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Stony Point Police Arrest Two Locals Over Holiday Weekend Stony Point Police Arrest Two Locals Over Holiday Weekend
Stony Point Police Arrest Two Locals Over Holiday Weekend STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point police arrested two local people over the holiday weekend, one for drugs and driving on a suspended license, and another for driving on a suspended license. Michelle Squillante, 46, of Stony Point was charged with driving on a suspended license and for possession of a hypodermic needle and a small quantity of marijuana, following a traffic stop around 2 a.m. Sunday, Stony Point, Lt. Daniel Hylas said. Squillante was released on $80 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20. The second arrest occurred at 2 a.m. Monday when Stephen Martinez, 29, of …

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Neighbors
Fifth-Graders Graduate From Ramapo Police DARE Program Fifth-Graders Graduate From Ramapo Police DARE Program
Fifth-Graders Graduate From Ramapo Police DARE Program RAMAPO, N.Y. -- More than 150 smiling fifth graders graduated from the DARE program Tuesday at Kakiat Elementary School in Spring Valley, hosted by the Ramapo Police Department. The enthusiastic students were presented with certificates and recognition for completing the DARE program. DARE Officer Danny Lynch, who runs the program for the police department, was impressed with the student involvement.  Darren the DARE Lion was also on hand to assist Lynch and Chief Brad Weidel with the ceremony. 

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Politics
Rockland, Orange County Execs Will Appear At Dominican College Forum Rockland, Orange County Execs Will Appear At Dominican College Forum
Rockland, Orange County Execs Will Appear At Dominican College Forum ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus will be at Dominican College on Wednesday, June 7, to take part in the annual County Executives Forum. Sponsored by the Palisades Institute, the county executives will discuss economic development, infrastructure, social services, and taxes, during the event. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Both Day and Neuhaus began their four-year terms in January 2014 The forum takes place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Lawrence Room of Rosary Hall. Continental breakfast is ser…

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Obituaries
Dutchess Mourns Death Of Longtime County Historian Stanley Mersand, 70 Dutchess Mourns Death Of Longtime County Historian Stanley Mersand, 70
Dutchess Mourns Death Of Longtime County Historian Stanley Mersand, 70 DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. --  Flags will be flown at half-staff across Dutchess County in honor of Stanley Mersand, 70, the county's longtime historian, who died Friday in Danbury, Conn.Mersand was a lifelong political enthusiast, often involved with the village of Pawling at various levels. His last position was on the Village Board and as deputy mayor. He also ran the Thomas E. Dewey Center in Pawling, dedicated to the life and career of his political mentor, and served as Dutchess County historian for many years. In addition to civic service, Mersand also spent more than 30 years as a history…

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Police & Fire
Garbage Truck Fire Breaks Out In White Plains Garbage Truck Fire Breaks Out In White Plains
Garbage Truck Fire Breaks Out In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For firefighters, it was a routine fire, but for residents, the flames and smoke from a garbage truck fire on South Lexington Avenue in White Plains on Monday was a sight to see. White Plains firefighters said the fire was probably caused by an engine problem and the fire was put out within minutes without any injuries or damage to nearby buildings. The truck was destroyed. 

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Crash Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown Crash Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown
Crash Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown This story has been updated. CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- A serious two-car crash with injuries closed down Old Mill Road at Snake Hill Road in West Nyack for several hours Tuesday afternoon. The crash is being investigated by the Clarkstown Police Department Reconstruction Unit, said Officer Peter Walker.

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One Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam One Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam
One Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. --  A tractor-trailer Tuesday sent the driver to the hospital and spilled more than 50 gallons of fuel in the roadway on Route 22 in Patterson. The accident occurred at 11 a.m., when a southbound truck hauling a flatbed loaded with concrete blocks went out of control and ran off the shoulder of Route 22 just south of the intersection with Havilland Hollow Road in Patterson, said Capt. William McNamara. The truck smashed through a guardrail and overturned down an embankment. Sheriff’s deputies and emergency medical responders aided the injured truck driver, who complained…

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50 Gallons Of Fuel Spill As Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam 50 Gallons Of Fuel Spill As Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam
50 Gallons Of Fuel Spill As Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Putnam This story has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Route 22 remains closed following a tractor-trailer crash earlier Tuesday that sent the driver to the hospital and spilled fuel in the roadway, according to Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith. The accident occurred at 11 a.m., when a southbound truck hauling a flatbed loaded with concrete blocks went out of control and ran off the shoulder of Route 22 just south of the intersection with Havilland Hollow Road in Patterson, said Capt. William McNamara. The truck smashed through a guardrail and overturned down an embankment. Sheriff’s de…

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Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Horrific Westchester Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Horrific Westchester Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Horrific Westchester Crash A 69-year-old woman who was killed Saturday when a woman lost control of the white Honda she was driving and hit a parked car which was sent flying into four pedestrians, has been identified as Zhoila Zhingri of Peekskill. The City of Peekskill Police said it is working with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office to determine the speed of the vehicle when it crashed into the car on Hudson Avenue, said Lt. John White. A 71-year-old man and a 2-year-old boy remain in critical condition, White added. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Hudson Avenue near Smith and Washington str…

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News
Route 304 Lane Closure In Clarkstown Will Last More Than Week Route 304 Lane Closure In Clarkstown Will Last More Than Week
Route 304 Lane Closure In Clarkstown Will Last More Than Week ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Motorists should be prepared for detours and traffic back-ups when repair construction on Route 304 forcing the closure of the right lane.The construction, which began at 10 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, will close the right lane of Route 304 northbound between Bardonia Road/Ludvigh Road and Germonds Road. Drivers are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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