A Spring Valley man will spend two decades in state prison for a pair of fatal shootings in the village. News 12 reports 22 year-old Jack Ramirez pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in April. Juvenson Paul was shot before his car crashed near Prospect Gardens in January 2020. Tyriiq Seward was killed walking on Rose Avenue in May 2021.
Spring Valley Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn
A Spring Valley man posted bail after he was arrested and charged with possessing and promoting child porn. Rockland D-A Tom Walsh says the charges against 25 year-old David Barrera Crespo involve a video of a man having sex with a girl less than ten years old. He was arraigned last week, and is due back in court July 26th.
MTA to Raise Rates, but not on West-of-Hudson Travelers
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is raising fares on its subways, buses, trains, and bridges, but as announced last week, the new fares exclude the Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines for West-of-Hudson travelers. If you ride Metro-North, weekly and monthly passes will go up about 4.5%. Prices will vary depending on departure location. Changes in tolls will take effect August 6th. Fare hikes start August 20th.