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Pair Caught After Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check, Orangetown PD Says Pair Caught After Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check, Orangetown PD Says
Pair Caught After Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check, Orangetown PD Says ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A pair of men from out of the area were nabbed trying to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank on Saturday in Orangeburg, according to the Orangetown Police Department.The two, Brandon Samuel, 25, of Bloomfield, N.J., and Tydell Tribble, 26, of New York City, were arrested after officers managed to track them down after they attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank, police said. According to police, the two walked into the bank around 1:07 p.m. and attempted to cash the fraudulent check. When the teller became suspicious the two fled the bank, leaving behind…
Three Caught After Fleeing When Mercedes Crashes Into Ramapo PD Cruiser Three Caught After Fleeing When Mercedes Crashes Into Ramapo PD Cruiser
Three Caught After Fleeing When Mercedes Crashes Into Ramapo PD Cruiser RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Three local men were caught after they jumped out of a Mercedes and fled from police after hitting the police cruiser on Saturday, said Ramapo Police.The event took place at 9:30 p.m. on Route 45 when Ramapo police officers were conducting a traffic stop near Rovitz Place, police said. While on the stop, the driver of a 2002 Mercedes Benz failed to leave enough room as he passed the officers and ended up hitting the side view mirror of the patrol car, police said. After hitting the cruiser, the driver of the vehicle then attempted to flee the scene before running off the roa…
Harlem Wizards 'Under Arrest' For Stony Point Police Fundraiser Harlem Wizards 'Under Arrest' For Stony Point Police Fundraiser
Harlem Wizards 'Under Arrest' For Stony Point Police Fundraiser STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Basketball fans young and old won't want to miss an upcoming visit of the Harlem Wizards on Friday, March 24, when they head to Stony Point to help with a fundraiser for the Stony Point Police Athletic League. The event gets underway at 7 p.m. in the gym annex of North Rockland High School.  The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: create awe-inspiring events throughout the country. At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. Its two hours of family time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together.  T…
Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Project Reaches New Milestone Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Project Reaches New Milestone
Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Project Reaches New Milestone The new Tappan Zee Bridge is one step closer to completion as crews finished installing 96 stay cables on the Rockland/westbound side of the bridge on Friday. The cables connect more than 40 sections of structural steel to the four 419-foot main span towers of the bridge, the first section set to open later this year. The stay cables are comprised of numerous metal strands, tightly packed in a protective sheath. After the initial installation process, workers will install additional strands inside the sheath to provide further strength. During the installation of the cables, a small gap is…
Car Slams Into Pole On Orangeburg Turnpike In Ramapo Car Slams Into Pole On Orangeburg Turnpike In Ramapo
Car Slams Into Pole On Orangeburg Turnpike In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A driver lost control of their SUV on Route 17 in Ramapo on Monday and slammed into a utility pole which resulted in the roadway being partially blocked from downed lines, according to the Ramapo Police Department. Traffic was backed up for several hours as Orange and Rockland Utilities repaired the damaged pole. Injuries were very minor and the accident remains under investigation, police said.
22-Year-Old Arrested During St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown In Stony Point 22-Year-Old Arrested During St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown In Stony Point
22-Year-Old Arrested During St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown In Stony Point A Putnam County man was nabbed for DWI on Friday after being stopped by police during an STOP-DWI enforcement effort, according to Stony Point Police. Jenner A. Noguera Ramirez, 22, of Lake Peekskill was charged with DWI and other traffic-related charges during the stop, police said. The enforcement effort was funded by the Rockland County STOP-DWI. 
Know Him? Dog Found During St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl RIver Know Him? Dog Found During St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl RIver
Know Him? Dog Found During St. Patrick's Day Parade In Pearl RIver PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- He wasn't wearing green or tossing back a beer or two, but a young male dog found wandering Pearl River's St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, seemed to be enjoying all of the excitement, according to Orangetown Police. The only problem is he lost his owners during all of the fun and he doesn't have any tags or a chip to help police find his home, police said. The reddish-brown dog, who is being cared for by the Bergen County Animal Response Team, is well-fed and well-cared for, knows basic commands, and is "very sweet," police added. Anyone who knows the owne…
Amenia Woman Stole Nearly $900 From Walmart, Police Say Amenia Woman Stole Nearly $900 From Walmart, Police Say
Amenia Woman Stole Nearly $900 From Walmart, Police Say An Amenia woman was nabbed for stealing nearly $900 worth of merchandise on Saturday from the Walmart in Ulster, according to the Ulster Police.Brittany S. Carroll, 22, was stopped by store security around 5:45 p.m. who found $880.91 worth of goods she had not paid for, police said. Carroll was charged with petit larceny and released. She is scheduled to appear in court on April 5.
Updated: Hyde Park Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse Destroyed By Fire Updated: Hyde Park Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse Destroyed By Fire
Updated: Hyde Park Favorite Joseph's Steakhouse Destroyed By Fire This story has been updated with new photos and information. HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Joesph's Steakhouse in Hyde Park was destroyed by an explosion and fire that began around 2 p.m. Monday. Flames and billowing smoke were visible from the structure at 3 p.m. with the back of the restaurant and the roof receiving the most damage, fire officials said. The restaurant at 728 Violet Ave., has been a favorite with locals since it opened in 2011, serving grass-fed steaks and Italian dishes. The restaurant was currently in the running for "Best Steak House" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual …
Happy Birthday To South Nyack's Rosie O'Donnell Happy Birthday To South Nyack's Rosie O'Donnell
Happy Birthday To South Nyack's Rosie O'Donnell NYACK, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Nyack's Rosie O'Donnell. Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell, who lives in South Nyack, turns 55, on Tuesday. O'Donnell was born March 21, 1962, in Commack, N.Y. A comedian, actress, author, and television personality, O'Donnell has also been a magazine editor, and works as a celebrity blogger, lesbian rights activist and television producer. O'Donnell's first big break was on the talent show "Star Search" in 1984. From 1996 to 2002 she hosted "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," which won multiple Emmy Awards, while also writing her first memoi…
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