A long-time Clarkstown town justice has resigned as an investigation into his actions was underway by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. That’s according to News 12 and The Journal News. Scott Ugell will step down at the end of the month and has agreed to never seek or accept judicial office ever again. His current term would have concluded at the end of 2025. Several complaints were being investigated, including his failure to disclose a professional relationship with an attorney that was in his court on another matter, that he became a candidate for town supervisor without resigning from the bench first, and that he allegedly testified falsely in a lawsuit. In a statement, Ugell’s attorney focused on his 32 years of dedicated public service, and noted he fully cooperated with the investigation, adding there was no admission or concession of guilt, and no finding of wrongdoing.
Report: Child Hurt in Hit-and-Run in Spring Valley
A child was badly injured in a hit-and-run in Spring Valley, according to police. News 12 reported it happened on Jasinski and Union Roads, though it’s not clear when the incident took place. Police are believed to have found the suspected vehicle involved, though no further details were available.
Clarkstown Demonstrates Realistic DWI Scene in Nanuet to Educate Kids of Dangers of Driving Drunk
Clarkstown held a DWI accident scene demonstration yesterday in Nanuet to raise awareness of drinking and driving and distracted driving. With the summer season upon us, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann notes the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day have become known as the deadliest days of the year thanks to an increased number of accidents, particularly when it comes to young people…
Anastasia Karassik of New City lost her daughter, Larissa, to a drunk driver eight years ago, and she says she wants to help keep other parents from suffering the way she did…
Various local organizations helped demonstrate a realistic accident scene, featuring a two-car accident with three passengers including the extrication, arrest, arraignment, and a victim being placed in a body bag.
Ramapo Expects No Shortage of Lifeguards or Other Pool Personnel This Summer
The town of Ramapo isn’t expecting a shortage of lifeguards or other personnel at their town pools this summer as only one of them will be open for the season. While the Spook Rock pool is opening, supervisor Michael Specht says the Saddle River pool will remain closed, and its future is as yet, undecided…
Specht says the property won’t become housing or an Amazon warehouse. The Spook Rock pool will be open Saturday, June 17th through Labor Day, Monday, September 4th.
Rockland County Sheriff’s Deputies to Discuss Safety Issues at Senior Club Meeting Friday
The RCC Senior Club is hosting their monthly meeting Friday. Club member Lou Morris says the featured guests are deputies to the Rockland County Sheriff’s department and they’ll be on hand to discuss safety issues…
The meeting is at RCC’s Tech Center at noon Friday. You’re asked to bring a non-perishable food item for a local pantry.