Today marks the 31st anniversary of the first attack on the World Trade Center. A van bomb detonated below the North Tower, killing six people, including 61 year-old Robert Kirkpatrick of Suffern, who worked in the towers as a Port Authority Senior Structural Maintenance Supervisor. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will hold a memorial Mass today at noon to commemorate the anniversary with a moment of silence at the Memorial North pool at 12:18pm. You can watch the ceremony live at 911memorial.org.
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NJ Congressman Challenging MTA’s Math on Congestion Pricing
The MTA’s motives and math are coming into question as they continue to try and get their Congestion Pricing Plan up and running this spring. New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer yesterday announced he had filed an official Freedom of Information Law request to force the MTA to provide documentation on how they came up with their plan and how they specifically want to spend the money. Gottheimer’s concerned the MTA hasn’t been forthcoming…
The MTA has about a month to comply and respond to Congressman Gottheimer’s request. Meanwhile, New York State Assemblyman Chris Eachus of the 99th District, covering Stony Point and parts of Orange County, is one of several state lawmakers to join the United Federation of Teachers’ lawsuit looking to stop the plan. Eachus says in case that doesn’t work, he’s got another option up his sleeve…
The plan would hit drivers with a $15 charge each time they drive into midtown Manhattan below 60th Street.
Ramapo Police Bust Two on DWI Charges
A 48 year-old Nanuet man was taken to an area hospital for evaluation following an early-morning confrontation with Ramapo Police officers. Police say the incident began 2:30 Thursday morning with a traffic violation in Hillcrest. Police say the man got out of his car, became aggressive and confrontational, and shouted at the officer to shoot him. The officer was reportedly forced into a physical encounter to control the man, who was then taken to the hospital. He’s charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Disorderly Conduct, and DWI. About four hours earlier, a 30 year-old Wesley Hills woman was unable to explain how her car ended up on the front lawn of a Haverstraw Road home in Montebello. Ramapo police say they say they found pills scattered throughout the front seat and the driver showed signs of intoxication. She was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Aggravated DWI with a test result double the legal limit. Neither of the two suspects was identified.
36th Annual Suburban Home & Garden Show Comes to RCC in Suffern Starting Today
The 36th Annual Suburban Home & Garden Show is coming to Suffern starting today and through the weekend. Stacey Conad is with Good Living Expos and she says the RCC Field House is the place to be if you are looking for the latest in home improvement products, services and technology…
Sophia Salas of Veolia says the water company will be among the many local businesses and organizations with a booth at the show…
The event gets underway today and runs through Sunday at the RCC Field House on College Road in Suffern. Visit www.GoodLivingExpos.com for more information. Click here for free passes, courtesy of Veolia.
33rd Bergen County Model Railroad Club’s Train Show Running Now Weekends in Pearl River
The 33rd Bergen County Model Railroad Club’s Train Show is up and running weekends in Pearl River. Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny says it is a great local event for kids of all ages, though certain residents may enjoy it more…
The show runs weekends through March 10th at the Pearl River United Methodist Church at 130 Franklin Avenue. For hours, pricing and more information visit the club’s website, BCMRRC.com, or click here.