Senate will get the chance to vote on the bill.

New Jersey is taking a cue from New York, trying to pass a bill that would make furniture safer. Harper’s Law recently passed in the New York State legislature and just needs the governor’s signature to become law. It was named for the granddaughter of “Morning Show” friend Sandy Fried. Three-year old Harper was killed while playing in her room and a piece of furniture toppled over onto her…

In New Jersey’s version of the bill, furniture sellers would have to post a notice stating furniture can tip over and restraint devices may prevent accidents. Retailers would also have to sell safety fixtures for their furniture.

The FBI has released a YouTube video describing the Stony Point man who’s
been on the run for almost 7 years since he allegedly killed his
daughter-in-law. Eugene Palmer has since been added to the bureau’s Ten
Most Wanted list. In the video, a physical description of Palmer is
revealed, as is part of the 9-1-1 recording from the day Tammy Palmer was
shot…

That was Molly Halpern with the FBI. They believe he is alive, possibly
using an alias, armed and dangerous, and possibly living in upstate New
York, Florida or another country. The FBI’s reward for Palmer is now up to
$100,000. Palmer’s sons say their father likely died in the woods of
Harriman State Park.