A Stony Point man who suffered severe burns in what appears to be an accident Saturday has died. Published reports say 84 year-old Matt Waldron died Sunday morning. Waldron and his wife, Eleanor, were injured early Saturday morning while he was working on machinery in their garage. An investigation into the cause of the accident continues.
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Rockland Prepares for Messy Wednesday Commute
Parts of the Hudson Valley and the Rockland County area are expected to get snow and a mix of frozen precipitation later today and into tomorrow that could make for a difficult commute tomorrow morning. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the highway department is getting ready for whatever Mother Nature throws our way…
A mix of snow and rain could come to our area tonight into Wednesday.
NY Legislature Expected to Take up Gun Reform Bills Today
The New York State Senate and Assembly are expected to consider a package of comprehensive gun reform bills today on an extended waiting period, a ban on the sale and possession of bump stocks, and other reforms. Rockland State Senator David Carlucci was joined Sunday by area advocates for gun violence prevention in New City to show their support for the bills.
Robin Brill is the co-Legislative Lead for the Rockland County group “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.” Brill says more extensive background checks are also part of the legislation…
The package has the backing of Governor Andrew Cuomo…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 40-thousand people were killed by guns in 2017, the highest number of gun-related deaths since 1968.
YouthFest Coming to Rockland in March
If you want to attend or exhibit at Rockland YouthFest this March, now’s the time to mark your calendars and book your booth. County Executive Ed Day says adults and kids can learn a lot about the various services the county provides and the private companies that have things designed for kids…
The full-day event is scheduled for Sunday, March tenth, at the Rockland Community College Field House. Admission is free. For information on how to become an exhibitor call the Rockland County Youth Bureau at 845-364-2929.
Stony Point Garage Fire Sends Two to Hospital with Severe Burns, Injuries
An unidentified husband and wife from Stony Point were severely injured Saturday when an apparently accidental fire ignited in their garage. Published reports say the husband was working on machinery when he caught fire. The wife was burned when she attempted to put the fire out. The man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, the wife was taken there by ambulance. No additional information was available.