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by Jeff Lewis
The Italian Feast & Carnival is back in Tappan! The Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge is hosting the 12th annual event which opened last night. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny says you can have your fill of entertainment, carnival rides, and authentic Italian food…
The fun starts tonight at 5pm and runs through Sunday. It’s being held at the Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan off Western Highway. Admission is $10 per person. Parking is free.
by Jeff Lewis
The two-week manhunt for a convicted killer escaped from a Pennsylvania prison about 160 miles away from here, ended yesterday morning. Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco says while his office was in constant touch with police agencies about the escaped convict’s status, there was never a moment when he got close to our area…
CBS News reported Danelo Cavalcante was arrested without incident in a wooded area inside the perimeter law enforcement set up in Pennsylvania. Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder two years ago, and escaped August 31st from the Chester County Prison exercise yard by crab-walking up a wall to the roof area, and pushing his way through razor wire.
by Jeff Lewis
No movement yet in the Holtec situation, that’s the company charged with cleaning up the decommissioned Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Westchester. Governor Kathy Hochul last month signed legislation preventing Holtec from dumping contaminated water into the Hudson River, even though the company’s plan would have been within federally-approved limits. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th District told “The Morning Show” Tuesday, the company will likely go to court blocking the state’s law…
Rockland State Senator Bill Weber says the solution won’t come overnight…
One of the groups helping with the cause is Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. The group recently added Jen Benson as their new Environmental Action Director…
Prior to joining Clearwater, Benson worked for the Hudson River Watershed Alliance as the Watershed Program Specialist. She succeeds Manna Jo Greene, who retired last May after 25 years with the organization.
by Jeff Lewis
New York’s governor has reportedly spoken with the state Senate Majority Leader and the state Assembly Speaker about the possibility of calling for a special session of the legislature to deal with the migrant crisis. The focus would be on how to handle the more than 113,000 migrants to the city that have Mayor Eric Adams concerned the city will be financially destroyed. Rockland Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski of District 96, which covers portions of Haverstraw, Ramapo and Clarkstown, told “The Morning Show” Tuesday he’s willing and ready to participate if necessary, but the federal immigration process needs improvement…
State GOP lawmakers have been pushing for a special session to deal with the migrant situation. Others have pleaded with the federal government to do more regarding the migrants and border issues.
by Jeff Lewis
Rocklanders are invited to attend a special religious ceremony that a New City neighborhood traditionally performs to usher in the new Jewish year. Jews in Rockland and around the world mark the beginning of Rosh Hashana starting Friday night, the year 5784. Steve Gold is a past co-president of the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County, and he says the Tashlich service lets participants cast away their sins by asking for forgiveness, and to be blessed for the new year…
The 28th annual ceremony is scheduled rain or shine for 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon in front of Camelot Lake on King Arthur Court between East Cavalry Drive and Long Meadow Drive in New City. For more information, contact Steve at 845-558-1266