The Haverstraw Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run accident involving a pedestrian that happened around 6:30 this morning. It happened on Thiells Mt. Ivy Road near the Hillcrest Firehouse in Pomona. Haverstraw Police are investigating the incident and ask anyone with any information to contact them at 845-942-3730.
Rockland Assemblyman Decides Against Running For Re-election, Won’t Seek Political Office in Near Future
The Rockland political world was rocked yesterday when long-time Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced he won’t be running for re-election in November, and already there’s a candidate ready to run for the seat. Zebrowski, a Democrat, has represented parts of Rockland County, primarily Clarkstown, Haverstraw and parts of Orangetown, since 2007. Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips, also a Democrat, told “The Morning Show” yesterday he tried to convince Zebrowski to stay…
Republican Assemblyman John McGowan of the 97th district, covering Orangetown and portions of Ramapo, told “The Morning Show” yesterday it’s a loss for the county, regardless of party…
Callers to “The Morning Show” had mixed reactions to the announcement…
Zebrowski told “The Morning Show” Friday he intends to stay active locally and in New York State, but he has no plans to run for office in the near future. Meanwhile, Clarkstown Councilman Pat Carroll, a Democrat, has announced that, after speaking with community leaders, he plans to run for Zebrowski’s Assembly seat. In a Facebook post, he said filling his shoes will be no easy task, and he hopes to build on Zebrowski’s “substantial achievements.”
News Briefs: NYPD Charges Driver in Fatal Accident that Killed Nanuet Teen, Orangeburg Man Charged with Arson in Bergen County
The NYPD has arrested a man in connection with an accident Sunday that killed a Nanuet teen. News 12 says 23 year-old Enrique Lopez was driving when he slammed into a parked oil tanker truck near Bryant Avenue in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx and struck a building, killing 15-year-old Sabrina Villa-Gomez-Gonzalez and 21-year-old Gilvante Roberson of Brooklyn. Lopez is being charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other charges. 17-year-old Aaliyah Torres is still hospitalized in critical condition. Sabrina’s funeral is being held today at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church in Spring Valley.
Orangeburg Man Charged with Arson in Bergen County
An Orangeburg man was arrested this week and accused of setting two fires near Bergen County shopping centers. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella told DailyVoice.com that 37 year-old Nicholas Todaro reportedly set one fire in a wooded area behind the Spring Street shopping center off Route 17 on January 5th. That same day, he reportedly set another fire in a wooded area behind near the Interstate Shopping Center about a mile away. Ramsey firefighters put out the blazes. Todaro was arrested Wednesday, charged with arson and aggravated arson, and sent to the Bergen County Jail, pending an appearance in a Hackensack Court.
Rockland Congressman: Border Security Top Issue Among Voters
A deal between the White House and Senate Republicans to get the southern border under control and funding for the Ukraine war could be done by next week. Published reports said negotiators are getting close but suggested former President Donald Trump was trying to stall the process to keep President Joe Biden from getting a pre-election win. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district told “The Morning Show” earlier this week that the border is consistently a top issue with voters…
Lead GOP border negotiator, Senator James Lankford, told “The Hill” he’s hopeful a deal gets done next week.
Garnerville Fire Company to Host Italian Festival Saturday
The SW Johnson Fire Engine Company Number One is hosting their annual Italian Festival tomorrow night in Garnerville. Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says it starts tomorrow at 5pm…
That’s tomorrow 5-8pm at the firehouse at 37 Bridge Street in Garnerville.